RPAS Technical Log Maintenance

In plain language

If you operate a medium excluded drone (25kg to 150kg), you must keep a technical logbook detailing the drone's identification, flight hours, and maintenance history.

Requirement as structured

The operator of a medium excluded RPA must maintain an RPA technical log containing specific identification and continuing airworthiness information.

Original regulatory text

(2) For the applicable RPA, the operator must keep a record (the RPA technical log) of the following information in relation to the operation and maintenance of the RPAS for the applicable RPA: (a) information identifying the RPAS, including: (i) the type, model and unique identification mark of the RPA; and... (b) the following information relating to the continuing airworthiness of the RPAS: (i) the total flight time the RPA has been operated; (ii) where applicable to the airworthiness of the RPA — individual in-service times for engines, motors, rotors and propellers; (iii) the date or operational time for the next maintenance action; (iv) any maintenance carried out on the RPA...

Applies when

operation

Excluded RPA

max mtom kg

150

min mtom kg

25