A remote pilot received their Part 107 certificate 27 months ago but has not flown commercially since. They receive a real estate photography inquiry today. Before accepting the job, what must they do?
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Under 14 CFR § 107.65, a remote pilot must complete a recurrent aeronautical knowledge test every 24 calendar months to maintain currency. At 27 months without renewal, this pilot's aeronautical knowledge has lapsed and they may not act as remote PIC until passing the recurrent test at an FAA-approved knowledge testing center.The trap →
The certificate itself does not expire, but the aeronautical knowledge currency does. Every 24 calendar months. The '90-day / 3 hours' rule is a manned aircraft (Part 61) passenger-carrying currency requirement with no Part 107 equivalent.SOURCE → 14 CFR § 107.65, Aeronautical Knowledge RecencyCHECKED APR 21ACS I.A.K1MED