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Preflight check of attached objects

Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice question 23 of 25 on Loading and Performance. ACS element UA.IV.A.K1a · difficulty: standard. Want to answer it in a timed quiz? Use the Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice mode.

Question bank updated 2026-09-22

QUESTIONBefore flight, a remote pilot attaches a camera to a small unmanned aircraft. Under § 107.49, what must the remote pilot in command ensure about this attached object?

  1. AThat it is registered with the FAA separately from the aircraft and listed on the certificate
  2. BThat it is secure and does not adversely affect flight characteristics or controllability
  3. CThat it weighs less than 10 percent of the aircraft's maximum gross takeoff weight
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Correct answer: B. That it is secure and does not adversely affect flight characteristics or controllability

  • A — incorrect Part 107 contains no requirement to register attached objects separately; § 107.49(e) concerns security and effect on flight.
  • B — correct § 107.49(e) requires the remote pilot in command to ensure that any object attached to or carried by the small unmanned aircraft is secure and does not adversely affect the flight characteristics or controllability of the aircraft.
  • C — incorrect No percentage-of-weight limit for attached objects appears in § 107.49.

BACKGROUND

Section 107.49 lists the preflight familiarization, inspection and actions the remote pilot in command must complete. Among them, paragraph (e) requires ensuring that any object attached to or carried by the small unmanned aircraft is secure and does not adversely affect the flight characteristics or controllability of the aircraft. Paragraph (d) separately requires ensuring enough available power for the intended operational time if the aircraft is powered. These loading checks complement the study guide's guidance on weight and balance.

STUDY TIP

For any payload, ask two questions from § 107.49(e): is it secure, and does it hurt flight characteristics or controllability?

KEY POINTS

  • § 107.49(e) covers objects attached to or carried by the aircraft.
  • They must be secure.
  • They must not adversely affect flight characteristics or controllability.

SOURCES

  • 14 CFR 107.49(e)
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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.