Exemptions to the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)

CARS provision(s): 604.223(4)

Applicant provision(s): Global

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

NCR-032-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian private operators operating under Subpart 4 of Part VI of the CARs to operate aeroplanes configured with fewer than 45 passenger seats without first having carried out a successful demonstration of its emergency evacuation procedures for that model of aeroplane.

CARS provision(s): 401.06(1.1) & 402.03(1.1)

Applicant provision(s): Global

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

NCR-028-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to adopt temporary measures in the public interest to enable all applicants of Aviation Document Booklets apply for an ADB using a digital photograph in place of a paper one.

CARS provision(s): 700.200(3)(b) & 700.246

Applicant provision(s): Air Canada

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

OTT-005-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada to continue operating flights under NOIs that have passed their 3-year expiry date when continuing to collect data for safety case validation.

CARS provision(s): 700.200(3)(b) & 700.246

Applicant provision(s): Air Canada rouge

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

OTT-008-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada Rouge to continue operating flights under NOIs that have passed their 3-year expiry date when continuing to collect data for safety case validation.

CARS provision(s): 703.22(1)

Applicant provision(s): Niagara Helicopters Limited

Aircraft model: Bell 206B Heliopter

Registration no.: n/a

ON-004-2024 - Re-issuance of ON-012-2023

The purpose of this exemption is to allow Niagara Helicopters Limited to operate its single-engined Bell 206B helicopter, in visual flight rules (VFR) at night conditions with passengers onboard (sightseeing) while having Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) available, on the approved Niagara Falls Tour route with Class F Special Use Restricted Airspace, CYR518.

This exemption is a re-issuance of ON-012-2023.

CARS provision(s): 401.14(a)

Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

CANCEL-001-2024 - Cancels NCR-006-2023

Exemption NCR-006-2023 is canceled on the date that the amendments modifying subsection 421.14(1) of Standard 421 come into force (October 10, 2024).

CARS provision(s): 605.84(1)(b)

Applicant provision(s): Global

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

NCR-029-2024 - Re-issuance of NCR-023-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to permit persons conducting a take-off or permitting a take-off to be conducted in an aircraft that is in the legal custody and control of the person, to conduct medical evacuation flights (MEDEVAC) in a multi-engine helicopter, without meeting the requirements set out in airworthiness directive CF-2024-15 - Navigation – Rotorcraft – Limitations of Operations with Non-Tolerant Radio Altimeter when Operating in Canada due to 5G C-Band Wireless Broadband Interference.

This exemption extends the regulatory relief previously granted under NCR-023-2024.

CARS provision(s): 705.204(5)

Applicant provision(s): Global

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

NCR-027-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian air operators operating under Subpart 5 of Part VII of the CARs to operate aeroplanes configured with fewer than 45 passenger seats without first having carried out a successful demonstration of its emergency evacuation procedures for that model of aeroplane.

CARS provision(s): 401.12(2), 402.08(2) & (3)

Applicant provision(s): Global

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

NCR-011-2024 - Re-issuance of NCR-023-2023

The purpose of this exemption is to adopt temporary measures in the public interest to enable all holders of valid Canadian Aviation Document Booklets to continue operations following the change by Transport Canada to its booklet supplier.

More specifically, this exemption allows all holders of Canadian Aviation Document Booklets that were still valid on April 1, 2023 to continue exercising the privileges stated in their booklet until March 31, 2025 or beyond if the expiry date affixed in the booklet is later.

This exemption reinstates the regulatory relief previously granted under similar exemption NCR-023-2023.

CARS provision(s): 507.02(b) & 507.06(3)(a)

Applicant provision(s): Execaire

Aircraft model: Dassault Falcon 900EX

Registration no.: n/a

QC-004-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to allow Execaire to apply for the issuance of a C of A for a Dassault Falcon model 900EX aircraft, MSN 269, registration C-FNAP, that does not conform to its certified type design insofar that it lacks Dassault modification (MOD) M3389 “Protection from Engine #2 Rotor Burst”, as required by Canadian Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) A-136, issue 13, until the MOD M3389 is installed on the aircraft.

CARS provision(s): 507.02(b) & 507.06(3)(a)

Applicant provision(s): Coywold Aviaton Ltd

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

ON-005-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to allow Coywolf Aviation Ltd. to apply, in accordance with section 507.06 of the CARs, for the issuance of certificates of airworthiness pursuant to section 507.02 of the CARs for the specific aircraft listed below which do not conform to their certified type design in that they lack Dassault Aviation Modification M 3389 for the #2 engine Rotor Burst Protection, as required by the Canadian Type Certificate Data Sheet A-136 issue 13.

CARS provision(s): 700.02(1)

Applicant provision(s): Starspeed Limited

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

OTT-002-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to permit Starspeed Limited, a foreign air operator, to conduct aerial sightseeing operations in support of Quark Enterprises cruise vessel MV Ultramarine in Northern Canadian territories and waters.

CARS provision(s): 521.158(1)

Applicant provision(s): Transport Canada Aircraft Services Directorate (TCASD)

Aircraft model: DCH-8-102

Registration no.: n/a

NCR-026-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to permit TCASD to pursue a supplemental type certificate for the approval of the Upgrade MSS6000 Legacy System modification on the aeroplane model DHC-8-102, serial number 020, which contains design features that do not comply with the applicable standards of airworthiness of paragraphs 25.853(b-3) and 25.1359(d) of 14 CFR part 25 [Amendment 25-51]. This exemption is intended to provide relief from the application of these standards of airworthiness only to the equipment identified in Table 1.

CARS provision(s): 507.02(b) & 507.06(3)(a)

Applicant provision(s): Air Canada

Aircraft model: A-321-211

Registration no.: n/a

OTT-004-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada to apply, in accordance with section 507.06 of the CARs, for the issuance of a certificate of airworthiness pursuant to section 507.02 of the CARs for the specific aircraft listed below which does not conform to its certified type design in that it lacks Airbus modification MOD 26938 or 34817 for the installation of heated drains in the containerized cargo areas, as required by the Canadian Configuration definition in A321-211 Type Certificate A-166 issue 53, which refers to Airbus Document AI/EA-S 413.0400/97.

This exemption cannot be used as the basis for an approval of the current modifications embodied on the subject aeroplane, or any subsequent modification or repair.

CARS provision(s): 700.05(1)(a)

Applicant provision(s): 1401380 Ontario Limited d/b Wilderness North Air

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

ON-002-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to authorize 1401380 Ontario Limited carrying out business as Wilderness North Air and its flight crew members to operate the following aeroplanes:

• Air Tractor AT-802, registration C-GWNF, serial number 802-0250;
• Air Tractor AT-802, registration C-GMSO, serial number 802-0502;

while hauling bulk fuel, despite having a Special Certificate of Airworthiness - Restricted, in a commercial air service pursuant to Part VII, subpart 3, of the CARs.

CARS provision(s): 303.08, 305.47(b)

Applicant provision(s): Global

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

NCR-010-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian airport and heliport operators to elect to transition to a fluorine-free foam which is more environmentally friendly and which is currently available on the market and used in other countries and some Canadian airports.

CARS provision(s): 700.02(1), 701.02(1)

Applicant provision(s): Castle Aviation Inc.

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

QC-005-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to permit Castle Aviation Inc. and its flight crew members, contrary to their Canadian foreign air operator certificate (CFAOC) that restricts its SAAB 340B aircraft to non-scheduled international services, to conduct domestic cargo flights within Canada on behalf of 9736140 Canada Inc. “Pascan Aviation.”

CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(a)(i), 302.07(1)(a)(ii)

Applicant provision(s): Salluit Airport (YZG)

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

QC-003-2024

The purpose of the exemption is to allow Kativik Regional Government to operate, at Salluit airport (CYZG), a PAPI on Runway 03 with an approach slope of 4.8° to meet the required angle path for RNAV-LPV approach.

This exemption is temporary measure granted to allow a Modification of Standard (MOS) to be implemented.

CARS provision(s): 700.02(2)(a)

Applicant provision(s): Erickson Aircraft Collection

Aircraft model: Boeing B-17G

Registration no.: n/a

PAC-003-2024 - Re-issuance of PAC-002-2023

The purpose of this exemption is to allow Erickson Aircraft Collection’s pilots-in-command to operate its P-40E and Boeing B-17G aircraft to conduct aerial work involving the carriage of persons other than flight crew members.

This exemption is a reissuance of exemption PAC-002-2023.

CARS provision(s): 605.84(10(b)

Applicant provision(s): Cougar Helicopters Inc.

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

ATL-002-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to permit Cougar Helicopters Inc., and its flight crew members, to conduct a take-off or permit a take-off to be conducted in an aircraft that is in the legal custody and control of Cougar Helicopters Inc., using special helicopter RNAV (GNSS)/ARA procedures to offshore oil platforms without meeting the requirements set out in Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-15 - Navigation – Rotorcraft – Limitations of Operations with Non-Tolerant Radio Altimeter when Operating in Canada due to 5G C-Band Wireless Broadband Interference.

CARS provision(s): 605.84(1)(b)

Applicant provision(s): Cougar Helicopters Inc.

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

ATL-001-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to permit Cougar Helicopters Inc., and its flight crew members, to conduct a take-off or permit a take-off to be conducted in an aircraft that is in the legal custody and control of Cougar Helicopters Inc., for Search and Rescue and MEDEVAC operations without meeting the requirements set out in Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-15 - Navigation – Rotorcraft – Limitations of Operations with Non-Tolerant Radio Altimeter when Operating in Canada due to 5G C-Band Wireless Broadband Interference.

CARS provision(s): 602.32(1)(a)

Applicant provision(s): Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.

Aircraft model: Boeing 747

Registration no.: n/a

QC-001-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to allow Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. and its flight crew members who are approved flight test pilots to operate, in the context of a certification flight test on Flying Tests Beds, Boeing 747 Special Performance aeroplanes below 10,000 feet ASL at an indicated airspeed of more than 250 knots, contrary to paragraph 602.32(1)(a) of the CARs.

CARS provision(s): 801.01(2)(a) & 801.08(b)

Applicant provision(s): Nav Canada

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

NCR-021-2024 - Reissuance of NCR-009-2019

The purpose of this exemption is to allow NAV CANADA and NAV CANADA air traffic controllers at CYYZ to apply an angular divergence of 10 degrees or more between the assigned heading of a departing aircraft and the missed approach for an aircraft conducting an approach to a parallel runway. The rationale for the reduction of minimum angular divergence from 30 degrees to 10 degrees is support application of the noise abatement program at CYYZ.

CARS provision(s): 605.84(1)(b)

Applicant provision(s): Global

Aircraft model: n/a

Registration no.: n/a

NCR-025-2024 - Re-issuance of NCR-024-2024

The purpose of this exemption is to permit persons conducting a take-off or permitting a take-off to be conducted in an aircraft that is in the legal custody and control of the person, to conduct flights related to search and rescue, forest fire suppression, or for law enforcement purposes, without meeting the requirements set out in airworthiness directive CF-2024-15 - Navigation – Rotorcraft – Limitations of Operations with Non-Tolerant Radio Altimeter when Operating in Canada due to 5G C-Band Wireless Broadband Interference.

This exemption is a reissuance of exemption NCR-024-2024 which is in effect until June 7, 2024.

CARS provision(s): 406.32

Applicant provision(s): Sealand Flight Ltd

Aircraft model: Pipistrel aircraft

Registration no.: n/a

CTA-001-2024

The purpose of this order is to promote innovation in transportation through testing by exempting Sealand Flight Ltd. from the requirement to only operate and deliver flight training services using an aircraft for which a certificate of airworthiness has been issued. Through this pilot project, Sealand Flight Ltd. will collect and provide data to Transport Canada and conduct performance assessments on Pipistrel aircraft to support Transport Canada’s development of a regulatory framework pertaining to the use of electric aircraft in a flight training environment.