Request an Alternative Means of Compliance or exemption to an Airworthiness Directive

Fees and service standards

Table 1: Fees for AD Exemption and AMOC activities
Type of service Fee Service standard

Ministerial exemption to an airworthiness directive

TC will issue the document within 60 business days after receipt of a complete request.

Alternative means of compliance (AMOC) with an airworthiness directive

TC will issue the document within 60 business days after receipt of a complete request.

All fees will change based on inflation every year on April 1.

Based on Transport Canada’s Policy on remissions, if we miss the service standard some of your fee may be reimbursed.

Learn more about the Service Fees Act.