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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| n/a | Issued: 2001-01-25 Expiry: 2001-04-20 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.43(2) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Airlines Inc. Aircraft model: A330 Registration no.: C-FBUS |
To allow Skyservice to exclude the English and French announcements from the passesnger safety briefings on flights that are conducted as part of the Extended Charter Agreement between Skyservice and Garuda International Airlines |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-01-25 Expiry: 2003-08-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 723.86(1) and 703.86(b) Applicant provision(s): Pilots-in-command/air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To permit pilots-in-command to acquire the 50 hours of flight time on the aeroplane type as required by subsection 723.86(1) of the CASS by using the total of the flight time gained on similar aeroplanes grouped as a single type for the purposes of pilot proficiency check (PPC). |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-01-25 Expiry: 2001-04-24 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(2)b)ii)iii)and2)b)iv)A)B)C)D)E) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Airlines Inc. Aircraft model: A330 Registration no.: C-FBUS |
Allow Skyservice to a) modify its approved flight Attendant Initial Training Program to exclude items listed in the attached Appendix A; and b) deliver the modified training to Garuda International Airlines flight attendants who will be participating in the Extended Charter Agreement. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-01-25 Expiry: 2001-01-28 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 24-1,- Engine Driven Generator Systems of the MEL unserviceable. |
| 41-2001R | Issued: 2001-01-25 Expiry: 2001-03-31 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.19(a)(i and ii) Applicant provision(s): Blackcomb Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: Helicopter Type AS350 Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator, Blackcomb Helicopters Ltd. to conduct a stunt for the filming of the Disney motion-picture "Out Cold", in which a snow-boarder will jump from a hovering helicopter. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-01-23 Expiry: 2003-01-22 Region: HQ Routing: AARR |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Michael Brulotte Aircraft model: Helicopter AH422727 Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Mr. Brulotte to exercise the privilege of acting as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any helicopter for the purpose of airworthiness flight testing without a type rating for the helicopter that is being flight tested. This exemption is required because ratings for helicopters being flight tested are either unavailable or inappropriate. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-01-23 Expiry: 2003-01-22 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Mr. Richard Walker Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Mr. Walker to exercise the privilege of acting as pilot-in-command or co-pilot or 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: 2001-01-23 Expiry: 2003-01-22 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a)1 Applicant provision(s): Mr. Donald Stephen Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Mr. Stephen 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: 2001-01-23 Expiry: 2003-01-22 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Mr. Shawn Coyle Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Mr. Coyle to exercise the privilege of acting as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any helicopter for the purpose of airworthiness flight testing without a type rating for the helicopter that is being flight tested. This exemption is required because ratings for helicopters being flight tested are either unavailable or inappropriate. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-01-19 Expiry: 2002-02-28 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) and 701.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Sky King, Inc. Aircraft model: B737-200 Registration no.: N135TA or N147AW |
To allow Sky King, Inc., a foreign air transportation service operator, to operate its aircraft into and out of Canada without being the holder of a CFAOC. This exemption applies to Sky King, Inc., for the transporting of passengers, cargo and baggage. |
| 085-2001R | Issued: 2001-01-19 Expiry: 2001-06-30 Region: PNR Routing: SA |
CARS provision(s): 507.02(b) Applicant provision(s): Corpac Canada Ltd. Aircraft model: SAAB SF340A Registration no.: Serial no. 075-C-GXPS |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Corpac to apply for, and the Minister to issue a Certificate of Airworthiness for a SAAB SF340A aircraft which does not conform to Canadian Type Certificate A-195, insofar as it does not have SAAB Modification 2945Fuel tank Vent embodied. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-01-12 Expiry: 2001-01-15 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09 Applicant provision(s): Air Nova Aircraft model: BAe-146 Registration no.: C-GRNT |
To conduct BAe-146 aircraft operations with Item 77, number four engine NI gauge, of the MEL unserviceable. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-01-10 Expiry: 2003-01-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Kevin Horton Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Mr. Horton to exercise the privilege of acting as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of a flight crew permit, licence or rating unless the person is the holder of, and can produce while so acting and while exercising such privileges, the appropriate permit, licence or rating. |
| 46-1999 | Issued: 2001-01-08 Expiry: 2001-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARM |
CARS provision(s): 303.04(2),303.07,303.13 Applicant provision(s): Designated Airport Operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To exempt designated airport operators from the requirement to provide aircraft fire-fighting services, with respect to aircraft using the airport. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-01-08 Expiry: 2002-02-28 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(2)(c) and 702.02 Applicant provision(s): Phoenix Air Group, Inc. Aircraft model: Learjet 35,Learjet 35A,Learjet 36, Learjet 36A,Gulfstream 159 Registration no.: n/a |
To permit Phoenix Air Group Inc., while not being the holder of a Canadian Air Operator Certificate, to operate in Canada the above aircraft types registered in the United States of America. These aircraft will be operated by Phoenix Air Group, Inc. to conduct target towing operations in Canada on behalf of the Dept. of National Defense. These flights will take place in selected Canadian naval operations in the vicinity of Nova Scotia and British Columbia between Jan. 8,2001 and Feb. 28, 2002. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-01-04 Expiry: 2001-12-31 Region: Quebec Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 604.01(b) and 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Nortel Networks Ltd/Skyservice Aviation Inc. Aircraft model: CL601(CL60) Registration no.: C-FNNS, Serial no. 5096 |
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: 2001-01-03 Expiry: 2001-01-06 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): CanJet Airlines Aircraft model: B737-200 Registration no.: C-FMCJ |
To allow the air operator, CanJet Airlines, to conduct B737-200 aircraft operations with Item 22-1a), Auto Flight System B, of the MEL unserviceable. |
| n/a | Issued: 2001-01-03 Expiry: 2001-01-06 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): CanJet Airlines Aircraft model: B737-200 Registration no.: C-FMCJ |
To allow the air operator, CanJet Airlines, to conduct B737-200 aircraft operations with Item 22-1a), Auto Flight System B, of the MEL unserviceable. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-12-27 Expiry: 2002-03-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 202.07(1) Applicant provision(s): Textron Canada Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow the manufacturer to operate production aircraft during the production flight test program without affixing the proper markings as set out in paragraph 202.07(1)(a) of the CARs. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-12-27 Expiry: 2002-03-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 202.14 Applicant provision(s): Textron Canada Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow the manufacturer to operate production aircraft during the production flight test program flight test program, without the aircraft being registered. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-12-27 Expiry: 2002-03-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 201.01(1) and 605.04(1), 605.05, 605.95 Applicant provision(s): Textron Canada Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To operate an aircraft without the above mentioned requirements until the aircraft is presented to Transport Canada for issuance of its first C of A, or its first C. of A for Export, after having been declared manufactured on a Certificate of Conformity (Form A1-100), as required per Airworthiness Manual Chapter 561. |
| 120-2001R | Issued: 2000-12-27 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: HS-125 Registration no.: C-GWLL, Serial No. 258007 |
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 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 oerator (lessee) reverts back to compliance with Subpart 704 of the CARs.This exemption applies to a lease agreement between CGWLL INC. and EXECAIRE INC. |
| 122-2001R | Issued: 2000-12-21 Expiry: 2001-12-21 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 507.02 Applicant provision(s): Future Electronics Inc. Aircraft model: Falcon 900EX Registration no.: C-FJOI, Serial No. 069 |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Future Electronics Inc. to operate the Falcon 900EX Aircraft, Registration C-FJOI, Serial Number 069. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-12-21 Expiry: 2001-07-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.08(a) and 705.09(f) Applicant provision(s): Air Canada Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Air Canada to operate the commercial air services of Canadian Airlines Int'l Ltd./Lignes Aeriennes Canadien International Ltee, without indicating its legal name, trade name and address on the separate air operator certificates; and to allow Canadian Airlines International Ltd. to conduct flight operations without employing directly the required crew members for the period between the restructuring of the new corporation and the cancellation of Canadian Airlines Ltd./Lignes Aeriennes Canadien International Ltee air operator certificate. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-12-21 Expiry: 2001-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 705.113(1),705.124(1)(b),705.124(2)(b) Applicant provision(s): Air Canada Regional Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Air Canada Regional to conduct a Modified Initial Flight Attendant Trng. Program which excludes line indoctrination, initial F-28,BAe146 and Dash 8 (100)/(300) aircraft systems training, initial crew resource management trng, live firefighting, first aid trng. and the sections of the Flight Attendant Trng Standard listed on App. A to this exemption; deliver Modified Initial Flight Trng Progr. to Air Nova, Air BC, Air Ontario & Can. Reg. Airlines flight attendants; and extend the training validity period of flight attendants listed on App. B by a max. of 90 days for annual nd crew resource management training. |
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