Exemptions from standard Civil Aviation Rules
Verified from official sources102.17(b)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026
In plain language
Holding a Part 102 certificate exempts you from many standard manned aviation rules (such as general operating rules, maintenance, and pilot licensing), unless your own company exposition document states you must follow them.
Requirement as structured
Unless specified otherwise in their exposition, a Part 102 certificate holder is not required to comply with Civil Aviation Rules Parts 12, 19, 21, 26, 39, 43, 47, 61, 63, 66, 67, 91, 92, 93, 95, 115, 119, 129, 133, and 137.
Original regulatory text
Unless the exposition required by rule 102.11 specifies otherwise the holder of an unmanned aircraft operator certificate is not required to comply with Civil Aviation Rules Parts 12, 19, 21, 26, 39, 43, 47, 61, 63, 66, 67, 91, 92, 93, 95, 115, 119, 129, 133, and 137.