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Deadline for FAA safety event report

Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice question 12 of 13 on Regulations / General. ACS element UA.I.A.K4 · 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 § 107.9, within how many calendar days after a qualifying operation must the remote pilot in command report it to the FAA?

  1. A10 calendar days
  2. B30 calendar days
  3. C48 hours after the operation
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. 10 calendar days

  • A — correct § 107.9 requires the report no later than 10 calendar days after the operation.
  • B — incorrect The reporting window in § 107.9 is 10 calendar days, not 30.
  • C — incorrect § 107.9 gives 10 calendar days, not 48 hours; no 48-hour deadline appears in the section.

BACKGROUND

§ 107.9 sets out the safety event reporting rule for part 107 operations. No later than 10 calendar days after an operation that meets the criteria of the section, the remote pilot in command must report the operation to the FAA in a manner acceptable to the Administrator. The criteria are serious injury to any person or any loss of consciousness, or damage to property other than the small unmanned aircraft above the thresholds stated in the section. The clock runs in calendar days, so weekends and holidays count.

STUDY TIP

Pair the number 10 with the words "calendar days" and with the two reporting triggers, injury and property damage.

KEY POINTS

  • Report to the FAA no later than 10 calendar days after the operation.
  • The report is made in a manner acceptable to the Administrator.
  • The clock runs in calendar days, not business days.

SOURCES

  • 14 CFR 107.9
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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.