Purpose and Scope of the Maintenance Control Manual
Verified from official sourcesAC 901-002 ¶ 5.1Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
The MCM contains the specific procedures and instructions you must follow when performing preflight/post-flight inspections or servicing the RPAS.
Requirement as structured
The Maintenance Control Manual must contain the instructions and methods necessary for authorized personnel to safely perform servicing, maintenance, and preflight and post-flight inspections.
Original regulatory text
The Maintenance Control Manual (MCM) consists of instructions and methods necessary to enable every person authorized by RPAS operator to perform servicing, maintenance, and preflight and post-flight inspections of the RPAS operator’s remotely piloted aircraft systems that are consistent with any instructions from the manufacturer to perform their duties safely.
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- regulatory category
- Specific