AUTHORIZATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH 702.22(2)(a) OF THE CANADIAN AVIATION REGULATIONS

Pursuant to paragraph 702.22(2)(a) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and after taking into account that the authorization is in the public interest and is not likely to affect aviation safety, I hereby authorize Omega Aviation, 4360 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C., to operate a helicopter over a built-up area at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a).

Paragraph 702.22(2)(a) states that for the purpose of subsection 602.15(2)(a) a person may operate an aircraft over a built-up area at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a), if the person has an authorization from the Minister or is authorized to do so in an air operator certificate.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this authorization is to allow Omega Aviation, 4360 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C., to operate a helicopter at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a).

APPLICATION

This authorization applies only to Omega Aviation, 4360 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C., when operating for the purpose of BC Hydto power line inspections and mapping.

CONDITIONS

This authorization is subject to the following conditions:

  1. The operation shall take between Friday, June 18, 2004 and Saturday, July 31 2004 between the hours of:

    Weekdays: 07:00 and 19:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST); and

    Weekend/Public Holidays: 10:00 and 19:00 PST
    depending on suitable weather conditions.

  2. Operations shall be conducted within the specified hours, under Day VFR conditions, using an AS355 type helicopter.
  3. The sites of the operation shall be as depicted on the map submitted and held on file  with Commercial and Business Aviation, Pacific Region; being the 69KV power line routes within the geographical area from Horseshoe Bay to Chilliwack, B.C.
  4. The aircraft shall at all times be flown along a flight path which, in case of an engine failure or other in-flight emergency necessitating an immediate landing, shall ensure a suitable (autorotational) landing site without endangering persons or property on the ground, or on the water.
  5. The aircraft shall be configured such that safe single-engine fly-away performance is assured at all times.
  6. The aircraft shall be flown in compliance within the "Height-Velocity" Diagram contained with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.
  7. The aircraft shall conduct a power check immediately before commencing the operation(s), and the engines shall be at, or above, the manufacturers specifications.
  8. The aircraft shall remain clear of all structures, buildings or assemblies of persons at all time.
  9. The height of the aircraft shall never be less than 300 feet above ground level (AGL).
  10. The transit route to and from the sites as under (c) above shall be flown in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulation 602.14, Minimum Altitude and Distances.
  11. All personnel involved shall be briefed on the operation, safety precautions and emergency procedures before flight operations commence.
  12. Persons carried on board the helicopter shall be limited to essential crew only.
  13. A copy of this authority shall be carried on board the aircraft while operating in Canada.
  14. The operation shall be coordinated with the appropriate Air Traffic Control authority.
  15. The aircraft shall comply with the Commercial Air Service Standards as required under CAR 702.22(2)(b).

VALIDITY
The authorization is in effect until the earliest of the following:

  1. 23:59 hours PST on Saturday, July 31, 2004;
  2. the date on which any of the conditions set out in this authorization is breached; or
  3. the date on which this authorization is cancelled, in writing, by the Minister, where he is of the opinion that it is no longer in the public interest, or that it is likely to affect aviation safety.

Dated at Vancouver, BC, this 15th day of June 2004 on behalf of the Minister of Transport.

Henk van Erkelens
Superintendent Rotorcraft
Commercial and Business Aviation for Minister of Transport
Pacific Region
(RDIMs 807920)

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