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Definition of a declaration of compliance

Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice question 15 of 17 on Operations / Maintenance and Inspection. ACS element UA.V.F.K6 · difficulty: recall. Want to answer it in a timed quiz? Use the Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice mode.

Question bank updated 2026-09-22

QUESTIONAs defined in § 107.3, a declaration of compliance is a record submitted to the FAA that certifies what?

  1. AThe small unmanned aircraft conforms to Category 2 or Category 3 requirements
  2. BThe remote pilot has completed the training required for operations over people
  3. CThe small unmanned aircraft holds an airworthiness certificate for Category 4 operations
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Correct answer: A. The small unmanned aircraft conforms to Category 2 or Category 3 requirements

  • A — correct § 107.3 defines a declaration of compliance as a record submitted to the FAA certifying that the small unmanned aircraft conforms to the Category 2 or Category 3 requirements under subpart D.
  • B — incorrect The declaration concerns the aircraft's conformity, not the remote pilot's training.
  • C — incorrect Category 4 relies on an airworthiness certificate under part 21, not on a declaration of compliance.

BACKGROUND

Section 107.3 defines a declaration of compliance as a record submitted to the FAA that certifies the small unmanned aircraft conforms to the Category 2 or Category 3 requirements under subpart D of part 107. Under § 107.160 the applicant submits the declaration with information such as the aircraft make, model and serial numbers, the accepted means of compliance used, and statements that the aircraft has no safety defects. The FAA notifies the applicant when it accepts the declaration. To fly Category 2 or 3 operations over people, the remote pilot in command must use an aircraft listed on an FAA-accepted declaration and labeled accordingly.

STUDY TIP

Tie the term to Categories 2 and 3 only; Category 1 needs no declaration and Category 4 uses an airworthiness certificate.

KEY POINTS

  • A declaration of compliance is a record submitted to the FAA.
  • It certifies conformity with Category 2 or Category 3 requirements.
  • Category 4 aircraft instead hold a part 21 airworthiness certificate.

SOURCES

  • 14 CFR 107.3 (definition of declaration of compliance)
  • 14 CFR 107.160(a)
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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.