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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| n/a | Issued: 1998-08-07 Expiry: 1998-08-23 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) and 701.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Spirit Airlines Inc. Aircraft model: DC-9-32 Registration no.: N941ML,Serial No. 47131 |
To operate a U.S. registered aircraft on contract carriage commercial air service in Canada, on hehalf of Westjet Airlines for the transportation of passengers and cargo, serving the following Can. points: Abbotsford, Vancouver & Victoria, B.C., Calgary and Edmonton, Alta, Saskatoon & Regina, Sask; and Winnipeg, Man. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-08-07 Expiry: 1999-04-23 Region: HQ Routing: AARA |
CARS provision(s): 202.42(1) and 700.05(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): VIH Logging Ltd. Aircraft model: Kamov KA-32A Registration no.: RA-31594 and RA-31585 |
To permit two Russian-registered Kamov Ka-32A aircraft, to be operated by VIH Logging Ltd. in a commercial air service where a Canadian Type Certificate has not been issued for the aircraft type. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-08-06 Expiry: 1999-01-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARR |
CARS provision(s): 404.18(2) Applicant provision(s): Civil Aviation Medical Examiners(CAMEs) Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow CAMEs to renew a medical certificate of a document holder seeking permission to continue to exercise the privileges of a permit, licence, or rating as "fit" pursuant to clauses 404.18(a)(a)(I) and (ii) of the CARS for the maximum validity period defined in the PLT Standards. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-08-06 Expiry: 1998-10-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 202.42(1),700.05(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): VIH Logging Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit two Russian-registered Kamov Ka-32A aircraft, bearing the registration marks RA-31594 and RA-31585, to be operated by VIH Logging Ltd. in a commercial air service where a Canadian Type Certificate has not been issued for the aircraft type. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-07-24 Expiry: 2000-08-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 702.21(2)(b) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Canadian air operators to conduct rescue operations using TC type-approved, non-jettisonable Emergency Mountain Rescue Systems until such time as a jettisonable system is both available on the market, with all appropriate training for air and ground crew complete. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-07-14 Expiry: 1998-12-31 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 421.38(1)(a)(i)(b) Applicant provision(s): Arthur Allan, AA138357 Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To obtain seaplane rating training in a single-pilot aeroplane without having to satisfy the requirement to carry out a minimum of 5 takeoffs and 5 landings as sole occupant of the aeroplane. Mr. Allan's licence has a medical restriction hat requires him to fly at all times with another pilot who is fully qualified on the aircraft class and type. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-07-13 Expiry: No end dateRegion: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 705.106(1) Applicant provision(s): Air Atlantic Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To permit pilots employed by Air Atlantic to complete their PPCs without demonstrating the circling procedure required by Schedule I, subpara. (2)(d)iv) of the Commercial Air Service Standards. This exemptions applies only to Air Atlantic conducting PPCs using a level A, B or C simulator that does not have an approved suitable circling scene. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-07-07 Expiry: 1998-10-03 Region: HQ Routing: AAR |
CARS provision(s): 203.07(1) Applicant provision(s): Western Express Air Lines Inc. Aircraft model: Cessna 208B Registration no.: N9680B |
To allow to operate a U.S. registered aircraft in Canada under the terms and conditions of a 90-day lease for work in controlling forest fires given their unsuccessful attempts to obtain a Canadian-registered Cessna 208B for use over the summer period. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-07-06 Expiry: 1998-10-05 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 571.06(1) Applicant provision(s): Prince Edward Air Ltd. Aircraft model: Beech 1900C Registration no.: C-FKAX |
To permit the operation of aircraft in a cargo configuration without conformance to data approved by Minister. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-06-30 Expiry: No end dateRegion: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 705.113(2)(b) Applicant provision(s): Bradley Air Services Limited Aircraft model: G-159 Registration no.: n/a |
To allow to conduct the six-month recurrency training for the G-159 in an aeroplane rather than in a synthetic training device. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-06-23 Expiry: 1998-08-23 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 704.07(2)(d) Applicant provision(s): Prince Edward Air Ltd. Aircraft model: BE 1900C Registration no.: C-FKAX |
To allow to operate aircraft without a MEL or a GMEL for that type of aircraft, where a MMEL has been established for that type of aircraft. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-06-22 Expiry: No end dateRegion: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 602.128(1) and (4) Applicant provision(s): Cougar Helicopters Inc. Aircraft model: Eurocopter S332 and Sikorsky S76 Registration no.: n/a |
To allow pilots-in-command to conduct Category II ILS approaches that are published in the Canada Air Pilot, when the reported visibility is at least RVR 600 feet, using a decision height (DH) of 100 feet. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-06-19 Expiry: 1998-07-31 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 605.33(1) Applicant provision(s): Bradley Air Services Limited Aircraft model: L382 Hercules Registration no.: C-GHPW |
To allow to operate aircraft with a flight data recorder that does not conform to the Aircraft Equipment and Maintenance Standards. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-06-19 Expiry: 1998-07-01 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 705.109(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): Bradley Air Services Limited Aircraft model: B737 Registration no.: n/a |
To exempt of the requirements of CARs 705.109(1)(b) that requires a person to complete line indoctrination training prior to acting as a flight attendant. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-06-15 Expiry: 1998-07-31 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 702.16(1)(a) and 602.07(a) Applicant provision(s): Terra Surveys Limited Aircraft model: CASA C-212-CC40 Registration no.: C-FDKM, Serial No. 196 |
To carry one AME, employed by Terra Surveys on board CASA aircraft without being authorized in Air Op.Cert No. 5037 and without operating the aircraft in accordance with the aircraft flight manual supplement which states that only essential flight and survey crew may be carried on board. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-06-12 Expiry: 1999-06-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(b)/705.124(2)(b)(ii)/(iii)(iv Applicant provision(s): Royal Aviation Express Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To authrize the deletion of certain components of the Royal Aviation Express Inc. conditionally approved Flight Attendant Training Program with regard to the training of the Royal Aviation Express Flight Attendant. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-06-10 Expiry: 1998-07-10 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 202.04 Applicant provision(s): Artie T. KOS Trucking Aircraft model: Cessna 421B Registration no.: C-GZMT |
To permit a change of Nationality and registration to C-GKOS. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-06-04 Expiry: 2000-08-01 Region: HQ Routing: AAR |
CARS provision(s): 702.21(2)(b) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Canadian Air Opertors to conduct rescue operations using TC type-approved, non-jettisonable Emergency Mountrain Rescue Systems until a jettisonable system is available and approved by the Minister. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-05-21 Expiry: 1998-06-15 Region: HQ Routing: AAR |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(b) and 705.43(2) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Airlines Inc. Aircraft model: A320 Registration no.: C-FTDB |
To authorize deletion of certain components of the SkyService Airlines approved Flight Attendant Inital Training Program in regards to the training of the Ryan International Flight Attendants based in San Francisco, California, in the exchange contract. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-05-21 Expiry: No end dateRegion: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 421.40(3) (a)(iii) Applicant provision(s): M. Jean-Denis Haran Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: Licence Number AA125921 |
The original exemption was signed in French only. A translated version is available upon request. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-05-20 Expiry: 1998-05-27 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09 Applicant provision(s): Air Nova Inc. Aircraft model: Dash-8 Registration no.: C-GANS |
To operate with the Transformer Rectifier Unit inoperative for a period in excess of the repair interval categorization "B" specified in MEL Item 24-1. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-05-14 Expiry: 1999-04-01 Region: HQ Routing: AAR |
CARS provision(s): 700.03 and 700.04(3)(b) Applicant provision(s): Air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow air operators who are eligible to operate a specialty air service in Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement to conduct aerial work in Canada without having to obtain either an authorization from the Minister, nor the issuance of an air operator certificate as required by the CASS. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-05-11 Expiry: 1999-04-23 Region: HQ Routing: AARA |
CARS provision(s): 202.42(1) and 700.05(b)(B) Applicant provision(s): VIH Logging Ltd. Aircraft model: Kamov Ka32-A Registration no.: RA31594 and RA-31585 |
To permit two Russian registered Kamov Ka-32A aircraft to be operated by VIH Logging Ltd. in a commercial air service where a Canadian Type Certificate has not been issed for the aircraft type. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-05-08 Expiry: 1998-12-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Airlines Inc. Aircraft model: A320 Registration no.: C-FTDC |
To authorize the deletion of certain components of the SkyService Airlines approved Flight Attendant Initial Training Program with regard to the training of theAir Tours Flight Attendants base in Teeside, England in the exchange contract. |
| n/a | Issued: 1998-05-07 Expiry: 1998-11-01 Region: HQ Routing: AAR |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(b) and 705.43(2) Applicant provision(s): Canada 3000 Airlines Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To authorize the deletion of certain components of the Canada 3000 Airlines Limited approved Flight Attendant Initial Training Program with regard to the training of Flying Colors Airlines Flight Attendants base in Newcastle, England in the exchange contract. |
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