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Reporting after a battery-fire emergency deviation

Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice question 6 of 17 on Operations / Maintenance and Inspection. ACS element UA.V.F.K2 · difficulty: standard. Want to answer it in a timed quiz? Use the Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice mode.

Question bank updated 2026-09-22

QUESTIONThe Remote Pilot Study Guide describes a small UA that experiences a battery fire in flight. If the remote pilot climbs above 400 feet AGL to reach a safe landing area, when must a report be made to the FAA?

  1. AOnly if the FAA asks for one
  2. BWithin 10 days of the event, in every case
  3. CImmediately, before the aircraft lands
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Correct answer: A. Only if the FAA asks for one

  • A — correct The study guide states that in this instance a report needs to be made only if asked to do so by the FAA.
  • B — incorrect The study guide does not impose an automatic 10-day report for an emergency deviation; a report is needed only if the FAA requests it.
  • C — incorrect No immediate in-flight report is described; the pilot's priority is a safe landing, and a report follows only on FAA request.

BACKGROUND

The Remote Pilot Study Guide explains that during an inflight emergency a remote pilot may deviate from any part of 14 CFR part 107 to respond to the emergency, and may take any action to ensure there is no hazard to other people or property. Its example is a small unmanned aircraft (UA) that experiences a battery fire; the remote pilot may need to climb above 400 feet above ground level (AGL) to maneuver to a safe landing area. In that instance, the guide says a report will need to be made only if asked to do so by the FAA. This is distinct from the accident reporting rule, which is triggered by injury or property damage thresholds.

STUDY TIP

Separate two ideas: emergency deviation reports happen only on FAA request, while accident reports have their own triggers and deadline.

KEY POINTS

  • A remote pilot may deviate from part 107 to handle an inflight emergency.
  • A battery fire may justify climbing above 400 feet AGL to reach a safe landing area.
  • A report of the deviation is required only if the FAA asks for it.

SOURCES

  • Remote Pilot Study Guide, Chapter 5 "Emergency Procedures", Inflight Emergency
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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.