Remote Pilot - Small Unmanned Aircraft SystemsFAA-S-ACS-10B
Area of Operation I
Regulations
6 Tasks
Task A General
References
14 CFR parts 89 and 107, subpart A; AC 107-2; FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-G-8082-22
Objective
To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in the general regulatory requirements of 14 CFR parts 89 and 107.
Knowledge
Applicability of 14 CFR part 107 to small unmanned aircraft operations.
Definitions used in 14 CFR part 107.
The ramifications of falsification, reproduction, or alteration of a certificate, rating, authorization, record, or report.
Accident reporting.
Inspection, testing, and demonstration of compliance.
Multiple category sUAS.
Record retention.
Previously manufactured sUAS.
Risk Management
[Reserved]
Skills
[Not Applicable]
Task B Operating Rules
References
14 CFR parts 47, 48, 89, and 107, subpart B; AC 107-2; FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-G-8082-22
Objective
To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable of the operating rules of 14 CFR parts 89 and 107, the registration rules of 14 CFR parts 47 and 48, and other associated operating requirements.
Knowledge
Registration requirements for sUAS.
Requirement for the sUAS to be in a condition for safe operation.
Medical condition(s) that would interfere with safe operation of an sUAS.
Responsibility and authority of the remote PIC.
a. Allowing a person other than the remote PIC to manipulate the flight controls
Regulatory deviation and reporting requirements for in-flight emergencies.
Hazardous operations.
a. Careless or reckless
b. Dropping an object
Operating from a moving aircraft or moving land- or water-borne vehicle.
Alcohol or drugs and the provisions on prohibition of use.
Daylight operations.
Visual line of sight (VLOS) aircraft operations.
Requirements when a visual observer is used.
Prohibition of operating multiple sUAS.
Prohibition of carrying hazardous material.
Staying safely away from other aircraft and right-of-way rules.
a. See and avoid other aircraft and other potential hazard considerations of the remote PIC
Operations over human beings (Refer to Area of Operation I, Task E).
Prior authorization required for operation in certain airspace.
Operating in the vicinity of airports.
Operating in prohibited or restricted areas.
Flight restrictions in the proximity of certain areas designated by notice to airmen (NOTAM).
Preflight familiarization, inspection, and actions for aircraft operations.
Operating limitations for sUAS.
a. Maximum groundspeed
b. Altitude limitations
c. Minimum visibility
d. Cloud clearance requirements
Requirements for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating.
Automated operations.
Civil twilight operations.
Night operations.
Transportation of property.
ATC transponder equipment prohibition.
ADS-B Out prohibition.
Risk Management
[Reserved]
Skills
[Not Applicable]
Task C Remote Pilot Certification with an sUAS Rating
References
14 CFR part 107, subpart C; AC 107-2; FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-G-8082-22
Objective
To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in the requirements associated with remote pilot certification with an sUAS rating.
Knowledge
Offenses involving alcohol or drugs.
The consequences of refusing to submit to a drug or alcohol test or to furnish test results.
The eligibility requirements for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating.
Aeronautical knowledge recency.
Risk Management
[Reserved]
Skills
[Not Applicable]
Task D Waivers
References
14 CFR part 107, subpart D; AC 107-2; FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-G-8082-22
Objective
To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable of the FAA waiver policy and requirements.
Knowledge
Waiver policy and requirements.
Risk Management
[Reserved]
Skills
[Not Applicable]
Task E Operations Over People
References
14 CFR parts 89 and 107; AC 107-2; FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-G-8082-22
Objective
To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable of the operating rules of 14 CFR parts 89 and 107, and the associated operating requirements when operating over people.
Knowledge
Remote pilot responsibilities when operating over people.
Operations over people at night.
Category of operations, including:
a. Category 1
b. Category 2
c. Category 3
d. Category 4
Selecting an operational area.
Minimum distances from a person.
Operations over moving vehicles.
Modifications to an sUAS.
Closed and restricted access sites.
Remote Pilot operating instructions.
Required components and Category declaration.
Optional components.
Applicant produced, designed, or modified sUAS for operations over people.
Declaration of Compliance (DoC).
Maintenance of an sUAS that is eligible for operations over people.
Means of Compliance (MoC).
Impact kinetic energy.
Exposed rotating parts.
Risk Management
[Reserved]
Skills
[Not Applicable]
Task F Remote Identification (RID)
References
14 CFR part 89; AC 107-2; FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-G-8082-22
Objective
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge associated with operating rules of 14 CFR part 89 and their associated operating requirements.
Knowledge
Standard remote identification.
Alternative remote identification.
Operations for aeronautical research.
ADS-B Out.
Confirmation of identification.
Minimum message elements broadcast for remote identification.
Product labeling.
Risk Management
[Reserved]
Skills
[Not Applicable]