Question 7
Domain 1: FAA Part 107 OperationsDuring preflight inspection, what must a remote pilot verify regarding the small unmanned aircraft?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
During preflight inspection, a remote pilot must ensure the small unmanned aircraft is airworthy for the flight. This means verifying that it is "in a condition for safe operation" before takeoff so any defects or damage do not create a hazard.
Why each option is right or wrong
A. Only the battery charge level
B. That it is in a condition for safe operation
14 C.F.R. § 107.49(a) requires the remote pilot in command to inspect the small unmanned aircraft system before each flight and determine whether it is in a condition for safe operation. The rule is tied to the preflight duty itself, so the pilot must confirm the aircraft is not damaged, malfunctioning, or otherwise unsafe before launch; there is no separate numeric threshold, but the condition must be satisfactory at the time of takeoff.
C. The paint condition
D. The manufacturing date