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Denial period after a drug conviction

Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice question 1 of 8 on Regulations / Remote Pilot Certification. ACS element UA.I.C.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 § 107.57, a conviction for violating a Federal or State statute relating to narcotic drugs is grounds for denial of an application for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating for what period?

  1. AUp to 1 year after the date of final conviction
  2. BUp to 2 years after the date of final conviction
  3. CUp to 90 days after the date of the arrest
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Correct answer: A. Up to 1 year after the date of final conviction

  • A — correct § 107.57(a)(1) states that such a conviction is grounds for denial of an application for a period of up to 1 year after the date of final conviction.
  • B — incorrect The regulation sets the maximum denial period at 1 year, not 2 years.
  • C — incorrect The period runs from the date of final conviction, not arrest, and it is up to 1 year, not 90 days.

BACKGROUND

Subpart C of 14 CFR part 107 sets the requirements for the remote pilot certificate with a small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) rating. § 107.57(a) addresses convictions for violating any Federal or State statute relating to the growing, processing, manufacture, sale, disposition, possession, transportation, or importation of narcotic drugs, marijuana, or depressant or stimulant drugs or substances. Such a conviction is grounds for denial of an application for a remote pilot certificate for up to 1 year after the date of final conviction. It is also grounds for suspension or revocation of a certificate already held. The 1-year figure is the same one used in § 107.57(b) and § 107.59 for other alcohol and drug related grounds.

STUDY TIP

Memorize the single figure 1 year for every drug and alcohol ground in §§ 107.57 and 107.59, and note that the clock starts at the date of final conviction, act, or refusal.

KEY POINTS

  • A drug-related conviction under Federal or State law is grounds for denying a remote pilot certificate application.
  • The denial period is up to 1 year after the date of final conviction.
  • The same conviction can also lead to suspension or revocation of an existing certificate.

SOURCES

  • 14 CFR 107.57(a)(1)
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