Definition of Single Failure

Verified from official sources
AC 922-001 Section 4.3(2)-(3), 4.4(1)Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

A 'single failure' in this context refers to critical failures (like flight control or motor failure) where you cannot perform a controlled recovery of the aircraft.

Requirement as structured

Defines single failures under this technical requirement as those in which no controlled recovery of the RPA is possible.

Original regulatory text

the single failures referred to in this technical requirement are those in which no controlled recovery is possible.

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
Specific