A remote pilot is conducting a commercial flight when the aircraft's standard Remote Identification system stops broadcasting. What does 14 CFR Part 89 require the pilot to do?
AContinue the flight and submit a written report to the FAA within 10 calendar days
BAttempt to restore the broadcast; if unsuccessful within 3 minutes, notify the nearest ATC facility
CLand the aircraft as soon as practicable✓
Why →Under 14 CFR § 89.110, if the remote identification broadcast fails during flight, the remote pilot must land the aircraft as soon as practicable. The regulation does not allow continued flight while troubleshooting or provide a grace period to restore the broadcast.
The trap →The 10-day reporting window applies to accidents under § 107.9, not to Remote ID failures. ATC notification is not a remedy provided by Part 89 for a RID broadcast failure.
Field note →Knowing your landing options before launch is part of responsible preflight planning. A RID failure requires an unplanned landing, so identifying suitable landing zones in advance ensures a smooth response.
SOURCE → 14 CFR § 89.110CHECKED JUL 16ACS I.F.K1MED