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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| QC-008-2019 | Issued: 2020-03-11 Expiry: 2025-03-10 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 602.40 (1),602.126(1) (c),602.128(1)(2) Applicant provision(s): BOMBARDIER Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-008-2019 - cancels QC-005-2018 This exemption allows Bombardier Inc. and its PICs and SICs to deviate from take-off minima, landing minima and approach ban restrictions while it develops, tests, evaluates, and certifies an infrared visual aid, the Bombardier Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS), which is displayed on the Head Up Display (HUD). This exemption applies to flight testing and operational evaluation of aeroplanes when operating under IFR conditions: 1) to descend below the Decision Height (DH) when conducting a CAT I precision approach and below the Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) when conducting a non-precision approach to touchdown; 2) to commence an IFR approach if the reported RVR “A” or “B”, when measured for the runway in use is below 1,200 feet, and; 3) to acquire the required visual references and to take off when reported RVR is at least 600 feet or at least ¼ statute mile, if RVR is not available when low visibility procedures are in effect when using an EFVS instead of natural vision. |
| OTT-001-2020 | Issued: 2020-02-21 Expiry: 2022-11-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)b) Applicant provision(s): AIR CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-001-2020 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada to conduct its Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500 (Airbus A220) flight attendant aircraft type training without conducting the evacuation drills as required by section 7.4 of Initial training of the TP12296. This exemption allows Air Canada to treat the Airbus A220 single aisle aircraft as equivalent to the other single aisle aircraft in its fleet with respect to the conduct of evacuation drills. |
| NCR-007-2020 | Issued: 2020-02-13 Expiry: 2022-02-17 Region: HQ Routing: AARM |
CARS provision(s): 573.02(2) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-007-2020 This exemption relieves AMOs with ratings in the Avionics, Instrument and Component categories from the requirements of subsection 573.02(11) of Standard 573. They will not be required to have procedures for the evaluation of undocumented parts outlined in Appendix H of Standard 571 approved in their Maintenance Policy Manual. |
| NCR-032-2019 | Issued: 2020-01-31 Expiry: 2024-11-30 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 305.20(b), 305.25(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-032-2019 This exemption authorizes Canadian certified heliport operators to allow heliport operations to continue when using helicopters larger than the heliport was originally certified for, when the Final Approach and Take-off Area (FATO) is less than 1.5 times the longest helicopter for which the heliport is currently certified. |
| OTT-018-2019 | Issued: 2020-01-29 Expiry: 2025-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(2)(b)(iv)(B) Applicant provision(s): AIR CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-018-2019 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada to use a Boeing 767 over wing exit as an equivalent means of operating an EMB 190 over wing exit during Initial and Annual Flight Attendant Training as required by paragraph 7.3.1(a) of the Initial - Part Seven Drills and paragraph 7.1.1(a) of the Annual - Part Seven Drills of the Flight Attendant Training Standard (TP 12296). |
| NCR-030-2019 | Issued: 2020-01-20 Expiry: 2025-01-30 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 801.01(2)(a) and 801.08(b) Applicant provision(s): NAV CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-030-2019 The purpose of this exemption is three-fold. Firstly, it enables NAV CANADA, as a holder of an Air Traffic Services (ATS) Operations Certificate, to provide air traffic services that are currently not enabled by the CARs at designated operational locations under specific conditions. Secondly, it enables air traffic controllers in the employ of NAV CANADA to issue air traffic control clearances or air traffic control instructions, in the case of domestic airspace, in accordance with specific conditions rather than meeting the requirements set out in Section 2.1, Chapter 3 of Standard 821. Thirdly, it enables air traffic controllers in the employ of NAV CANADA to apply three (3) miles separation in accordance with specific conditions within designated sectors at Area Control Centers (ACCs), where terminal control services are not currently provided. |
| NCR-035-2019 | Issued: 2020-01-13 Expiry: 2021-01-30 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 402.03(1)(b)(iii) and (iv) Applicant provision(s): NAV CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-035-2019 The purpose of this exemption is two-fold. Firstly, it allows air traffic controllers who are working for NAV CANADA to obtain a location endorsement for Montréal-Mirabel International Airport (Mirabel Airport) without the requirement to have served under the supervision of a qualified Mirabel Airport controller for a period of time necessary to demonstrate competence during the twelve months preceding the endorsement of Mirabel Airport to them as holders of licences with existing Airport Control Ratings. Secondly, it allows flight service specialists who are working for NAV CANADA at Mirabel Airport to obtain an airport control rating endorsed for Mirabel Airport without the requirement to have served under the supervision of a qualified Mirabel Airport controller for not less than three months during the twelve months preceding the issuance of an initial air traffic controller licence with an Airport Control Rating. |
| NCR-031-2019 | Issued: 2020-01-13 Expiry: 2024-11-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARA |
CARS provision(s): 305.033(8) and 305.33(10) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-031-2019 The purpose of this exemption is to authorize Canadian heliport operators to allow helicopter operations utilizing NVIS technology including NVG operations to operate at night from Day use only certified heliports. |
| ON-011-2019 | Issued: 2020-01-13 Expiry: 2025-01-15 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(b) and 7 05.124(2)(b)(IV)(B) Applicant provision(s): Bradley Air Service (First Air) Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ON-011-2019 The purpose of this exemption is to permit Bradley Air Services Limited to substitute the use of the B737-400 window exit for practical drills to complete the ATR42 window exit drills for flight attendant initial and annual training required by the FATS Initial, Part 7, 7.3.1(b) and Annual Part 7, 7.1.1(b), as reproduced in Appendix A. |
| QC-009-2019 | Issued: 2019-12-22 Expiry: 2023-01-15 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.07(2)(d) Applicant provision(s): SKYSERVICE BUSINESS AVIATION Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-009-2019 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Skyservice Business Aviation Inc. (hereinafter “air operator”), Air Operator Certificate # 9638, to operate their aircraft under Subpart 4 of Part VII of the CARs without having a Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approved by the Minister. |
| OTT-014-2019 | Issued: 2019-11-29 Expiry: 2021-02-28 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.108 Applicant provision(s): AIR CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-014-2019 This exemption allows Air Canada, its pilots-in-command and seconds-in-command to deviate from crew pairing restrictions while it introduces the BD500 (A220) into service until such time that sufficient Air Canada pilots have completed their consolidation period in order to permit further operations without the need to deviate from crew pairing restrictions. |
| QC-007-2019 | Issued: 2019-11-21 Expiry: 2022-04-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): TOP ACES INC. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-007-2019 This exemption authorizes TOP ACES INC. and its flight crew members to carry on board persons on behalf of not-for-profit fundraising organizations and recover their operating costs associated with the fundraising flights. |
| OTT-017-2019 | Issued: 2019-10-28 Expiry: 2020-05-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 507.02(B) Applicant provision(s): AIR TRANSAT Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-017-2019 The purpose of this exemption is to permit the issuance of a certificate of airworthiness pursuant to section 507.02 of the CARs for the specific aircraft listed below which do not conform to their certified type design in that they lack Airbus modification MOD 21215 Ozone Protection for the installation of an Ozone Filter in the Bleed Air Supply, as required by the Canadian Configuration definition in A321-211 certified Type Design A-166 issue 53, which refers to Airbus Document AI/EA-S 413.0400/97, issue 2. |
| ON-010-2019 | Issued: 2019-10-04 Expiry: 2022-10-01 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(a)(i) and (ii) Applicant provision(s): GTAA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ON-010-2019 The purpose of this exemption is to allow the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) while operating the Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto/LBPIA) pursuant to Airport Certificate #5151-1-157 to permit aircraft to taxi on Taxiways Tango and Foxtrot during the approaches on Runway 33L and hold short not less than 90 m from the extended runway centreline. |
| ON-009-2019 | Issued: 2019-10-04 Expiry: 2022-10-01 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(a)(i) and (ii) Applicant provision(s): GTAA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ON-009-2019 The purpose of this exemption is to allow the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) while operating the Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto/LBPIA) in accordance with its Airport Operation Certificate –AOC # 5151-1-157, to establish and utilize aircraft holding locations during approaches on Runway 33L and Runway 33R at the following locations on: • Runway 24R at a location not less than 90 m from the extended runway centreline of Runway 33R; and • Taxiway Foxtrot 3 at a location not less than 90 m from the extended runway centreline of Runway 33L. |
| PAC-009-2019 | Issued: 2019-09-30 Expiry: 2022-09-30 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 571.08 and 573.11(1)(c) Applicant provision(s): VIH HELICOPTERS LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-009-2019 The purpose of this exemption is to permit VIH Helicopters Ltd., which is both an air operator (AOC) and an approved maintenance organization (AMO), to install overhauled components supplied by foreign maintenance organizations that do not hold a Foreign Aircraft Maintenance Organization (FAMO) certificate, on the Canadian registered Kamov Ka32A-11BC helicopters operated by VIH Helicopters Ltd., pursuant to subpart 702 of the CARs. |
| NCR-023-2019 | Issued: 2019-09-30 Expiry: 2024-10-01 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 704.108(1)(b)(i),704.108(1)C) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-023-2019 The proposed exemption permits Canadian air operators who operate both the British Aerospace Jetstream 3100 and Jetstream 3200 aircraft types to treat them as a single type for the purpose of initial and recurrent training, with initial and recurrent pilot proficiency checks (PPCs) required on only one of the types, and initial and recurrent transition ground training on the other type. |
| OTT-015-2019 | Issued: 2019-09-20 Expiry: 2020-03-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): AIR CANADA - AIRBUS A220 Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-015-2019 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada to conduct its Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500 (Airbus A220) flight attendant aircraft type training without conducting the evacuation drills as required by section 7.4 of Initial training of the TP12296. This exemption allows Air Canada to treat the Airbus A220 single aisle aircraft as equivalent to the other single aisle aircraft in its fleet with respect to the conduct of evacuation drills. |
| NCR-022-2019 | Issued: 2019-09-17 Expiry: 2024-08-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(2)(d) Applicant provision(s): INTERNATIONAL AIR RESPONSE INC. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-022-2019 This exemption enables the operator International Air Response Inc. to conduct product dispersal (spray) operations utilizing American-registered Lockheed C-130 aircraft, in response to formally declared oil spill emergencies in Canadian waters, without holding an Air Operator Certificate (AOC). |
| NCR-002-2019 | Issued: 2019-09-17 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 521.158(1) and 525.807(g)(7) Applicant provision(s): AIRBUS Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-002-2019 The purpose of this exemption is to permit Airbus to obtain an amended type certificate to include Airbus “Cabin-Flex” option aeroplane models A321-271NX and A321-272NX (A321neo ACF models), which contain design features that do not comply with the applicable standards of airworthiness of the AWM [Change 525-23] specifying the maximum number of passenger seats permitted for all Type III exits. In particular, the proposed design exceeds the standard limit of 70 passenger seats permitted for all Type III exits, and therefore does not meet the standard. This exemption provides partial relief from 525.807(g)(7) of the AWM [Change 525-23] by targeting exclusively the provision limiting the maximum number of passenger seats permitted for all Type III exits. |
| ATL-002-2019 | Issued: 2019-09-11 Expiry: 2020-12-31 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1) Applicant provision(s): United Arab Emirates Military Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ATL-002-2019 The purpose of this exemption is to allow pilots who hold a valid United Arab Emirates Military pilot licence and appropriate medical certificate, while acting on behalf of the government of the United Arab Emirates, to exercise the privileges of a flight crew member in a Canadian registered DH8 aeroplane, while receiving type rating training and Surveillance flight training with PAL Aerospace Ltd., without having a civilian flight crew permit, licence or rating or foreign licence validation certificate. |
| PAC-007-2019 | Issued: 2019-08-16 Expiry: 2022-08-20 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 602.40(1) Applicant provision(s): COULSON AIRCRANE LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-007-2019 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Coulson Aircrane Ltd. and its flight crew members, using NVIS for the purposes of forest fire suppression, to conduct a landing or take-off in a helicopter at night in Visual Flight Rules (VFR) at a location that is not lighted in accordance with the aerodrome lighting requirements specified in Part III of the CARs. |
| PAC-005-2019 | Issued: 2019-08-07 Expiry: 2021-08-10 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.07(2)9b)(ii) Applicant provision(s): TALON HELICOPTERS LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-005-2019 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Talon Helicopters Ltd., its chief pilot and its pilots-in-command to operate an aircraft at night, while in VFR conditions and carrying persons on-board other than flight crew members, without holding a Group 4 Instrument Rating, and to operate an aircraft at night in areas that do not meet the night lighting requirements for an aerodrome specified in Part III of the CARs, while operating with Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS). |
| OTT-012-2019 | Issued: 2019-07-26 Expiry: Cancelled – Amendments to the appropriate provisions have come into effect SOR/2019-296Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.40(4) Applicant provision(s): AIR TRANSAT Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-012-2019 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Transat, hereafter air operator, when operating under Subpart 5 of Part VII of the CARs, to permit, during all phases of flight, the use of Wi-Fi onboard connectivity, more specifically BlueBox WOW (Walk-on Wi-Fi), on board its Boeing 737NG and Airbus A321 aeroplanes which are equipped with a portable, battery-powered Wi-Fi network used to provide inflight entertainment. The Air Transat BlueBox WOW system will enable the use of transmitting PEDs to access the internet, check emails and use instant messaging by means of transmitting and receiving signals over the Wi-Fi connectivity. |
| OTT-010-2019 | Issued: 2019-07-26 Expiry: 2024-07-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.40(3)(b) Applicant provision(s): AIR CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-010-2019 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada, hereafter the “air operator”, to allow non-operational crew members employed by Air Canada and Air Canada rouge to occupy an available flight attendant seat on domestic itineraries. |
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