SOR/96-433, s. 901.35 - section overview

In plain language

This section prohibits the operation of a remotely piloted aircraft system in icing conditions unless equipped with de-icing/anti-icing systems or detection means, and strictly bans flight with frost, ice, or snow on any critical surfaces.

Requirement as structured

This section prohibits the operation of a remotely piloted aircraft system in icing conditions unless equipped with de-icing/anti-icing systems or detection means, and strictly bans flight with frost, ice, or snow on any critical surfaces.

Original regulatory text

(1) No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system when icing conditions are observed, are reported to exist or are likely to be encountered along the route of flight unless the aircraft is equipped with de-icing or anti-icing equipment or the pilot has a means to detect icing. (2) No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system with frost, ice or snow adhering to any of the critical surfaces of the remotely piloted aircraft. (3) For the purposes of subsection (2), critical surfaces means the wings, control surfaces, rotors, propellers, horizontal stabilizers, vertical stabilizers or any other stabilizing surfaces of the remotely piloted aircraft, as well as any other surfaces identified as critical surfaces in the operating manuals applicable to the system.

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General