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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| n/a | Issued: 2001-03-16 Expiry: 2001-03-18 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a) and 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Tundra Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: Bell 212 type helicopter Registration no.: n/a |
To conduct low level flight operations for the purpose of aerial filming for television production for the pilot series U.C. (Undercover). |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-03-16 Expiry: 2001-03-20 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Vancouver Island Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: AS355 helicopter Registration no.: n/a |
To conduct aerial operations at altitudes less than 1000 feet above and less than 500 feet horizontal distance fromt he highest obstacle, for the purpose of aerial filming for the television production pilot U.C. (Undercover). Altitude shall not be less than 300 feet above ground level (AGL) at any time. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-03-16 Expiry: 2001-03-20 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Vancouver Island Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: AS355 helicopter Registration no.: n/a |
To conduct landings and take-offs for the purpose of aerial filming for the television pilot U.C. (Undercover). |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-03-16 Expiry: 2001-03-20 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Helijet International Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To conduct low flights for the purpose of aerial filming of the television production for the pilot series U.C. (Undercover). |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-03-16 Expiry: 2003-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 703.23 Applicant provision(s): Canadian Air Operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To permit Canadian Air operators conducting operations pursuant to Subpart 703 of the CARs to conduct Single Engine instrument approach procedures as published in the Canada Air Pilot while beyond gliding distance to shore in the event of an engine failure. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-03-14 Expiry: 2001-03-30 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): CanJet Airlines Aircraft model: B737-200 Registration no.: C-FVCJ (tail no. 237) |
To allow the air operator, CanJet Airlines, to conduct B737-200 aircraft operations with Item 33-1-Performance Management System backlighting, of the MEL unserviceable. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-03-14 Expiry: 2001-03-24 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)a); 702.22(22(3)a) Applicant provision(s): Canadian Air Crane ltd. Aircraft model: Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane helicopter Registration no.: n/a |
For the purpose of placing equipment on, and removing equipment from, the rooftop of the building at 789 West Pender, Vancouver, B.C. |
| 118-2001R | Issued: 2001-03-07 Expiry: 2001-04-30 Region: Quebec Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 202.35(1) Applicant provision(s): 3793486 Canada Limited Aircraft model: Bell 206B helicopter Registration no.: C-GNLG |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the transfer by 3793846 Canada Limited/3793486 Canada Limitée (Canadian Helicopters Eastern) as registered aircraft owner of the Bell 206B helicopter, of legal custody and control of the aircraft to the Department of National Defence without the Certificate of Registration being cancelled. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-03-06 Expiry: 2001-03-07 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Helijet International Inc. Aircraft model: AS355 helicopter Registration no.: n/a |
To conduct aerial operations at altitudes less than 1,000 feet above and less than 500 feet horizontal distance from the highest obstacle, for the purpose of aerial filming for a CP Rail documentary. |
| 23-2001 | Issued: 2001-03-05 Expiry: 2006-03-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARR |
CARS provision(s): 202.35(1) Applicant provision(s): The Air Cadet League of Canada Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow The Air Cadet League of Canada, as registered owner of the aircraft listed in Annex "A" of the attaced Memo of Agreement, to transfer legal custody and control of those aircraft to the Dept. of National Defence without the C of R being cancelled. This exemption applies only when the aircraft are in the legal custody and control of the Dept of National Defence in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Memo of Agreement for the term specified below. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-03-05 Expiry: 2002-08-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)b) and 705.124(2)b)iv)c) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Airlines Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Skyservice to use a DC-9-exit trainer door as an equivalent for the B727 door to train flight attendants during Initial and Annual Training. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-03-01 Expiry: 2001-03-10 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): Reglement de zonage Applicant provision(s): Fortier Transfert Ltee Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The original exemption was signed in French only. A translated version is available upon request. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-02-28 Expiry: 2001-04-30 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 202.35(1) Applicant provision(s): Avialta Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: Bell 206B helicopter Registration no.: C-GBXK |
To allow the transfer by Avialta Helicopters Ltd., of legal custody and control of the aircraft to the Dept. of National Defence without the C of R being cancelled. |
| 114-2001R | Issued: 2001-02-27 Expiry: 2001-12-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.01(b) and 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Execaire Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator as lessee when in a leasing arrangement where the lessor is the aircraft title holder with no air operator certificate and the lessee has legal custody and control of the aircraft with an air operator certificate issued pursuant to Subpart 704 of the CARs, to operate the aircraft under Subpart 604 of the CARs to transport the family of the lessor, and employees, or dependent and independent contractors working for the lessor, for that activity and time period only, after completion of which the air operator (lessee) reverts back to compliance with Subpart 704 of the CARs. |
| 115-2001R | Issued: 2001-02-27 Expiry: 2001-12-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.01(b) and 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Execaire Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator as lessee when in a leasing arrangement where the lessor is the aircraft title holder with no air operator certificate and the lessee has legal custody and control of the aircraft with an air operator certificate issued pursuant to Subpart 704 of the CARs, to operate the aircraft under Subpart 604 of the CARs to transport the family of the lessor, and employees, or dependent and independent contractors working for the lessor, for that activity and time period only, after completion of which the air operator (lessee) reverts back to compliance with Subpart 704 of the CARs. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-02-22 Expiry: 2003-01-22 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Mr. James Manton Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Mr. Manton to exercise the privilege of acting as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aeroplane for the purpose of airworthiness flight testing without a type rating for the aeroplane that is being flight tested. This exemption is required because ratings for aeroplanes being flight tested are either unavailable or inappropriate. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-02-13 Expiry: 2001-02-22 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Helijet International Inc. Aircraft model: AS355 helicopter Registration no.: n/a |
To conduct low approaches and 50 foot AGL hovering operations for the purpose of the television movied, "Trapped". |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-02-13 Expiry: 2003-03-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARM |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1(a)(i)(ii) Applicant provision(s): Greater Toronto Airport Authority Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) to upgrade the approach lighting system for Runway 23 at Lester B. Pearson International Airport by raising the approach lighting slope from 2% to 3.6% for the light bards two (2) through five (5). |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-02-13 Expiry: 2003-03-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARM |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(a)(i)(ii) Applicant provision(s): Greater Toronto Airport Authority Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) to upgrade the approach lighting system for Runway 24L at Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport by increasing the spacing between bars 7 and 8, 8 and 9, and 9 and 10 from 60 m +/- 7 m to 72 m. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-02-12 Expiry: 2001-02-21 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): CanJet Airlines Aircraft model: B737-200 Registration no.: C-FECJ(Tail number 230) |
To allow the air operator, CanJet Airlines, to conduct B737-200 aircraft operations with Item 27-4B, -#4 leading Edge Slat Light, of the MEL unserviceable. |
| 116-2001R | Issued: 2001-02-09 Expiry: 2001-12-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.01(b) and 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Execaire Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator as lessee when in a leasing arrangement where the lessor is the aircraft title holder with no air operator certificate and the lessee has legal custody and control of the aircraft with an air operator certificate issued pursuant to Subpart 704 of the CARs, to operate the aircraft under Subpart 604 of the CARs to transport the family of the lessor, and employees, or dependent and independent contractors working for the lessor, for that activity and time period only, after completion of which the air operator (lessee) reverts back to compliance with Subpart 704 of the CARs. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-02-08 Expiry: 2001-02-10 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)a) Applicant provision(s): CanJet Airlines Aircraft model: B737-200 Registration no.: C-FHCJ(tail no. 224) |
To allow the air operator, CanJet Airlines, to conduct B737-200 aircraft operations with Item 22-1-Autopilot of the MEL unserviceable. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-02-07 Expiry: 2003-01-22 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Mr. Leo Galvin Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Mr. Galvin to exercise the privilege of acting as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aeroplane for the purpose of airworthiness flight testing without a type rating for the aeroplane that is being flight tested. This exemption is required because ratings for aeroplanes being flight tested are either unavailable or inappropriate. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-02-07 Expiry: 2003-01-22 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): William Jupp Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Mr. Jupp to exercise the privilege of acting as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aeroplane or helicopter for the purpose of airworthiness flight testing without a type rating for the aeroplane or helicopter that is being flight tested. This exemption is required because ratings for aeroplanes or helicopters being flight tested are either unavailable or inappropriate. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-01-31 Expiry: 2002-03-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(b)and705.124(2)(b)(iv)(C) Applicant provision(s): Air Canada Aircraft model: B737 Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Air Canada to use a B737 exit trainer door as an equivalent for the DC-9 door to train flight attendants who will be attending Initial Training-Integration of Canadian Airlines' Flight Attendants. Schedule A-Aircraft Exit Compatibility as listed in the Flight Attendant Training Standard does not recognize the B737 door as being an equivalent for the DC-9 door. |
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