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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 61-2000R | Issued: 2000-03-17 Expiry: 2000-10-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.115(2)a)ii) and 724.115(28) Applicant provision(s): EXECAIRE INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to enable the air operator, EXECAIRE INC., to utilize the below-mentioned crew members without a line indoctrination training, considering their current experience with aircraft type Challenger CL-60 under Subpart 604 of the CARs. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-03-16 Expiry: 2001-09-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 702.83 (1) and (2) Applicant provision(s): Canadian Air Operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To permit these operators to conduct the operation and perform their duties without carrying the company operations manual on board the aircraft or having it accessible when performing their assigned duties. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-03-10 Expiry: 2000-05-25 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 507.02(b), 571.06(1), 551.101(1) Applicant provision(s): Avjet Service Aircraft model: Raytheon BAe 125-800A Registration no.: Serial No. 258123-C-GCGS |
To allow Avjet Service to operate the aircraft while the FAA STC ST09462SC is reviewed and familiarized against Canadian requirements. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-03-10 Expiry: 2000-08-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARR |
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 of legal custody and control of the aircraft to the Dept. of National Defence without the Certificate of Regisration being cancelled. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-03-09 Expiry: 2000-03-31 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): Toronto International Airport Zoning Reg Applicant provision(s): C.W. Smith Crane Service Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow C.W. Smith Crane Service Ltd. to erect a crane at 6525 Viscount Drive, Mississauga, Ontario from March 24, 2000 to March 31, 2000 from 0030 to 0600 each day to a height of 58 meters above ground level 229 meters above sea level. This is required to hoist several large units onto the roof of the building. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-03-09 Expiry: 2001-12-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.01(b), 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Airlines Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
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: 2000-03-06 Expiry: 2002-03-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARM |
CARS provision(s): 602.157(1) Applicant provision(s): Canadian Airlines International Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow the air operator to operate two Chapter 2 aeroplanes for northern operations in accordance with section 602.161 of the CARs. The Chapter 2 aeroplanes are being phased-out pursuant to subsection 602.157(1) of the CARs, however these aeroplanes are adapted and well equipped for northern operations. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-03-03 Expiry: 2000-03-10 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Labrador Airways Limited Aircraft model: Beech 1900D Registration no.: C-GTMB |
To allow the air operator, Labrador Airways Limited, to conduct Beech 1900D aircraft operations with one (1) Fuel Flow Indicator unserviceable. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-03-01 Expiry: 2000-03-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 421.49(2)(b) Applicant provision(s): Jean-Pierre Barry 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: 2000-03-01 Expiry: 2001-02-15 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 203.07(1) and 203.08(a) Applicant provision(s): Western Express Air Lines Inc. Aircraft model: Fairchild SWM3, Registration no.: Serial No. 701-Reg.-N27119 |
To allow Western Express Air Lines Inc. to operate a U.S. registered aircraft in Canada under the terms and conditions of a 12 month lease. Western Express Air Lines Inc. has a total of four aircraft on the Canadian Civil Aircraft Register and this exemption will allow their operation of a second N registered aircraft. On 02 July 1998 Western Express Air Lines Inc. was authorized to operate a foreign aircraft in Canada for 24 months and this exemption will allow them to operate the second N registered aircraft for a further 8 months beyond the 24 month period. No further exemptions for this purpose will be granted to Western Express Air Lines Inc. They must not operate any foreign registered aircraft for a period of 6 months once this exemption has expired. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-02-19 Expiry: 2000-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARR |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)b),705.124(2)(i)ii),705.43(2) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Airlines Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
Exemption authorizes the deletion of certain components of the Skyservice Airlines approved Flight Attendant Initial Training Prog. in regards to training of the Air Tours Flight Attendants based in Teeside and Leeds-Bradford, Eng. during the extended charter agreement between Skyservice and Air Tours Int'l. Authorizes the exclusion of bilingual announcements from the passenger safety briefings on flights that are conducted as part of the Extended Charter Agreement between Skysevice & Air Tours. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-02-18 Expiry: 2001-12-31 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 aeroplanes without authorization in the aeroplane type certificate or a supplemental type certificate. This exemption 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 must comply with section 703.25 of CARs and with conditions of the aeroplane type certificate or supplemental type certificate. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-02-18 Expiry: 2000-04-25 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 571.06(1) Applicant provision(s): Kenn Borek Air Ltd. Aircraft model: DeHavilland DHC-6 Registration no.: Serial No. 571-C-GKBX |
To allow Kenn Borek Air Ltd. to operate under a Controlled Service Use (CSU) program with an Aeronautical Accessories Inc., PT6 Pc Safety Valve installed on the Left-Hand engine (only). Since the PT6 Pc Safety Valve is used only on the ground or water, flight safety is not directly affected. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-02-08 Expiry: 2000-04-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.43(2) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Airlines Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Skyservice Airlines to exclude the French announcements from the safety briefing on flights that are conducted as part of the agreement between Skyservice Airlines and Vacation Express. This exemption applies only to the flights as part of this agreement that do not take-off and/or land in Canada. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-02-04 Expiry: 2000-02-16 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09 Applicant provision(s): Provincial Airlines Limited Aircraft model: Sa-226 Registration no.: C-FLNG |
To allow the air operator -Provinical Airlines Limited, to conduct SA-226 aircraft operations with the Low Hydraulic Pressure Warning Light System (Mel Item 29-02-1) unserviceable. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-02-04 Expiry: 2000-02-18 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09 Applicant provision(s): Labrador Airways Limited Aircraft model: B-1900D Registration no.: C-GTMB |
To allow the air operator - Labrador Airways Limited, to conduct B-1900D aircraft operations with the Altitude Alert/Preselect (MEL Item 34-13) unserviceable. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-02-02 Expiry: 2000-04-01 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 401.30(2), 421.30(4)(b) Applicant provision(s): Mr. Igor Belko Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To permit Mr. Igor Belko to apply for a Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence-Aeroplane without having to comply with the requirements to hold a private pilot licence first, or having completed 65 hours of commercial pilot flight training in aeroplanes. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-01-31 Expiry: 2000-03-14 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(2) Applicant provision(s): Spectrem Air Ltd. Aircraft model: Douglas DC3-TP67 Registration no.: Serial No. 33581, ZS-ASN |
To allow Spectrem Air Ltd. to conduct a commercial air service for aerial survey operations while carrying persons other than flight crew members on board their aeroplane. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-01-26 Expiry: 2000-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1), 701.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Heavylift Cargo Airlines Limited Aircraft model: AN-124 Registration no.: RA 82043 |
To operate an Antonov AN-124 aircraft bearing registration RA 82043 on a charter flight in Canada, between Montreal (Mirabel), Quebec, and Calgary International Airport, Alberta, to deliver engine parts to repair an Air Transat Airbus A330. This flight will take place during the period Jan. 26-27,2000. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-01-20 Expiry: 2002-03-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.106(1)(b)(i)(ii), 705.106(1)(d) Applicant provision(s): Air Operator Aircraft model: Airbus A330, A340 Registration no.: n/a |
To allow pilots of an air operator to maintain their currency qualifications and line check requirements on both the A330 and A340 aircraft types by considering take-offs, landings, sectors, and line check requirements on one type to provide the same currency qualifications and line check requirements on the the other type. |
| n/a | Issued: 2000-01-07 Expiry: 2000-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARR |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): National Research Council Canada, Aircraft model: Cessna Citation C550 Registration no.: n/a |
To permit John Cross and John Aitken to exercise the privileges of a Cessna Citation C550 type rating as co-pilots since they do not have the appropriate C550 type rating. The exemption will allow the National Research Council Canada to gather data in Canadian airspace that will enable the development of a Cessna Citation C550 simulator. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-12-31 Expiry: 2000-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AAR |
CARS provision(s): 604.05, 604.02(a), 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Bombardier Inc. Aircraft model: DeHavilland DHC-8-400 Registration no.: Serial Nos. 4004 and higher |
To permit the operation of Bombardier Inc. aircraft in order to carry passengers for the purpose of sales and marketing demonstration flights, and ferry flights, without holding a private operator certificate, and without the aircraft being issued a C of A. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-12-31 Expiry: 2000-05-20 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 203.08(a) Applicant provision(s): International Express Air Charter Ltd. Aircraft model: Cessna 208B Registration no.: Serial No. 208B0589-N1229C |
To allow International Express Air Charter Ltd. to operate a U.S. registered aircraft in Canada under the terms and conditions of a 5 month lease. International Express Air Charter ltd. (dba Regency Express) has operated a foreign aircraft iin Canada for 24 months and this exemption will allow them to operate for a further 5 months. No further exemptions for this purpose will be granted to International Express Air Charter Ltd. They must not operate any foreign registered aircraft for a period of 6 months once this exemption has expired. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-12-30 Expiry: 2001-01-01 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, without the aircraft being registered. |
| 023-2000R | Issued: 1999-12-23 Expiry: 1999-12-24 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.86 Applicant provision(s): Air Montréal Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to allow Air Montréal Inc. to operate the aircraft, registered C GOAB [sic] while being exempt from the section concerning engine monitoring contained in the approved maintenance schedule. |
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