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Alcohol and drug provisions referenced by part 107

Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice question 15 of 20 on Operations / Physiology. ACS element UA.V.E.K2 · 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 § 107.27, a person manipulating the flight controls of a small unmanned aircraft system must comply with which alcohol and drug provisions?

  1. A§§ 91.17 and 91.19
  2. B§§ 107.57 and 107.59 only
  3. C§§ 107.17 and 107.19
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Correct answer: A. §§ 91.17 and 91.19

  • A — correct Section 107.27 states that a person manipulating the flight controls, acting as remote pilot in command, or acting as visual observer must comply with §§ 91.17 and 91.19.
  • B — incorrect Sections 107.57 and 107.59 describe certificate consequences of drug and alcohol offenses and test refusals; § 107.27 itself points to §§ 91.17 and 91.19.
  • C — incorrect Section 107.17 covers medical conditions and § 107.19 covers the remote pilot in command; neither is the alcohol and drug provision referenced by § 107.27.

BACKGROUND

Section 107.27 of 14 CFR part 107 does not restate alcohol and drug rules; instead it requires anyone manipulating the flight controls, acting as remote pilot in command, or acting as visual observer to comply with §§ 91.17 and 91.19. The Remote Pilot Study Guide summarizes those provisions as prohibiting service by anyone who has consumed alcohol within the preceding 8 hours, is under the influence of alcohol, has a blood alcohol concentration of .04 percent or greater, or is using a drug that affects mental or physical capabilities. Separately, § 107.57 makes drug convictions and violations of § 91.17(a) or § 91.19(a) grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of a remote pilot certificate.

STUDY TIP

Know that § 107.27 is a cross-reference to §§ 91.17 and 91.19 rather than a self-contained rule.

KEY POINTS

  • § 107.27 requires compliance with §§ 91.17 and 91.19.
  • It applies to the person manipulating the controls, the remote PIC, and the visual observer.
  • § 107.57 covers certificate consequences of drug and alcohol offenses.

SOURCES

  • 14 CFR 107.27
  • remote_pilot_study_guide.txt ch9 "Introduction"
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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.