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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| n/a | Issued: 1997-01-10 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: SA |
CARS provision(s): 704.07(2)(d) and 705.07(2)(e) Applicant provision(s): Home Aviation Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian air operators to operate aircraft types listed, after January 1, 1997, 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: 1997-01-10 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: SA |
CARS provision(s): 704.07(2)(d) and 704.07(2)(e) Applicant provision(s): Air Tindi Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian air operators to operate aircraft types listed, after January 1, 1997, without a minimum equipment list (MEL) or a general 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: 1997-01-10 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: SA |
CARS provision(s): 704.07(2)(d) and 705.07(2)(e) Applicant provision(s): Northwestern Air Lease Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian air operators to operate aircraft types listed, after January 1, 1997, 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: 1997-01-10 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: SA |
CARS provision(s): 704.07(2)(d) and 705.07(2)(e) Applicant provision(s): Kenn Borek Air Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian air operators to operate aircraft types listed, after January 1, 1997, 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: 1997-01-08 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 202.05 Applicant provision(s): PARLA Aircraft model: Boeing 75-N1 Registration no.: C-GVHF |
To display the Registration Marks on the aircraft in an alternate size and location. |
| n/a | Issued: 1997-01-03 Expiry: 1997-01-09 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): Minimum Equipment List Applicant provision(s): Air Transat Aircraft model: L-1011 Registration no.: C-FTNC |
To operate a L-1011 with MEL item no. 22-31-00 ATS (Auto Thruttle System) inoperative. |
| n/a | Issued: 1996-12-23 Expiry: 1997-06-30 Region: PNR Routing: SA |
CARS provision(s): 602.13(1) Applicant provision(s): ALC Airlift Canada Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow persons employed by ALC while involved in Emergency Medical Services to conduct take-offs, approaches and landing within the built-up areas of cities or towns at a place that is not located at an airport or military aerodrome, and where the place is set apart for the operation of aircraft. |
| n/a | Issued: 1996-12-18 Expiry: 1997-02-18 Region: PNR Routing: SA |
CARS provision(s): 202.42(1)(b) and 700.05(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): Morningstar Air Express Ltd. Aircraft model: Boeing 727-100 Registration no.: N114FE |
To exempt from the prohibition against the operation of a foreign-registered aircraft by a Canadian air operator. |
| n/a | Issued: 1996-12-17 Expiry: 1998-01-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARR |
CARS provision(s): 202.35 Applicant provision(s): Vancouver Island Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: 222UT Helicopter Registration no.: C-FVVB |
To allow the lessor to remain the registered owner of Bell Textron, despite the transfer of legal custody and control of the aircraft to Mercy Air Services Inc., by the lease agreement submitted with the application. |
| n/a | Issued: 1996-12-16 Expiry: 1997-07-01 Region: PNR Routing: SA |
CARS provision(s): 703.69 Applicant provision(s): Northwestern Air Lease Ltd. Aircraft model: Cessna 402 Registration no.: C-FWXE |
To exempt from the requirement for should harnesses |
| n/a | Issued: 1996-12-12 Expiry: 1997-07-01 Region: PNR Routing: SA |
CARS provision(s): 703.69 Applicant provision(s): Accent Aviation Services Ltd. Aircraft model: Cessna 310 and 421 Registration no.: C-GWWO and C-GPNM |
To exempt from the requirement for shoulder harnesses. |
| n/a | Issued: 1996-12-09 Expiry: 1997-08-01 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) and 705.02 Applicant provision(s): Sportco Investments II, Inc. Aircraft model: Boeing 727-232 Registration no.: N7270B |
Exempt from the requirements to hold a Canadian Operator Certificate, while operating in Canada to transport the Vancouver Grizzlies basketball tem, the Vancouver Canucks hockey team, team officials and families to point outside Canada. |
| n/a | Issued: 1996-12-09 Expiry: 1996-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) and 705.02 Applicant provision(s): Spirit Airlines, Inc. Aircraft model: DC-9-21 or DC-9-32 Registration no.: N125NK and N12536 |
To operate in Canada a United States of America aircraft, on a contract carriage commercial air service in Canada, for the transportation of passengers and cargo, serving the Canadian points without being the holder of a CAO. |
| n/a | Issued: 1996-12-04 Expiry: 1997-02-10 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 604.02 Applicant provision(s): Operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To exempt aircraft operators that were conducting operations in accordance with the Private Aeroplanes Passenger Transportation Order, prior to 10 October 96, from the requirement to hold a private operator certificate. |
| n/a | Issued: 1996-12-04 Expiry: 1997-02-10 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Global Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To exempt persons from the requirement to hold air operator certificate for the purpose of carrying passenbers during parachute operations. |
| n/a | Issued: 1996-12-03 Expiry: 1997-01-03 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 202.04 Applicant provision(s): Transwest Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: Bell 214B 1 Registration no.: Serial No. 28014, C-FQTJ to C-GTWF |
To permit a change of the Nationality and registration marks of Bell 214B 1, serial number 28014, registered C-FQTJ to C-GTWF, subject to certain conditions. |
| n/a | Issued: 1996-12-03 Expiry: 1997-01-02 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 202.04 Applicant provision(s): Montair Aviation Inc. Aircraft model: Cessna A-152 Registration no.: Serial No. A1520888-C-FRXA to C-GMAX |
To permit a change of the Nationality and registration marks of Cessna A152, serial number A1520888, registered C-FRXA to C-GMAS, subject to certain conditions. |
| n/a | Issued: 1996-12-02 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.126(1)c Applicant provision(s): Deere & Company Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To enable a pilot-in-command to conduct a take-off if the take-off visibility, is below the minimum take-off visibility. |
| n/a | Issued: 1996-11-29 Expiry: 1998-04-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.128(2)(b) Applicant provision(s): Pilots-in-command Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To enable a pilot-in-command of an IFR aircraft, in the case of a non-precision approach, to descend below the minimum descent altitude although the required visual reference necessary to continue the approach to land has not been established. |
| n/a | Issued: 1996-11-28 Expiry: 1996-12-13 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) and 705.02 Applicant provision(s): Spirit Airlines, Inc. Aircraft model: DC-9-21 and DC-9-32 Registration no.: N125NK and N12536 |
To operate in Canada a United States of America, on a contract carriage commercial air service in canada, for the transportation of passengers and cargo, serving the Canadian point, without being the holder of a CAO. |
| n/a | Issued: 1996-11-28 Expiry: 1998-01-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.07(2) ( c) Applicant provision(s): Air Operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To exempt air operators from having to meet the requirement for a Flight Safety Program. |
| n/a | Issued: 1996-11-21 Expiry: 1996-12-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) and 705.02 Applicant provision(s): Hondu-Carib Cargo, Inc. Aircraft model: DC-4 (two) Registration no.: N103 and N44909 |
To exempt from the requirements to hold a foreign air operator certificate to operate on a commercial air service in Canada. |
| n/a | Issued: 1996-11-19 Expiry: 1997-10-10 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(2)(b)(ii) and 705.124(2)(b)(iv) Applicant provision(s): Swissair-Air Canada Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To exempt from the requirements to modify its approved Flight Attendant Initial Training Program to exclude the training, and the line indoctrination flight. |
| n/a | Issued: 1996-11-13 Expiry: 1998-03-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARR |
CARS provision(s): 202.35 Applicant provision(s): The Air Cadet League of Canada Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow the lessor to remain the registered owner of aeroplanes and gliders, notwithstanding that legal custody and control of the aircraft, by virtue of the lease. |
| n/a | Issued: 1996-11-12 Expiry: 1997-08-01 Region: HQ Routing: n/a |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) and 705.02 Applicant provision(s): Sportco Investments II, Inc. Aircraft model: Boeing 727 Registration no.: N18786 |
To exempt from holding a CAO while operating in Canada, Vancouver Grizzlies basketball team, Vancouver Canucks hockey team, team officials and families to points outside Canada. |
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