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Standardization of manufacturer performance data

Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice question 11 of 25 on Loading and Performance. ACS element UA.IV.A.K2 · difficulty: recall. Want to answer it in a timed quiz? Use the Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice mode.

Question bank updated 2026-09-22

QUESTIONWhat does the Remote Pilot study guide say about the performance data that small UA manufacturers publish?

  1. AIt is standardized by the FAA for all models
  2. BIt is not standardized
  3. CIt must be verified by an FAA inspector
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Correct answer: B. It is not standardized

  • A — incorrect The guide says the opposite; manufacturer performance information is not standardized.
  • B — correct The guide emphasizes that manufacturers' information regarding performance data is not standardized.
  • C — incorrect No inspector verification requirement is described; the guide only notes that the data is not standardized.

BACKGROUND

The manufacturer may provide operational and performance information covering takeoff, climb, range, endurance, descent and landing. To make practical use of an aircraft's capabilities and limitations, the remote pilot must understand the significance of this operational data. The Remote Pilot study guide emphasizes that manufacturers' performance information is not standardized. If manufacturer-published data is unavailable, the guide advises seeking performance data already determined by other users of the same model as a starting point.

STUDY TIP

Do not assume one manufacturer's performance figures are presented the same way as another's.

KEY POINTS

  • Manufacturer performance data is not standardized.
  • It may cover takeoff, climb, range, endurance, descent and landing.
  • Understanding the data is essential for safe, efficient operation.

SOURCES

  • remote_pilot_study_guide.txt ch8 "Introduction"
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SkyDrill is not affiliated with the FAA. This is an original practice item based on 14 CFR part 107, 14 CFR part 89, and the FAA Remote Pilot – Small UAS Study Guide (FAA-G-8082-22). Regulations and handbooks are revised; confirm details against the current edition.