Remote Probability Safety Assessment

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

In plain language

The manufacturer must prove through a formal safety assessment that the risk of critical failures is indeed 'remote'.

Requirement as structured

A safety assessment must be conducted for the elements on the RPAS in order to substantiate any probability prediction of a remote failure scenario.

Original regulatory text

A safety assessment must be conducted for the elements on the RPAS in order to substantiate any probability prediction. Refer to Appendix B for further guidance; it should be clearly noted that this Appendix uses standard aviation terminologies and processes to perform a system safety assessment (i.e. refer to FAA AC 23-1309-1E or later published revision).

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
Specific