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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| OTT-024-2017 | Issued: 2017-12-29 Expiry: 2018-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) and 701.02(1) Applicant provision(s): LYNDEN AIR CARGO, LLC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-024-2017 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Lynden Air Cargo, LLC, contrary to their Canadian foreign air operator certificate (CFAOC) F-9150 that restricts their area of operations to “Between Points in Canada and abroad”, to conduct until December 31, 2018 inclusively a domestic air transport service in Canada on behalf of Bradley Air Services Limited (doing business as First Air). |
| ON-009-2017 | Issued: 2017-12-22 Expiry: 2018-05-31 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 706.09(1) and 706.09(2) Applicant provision(s): HELICIPTER TRANSPORT SERVICES Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ON-009-2017 The purpose of this exemption is to: a) allow and authorize Helicopter Transport Services (Canada) Inc. (HTSC) to operate in Canadian airspace one or more Sikorsky CH54B helicopters, which are registered in the United States of America (USA) and which do not have a certificate of airworthiness that meets the requirements of Article 31 of the Convention, in aerial construction in support of the Bipole III HVDC power line construction project in Manitoba, without: i) an authorization required by and issued pursuant to section 203.03 of the CARs; ii) an authorization required by paragraph 700.05(1)(b) of the CARs; and iii) an authorization required by paragraph 700.05(3)(b) of the CARs; b) allow and authorize HTSC to permit Helicopter Transport Services, a US subsidiary of HTSC, to perform maintenance on the CH54B helicopters where the Minister has not approved the arrangement pursuant to paragraph 706.09(1)(c) of the CARs; and c) allow HTSC to operate in Canada helicopters that are registered in a foreign state that have been present in Canada for a total of 90 days or more in the immediately preceding twelve-month period when the operator of the helicopters is not an entity that is incorporated or otherwise formed under the laws of a foreign state, as required by subparagraph 202.42(1)(b)(iii) of the CARs. |
| NCR-021-2017 | Issued: 2017-12-22 Expiry: 2022-12-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARM |
CARS provision(s): 571.07(1), 571.08(1)(b), 571.08(1)(c Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-021-2017 The purpose of this exemption is to allow persons to sign a maintenance release following the installation of parts which do not have, as applicable to the part in question, one or more of the following: a) the manufacturer’s certification required by subsection 571.07(1) of the CARs; b) traceability to a certified manufacturer as required by paragraph 571.13(2)(a) of the CARs; c) the maintenance releases required by paragraphs 571.08(1)(b) or 571.08(1)(c) or 571.13(1)(a) of the CARS; or d) evidence of the use of approved data as required by paragraph 571.13(2)(b) of the CARs. |
| NCR-024-2017 | Issued: 2017-12-22 Expiry: 2020-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 603.01 Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-024-2017 The purpose of this exemption is to allow persons conducting non-aerobatic and non-competitive “fly-in” activities to do so without applying for a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) as required by section 603.01 of the CARs. In particular, this exemption permits the conduct of non-competitive activities such as “poker derbies” and “breakfast fly-ins”, provided no aerial demonstrations takes place, whether invited guests are present or not. |
| NCR-016-2017 | Issued: 2017-12-21 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 521.158(1) Applicant provision(s): VIKING AIR LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-016-2017 - Superseded by NCR-019-2019 The purpose of this exemption is to permit Viking to obtain a design change approval in respect of an aeroplane flight manual supplement containing Reduced Ground Roll – 20 Degree Flap Take-Off procedures and performance data for the DHC-6 “Twin Otter” Series 400, as well as Series 1, 100, 110, 200, 210, 300, 310 and 320 aeroplane models incorporating type design changes recorded in Viking Report AEROC 6.1.G.11 DHC-6 Certified Airplane – Basic Definition to comply with SFAR 23-1, without fully complying with the applicable standards of airworthiness for “Takeoff speeds” and “Operating limitations – Takeoff weight limitations” in accordance with SFAR 23-1. |
| NCR-023-2017 | Issued: 2017-12-21 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 521.158(1) Applicant provision(s): FIELD AVIATION CO. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-023-2017 The purpose of this exemption is to permit Field Aviation to obtain a supplemental type certificate for the Bombardier model CL600-2C10 (CRJ-700) aeroplane, serial number 10343, in respect of a modified cargo door installation, where a full showing of compliance to 14 CFR 25.783 has not fully been completed |
| QC-013-2017 | Issued: 2017-12-15 Expiry: 2018-03-04 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(a), 700.05(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Canadian Helicopters Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-013-2017 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian Helicopters Limited / Hélicoptères Canadiens Limitée to operate without a valid Certificate of Airworthiness, a Sikorsky S-76C aircraft, registration C-FLFN, serial number 760954 and aircraft registration C-FLFT serial number 760600 pending validation of the following projects: - JCM Aerodesign (reviewed by TC DAR Phoenix Aero) of report number No. 17PA022 and TC Project # 0-17-0606 Sikorsky S-76C EMS installation; - Maxcraft Avionics Ltd. TCCA Project # P-17-0206 EMS Electrical Provision. |
| ON-010-2017 | Issued: 2017-12-12 Expiry: 2018-08-01 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 302.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): GREATER TORONTO AIRPORTS Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ON-010-2017 The purpose of this exemption is to allow the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) operating the Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport to allow a mobile crane to penetrate the Outer Surface by no more than 40.344 metres. |
| NCR-019-2017 | Issued: 2017-11-28 Expiry: 2022-11-30 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1),705.124(2)(B)(IV)€and705.139 Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-019-2017 expiring November 30, 2022 The purpose of this exemption is to allow a Canadian air operator operating under Subpart 5 of Part VII of the CARs to exclude first aid training from its flight attendant training program and a first aid section from its flight attendant manual. As an employer, a Canadian air operator operating under Subpart 5 of Part VII of the CARs is required to comply with the Aviation Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, including Part 9 – First Aid. |
| PNR-010-2017 | Issued: 2017-10-31 Expiry: 2022-10-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(2) Applicant provision(s): Morningstar Partners Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-010-2017 The purpose of this exemption is to permit Morningstar Partners Ltd., to operate Canadian registered aircraft in a fractional ownership program, with a Private Operator Registration Document (PORD) issued pursuant to Subpart 4 of Part VI of the Canadian Aviation Regulations. |
| PNR-011-2017 | Issued: 2017-10-31 Expiry: 2022-10-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): AirSprint Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-011-2017 The purpose of this exemption is to permit AirSprint Inc., to operate Canadian registered aircraft in a fractional ownership program, with a Private Operator Registration Document (PORD) issued pursuant to Subpart 4 of Part VI of the Canadian Aviation Regulations. |
| OTT-017-2017 | Issued: 2017-10-30 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 Canada Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-017-2017 Exemption cancelled - Regulation has been made The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada, when operating under Subpart 705 of the CARs, to permit, during all phases of flight, the use of Wi-Fi onboard connectivity, more specifically Air Canada GoGo, onboard its Airbus A330 aeroplanes that are equipped with a broadband services system. The Air Canada GoGo will enable passengers to use 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-020-2017 | Issued: 2017-10-20 Expiry: 2020-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): JAZZ AVIATION LP Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-020-2017 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Jazz Aviation LP to conduct initial and annual training for Aircraft Exit Operation Drills without operating the Q400 2L/2R exit because the operator will treat as equivalent the operation of the CRJ 900 1R exit and the Q400 2L/2R exit. |
| OTT-019-2017 | Issued: 2017-09-28 Expiry: 2018-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 725.108(2)(b)(b)(d)(g) Applicant provision(s): Air Canada Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-019-2017 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada and their pilots-in-command and seconds-in-command qualified on the Boeing B737-8 Max to operate this aircraft without adhering to the crew pairing restrictions applicable to pilots who are transitioning to an aeroplane type on which they have no previous experience. This exemption will allow Air Canada to introduce the B737-8 Max into service until such time that sufficient pilots have completed their consolidation period in order to permit further operations without the need to deviate from crew pairing restrictions. |
| OTT-011-2017 | Issued: 2017-09-28 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 CANADA - WI-FI Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-011-2017 Exemption cancelled - regulation has been made The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada, when operating under Subpart 705 of the CARs, to permit, during all phases of flight, the use of Wi-Fi onboard connectivity, more specifically Air Canada GoGo, onboard its Boeing B777-200LR and B777-300ER aeroplanes that are equipped with a broadband services system. The Air Canada GoGo will enable passengers to use 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-019-2017 | Issued: 2017-09-28 Expiry: 2018-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.108 Applicant provision(s): AIR CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-019-2017 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada and their pilots-in-command and seconds-in-command qualified on the Boeing B737-8 Max to operate this aircraft without adhering to the crew pairing restrictions applicable to pilots who are transitioning to an aeroplane type on which they have no previous experience. This exemption will allow Air Canada to introduce the B737-8 Max into service until such time that sufficient pilots have completed their consolidation period in order to permit further operations without the need to deviate from crew pairing restrictions. |
| OTT-018-2017 | Issued: 2017-09-20 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): WESTJET Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-018-2017 The purpose of this exemption is to allow WestJet, when operating under Subpart 705 of the CARs, to permit, during all phases of flight, the use of WestJet Connect Wi-Fi and Bluetooth service, more specifically Panasonic eXConnect, onboard its Boeing 737-8 (The MAX) aeroplanes. The Panasonic eXConnect will enable passengers to stream content to portable electronic devices during the flight offering passengers with video and audio content that they can receive on their own device by means of transmitting and receiving signals over the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. |
| OTT-016-2017 | Issued: 2017-09-13 Expiry: 2022-09-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.206 Applicant provision(s): AIR CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-016-2017 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada to operate a model of aeroplane carrying passengers in extended over-water operations without having to carry out a successful demonstration of its ditching emergency evacuation procedures for that model of aeroplane when a successful demonstration has already been conducted for another model of aeroplane by Air Canada, more specifically a) to operate the Boeing 777-200 based on the successful demonstration of the Boeing 777-300; and b) to operate the Boeing 787-8 based on the successful demonstration of the Boeing 787-9. |
| OTT-016-2017 | Issued: 2017-09-11 Expiry: 2022-09-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.206 Applicant provision(s): AIR CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-016-2017 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada to operate a model of aeroplane carrying passengers in extended over-water operations without having to carry out a successful demonstration of its ditching emergency evacuation procedures for that model of aeroplane when a successful demonstration has already been conducted for another model of aeroplane by Air Canada, more specifically a) to operate the Boeing 777-200 based on the successful demonstration of the Boeing 777-300; and b) to operate the Boeing 787-8 based on the successful demonstration of the Boeing 787-9. |
| NCR-014-2017 | Issued: 2017-09-01 Expiry: 2018-07-31 Region: HQ Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 507.02(b) Applicant provision(s): TCCA OFFICIALS Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-014-2017 The purpose of this exemption is to allow officials acting for or on behalf of the Minister to issue a Certificate of Airworthiness pursuant to paragraph 507.02(b) of the CARs for an aircraft which does not conform to the certified type design in that a modification required by the type design – an air brake selector baulk – has not been installed. |
| OTT-015-2017 | Issued: 2017-08-31 Expiry: Cancelled – Amendments to the appropriate provisions have come into effect SOR/2019-296Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.4 Applicant provision(s): AIR CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
OTT-015-2017 (CANCELS NCR-048-2014 & NCR-053-2014) Exemption cancelled - regulation has been made The purpose of this exemption is to permit Air Canada, when operating under Subpart 705 of the CARs, to permit, during the cruising phase and once the aeroplane is operating at or above 10,000 feet ASL, the use of Wi-Fi onboard connectivity on board its EMJ 190, A319, A320 and A321 aeroplanes equipped with a broadband services system produced by AirCell LLC. The Air Canada GoGo Wi-Fi enabled internet service will enable passengers to use transmitting PEDs to access the internet, check emails and use instant messaging by means of transmitting and receiving signals over the Wi-Fi connectivity. |
| NCR-017-2017 | Issued: 2017-08-31 Expiry: 2022-08-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 703.22(1) and (2) Applicant provision(s): Canadian Operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-017-2017 Current paragraph 723.22(1 )(a) of the CASS permits only factory built single engine turbine powered aeroplanes to transport passengers at night Visual Flight Rules (VFR) or in Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) condition. (This air transport service is abbreviated as Single-Engine Instrument Flight Rules (SEIFR) in this exemption). This regulation has proven to be very restrictive and specific in its application. It disqualifies the same factory built single engine turbo-prop aeroplane retrofitted with a better performing turbo-prop engine from being given SEIFR authority. This exemption provides relief from this regulation by granting SEIFR authority to Canadian air operators to operate Cessna Caravan model 208 and 208B aeroplanes retrofitted with Honeywell TPE33I-I2JR turboprop engine in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) SA0229 1AK or SA 10841 SC (see Appendix B and C respectively) and in full compliance with the conditions set out below. |
| NCR-011-2017 | Issued: 2017-08-25 Expiry: 2019-01-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARM |
CARS provision(s): 507.02(b) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-011-2017 The purpose of this exemption is to allow officials acting for or on behalf of the Minister to issue a certificate of airworthiness pursuant to paragraph 507.02(b) of the CARs for an aircraft which does not conform to the certified type design in that the aircraft are equipped with seats which do not comply with the passenger seat requirements of paragraphs 525.562(c)(5) and (c)(6) of the AWM. |
| ON-006-2017 | Issued: 2017-08-10 Expiry: 2018-05-31 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 700.05(1)(b), 706.09(1) and (2) Applicant provision(s): HELICOPTER TRANSPORT SERVICES (CANADA) INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ON-006-2017 The purpose of this exemption is to: a) allow and authorize Helicopter Transport Services (Canada) Inc. (HTSC) to operate in Canadian airspace one or more Sikorsky CH54B helicopters, which are registered in the United States of America (USA) and which do not have a certificate of airworthiness that meets the requirements of Article 31 of the Convention, in aerial construction in support of the Bipole III HVDC power line construction project in Manitoba, without: i) an authorization required by and issued pursuant to section 203.03 of the CARs; ii) an authorization required by paragraph 700.05(1)(b) of the CARs; and iii) an authorization required by paragraph 700.05(3)(b) of the CARs; b) allow and authorize HTSC to permit Helicopter Transport Services, a US subsidiary of HTSC, to perform maintenance on the CH54B helicopters where the Minister has not approved the arrangement pursuant to paragraph 706.09(1)(c) of the CARs; and c) allow HTSC to operate in Canada helicopters that are registered in a foreign state that have been present in Canada for a total of 90 days or more in the immediately preceding twelve-month period when the operator of the helicopters is not an entity that is incorporated or otherwise formed under the laws of a foreign state, as required by subparagraph 202.42(1)(b)(iii) of the CARs. |
| NCR-015-2017 | Issued: 2017-07-21 Expiry: NOTE: Exemptionis valid until the end of the emergencyRegion: HQ Routing: AAR |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(2) and 700.03(1) Applicant provision(s): FOREIGN AIR OPERATORS Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-015-2017 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Foreign Air Operators and their flight crew members to support the current state of emergency in British Columbia by engaging in aerial work (aerial firefighting operations) without holding the appropriate authorizations from Transport Canada. NOTE: Exemptionis valid until the end of the emergency. |
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