Purpose and Scope of the Maintenance Control Manual

Verified from official sources
AC 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