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Securing objects attached to or carried by an sUAS

Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice question 17 of 17 on Operations / Maintenance and Inspection. ACS element UA.V.F.K1 · difficulty: recall. Want to answer it in a timed quiz? Use the Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice mode.

Question bank updated 2026-09-22

QUESTIONUnder 14 CFR part 107, prior to flight the remote pilot in command must ensure that any object attached to or carried by the small unmanned aircraft

  1. Ais limited to 25 pounds or less at takeoff time
  2. Bis inspected and approved by an aviation mechanic
  3. Cis secure and does not affect controllability
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Correct answer: C. is secure and does not affect controllability

  • A — incorrect No 25-pound figure appears anywhere in part 107. The definition of a small unmanned aircraft sets the takeoff weight at less than 55 pounds, including everything on board or otherwise attached, and § 107.49(e) states no weight at all.
  • B — incorrect Part 107 places the preflight responsibility on the remote pilot in command and does not require an aviation mechanic to inspect or approve a carried object.
  • C — correct Section 107.49(e) requires the remote pilot in command to ensure, prior to flight, that any object attached or carried by the small unmanned aircraft is secure and does not adversely affect the flight characteristics or controllability of the aircraft.

BACKGROUND

Section 107.49 lists the preflight familiarization, inspection, and actions the remote pilot in command (PIC) must complete before every flight. Among them, paragraph (e) covers anything attached to or carried by the small unmanned aircraft (sUA): it must be secure and must not adversely affect the flight characteristics or controllability of the aircraft. This matters because a shifting or poorly mounted payload changes the center of gravity and can make the aircraft unstable or unrecoverable. Related preflight items in the same section include assessing the operating environment, briefing everyone directly participating, confirming the control links work, and confirming there is enough power for the intended operational time. Separately, the part 107 definition of a small unmanned aircraft counts everything on board or otherwise attached toward the less-than-55-pound takeoff weight.

STUDY TIP

Memorize the six preflight actions in § 107.49 as a checklist and note which one deals with payloads. When a question mentions a camera, sensor, or package, think secure mounting and controllability, not a weight figure.

KEY POINTS

  • Section 107.49(e) requires attached or carried objects to be secure and not adversely affect flight characteristics or controllability.
  • The preflight actions of § 107.49 are the remote pilot in command's responsibility, not a mechanic's.
  • A small unmanned aircraft must weigh less than 55 pounds on takeoff, including everything on board or attached.

SOURCES

  • 14 CFR 107.49(e)
  • 14 CFR 107.3 (definition of small unmanned aircraft)
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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.