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SAFO on transporting lithium batteries in cargo

Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice question 9 of 19 on Operations / Emergency Procedures. ACS element UA.V.C.K2a · difficulty: recall. Want to answer it in a timed quiz? Use the Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice mode.

Question bank updated 2026-09-22

QUESTIONWhich FAA Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO), listed as a reference in the Remote Pilot Study Guide, addresses the risks of transporting lithium batteries in cargo by aircraft?

  1. ASAFO 09013
  2. BAdvisory Circular 107-2
  3. CSAFO 10017
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Correct answer: C. SAFO 10017

  • A — incorrect SAFO 09013 covers fighting fires caused by lithium-type batteries in portable electronic devices, not their transportation as cargo.
  • B — incorrect AC 107-2 is the general Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems advisory circular; the study guide lists a separate SAFO for lithium battery transport risks.
  • C — correct The study guide's reference list identifies SAFO 10017 as "Risks in Transporting Lithium Batteries in Cargo by Aircraft."

BACKGROUND

The Remote Pilot Study Guide (FAA-G-8082-22) closes with a list of reference documents that a remote pilot should consult in their current editions. Several of these are Safety Alerts for Operators (SAFOs) dealing with lithium batteries, which power most small unmanned aircraft. SAFO 10017 addresses the risks of transporting lithium batteries in cargo by aircraft, while SAFO 09013 covers fighting fires caused by lithium-type batteries in portable electronic devices and SAFO 15010 covers the carriage of spare lithium batteries in carry-on and checked baggage. Knowing which document covers which lithium battery topic helps a remote pilot find the right guidance for safe handling and transport.

STUDY TIP

Memorize the lithium battery SAFOs by topic: 10017 is transport in cargo, 09013 is fire fighting, 15010 is spare batteries in baggage.

KEY POINTS

  • SAFO 10017 addresses risks in transporting lithium batteries in cargo by aircraft.
  • SAFO 09013 addresses fighting fires caused by lithium-type batteries.
  • The study guide directs pilots to use the current edition of each referenced document.

SOURCES

  • remote_pilot_study_guide.txt, Reference list (SAFO 10017, SAFO 09013, SAFO 15010)
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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.