Question 5
Domain 5: FAA Part 107 LoadingWhat should a remote pilot consult to determine the maximum payload capacity for a specific sUAS?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) or manufacturer documentation lists the aircraft’s operating limitations and performance data, including payload limits. A remote pilot must use those published specifications to determine the maximum payload capacity for a specific sUAS.
Why each option is right or wrong
A. The Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) or manufacturer documentation
14 CFR § 107.49 requires the remote pilot in command to ensure the small unmanned aircraft is operated within the operating limitations specified by the manufacturer. The aircraft’s maximum payload is not a generic Part 107 number; it is determined from the specific model’s published performance data and limitations in the Aircraft Flight Manual or equivalent manufacturer documentation, which is the controlling source for that airframe.
B. The FAA website for the aircraft registration
C. Part 107 regulations directly
D. The remote pilot certificate examination guide