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Operating an aircraft on a rescinded declaration

Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice question 16 of 17 on Operations / Maintenance and Inspection. ACS element UA.V.F.K6 · difficulty: standard. Want to answer it in a timed quiz? Use the Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice mode.

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QUESTIONThe FAA has rescinded the declaration of compliance on which a small unmanned aircraft is listed. Under § 107.160(d)(1), what is the effect on operating that aircraft?

  1. AIt may be operated for 30 calendar days while the holder files a petition
  2. BIt may be operated, but only in Category 1 operations over people
  3. CNo person may operate it while the declaration is rescinded
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Correct answer: C. No person may operate it while the declaration is rescinded

  • A — incorrect The 30-day period in § 107.160(d)(3) is the time to submit information before rescission; once rescinded, operation is prohibited.
  • B — incorrect § 107.160(d)(1) is a flat prohibition on operating the identified aircraft while the declaration is rescinded; it does not reassign the aircraft to Category 1.
  • C — correct § 107.160(d)(1) states that no person may operate a small unmanned aircraft identified on a rescinded declaration of compliance while that declaration is rescinded.

BACKGROUND

Section 107.160(d) covers rescission of a declaration of compliance. Paragraph (d)(1) prohibits any person from operating a small unmanned aircraft identified on a declaration of compliance that the FAA has rescinded, for as long as the declaration is rescinded. The FAA may rescind a declaration when the aircraft no longer complies with § 107.120(a) or § 107.130(a), when the declaration violates § 107.5(a), or when an emergency exists. Before ordinary rescission, the FAA notifies the applicant of a safety issue and gives the holder 30 calendar days from a proposed notice to submit refuting information. A person subject to a rescission order may petition for reconsideration within 60 days.

STUDY TIP

Focus on the operational consequence: a rescinded declaration grounds every aircraft it identifies until the rescission is lifted.

KEY POINTS

  • § 107.160(d)(1) prohibits operating an aircraft on a rescinded declaration.
  • The prohibition lasts as long as the declaration remains rescinded.
  • The 30-day and 60-day periods concern the rescission process, not permission to keep flying.

SOURCES

  • 14 CFR 107.160(d)(1)
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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.