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14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–24 Edition)

§ 107.63

Issuance of a remote pilot cer-

tificate with a small UAS rating.

An applicant for a remote pilot cer-

tificate with a small UAS rating under
this subpart must make the applica-
tion in a form and manner acceptable
to the Administrator.

(a) The application must include ei-

ther:

(1) Evidence showing that the appli-

cant passed an initial aeronautical
knowledge test. If applying using a
paper application, this evidence must
be an airman knowledge test report
showing passage of the knowledge test;
or

(2) If a person holds a pilot certificate

(other than a student pilot certificate)
issued under part 61 of this chapter and
meets the flight review requirements
specified in § 61.56, a certificate of com-
pletion of an initial training course
under this part that covers the areas of
knowledge specified in § 107.74.

(b) If the application is being made

pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of this sec-
tion:

(1) The application must be sub-

mitted to the responsible Flight Stand-
ards office, a designated pilot exam-
iner, an airman certification represent-
ative for a pilot school, a certificated
flight instructor, or other person au-
thorized by the Administrator;

(2) The person accepting the applica-

tion submission must verify the iden-
tity of the applicant in a manner ac-
ceptable to the Administrator; and

(3) The person making the applica-

tion must, by logbook endorsement or
other manner acceptable to the Admin-
istrator, show the applicant meets the
flight review requirements specified in
§ 61.56 of this chapter.

[Docket FAA–2015–0150, Amdt. 107–1, 81 FR
42209, June 28, 2016, as amended by Docket
FAA–2018–0119, Amdt. 107–2, 83 FR 9172, Mar.
5, 2018; Amdt. No. 107–8, 86 FR 4382, Jan. 15,
2021]]

§ 107.64

Temporary certificate.

(a) A temporary remote pilot certifi-

cate with a small UAS rating is issued
for up to 120 calendar days, at which
time a permanent certificate will be
issued to a person whom the Adminis-
trator finds qualified under this part.

(b) A temporary remote pilot certifi-

cate with a small UAS rating expires:

(1) On the expiration date shown on

the certificate;

(2) Upon receipt of the permanent

certificate; or

(3) Upon receipt of a notice that the

certificate sought is denied or revoked.

§ 107.65

Aeronautical knowledge

recency.

A person may not exercise the privi-

leges of a remote pilot in command
with small UAS rating unless that per-
son has accomplished one of the fol-
lowing in a manner acceptable to the
Administrator within the previous 24
calendar months:

(a) Passed an initial aeronautical

knowledge test covering the areas of
knowledge specified in § 107.73;

(b) Completed recurrent training cov-

ering the areas of knowledge specified
in § 107.73; or

cate (other than a student pilot certifi-
cate) issued under part 61 of this chap-
ter and meets the flight review require-
ments specified in § 61.56, completed
training covering the areas of knowl-
edge specified in § 107.74.

(d) A person who has passed a recur-

rent aeronautical knowledge test in a
manner acceptable to the Adminis-
trator or who has satisfied the training
requirement of paragraph (c) of this
section prior to April 6, 2021 within the
previous 24 calendar months is consid-
ered to be in compliance with the re-
quirement of paragraph (b) or (c) of
this section, as applicable.

[Amdt. No. 107–8, 86 FR 4382, Jan. 15, 2021; 86
FR 13631, Mar. 10, 2021]

§ 107.67

Knowledge tests: General pro-

cedures and passing grades.

(a) Knowledge tests prescribed by or

under this part are given by persons
and in the manner designated by the
Administrator.

(b) An applicant for a knowledge test

must have proper identification at the
time of application that contains the
applicant’s:

(1) Photograph;
(2) Signature;

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§ 107.77

(3) Date of birth, which shows the ap-

plicant meets or will meet the age re-
quirements of this part for the certifi-
cate and rating sought before the expi-
ration date of the airman knowledge
test report; and

(4) Permanent mailing address. If the

applicant’s permanent mailing address
is a post office box number, then the
applicant must also provide a current
residential address.

the knowledge test will be specified by
the Administrator.

§ 107.69

Knowledge tests: Cheating or

other unauthorized conduct.

(a) An applicant for a knowledge test

may not:

(1) Copy or intentionally remove any

knowledge test;

(2) Give to another applicant or re-

ceive from another applicant any part
or copy of a knowledge test;

(3) Give or receive assistance on a

knowledge test during the period that
test is being given;

(4) Take any part of a knowledge test

on behalf of another person;

(5) Be represented by, or represent,

another person for a knowledge test;

(6) Use any material or aid during the

period that the test is being given, un-
less specifically authorized to do so by
the Administrator; and

(7) Intentionally cause, assist, or par-

ticipate in any act prohibited by this
paragraph.

(b) An applicant who the Adminis-

trator finds has committed an act pro-
hibited by paragraph (a) of this section
is prohibited, for 1 year after the date
of committing that act, from:

(1) Applying for any certificate, rat-

ing, or authorization issued under this
chapter; and

(2) Applying for and taking any test

under this chapter.

an applicant may be suspended or re-
voked if the Administrator finds that
person has committed an act prohib-
ited by paragraph (a) of this section.

§ 107.71

Retesting after failure.

An applicant for a knowledge test

who fails that test may not reapply for
the test for 14 calendar days after fail-
ing the test.

§ 107.73

Knowledge and training.

An initial aeronautical knowledge

test and recurrent training covers the
following areas of knowledge:

(a) Applicable regulations relating to

small unmanned aircraft system rating
privileges, limitations, and flight oper-
ation;

(b) Airspace classification, operating

requirements, and flight restrictions
affecting small unmanned aircraft op-
eration;

fects of weather on small unmanned
aircraft performance;

(d) Small unmanned aircraft loading;
(e) Emergency procedures;
(f) Crew resource management;
(g) Radio communication procedures;
(h) Determining the performance of

the small unmanned aircraft;

(i) Physiological effects of drugs and

alcohol;

(j) Aeronautical decision-making and

judgment;

(k) Airport operations;
(l) Maintenance and preflight inspec-

tion procedures; and

(m) Operation at night.

[Amdt. No. 107–8, 86 FR 4383, Jan. 15, 2021]

§ 107.74

Small unmanned aircraft sys-

tem training.

Training for pilots who hold a pilot

certificate (other than a student pilot
certificate) issued under part 61 of this
chapter and meet the flight review re-
quirements specified in § 61.56 covers
the following areas of knowledge:

(a) Applicable regulations relating to

small unmanned aircraft system rating
privileges, limitations, and flight oper-
ation;

(b) Effects of weather on small un-

manned aircraft performance;

(c) Small unmanned aircraft loading;
(d) Emergency procedures;
(e) Crew resource management;
(f) Determining the performance of

the small unmanned aircraft;

(g) Maintenance and preflight inspec-