Exemptions from standard Civil Aviation Rules

Verified from official sources
102.17(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.