How long is a Light UAS operator certificate (LUC) valid once issued?

An LUC is issued for an unlimited duration, provided the holder remains in continuous compliance with the relevant requirements of the Regulation and the issuing Member State, and the certificate is not surrendered or revoked.

What two conditions must be met for an LUC to remain valid?

The LUC remains valid if (a) the holder continuously complies with the relevant requirements of the Regulation and of the Member State that issued the certificate, and (b) the certificate is not surrendered or revoked.

Is there any time limit on the validity of an LUC?

No, an LUC is issued for an unlimited duration, but its validity is subject to continuous compliance and non-revocation or non-surrender.

What format must the acknowledgment of LUC revocation or surrender take?

The acknowledgment must be in digital format and must be returned to the competent authority without delay.

Does the LUC holder need to do anything after the certificate is revoked or surrendered?

Yes, the holder must provide a digital acknowledgment that is returned to the competent authority without delay.

What happens to the LUC if the holder fails to comply with the relevant requirements?

The LUC's validity is subject to the holder's continuous compliance; failure to comply would mean the certificate no longer remains valid under the conditions stated.

Can an LUC be valid if it has been surrendered?

No, surrender is one of the conditions that terminates validity; the certificate must not be surrendered or revoked.

UAS.LUC.080 Duration and validity of an LUC

Q: What must the LUC holder do if their certificate is revoked or surrendered?

The LUC holder must provide an acknowledgment in digital format that must be returned to the competent authority without delay.

Q: What is the required action after an LUC is revoked, according to the section?

The LUC holder must provide an acknowledgment in digital format that must be returned to the competent authority without delay.

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UAS.LUC.080 Duration and validity of an LUC

Regulation (EU) 2020/639

(1) An LUC shall be issued for an unlimited duration. It shall remain valid subject to:

(a) the LUC holder’s continuous compliance with the relevant requirements of this Regulation and of the Member State that issued the certificate; and

(b) it not being surrendered or revoked.

(2) Upon revocation or surrender of an LUC, the LUC holder shall provide an acknowledgment in digital format that must be returned to the competent authority without delay.

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Source-Title: UAS.LUC.080 Duration and validity of an LUC View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-15539 Compare versions

Domain: Unmanned aircraft systems

Applicabilitydate: 31 December, 2020

Entryintoforcedate: 2 June, 2020

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2020/639 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-UAS

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR