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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 34-1999 | Issued: 1999-10-07 Expiry: 2000-03-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARR |
CARS provision(s): 202.35(1) Applicant provision(s): Avialta Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: Bell 206B Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the transfer by Avialta Helicopters Ltd., as registered aircraft owner of one 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: 1999-09-30 Expiry: 1999-10-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 507.02(b),571.02,571.06(1) Applicant provision(s): Tsayta Aviation Ltd. Aircraft model: DeHavilland DHC-2 Mk11 Beaver Registration no.: Serial No. 80, C-GHGN |
To operate with a relocated battery which does not comply in all respects with CAR 571.06(1).the regulation requires this aircraft modification to be approved. This exemption allows the use of the relocated battery, which was installed three years ago and has ben successfully operated since then, for a limited duration. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-09-30 Expiry: 1999-10-10 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Aircraft model: LR-35 Registration no.: C-GTDE |
The original exemption was signed in French only. A translated version is available upon request. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-09-28 Expiry: 2002-03-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARM |
CARS provision(s): 602.157(1) Applicant provision(s): Canadian Airlines International Ltd. Aircraft model: Chapter 2 aeroplanes Registration no.: Air Op Cert No. 200 |
To allow the air operator to operate two Chapter 2 aeroplanes for northern operations in accordance with sec. 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: 1999-09-22 Expiry: 1999-10-22 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 202.04 Applicant provision(s): Sue Hayton Aircraft model: DeHavilland DHC-2 MK Registration no.: Serial No. 1285, C-GUBB-C-FWCA |
To permit a change of the Nationality and registration marks of DeHavilland DHC-2 MK, serial number 1285, registered C-GUBB to C-FWCA, subject to certain conditions. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-09-21 Expiry: 1999-09-30 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09 Applicant provision(s): Provincial Airlines Limited Aircraft model: DHC-6 Registration no.: C-FWLG |
To operate with one (1) Fuel Boost Pump inoperative for a period in excess of the repair internval categorization "C" specified in Provincial Airlines Limited Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Item 28-01-1. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-09-10 Expiry: 1999-09-21 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 507.02(b) Applicant provision(s): Canadian Airlines International Ltd. Aircraft model: B747-4F6 Registration no.: Serial No. 27827 - C-FGHZ |
To operate with a modification that does not meet the certification basis of the B747-400 type design. In particular, the installation of two tables of the upper deck of the aircraft per Canadian Engineering Order 2520-03332 do not meet the heat release criteria of Special Condition SCA89-8 as required by TC Type Cert A-126 Issue 9. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-09-09 Expiry: 1999-09-13 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 605.35 Applicant provision(s): British Columbia Air Museum Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
An exemption is granted to those non transponder equipped aircraft participating in the British Columbia Air Museum Fly in Air Fair scheduled from 9 to 12 Sept. 1999 to operate in the Victoria Airport Class C airspace without a transponder. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-09-03 Expiry: 1999-09-12 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09 Applicant provision(s): Air Nova Inc. model: DH-8 Aircraft model: DH-8 aircraft 894 Registration no.: C-GESC |
To operate the DH-8 aircraft 894, with the Traffic Collision and Avoidance System (TCAS) Unit inoperative for a period in excess of the repair interval categorization "C" specified in Air Nova Inc.'s MEL, Item 34-26. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-09-03 Expiry: 1999-10-08 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): Buttonville Airport Zoning Regs Applicant provision(s): Armbro Construction Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To erect a crane at four locations at the intersection of Highway 404 and 16th Ave, Markham, ON from Sept 3/99 to Oct 8/99 to a maximum height of 27.4 metres above ground level 220.4 metres above sea level. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-08-31 Expiry: 1999-09-30 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 507.02(b),571.02,571.06(1) Applicant provision(s): Tsayta Aviation Ltd. Aircraft model: De Havilland DHC-2 Mk II Beaver Registration no.: Serial No. 80, C-GHGN |
To operate with a relocated battery which does not comply in all respects with CAR 571.06(1). The regulation requires this aircraft modification to be approved. This exemption allows the use of the relocated battery, which was installed three years ago and has been successfully operated since then, for a limited duration. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-08-31 Expiry: 2000-02-01 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 704.07(2)(d) Applicant provision(s): Cougar Execujet Aircraft model: Westwind 1124 Registration no.: C-FCEJ |
To operate Westwind 1124 aircraft type after Jan 1/97, without a minimum equipment list (MEL) or a generated minimum equipment list (GMEL) for that type of aircraft, where a master minimum equipment list (MMEL) has been established for that type of aircraft. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-08-25 Expiry: 1999-09-04 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1) Applicant provision(s): Inter-Canadien Aircraft model: ATR-42 Registration no.: C-GICB |
The original exemption was signed in French only. A translated version is available upon request. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-08-25 Expiry: 1999-10-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.115(2) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Inc. 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: 1999-08-25 Expiry: 1999-09-15 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03 Applicant provision(s): Maine Forest Service model: UH-1H model Aircraft model: UH-1H model aircraft Registration no.: N955MF, Serial No. 69-15213 |
To operate in Canada, aircraft that do not have a flight authority in effect, for fire-fighting operations in support of the Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Commission (NFFPC) fire simulation exercise at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, Combat Training Centre (CTC). |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-08-20 Expiry: 1999-08-22 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) and 701.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Heavylift Cargo Airlines Ltd. Aircraft model: Shorts Belfast SC5 Registration no.: n/a |
To operate a Shorts Belfast SC5 aircraft registered in the UK, on a charter flight in Canada, between Goose Bay, NF, and Yellowknife, NWT, to deliver engine parts to repair a Martinair Holland N.V. Boeing B767. This flight will take place on Aug 21, 1999. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-08-19 Expiry: 2002-08-19 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 704.02(2)(b)(ii) Applicant provision(s): Cougar ExecuJet Ld. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To employ a Chief Pilot that does not meet the requirement of 724.07(2)(b)(i)(E), in that the Chief Pilot (namely Capt. Duane J. Hickey) does not have at least three years experience as pilot-in-command of a commuter aeroplane. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-08-12 Expiry: 2000-08-22 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 201.01(1) Applicant provision(s): Bombardier Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To exempt Bombardier Inc. from the requirement to attach an aircraft identification plate, pursuant to Part II, Subpart I, subsection 201.01(1) of the CARs 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 A/W Manual Chapter 561. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-08-12 Expiry: 2000-08-22 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 202.14(1)(c) Applicant provision(s): Bombardier Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To exempt Bombardier from the limitations of subsection 202.14(1)© of the CARs so that it be possible to make an application for, and obtain, a written authorization permitting the operation in Canada of an aircraft that is not registered for the added purpose of "Performance Test Flights". This will allow verification and/or confirmation of predicted performance of a neewly manufactured aircraft, as defined in the approved Aircraft Flight Manual. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-08-12 Expiry: 1999-08-17 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): Toronto Int’l Airport Zoning Reg Applicant provision(s): McKay-Cocker Construction Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow McKay-Cocker Construction Ltd. to erect a crane at 1680 Skymark Ave, Mississauga, Mississauga, ON to a height of 60 meters above ground level 218 meters above sea level. This is to allow hoisting of roof sheets onto anew building being contructed at this site. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-08-10 Expiry: 1999-08-27 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 Aug 9/99 to Aug 27/99 from 0030 to 0630 each day to a height of 67 meters above ground level 239 meters above sea level. This is to allow the steel construction at this site. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-08-10 Expiry: 1999-12-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 604.01(b) Applicant provision(s): The North West Company Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To operate the aircraft, identified below, 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. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-08-06 Expiry: 1999-08-18 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09 Applicant provision(s): Air Nova Inc. model: DH-8 Aircraft model: DH-8 aircraft 824 Registration no.: C-FJMG |
To operate the DH-8 aircraft 824, with the #1 Transponder failed for a period in excess of the repair interval categorization "C" specified in Air Nova Inc.'s MEL, Item 34-9. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-08-06 Expiry: 1999-08-17 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09 Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Airline Inc. Aircraft model: LR-35 Registration no.: C-FZQP |
To operate the aircraft type LR-35 (C-FZQP) without a serviceable radar by entending ten (1) days of the initial period of category "C" interval at item 4 of page 34-1A of the MEL. |
| n/a | Issued: 1999-08-05 Expiry: 1999-08-25 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): Buttonville Airport Zoning Regs Applicant provision(s): Armro Construction Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To erect a crane at four locations at the intersection of Highway 404 and 16th Ave, Markham, ON to a maximum height of 27.4 metres above ground level 220.4 metres above sea level. |
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