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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 117-2002R | Issued: 2002-05-23 Expiry: 2002-10-15 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 507.02 Applicant provision(s): JETSGO Corporation Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow JETSGO Corporation to operate the DC9-83 (MD83) Aircraft, Registration Number C-GKLJ, Serial Number 53467, without the installation of the Wavelabs Engine Vibration Monitoring (EVM) System. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-05-20 Expiry: 2003-11-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.157(1) Applicant provision(s): Bradley Air Services Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Bradley Air Services Limited (First Air Division) to operate two (2) Chapter 2 gravel equpped aeroplanes for northern operations in accordance with section 602.161 of the CARs. |
| 046-2002 | Issued: 2002-05-17 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARD |
CARS provision(s): 525.01 and 525.562 Applicant provision(s): Bombardier Aerospace Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Bombardier Aerospace to install a stretcher to be used for non-ambulatory persons on any DHC-8 Series 400 aeroplanes without having to comply to the emergency landing dynamic test conditions for the qualification of occupant injury criteria, as well as the structural retention criteria as found in section 525.562 of the CARs. |
| 1-2002 | Issued: 2002-05-14 Expiry: 2005-10-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 202.01;401.03;202/13(2) Applicant provision(s): Person operating a Parabounce Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow persons to operate the parabounce without being required to meet the above noted Subparts, Sections and Subsections of the Canadian Aviation Regulations. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-05-13 Expiry: 2002-05-14 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1(a), 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Pacific Western Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: Bell 206B3 type helicopter Registration no.: n/a |
To conduct aerial lift operations at altitudes less than 1000 feet above and less than 500 feet horizontal distance from the highest obstacle; and to conduct landings and take-offs at the parking lot of the Mackenzie Recreation Centre for the purpose of installing air condictioning equipment on the roof of the Mackenzie Recreation Centre. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-05-10 Expiry: 2004-05-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 606.02 Applicant provision(s): Owners of Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow owners of aircraft that are in the legal custody and control of a government in Canada and that are registered as state aircraft purusant to subsection 202.17(3) of the CARs to choose to operate an aircraft without liability insurance provided for by a private insurance company. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-05-10 Expiry: 2004-05-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 606.02 Applicant provision(s): Owners of Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow owners of aircraft that are in the legal custody and control of a government in Canada and that are registered as state aircraft pursuant to subject 202.17(3) of the CARs to choose to operate an aircraft without liability insurance provided for by a private insurance company. |
| 20-2002R | Issued: 2002-05-10 Expiry: 2003-06-01 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 703.07(2)(b)(ii) Applicant provision(s): Brampton Flying Club Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Brampton Flying Club to employ Mr. Richard Wynott, as Chief Pilot without having at least 500 hours flight time of which 250 hours is as pilot-in-command within the preceding 3 years on the same category and class of aircraft being operated as stated in subclause 723.07(2)b)i)B)(II) of the Commercial Air Service Standards. |
| 003-2002R | Issued: 2002-05-09 Expiry: 2002-06-09 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09 Applicant provision(s): Air Canada jazz Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
003-2002R expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator, Air Canada jazz, to conduct DH-8 aircraft operations with Item 23-15-1 [ACARS ARINC Communications Addressing and Reporting System, Unilink] of the Minimum Equipment List unserviceable. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-05-09 Expiry: 2004-05-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARN |
CARS provision(s): 801.01(2);801.08(b),821 Applicant provision(s): NAV CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The exemption permits NAV CANADA & Air Traffic Controllers working for hire or reward for NAV CANADA to issued air traffic control clearance and instructions that are not in accordance with para.10.3.1(a) in Chapter 20 of Standard 821-Canadian Air Traffic Control Separation Standards. This exemption also permits NAV CANADA and Air Traffic Controllers working for hire for NAV CANADA to provide air traffic services that are not in accordance with those standards. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-05-06 Expiry: 2002-05-23 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(2)(c), 702.02 Applicant provision(s): Flight International, Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To permit Flight International, Inc. to operate in Canada the following aircraft types registered in the U.S.: Learjet 24, Learjet 25C, Learjet 35, Learjet 36, and Learjet 36RX. To conduct a variety of air support services for the Dept. of National Defence including aerial towing, electronic warfare training services, and aerial inspection and surveillance on shipboard RADAR systems/operators. These air services will take place in selected Can. naval operations areas in the vicinity of B.C. during the period May 7-May 23/2002. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-05-02 Expiry: 2003-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 703.25 Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Canadian air operators to carry external loads on their float equipped aeroplanes without authorization in the aeroplane type certificate or a supplemental type certificate. Does not apply to air operators that have been authorized in the aeroplane type certificate or supplemental type certificate to carry external loads. These air operators shall comply with section 703.25 of the CARs and with the conditions of the aeroplane type certificate or supplemental type certificate. |
| 044-2002 | Issued: 2002-04-30 Expiry: 2003-04-09 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.80(2) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian air operators and flight crew members conducting operations with Hawker Siddeley HS748 aeroplanes not currently equipped with a flight deck door to continue operating these aeroplanes after May 1, 2002 without a flight deck door. This exemption will allow additional time for the procurement and installation of the required doors on Hawker Siddeley HS748 aeroplanes. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-04-30 Expiry: 2003-11-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARR |
CARS provision(s): 401.06(b)and 421.30(4)(a): Applicant provision(s): Applicants for a commercial pilot licence Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow: applicants for a commercial pilot licence who have successfully completed an approved integrated (CPL)A) course to obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence-Aeroplane with an experience requirement of 150 hours total flight time, 70 hours of which is pilot-in-command time; including 30 hours of cross-country pilot-in-command flight time; and applicants for a commercial pilot licence who have successfully completed an approved integrated CPL(A)/IR course to obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence-Aeroplane with an experience requirement of 190 hours total flight time, 90 hours of which is pilot-in- |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-04-26 Expiry: 2004-04-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.62(4) Applicant provision(s): Canadian operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Canadian operators operating with one or more flight attendants under subpart 604 or 705 of the CARs to stow infant life preservers in a bulk stowage location that is easily accessible to the flight attendant(s). The flight attendant(s) will provide an infant life preserver to each person responsible for an infant when preparing for a ditching. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-04-26 Expiry: 2002-11-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(2)b)iiandiii)and(2)b)iv)BandE,725.124 Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Airlines Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Skyservice Airlines Inc. to: a)modify its approved Flight Attendant Initial Training Program, which has been approved by the Minister as required by para. 705.124(1)b) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, by excluding those training items listed in the attached App. A training; and b)deliver this modified training to Air Tours International flight attendants who will be participating in the Extended Charter Agreement. |
| 90-2001 | Issued: 2002-04-23 Expiry: 2005-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 507.03(b);549.01;507.03(4),549(AWM) Applicant provision(s): Persons who apply for a special C of A-amat.-built Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
90-2001 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow persons who apply for a special certificate of airworthiness in the amateur-built classification: -to contract for professional assistance in the construction or assembly of parts of the aircraft, provided the work is subject to the builder's overall control; and -to import, register and operate in Canada foreign-built amateur-aircraft, subject to a Transport Canada inspection of the aircraft. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-04-22 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 104.01 Applicant provision(s): West Wind Aviation Limited Partnership Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow "West Wind Aviation Limited Partnership, by its General partner, West Wind Management Ltd." to obtain an air operator certificate without discharging the fee of $20,000 as prescribed by section 104.01 of the CARs. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-04-22 Expiry: 2002-11-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.43(2) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Airlines Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Skyservice to exclude the French announcements from the passenger safety briefings on those flights that are conducted as part of the Extended Charter Agreement between Skyservice Airlines Inc. and Air Tours International. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-04-19 Expiry: 2002-10-27 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(2)(c), 702.02 Applicant provision(s): Phoenix Air Group, Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To permit Phoenix Air GroupInc. to operate in Canada the following aircraft types registered in the U.S.: Learjet 35, Learjet 35A, Learjet 36, Learjet 36A and Gulfstream 159 aircraft. To conduct target towing operations in Canada on behalf of the Dept. of National Defence. These flights will take place in selected Canadian naval operations areas in the vicinity of Nova Scotia between Apr 22, 2002 and Oct 27,2002. |
| 002-2002R | Issued: 2002-04-10 Expiry: 2002-05-10 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09 Applicant provision(s): Air Canada Jazz Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
002-2002R expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator, Air Canada jazz, to conduct DH-8 aircraft operations with Item 23-15-1 [ACARS ARINC Communications Addressing and Reporting System, Unilink] of the Minimum Equipment List unserviceable. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-04-09 Expiry: 2002-04-12 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)a) Applicant provision(s): Talon Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: AS350 Registration no.: n/a |
To conduct aerial operations for the purpose of filming the Skytrain over the City of New Westminster, B.C. |
| 016-2002 | Issued: 2002-04-08 Expiry: 2003-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 803.02 Applicant provision(s): Nav Canada Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Nav Canada to clear aircraft to use the ILS RWY 33R and ILS/DME RWY 33L instrument approach procedures at Lester B. Pearson International Airport when aircraft holding at the following positions penetrate the approach surface described in paragraph 935 of TP 308; 1. Runway 24R at a location not less than 90m from the extended runway centerline of runway 33R; and 2. Taxiway Mike 3 at a location not less than 90m from the extended runway centerline of runway 33L. |
| 015-2002 | Issued: 2002-04-08 Expiry: 2003-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)a)i)ii) Applicant provision(s): Greater Toronto Airports Authority Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) to permit aircraft to taxi on taxiways Tango and Mike, during approaches on runway 33L. |
| 014-2002 | Issued: 2002-04-08 Expiry: 2003-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)a)i)ii) Applicant provision(s): Greater Toronto Airports Authority Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) to establish an aircraft holding point on (1) runway 24R at a location not less than 90m from the extended runway centreline of runway 33R; and (2) taxiway Mike 3 at a location not less than 90m from the extended runway centreline of runway 33L. |
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