Purpose of Guidance for RPAS Operations and Maintenance Manuals

Verified from official sources
AC 901-002 ¶ 1.1Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

This advisory circular helps you understand how to set up your operations and maintenance manuals if you are applying for an RPOC or a complex SFOC.

Requirement as structured

Transport Canada provides AC 901-002 to guide RPAS operators in establishing and maintaining the RPAS operations manual, maintenance control manual, and supporting processes for RPOC and complex SFOC applications.

Original regulatory text

This document is intended to guide RPAS Operators in establishing and maintaining the RPAS operations manual, maintenance control manual, and the Processes which are to support a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Operator Certificate (RPOC) application and complex SFOC application.

Applies when

country
Canada
operation
complex_sfoc_or_rpoc
regulatory category
Specific