GM1 Article 11(6) Use of Recognised Assessment Entities for Flightworthiness – RAE(F)

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 46

An RAE(F) approved by the CAA in accordance with the RAE(F) policy (CAP 722J) may carry out the detailed assessment of a UAS against UK SORA requirements for the purpose of advising the CAA as to whether to issue a SAIL Mark certificate or whether the technical features of a specific UAS are consistent with the UK SORA requirements that apply in relation to a given planned operation. The process and criteria for becoming an RAE(F) are set out in the RAE(F) policy (CAP 722J).

An RAE(F) approved by the CAA in accordance with the RAE(F) policy (CAP 722J) may assess a UAS configuration against the criteria in the SAIL Mark policy (CAP 722K) for the purpose of assisting the CAA to decide whether to issue a SAIL Mark certificate in accordance with the SAIL Mark policy (CAP 722K).