To protect the label from scratches, a remote pilot places the aircraft's registration number only inside the battery compartment, where it is hidden when the battery is installed. Does this meet part 48 marking rules for a part 107 flight?
- AYes, because the number is permanently attached to the aircraft
- BYes, if the Certificate of Aircraft Registration is carried at the control station
- CNo, because the unique identifier must be legibly displayed on an external surface of the aircraft
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Correct answer: C. No, because the unique identifier must be legibly displayed on an external surface of the aircraft
A registered small unmanned aircraft may not be operated unless it displays its unique identifier as §48.205 requires, which includes legible display on an external surface. A number hidden inside the battery compartment does not meet that rule.
- A. Incorrect. Wrong. Being attached is not enough; §48.205(c) also requires the unique identifier to be displayed on an external surface.
- B. Incorrect. Wrong. Carrying the certificate does not replace marking; §48.200(a) forbids operating a registered aircraft unless it displays the unique identifier per §48.205.
- C. Correct. §48.205(c) requires the unique identifier to be legibly displayed on an external surface of the small unmanned aircraft.
14 CFR Part 48 Registration and Marking Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft (eCFR), §48.205(c) (c) The unique identifier must be legibly displayed on an external surface of the small unmanned aircraft.
14 CFR Part 48 Registration and Marking Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft (eCFR), §48.200(a) (a) No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft registered in accordance with this part unless the aircraft displays a unique identifier in accordance with the requirements of § 48.205 of this subpart.