FAA Airman Certification Standards Code
UA.I.B — Operating Rules
Remote Pilot (small UAS, Part 107) · Area of Operation I: Regulations · Standard: FAA-S-ACS-10B
What does ACS code UA.I.B cover?
ACS Code UA.I.B covers "Operating Rules" under Area of Operation I (Regulations) for the FAA Remote Pilot (small UAS, Part 107) certificate (FAA-S-ACS-10B). Candidates are tested on knowledge elements and risk management factors defined in 14 CFR regulations and FAA handbooks (PHAK / AFH).
Task Specification & Required References
- ACS Document: FAA-S-ACS-10B (Remote Pilot (small UAS, Part 107))
- Area of Operation: Area I — Regulations
- Task: Task B — Operating Rules
- Primary FAA Sources: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25), Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3) / Helicopter Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21), Aviation Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28), 14 CFR Parts 61, 91 & 107, Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).
Airman Certification Standards Elements
Knowledge Elements
- UA.I.B.K1: Registration requirements for sUAS.
- UA.I.B.K2: Requirement for the sUAS to be in a condition for safe operation.
- UA.I.B.K3: Medical condition(s) that would interfere with safe operation of an sUAS.
- UA.I.B.K4: Responsibility and authority of the remote PIC.
- UA.I.B.K4a: a. Allowing a person other than the remote PIC to manipulate the flight controls
- UA.I.B.K5: Regulatory deviation and reporting requirements for in-flight emergencies.
- UA.I.B.K6: Hazardous operations.
- UA.I.B.K6a: a. Careless or reckless
- UA.I.B.K6b: b. Dropping an object
- UA.I.B.K7: Operating from a moving aircraft or moving land- or water-borne vehicle.
- UA.I.B.K8: Alcohol or drugs and the provisions on prohibition of use.
- UA.I.B.K9: Daylight operations.
- UA.I.B.K10: Visual line of sight (VLOS) aircraft operations.
- UA.I.B.K11: Requirements when a visual observer is used.
- UA.I.B.K12: Prohibition of operating multiple sUAS.
- UA.I.B.K13: Prohibition of carrying hazardous material.
- UA.I.B.K14: Staying safely away from other aircraft and right-of-way rules.
- UA.I.B.K14a: a. See and avoid other aircraft and other potential hazard considerations of the remote PIC
- UA.I.B.K15: Operations over human beings (Refer to Area of Operation I, Task E).
- UA.I.B.K16: Prior authorization required for operation in certain airspace.
- UA.I.B.K17: Operating in the vicinity of airports.
- UA.I.B.K18: Operating in prohibited or restricted areas.
- UA.I.B.K19: Flight restrictions in the proximity of certain areas designated by notice to airmen (NOTAM).
- UA.I.B.K20: Preflight familiarization, inspection, and actions for aircraft operations.
- UA.I.B.K21: Operating limitations for sUAS.
- UA.I.B.K21a: a. Maximum groundspeed
- UA.I.B.K21b: b. Altitude limitations
- UA.I.B.K21c: c. Minimum visibility
- UA.I.B.K21d: d. Cloud clearance requirements
- UA.I.B.K22: Requirements for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating.
- UA.I.B.K23: Automated operations.
- UA.I.B.K24: Civil twilight operations.
- UA.I.B.K25: Night operations.
- UA.I.B.K26: Transportation of property.
- UA.I.B.K27: ATC transponder equipment prohibition.
- UA.I.B.K28: ADS-B Out prohibition.
How do I study UA.I.B?
- Read each element for UA.I.B in FAA-S-ACS-10B and note any you cannot explain in your own words.
- Study each one in the FAA source it points to: the handbook chapter, the 14 CFR section or the AIM paragraph.
- Practice with questions tagged UA.I.B, and read the explanation for every miss.
- Retest, then review the ACS codes you still miss on your practice test report.
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