FAA sUAS Prep
Applicant - correct answer ✔✔a person who submits a declaration of compliance (DOC) to the FAA. May
be anyone who designs, produces, or modifies a sUA
Control Station (CS) - correct answer ✔✔an interface used by the remote pilot or the person
manipulating the controls to control the flight path
Declaration of Compliance (DOC) - correct answer ✔✔a record submitted to the FAA that certifies the
small unmanned aircraft conforms to the Category 2 or 3 requirements under Part 107 Subpart D
Means of Compliance (MOC) - correct answer ✔✔the method and applicant uses to show its small UAS
would not exceed the applicable injury severity limit upon impact with a human being, does not contain
exposed rotating parts that would cause lacerations, and does not have any safety defects
If serious injury occurs (at least Level 3 on the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) of the (AAAM)), the rPIC
must report to the FAA ____ - correct answer ✔✔within 10 days
When must damage be reported to the FAA? - correct answer ✔✔When damage to any property, other
than the sUA, occurs and the cost is greater than $500 to repair or replace the property
Alcohol or drugs and the provisions on prohibition of use: - correct answer ✔✔cannot operate UA if:
1. consumed alcohol within 8 hours
2. is under the influence of alcohol
3. has BAC of .04% or greater, and/or
4. is using a drug that affects his or her mental or physical capabilities
Maximum total weight of the UA (including any property being transported) - correct answer ✔✔under
55 pounds
, The VO must be able to effectively communicate: - correct answer ✔✔1. the UA location, attitude,
altitude, and direction of flight
2. the position of other aircraft or hazards in the airspace
3. the determination that the UA does not endanger th elife or property of another
In what airspace classes is operation not allowed without prior authorization? - correct answer ✔✔Class
B, C, or D, or within that lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an
airport
Maximum groundspeed - correct answer ✔✔87 kt. (100mph)
Altitude limitations - correct answer ✔✔sUAS cannot be flown higher than 400 feet AGL, unless flown
within a 400-foot radius of a structure and does not fly greater than 400 feet above the structure's
immediate uppermost limit
-on exam, interpret the altitude of a structure by identifying the height of the structure in feet AGL and
add 400 feet to determine max altitude
Minimum visibility - correct answer ✔✔as observed from the location of the CS, may not be less than 3
SM
Cloud clearance - correct answer ✔✔Must be at least 500 feet below clouds and no less than 2,000 feet
horizontally from clouds
Night in the continental U.S. - correct answer ✔✔30 minutes after sunset (end of evening civil twilight)
until 30 minutes prior sunrise (beginning of morning civil twilight)
Eligibility requirements for a remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating: - correct answer ✔✔1. be at
least 16 years old
2. be able to read, speak, write, and understand English
3. be in a physical and mental condition that would not interfere with the safe operation of an sUAS
4. pass the initial aeronautical knowledge test
Applicant - correct answer ✔✔a person who submits a declaration of compliance (DOC) to the FAA. May
be anyone who designs, produces, or modifies a sUA
Control Station (CS) - correct answer ✔✔an interface used by the remote pilot or the person
manipulating the controls to control the flight path
Declaration of Compliance (DOC) - correct answer ✔✔a record submitted to the FAA that certifies the
small unmanned aircraft conforms to the Category 2 or 3 requirements under Part 107 Subpart D
Means of Compliance (MOC) - correct answer ✔✔the method and applicant uses to show its small UAS
would not exceed the applicable injury severity limit upon impact with a human being, does not contain
exposed rotating parts that would cause lacerations, and does not have any safety defects
If serious injury occurs (at least Level 3 on the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) of the (AAAM)), the rPIC
must report to the FAA ____ - correct answer ✔✔within 10 days
When must damage be reported to the FAA? - correct answer ✔✔When damage to any property, other
than the sUA, occurs and the cost is greater than $500 to repair or replace the property
Alcohol or drugs and the provisions on prohibition of use: - correct answer ✔✔cannot operate UA if:
1. consumed alcohol within 8 hours
2. is under the influence of alcohol
3. has BAC of .04% or greater, and/or
4. is using a drug that affects his or her mental or physical capabilities
Maximum total weight of the UA (including any property being transported) - correct answer ✔✔under
55 pounds
, The VO must be able to effectively communicate: - correct answer ✔✔1. the UA location, attitude,
altitude, and direction of flight
2. the position of other aircraft or hazards in the airspace
3. the determination that the UA does not endanger th elife or property of another
In what airspace classes is operation not allowed without prior authorization? - correct answer ✔✔Class
B, C, or D, or within that lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an
airport
Maximum groundspeed - correct answer ✔✔87 kt. (100mph)
Altitude limitations - correct answer ✔✔sUAS cannot be flown higher than 400 feet AGL, unless flown
within a 400-foot radius of a structure and does not fly greater than 400 feet above the structure's
immediate uppermost limit
-on exam, interpret the altitude of a structure by identifying the height of the structure in feet AGL and
add 400 feet to determine max altitude
Minimum visibility - correct answer ✔✔as observed from the location of the CS, may not be less than 3
SM
Cloud clearance - correct answer ✔✔Must be at least 500 feet below clouds and no less than 2,000 feet
horizontally from clouds
Night in the continental U.S. - correct answer ✔✔30 minutes after sunset (end of evening civil twilight)
until 30 minutes prior sunrise (beginning of morning civil twilight)
Eligibility requirements for a remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating: - correct answer ✔✔1. be at
least 16 years old
2. be able to read, speak, write, and understand English
3. be in a physical and mental condition that would not interfere with the safe operation of an sUAS
4. pass the initial aeronautical knowledge test
