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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| n/a | Issued: 1997-03-10 Expiry: 1997-07-31 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 605.33(1) Applicant provision(s): Air Creebec (1994) Inc. Aircraft model: CV-580 Registration no.: C-GMAA |
To exempt Air Creebec from the requirements to comply with implementation plan submitted as part of the air operator's request indicating that all installations be completed by August 1, 1997 and shall operate the aircraft flight data recorder in accordance with requirements. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-03-10 Expiry: 1997-10-01 Region: PNR Routing: SA |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Tracor Flight Services Inc. Aircraft model: F-86 Registration no.: N86FS and N87FS |
To operate in Canada, a United State of America aircraft on a commercial air service in Canada without being holder of a CAO certificate, for target towing operations under subcontract to Air Spray (1967) Ltd. at selected Canadian Armed Force bases. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-03-10 Expiry: 1997-04-11 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 202.04 Applicant provision(s): Gérard Champoux Aircraft model: PA-30 Registration no.: C-GMFS |
The original exemption was signed in French only. A translated version is available upon request. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-03-06 Expiry: 1997-05-05 Region: PNR Routing: SA |
CARS provision(s): 605.05 Applicant provision(s): Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Aircraft model: CL-600-2B16 Registration no.: C-GPOT |
Applicable to the exit marking requirement at the main entrance door. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-03-04 Expiry: 1997-03-04 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.41(1) Applicant provision(s): Air Canada Aircraft model: A-319 Registration no.: C-FYJD |
The purpose of this exemption is to operate A-319 without an operative handset at one of the rear flight attendant stations. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-03-03 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(2)(b)(ii) and 705.124(2)(b)(iv) Applicant provision(s): Air Canada Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to enable Air Canada to modify its approved Flight Attendant Initial Training Program to exclude line indoctrination flight and live fire fighting practical training drills. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-03-03 Expiry: 1997-04-25 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 700.05(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): Simo Air Aircraft model: Beechcraft 1900C Registration no.: N119YV |
To permit operation by Simo Air, in a commercial air service of foreign-registered aircraft without the Minister's authorization. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-03-03 Expiry: 1997-06-03 Region: PNR Routing: SA |
CARS provision(s): 202.42(1)(b) and 700.05(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): Palliser Air/Alberta Citylink Aircraft model: Jetstream 3201 Registration no.: N878AE |
To exempt Palliser from the prohibition against the operation of a foreign-registered aircraft by a Canadian operator. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-02-28 Expiry: 1997-07-21 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 605.33(1) Applicant provision(s): AllCanada Express Limited Aircraft model: Boeing 727-27, Convair 340 Registration no.: C-FAXC and C-FHEL |
Exempt from requirements to comply with the implementation plan submitted as part of the air operator's request and shall operate the aircraft flight data recorder in accordance with requirements. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-02-28 Expiry: 1997-03-06 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Air Club International Aircraft model: A310 Registration no.: C-GCIO |
The purpose of this exemption is to operate airbus A310 with MEL item no. 30-1 #2 engine anti-ice valve inoperative. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-02-26 Expiry: 1997-03-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(A) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Aircraft model: A320 Registration no.: C-FTD2 |
The purpose of this exemption is to operate airbus A320 with MEL item no. 23-71-01 cockpit voice recorder inoperative. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-02-21 Expiry: 1997-03-05 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(A) Applicant provision(s): Air Transat Aircraft model: L-1011 Registration no.: C-FTNA |
The purpose of this exemption is to operate a L-1011 with MEL item no. 28-41-00 wiring repair kit inoperative. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-02-19 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: SA |
CARS provision(s): 705.07(2)(b) Applicant provision(s): WestJet Airlines Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow WestJet Airlines Ltd. to employ as chief pilot George Hawey, who does not meet the Commercial Air Service Standards. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-02-13 Expiry: 1997-03-13 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 202.04 Applicant provision(s): Helifor Industries Ltd. Aircraft model: Hughes 369D Registration no.: Serial No. 1270245D-C-GSZP to C-GHFP |
To permit a change of the Nationality and registration marks of Hughes 369D, serial number 1270245D, registered C-GSZP to C-GHFP, subject to certain conditions. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-02-11 Expiry: 1997-07-21 Region: PNR Routing: SA |
CARS provision(s): 605.33(1) Applicant provision(s): Northwestern Air Lease Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: C-GNAL and C-GNAH |
To exempt Northwestern from the flight data recorder requirements. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-02-10 Expiry: 1997-02-12 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(A) Applicant provision(s): Canada 3000 Airlines Limited Aircraft model: B-757 Registration no.: C-FOON |
The purpose of this exemption is to operate B-757 with MEL item no. 34-61-2 radio altimeter display inoperative. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-02-07 Expiry: 1997-12-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.43(2) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purposes of this exemption is to exclude the French announcements from the safety briefing for the extende charter operator in Teeside, England for Air Tours. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-02-05 Expiry: 1997-02-09 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Air Club International Aircraft model: A310 Registration no.: C-GCIO |
To operate airbus A310 with MEL item no. 31-14 DFDR fault on ground inoperative. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-02-05 Expiry: 1997-02-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(A) Applicant provision(s): Air Transat Aircraft model: L-1011 Registration no.: G-GTSX |
The purpose of this exemption is to operate a L-1011 aircraft with MEL item no. 52-36-00 cargo door actuator inoperative. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-01-31 Expiry: 1997-04-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.01(a) Applicant provision(s): Global Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
Cancellation of exemption permitting certain piston engine cargo only aircract with a MCTOW of more than 8618 kg (19,000 pounds). |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-01-31 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.01(a) Applicant provision(s): Air Operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To exempt Canadian air operators of aeroplanes, other than an aeroplane authorized to operate under Subpart 4, that have a MCTOW of more than 8 618 kg (19,000 pounds) or for which a Canadian type certificate has been issued authorizing the transport of 20 or more passengers, from the requirement of operating under Subpart 705 and enable to operate under Subpart 703. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-01-30 Expiry: 1997-02-28 Region: PNR Routing: SA |
CARS provision(s): 705.109(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Air Tindi Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
Is authorized to modify the approved Air Tindi Flight Attendant Initial Training Program to teach only those areas of the program as outlined. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-01-29 Expiry: 1997-03-01 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 202.04 Applicant provision(s): West Coast Helicopters Maintenance & Contracting Aircraft model: Aerospatiale AS350BA Registration no.: Serial No. 2869-C-FWAW to C-FWCL |
To permit a change of the Nationality and registration marks of Aerospatiale AS 350 BA, serial number 2869, registered C-FWAW to C-FWCL, subject to certain conditions. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-01-24 Expiry: 1997-02-03 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(A) Applicant provision(s): Air Transat Aircraft model: L-1011 Registration no.: G-GTSX |
To operate a L-1011 with MEL item no. 52-36-00 cargo door actuator inoperative. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-01-24 Expiry: 1997-02-13 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Air Club International Aircraft model: A310 Registration no.: C-GCIL |
to operate airbus A310 with MEL item no. 49-1 APU inoperative. |
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