What Score Do You Need to Pass the Part 107 Test?
The Part 107 passing score is 70 percent, which is 42 of 60 questions correct. What that means in practice, how the FAA reports your score, and why aiming for exactly 70 percent is the wrong target.
The Part 107 passing score is 70 percent. That means 42 of 60 questions correct. You can miss up to 18 and still pass.
The 70 percent standard is set in 14 CFR § 107.65 and has not changed since Part 107 took effect in 2016. It applies to both the initial knowledge test and the recurrent proctored test.
What does 70 percent mean in practice?
| Questions correct | Percentage | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 60 / 60 | 100% | Pass |
| 50 / 60 | 83% | Pass |
| 45 / 60 | 75% | Pass |
| 42 / 60 | 70% | Pass (minimum) |
| 41 / 60 | 68% | Fail: retake required |
| 30 / 60 | 50% | Fail: retake required |
There is no partial credit, no scaling, and no curve. Every question is worth the same. With three answer choices (A, B, C), random guessing alone would give you an expected score of 33 percent, well below the passing threshold.
How does the FAA report my score?
At the end of the test, the PSI testing center prints an Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR). It shows your numeric score, a pass/fail verdict, and a list of Airman Certification Standards (ACS) codes for any areas where you answered incorrectly.
The report does not show which specific questions you missed, only the topic area. That makes it useful for diagnosing weak domains but useless for re-answering specific questions.
Keep the test report. You need the exam ID from it to complete FAA Form 8710-13 (the Remote Pilot Certificate application) in IACRA. Without that ID, the FAA cannot issue your certificate.
What happens if I fail?
If you score below 70 percent, you may retake the test after a 14-calendar-day waiting period. You pay the full test fee again ($175 as of 2026). There is no limit on the number of retakes.
The FAA does not publish official pass-rate data for Part 107. Pass rates are generally reported as high among candidates who work through structured study materials like the FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide and a practice-question bank, though specific numbers vary by source.
Why aim higher than 70 percent in practice?
Studying to score exactly 70 percent leaves no margin for the questions that will surprise you. Sectional chart interpretation, weather reports (METAR and TAF), and performance-chart questions are time-consuming and error-prone even for prepared candidates.
If you plan for 70 percent and lose five points to unfamiliar charts, you fail.
Aim for 85 percent on every practice test you take before booking the real exam. That gives you a 15-point cushion on the day, accounting for test-day nerves, unfamiliar wording, and the two or three questions that feel ambiguous.
Candidates who consistently score 85 percent or better on mixed practice tests almost always pass the real test.
Does the recurrent test use the same 70 percent standard?
Yes, the recurrent proctored knowledge test uses the same 70 percent passing threshold. The online recurrent course at FAASafety.gov is completion-based and has no score. You either finish it or you do not.
Practice with real FAA style questions and get detailed explanations for every answer.