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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 4-1999 | Issued: 1999-11-26 Expiry: 1999-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 604.05, 604.02(a),401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Bombardier Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: Series Nos. 4004 and higher |
To permit the operation of Bombardier Inc. aircraft model DeHavilland DHC-8-400, serial numbers 4004 and higher, 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: 1999-11-26 Expiry: 1999-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 604.02(a), 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Bombardier Inc. Aircraft model: 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. |
| 27-1999 | Issued: 1999-11-26 Expiry: 2000-08-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 703.86(b), 723.86(1) Applicant provision(s): Pilots-in-command & Air Operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is 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: 1999-11-23 Expiry: 2000-01-22 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 507.2 Applicant provision(s): Air Transat Aircraft model: A330-342 Registration no.: Serial No. 111, C-GKTS |
To operate an Airbus A330-342 without the embodiment of the Airbuss Modification No. 46337, Relocation of Rubber Bumpers & Door Latch. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-11-23 Expiry: 2001-03-31 Region: Quebec Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 604.19 Applicant provision(s): Bombardier Inc. Aircraft model: DHC-8-100/200/300,DHC-8-400, CL-65 Regional. Jet Aeroplanes Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Bombardier Inc. to operate with passengers onboard, using a safety features card that does not show the location of the first air kit(s), fire extinguishers, emergency locator transmitter and survival equipment. Applies only to the DHC-8-100/200/300/400 and CL-65 Regional Jet aeroplanes that are operated by Bombardier Inc. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-11-23 Expiry: 1999-12-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 604.01(b), 700.02(a) Applicant provision(s): Fast Air Ltd. Aircraft model: C-441 Registration no.: Serial No. 441-216- C-FNWC |
To permit Fast Air Ltd. to operate aircraft pursuant to Subpart 604 rather than Subpart 703 for the purpose of providing an air transport service to the family of the lessor, and employees, or dependent and independent contractors working for the lessor. |
| 3-1999 | Issued: 1999-11-23 Expiry: 2001-03-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.19 Applicant provision(s): Bombardier Inc. Aircraft model: DHC-8-100/200/300/400,CL-65 Regional Jet Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Bombardier Inc. to operate its DHC-8- 100/200/300 and DHC-8-400 as well as the CL-65 Regional Jet aeroplanes with passengers onboard, using a safety features card that does not show the location of the first aid kit(s), fire extinguishers, emergency locator transmitter and survival equipment. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-11-22 Expiry: 2000-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AAR |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1), 702.01(1)c Applicant provision(s): Phoenix Air Group, Inc. Aircraft model: Learjet 35A,36,36A, Gulfstream 159 Registration no.: n/a |
To operate in Canada the following aircraft types registered in the USA: Learjet 35 and 36, and Gulfstream 159. These aircraft will be operated by Phoenix Air Group, Inc. to conduct target towing operations in Canada. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-11-17 Expiry: 1999-12-24 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): Toronto Int’l Airport Zoning Regs Applicant provision(s): Cooper's Crane Rental Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To erect a crane at Woodbine Race Track, Miss. On from Nov 18/99 to Dec 24/99 from 0030 to 0600 each day to a height of 76 meters above ground level 248 meters above sea level. This is required to hoist several large units onto the roof of the newly erected casina structure. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-11-15 Expiry: 1999-12-15 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 202.04 Applicant provision(s): Kal Air Ltd. Aircraft model: Cessna 340A Registration no.: Serial No. 340A0658-C-FTJF to C-FKTL |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit a change of the Nationality and registration marks of Cessna 340A, serial Number 340A0658, registered C-FTJF to C-FKTL, subject to certain conditions. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-11-12 Expiry: 2000-05-09 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 507.02 and 507.07 Applicant provision(s): Chartright Air Inc. model: Israel Aircraft model: Israel Aircraft Ltd-Astra SPX 1125 Westwind ASTRA Registration no.: Serial No. 080 |
To temporarily exempt Chartright Air Inc. requiring that the aircraft conforms to its certified type design. To issue the aircraft with a C of A without the aircraft meeting the Type Cert. Data sheet A-202 Issue 2. To temporarily exempt pending modifications identified in App. "A". The regulations require that where an application for flight authority is made in respect of an aircraft being imported, the applicant must comply with the importation requirements specified in Chapter 507 of the A/W Manual. |
| 39-1999 | Issued: 1999-11-11 Expiry: 1999-11-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.43(2) Applicant provision(s): Air Transat Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to exempt Air Transat A.T. Inc. from the requirement to present a French-language safety briefing to passengers of charter flights conducted by Air Transat A.T. Inc. under the charter contract between Air Transat A.T. Inc. and the White House Travel Office, authorized under Air Transat A.T. Inc. air operator certificate no. 6727. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-10-28 Expiry: 1999-11-17 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): Toronto Int’l Airport Zoning Regs Applicant provision(s): Cooper's Crane Rental Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To erect a crane at Woodbine Race Track, Mississauga, ON from Nov 1/99 to Nov. 19/99 from 0030 to 0600 each day to a height of 76 meters above ground level 248 meters above sea level. This is required to hoist several large units onto the roof the neewly erected casino structure. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-10-28 Expiry: 1999-11-30 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): Buttonville Airport Zoning Regs Applicant provision(s): Hardrock Forming Co. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To erect a tower crane at 55 Commerce Valley Dr.,W.,Markham,ON from Nov 1/99 to Nov 30/99 to a height of 55.55 metres above ground level 246.77 metres above sea level. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-10-28 Expiry: 2000-01-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 507.02(b),571.06(1),551.101(1) Applicant provision(s): Kenn Borek Air Ltd. Aircraft model: Embraer EMP 110P1 "Bandeirante" Registration no.: Serial No. 110400 - C-GFKB |
To operate with a Fairchild A100A cockpit voice recorder (VFR) which does not comply in all respects with CAR Standard 551.101. The standard requires the CVR for this aircraft to comply to TSO 123 or 123a. The exemption allows the use of a Fairchild model A100A CFR which complies to TSO C84. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-10-25 Expiry: 1999-11-09 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1) Applicant provision(s): REGIONNAIR INC. Aircraft model: BE-0w(Beechcraft 1900D) Registration no.: C-GURG |
The original exemption was signed in French only. A translated version is available upon request. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-10-21 Expiry: No end dateRegion: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 513.06(a) Applicant provision(s): Gouvernement du Quebec, Ministere des Transports Aircraft model: Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Registration no.: Seria No. 5051 - C-GQBQ |
To install a medical stretcher ramp on the left side entry door according to Limited Supplemental Type Cert Q-LSA99-052/D without meeting the standards of a/w, contained in the aeroplane type cert data sheet and set out in amendment 25-37 of the US FARS, Pt. 25, sec. 25.783 para (g), that require the left side entry door to be qualified as Type A, Type 1 or Type 11 passenger emergency exit. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-10-19 Expiry: 1999-11-20 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): Part II Section 202.35 Applicant provision(s): Province of Alberta model: CL-215 Aircraft model: CL-215 aircraft Registration no.: C-GFSK, C-GFSL, C-GFSM, C-GFSN |
To permit Air Spray (1967) Ltd. to operate the four CL-215 aircraft in the service of firefighting for a period of 30 days. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-10-19 Expiry: 1999-11-18 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 202.04 Applicant provision(s): David Guy Aircraft model: Piper PA22-16 Registration no.: Serial No. 22 5624, C-GCMP to C-GFKF |
To permit a change of the Nationality and registration marks of Piper PA22-160, serial number 22 5624, registered C-GCMP to C-GFKF, subject to certain conditions. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-10-18 Expiry: 1999-11-08 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): Toronto Int’l Airport Zoning Regs Applicant provision(s): Eastern Construction Company Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To erect a crane at 2425 Maheson Blvd, East, Mississauga, ON from Oct 18/99 to Nov 8/99 to a height of 67 meters above ground level 224 meters above sea level. This is to allow the dismantling of the existing tower crane at this site. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-10-18 Expiry: 1999-11-08 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): Toronto Int’l Airport Zoning Regs Applicant provision(s): Amherst Crane Rentals Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To erect a crane at 2425 Matheson Blvd, East, Miss. ON from Oct 18/99 to Nov 8/99 to a height of 67 meters above ground level 224 meters above sea level. This is to allow the installaion of mechanical units on the new building at this site. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-10-17 Expiry: 1999-11-17 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.26(1) Applicant provision(s): Royal Aviation Inc. Aircraft model: Airbus A310 Registration no.: Flight Nos. 646,647,776, 678,679 and 777 |
Applies only to the Airbuss A310 aeroplanes operated by Royal Aviation Inc. for flight numbers 646, 647 and 776 between Vancouver, B.C. Canada and Maui, HI, USA and flight numbers 678, 679 and 777 between Honolulu, HI, USA and Vancouver, B.C. Canada. |
| 31-1999 | Issued: 1999-10-17 Expiry: 2001-10-01 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 803.02(a) Applicant provision(s): Any person who publishes/submits in (CAP) Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow a person to publish or submit for publishing, in the Canada Air Pilot, wide area augmentation system procedures or terminal arrival area procedures that have been developed using the criteria set out in the applicable U.S. Dep. of Transp. FAA Orders, in additiion to any applicable criteria set out in the Criteria for the Development of Instrument Procedures (TP308) manual, until that manual is updated to include complete criteria for these procedures. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-10-14 Expiry: 1999-10-28 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): Toronto Int’l Airport Zoning Regs Applicant provision(s): Multi-Temp Systems Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To erect a crane at 81 Galaxy Blvd, Etobicoke, ON from Oct 14/99 to Oct 28/99 to a height of 46 meters above ground level 208 meters above sea level. This is to allow the removal of equipment from a roof at this site. |
| 35-1999 | Issued: 1999-10-12 Expiry: 1999-12-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.115(2)(d) Applicant provision(s): Aviation Quebec Labrador Ltee Aircraft model: DHC-6 Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit the air operator, Aviation Québec Labrador, to use a training pilot responsible for flight training on the DHC-6 aircraft, who does not hold an airline transport pilot licence. |
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