RPAS Technical Log Maintenance

In plain language

Certified drone operators must maintain a technical logbook for their drones, recording details like flight hours, maintenance schedules, and completed repairs.

Requirement as structured

The certified RPA operator must ensure that either their maintenance controller or an authorized person keeps an RPAS technical log containing specific identification, airworthiness, and maintenance records.

Original regulatory text

(1) The certified RPA operator must ensure that 1 of the following: (a) the operator’s maintenance controller (if any); (b) a person within the meaning of subparagraph 101.340 (1) (c) (ii) of CASR; keeps a record (the RPAS technical log) of the following information in relation to the maintenance of the RPAS: (c) information identifying the RPAS... (d) information relating to the continuing airworthiness of the RPAS...