Is operations on the FAA Part 107 test?
Yes.
The FAA Remote Pilot Airman Certification Standards list Operations as Area of Operation V. The FAA's testing vendor, PSI, gives it 25% of the 60 scored questions on the Unmanned Aircraft General (UAG) knowledge test in its current bulletin (effective September 29, 2025). That is about 15 questions.
What the FAA says you must know
Task A. Radio Communications Procedures
To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in radio communication procedures.
The applicant demonstrates understanding of: Airport operations with and without an operating control tower. The description and use of a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to monitor manned aircraft communications. Recommended traffic advisory procedures used by manned aircraft pilots such as self-announcing of position and intentions. Aeronautical advisory communication station (UNICOM) and associated communication procedures used by manned aircraft pilots. Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS). Aircraft call signs and registration numbers. The phonetic alphabet. Phraseology: altitudes, directions, speed, and time.
Task B. Airport Operations
To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in airport operations.
The applicant demonstrates understanding of: Types of airports such as towered, uncontrolled towered, heliport, and seaplane bases. ATC towers, such as ensuring the remote pilot can monitor and interpret ATC communications to improve situational awareness. Runway markings and signage. Traffic patterns used by manned aircraft pilots. Security Identification Display Areas (SIDA). Sources for airport data. a. Aeronautical charts b. Chart Supplements Avoiding bird and wildlife hazards and reporting collisions between aircraft and wildlife. Airport and seaplane base lighting.
Task C. Emergency Procedures
To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in sUAS emergency procedures.
The applicant demonstrates understanding of: Emergency planning and communication. Characteristics and potential hazards of lithium batteries. a. Safe transportation such as proper inspection and handling b. Safe charging c. Safe usage d. Risks of fires involving lithium batteries Loss of aircraft control link and fly-aways. Loss of Global Positioning System (GPS) signal during flight and potential consequences. Frequency spectrums and associated limitations. Procedures for operations over people. Procedures for operations at night.
Task D. Aeronautical Decision-Making
To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in aeronautical decision-making.
The applicant demonstrates understanding of: Aeronautical decision-making (ADM). a. Effective team communication b. Task management Crew Resource Management (CRM). Situational awareness. Hazardous attitudes. Hazard identification and risk assessment.
Task E. Physiology
To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in the physiological factors affecting remote pilot performance.
The applicant demonstrates understanding of: Physiological considerations and their effects on safety such as dehydration and heatstroke. Drug and alcohol use. Prescription and over-the-counter medication. Hyperventilation. Stress and fatigue. Factors affecting vision. Fitness for flight. Physiological aspects of night operation. Night illusions.
Task F. Maintenance and Inspection Procedures
To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in sUAS maintenance and inspection procedures.
The applicant demonstrates understanding of: Basic maintenance. Preflight inspection. Techniques to mitigate mechanical failures of all elements used in sUAS operations such as the battery and any device(s) used to operate the sUAS. Appropriate record keeping. Persons that may perform maintenance on an sUAS. Preflight inspection for night operations. Manufacturer's Declaration of Compliance for Category 2 and 3 operations.
Source: FAA, Remote Pilot - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-10B), Area of Operation V, quoted as published. Topic share: PSI, Unmanned Aircraft General - Small Applicant Information Bulletin, effective September 29, 2025.
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