Maintenance manual documentation requirements

Verified from official sources
Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

You must provide the CAA with a signed and dated maintenance manual that details your services, the specific drones you service, who does the work, where it is done, and how you keep records.

Requirement as structured

CAA NZ requires maintenance provider applicants to submit a comprehensive maintenance manual detailing their scope, approved personnel, location, record-keeping, and compliance with manufacturer manuals.

Original regulatory text

You will need to provide the CAA with a manual that explains how you will conduct the maintenance services you intend to provide. This documentation must include the following information: A maintenance manual/documentation package with the following: - A clear title, for example: '(your, or company name here) Maintenance Manual' - A version/revision status for the manual, and a way to track changes - A table of contents - A defined scope that explains: - What aircraft types you will offer maintenance services for - What role equipment you will maintain - What types of maintenance will be offered.

Applies when

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Part 102