SOR/96-433, s. 901.19 - section overview

In plain language

This section prohibits individuals from acting as crew members of a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) if they are fatigued, unfit, under the influence of alcohol, within 12 hours of consuming alcohol, or impaired by any drug.

Requirement as structured

This section prohibits individuals from acting as crew members of a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) if they are fatigued, unfit, under the influence of alcohol, within 12 hours of consuming alcohol, or impaired by any drug.

Original regulatory text

(1) No person shall act as a crew member of a remotely piloted aircraft system if the person (a) is suffering or is likely to suffer from fatigue; or (b) is otherwise unfit to perform properly the person’s duties. (2) No person shall act as a crew member of a remotely piloted aircraft system (a) within 12 hours after consuming an alcoholic beverage; (b) while under the influence of alcohol; or (c) while using any drug that impairs the person’s faculties to the extent that aviation safety or the safety of any person is endangered or likely to be endangered.

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General