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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| NCR-063-2014 | Issued: 2015-01-14 Expiry: 2016-06-01 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): SUBPART 4 OF PART VI Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-063-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to provide a transition period until June 1, 2016 to persons identified above that were not subject to additional requirements such as those in the current Subpart 4 of Part VI of the CARs to allow them to continue to operate under the requirements that applied to them prior to May 30, 2014 as they establish procedures and structures to meet the requirements of the new Subpart 4 of Part VI of the CARs. |
| NCR-071-2014 | Issued: 2015-01-12 Expiry: 2018-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 703.39(1) and 704.34(1) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-071-2014 This exemption permits Canadian air operators and their pilots-in-command, operating under subpart 703 or 704 of the CARs, to authorize trained company operational personnel to deliver the oral standard safety briefing to passengers prior to boarding the aircraft when conducting short successive flight operations without shutting down the aircraft engine between flights. |
| ON-032-2014 | Issued: 2015-01-12 Expiry: 2020-01-20 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(b) 705.124(2)(b)(iv)(B) Applicant provision(s): BRADLEY AIR SERVICES LIMITED Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ON-032-2014 The purpose of this exemption is to permit Bradley Air Services Limited to use the ATR42 and ATR72 window exit, passenger/crew door and service door interchangeably and to substitute the B737-200/400 window exit for practical drills to complete the ATR42/ATR72 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. |
| ON-032-2014 | Issued: 2015-01-12 Expiry: 2020-01-20 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(b and 705.124(2)(b)(iv)(B) Applicant provision(s): BRADLEY AIR SERVICES LIMITED Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ON-032-2014 The purpose of this exemption is to permit Bradley Air Services Limited to use the ATR42 and ATR72 window exit, passenger/crew door and service door interchangeably and to substitute the B737-200/400 window exit for practical drills to complete the ATR42/ATR72 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. |
| NCR-068-2014 | Issued: 2015-01-07 Expiry: 2021-11-30 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(b) and SECTION 401.48 Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-068-2014 This exemption allows the holders of an instrument rating to exercise the privileges of the instrument rating, as described in section 401.47, beyond the 2 year validity date as set out in section 401.48, if the holders meet recency requirements set out in the conditions below. |
| PNR-045-2014 | Issued: 2014-12-22 Expiry: 2016-01-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 705.07(2)(e) Applicant provision(s): Summit Air Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-045-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Summit Air to operate an AVRO RJ85 aeroplane, registration C-FLRJ, serial number E2302, under subpart 5 of Part VII of the CARs without having a Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approved by the Minister in accordance with the procedures specified in the MMEL/MEL Policy and Procedures Manual. |
| NCR-069-2014 | Issued: 2014-12-17 Expiry: 2019-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 703.22(1) 703.22(2)(b) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-069-2014 This exemption authorizes Canadian air operators to utilize Cessna Caravan Models 208 and 208B retrofitted with P&W PT6A-42A turboprop engines which are installed according to FAA issued Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) SA02357LA and SA02467LA. The air operator shall train and test its flight crew members in accordance with the CASS requirements and the specific requirements linked to the operation of PT6A-42A turboprop engines. |
| NCR-062-2014 | Issued: 2014-12-15 Expiry: 2017-11-15 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(a)(i) and (ii) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-062-2014 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian aerodrome operators to position the aiming point markings based on landing distance available rather than by runway code as shown in Table 5-1 of The Aerodrome Standards and Recommended Practices (TP312, 4th Edition), in accordance with the provisions of Annex14, Volume 1, subsection 5.2.5 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, attached hereto as Appendix “B”, pending formal amendment of the Canadian standards. |
| QC-087-2014 | Issued: 2014-12-11 Expiry: 2015-12-12 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.07(2)(d) Applicant provision(s): SKYSERVICE Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-087-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Skyservice to operate commercially under the Air Operator Certificate Number 9638, a Falcon 900 EX aeroplane, bearing registration marks C-FPFS, serial number 093, pursuant to Subpart 4 of Part VII of the CARs, without having a Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approved by the Minister in accordance with the procedures specified in the MMEL/MEL Policy and Procedures Manual. |
| NCR-070-2014 | Issued: 2014-12-08 Expiry: 2015-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) and 701.02(1) Applicant provision(s): PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-070-2014 expired This exemption authorizes PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC. and its flight crew members to conduct medevac operations under the terms of the agreement signed between THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE and HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA, as represented by the MINISTER of PUBLIC WORKS AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES between points in Canada. |
| NCR-052-2014 | Issued: 2014-12-03 Expiry: 2019-12-01 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 703.38(3), 704.33(5) and 705.40(4) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-052-2014 Exemption Canclelled - Regulation made The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian air operators operating under Subparts 703, 704 or 705 of the CARs to permit the use of transmitting portable electronic devices (TPEDs) on board aircraft during the taxi-in to the gate, terminal or dock phase of flight. |
| NCR-049-2014 | Issued: 2014-11-28 Expiry: 2019-10-01 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-049-2014 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. |
| NCR-050-2014 | Issued: 2014-11-28 Expiry: 2017-11-30 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 705.124 705.139(1) and (2) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-050-2014 This exemption authorizes Canadian air operators operating under Subpart 705 of the CARs to exclude a first aid section from their flight attendant training program and flight attendant manual. In turn, they are required to comply with Part 9 – First Aid of the Aviation Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (AOHSR) (SOR/2011-87) which is reproduced in Appendix B to this exemption. |
| PNR-047-2014 | Issued: 2014-11-28 Expiry: 2015-08-18 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 602.114 and 602.115 Applicant provision(s): Great Slave Helicopters Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-047-2014 expired This exemption enables Great Slave Helicopters Ltd.to conduct flight testing of an “engine inlet Particle Separator system” on the Eurocopter Model BK-117 B-2 rotorcraft, C-GBKP, and issue a revision to the corresponding Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) #SH14-12, to Airwork NZ Ltd. The “engine inlet particle separator system” currently limits the operation of the rotorcraft until such time as the Snow Clearance test is carried out in accordance with Airworthiness Manual (AWM) section 527.1093(b)(1), Advisory Circular (AC) 500-008, Issue 1, and FAA AC 27-1B (section AC27.1093, Paragraph C). |
| ON-019-2014 | Issued: 2014-11-27 Expiry: 2016-05-31 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(a)(i) and (ii) Applicant provision(s): PEARSON INT'L AIRPORT Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ON-019-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, at the Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, to install painted surface mandatory instruction signage on taxiways south of Runway 06L/24R, specifically Taxiways Delta and Delta 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. |
| NCR-056-2014 | Issued: 2014-11-26 Expiry: 2016-12-21 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 602.41 and 603.66 Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-056-2014 expired This exemption relieves persons conducting non-recreational UAV system operations utilizing a UAV with a maximum take-off weight exceeding 2kgs but not exceeding 25kgs, operated within visual line-of-sight from the requirement to obtain a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) as required by sections 602.41 and the requirement to comply with the conditions of an SFOC as required by section 603.66 of the CARs. The exemption will permit non-recreational UAVs with a maximum take-off weight exceeding 2kgs but not exceeding 25kgs and with maximum calibrated airspeed of 87 knots or less to be operated away from built-up areas, airspace, controlled aerodromes, forest fire areas and other restricted locations. The exemption includes conditions which address the need for the safe and responsible use of certain UAV systems. UAV operations conducted outside the terms and conditions of this exemption will be subject to the requirements for an SFOC. |
| NCR-057-2014 | Issued: 2014-11-26 Expiry: 2016-12-21 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 602.41 and 603.66 Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-057-2014 expired This exemption relieves persons conducting non-recreational UAV system operations utilizing a UAV with a maximum take-off weight not exceeding 2 kilograms, operated within visual line-of-sight from the requirement to obtain a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) as required by sections 602.41 and the requirement to comply with the conditions of an SFOC as required by section 603.66 of the CARs. The exemption will permit non-recreational UAVs with a maximum take-off weight not exceeding 2 kilograms to be operated away from built-up areas, controlled airspace, aerodromes, forest fire areas and other restricted locations. The exemption includes conditions which address the need for the safe and responsible use of certain UAV systems. UAV operations conducted outside the terms and conditions of this exemption will be subject to the requirements for an SFOC. |
| PAC-030-2014 | Issued: 2014-11-20 Expiry: 2016-05-01 Region: Pacific Routing: SA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(a)(i) and (ii) Applicant provision(s): Qualicum Beach Airport Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-030-2014 expired This exemption enables the Qualicum Beach Airport operator to continue to operate their runway in a Code 2B Non-Instrument environment with an OLS Take-off/Approach surface with a slope of 5% instead of 4%. This slope is based on the 4º30’ APAPI which provides an Obstacle Protection Surface (OPS) of 3.35º or 5.85%. The exemption will return the landing distance available to its original length and allows the operator to turn on the APAPI. The APAPI OPS set at 5.85% provides the recognized obstacle free environment for the approach to Runway 29 for approximately 2 years. |
| QC-096-2014 | Issued: 2014-11-19 Expiry: No end dateRegion: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 602.60(1)(e) and 702.43(a) Applicant provision(s): DISCOVERY AIR DEFENCE SERVICES INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-096-2014 - Cancelled and Replaced by QC-003-2018 This exemption authorizes DISCOVERY AIR DEFENCE SERVICES INC. and its flight crew members to conduct flight operations using Dornier Alpha Jet type aeroplanes (AJET) without the aeroplanes being equipped with the following items: 1. An aircraft flight manual; 2. An altitude alerting system or device; 3. A hand-held fire extinguisher; and 4. A serviceable auto-pilot. |
| ON-013-2014 | Issued: 2014-11-19 Expiry: 2016-05-01 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 602.115(d)(i) Applicant provision(s): RCMP Air Services Branch Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ON-013-2014 expired This exemption enables the pilot-in-command operating helicopters with the RCMP Air Services Branch pursuant to Subpart 604 of the CARs, to fly in flight visibility of one half (½) mile or more without an air operator certificate or a flight training unit operator certificate — helicopter. |
| NCR-074-2014 | Issued: 2014-11-17 Expiry: 2019-11-30 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 705.27(3) and 705.27(5) Applicant provision(s): Air Transat A.T. Inc. and its flight crew members Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-074-2014 NOTE: Exemption cancelled and replace with NCR-087-2015 The purpose of this exemption is to permit Air Transat A.T. Inc. and its flight crew members to allow a Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada Air Accident Investigator not covered under the provision of subsection 705.27(1) of the CARs to occupy a flight deck jump seat when Air Transat A.T. Inc. is providing that investigator with the cockpit familiarization training required under paragraph 725.124(21)(h) of the CASS as part of the Flight Dispatcher Training that this investigator is undergoing at Air Transat A.T. Inc. |
| NCR-046-2014 | Issued: 2014-11-14 Expiry: 2017-08-12 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 |
NCR-046-2014 This exemption enables Jazz Aviation LP to conduct its live fire fighting training without the requirement for each trainee to wear protective breathing equipment (P.B.E.). |
| NCR-064-2014 | Issued: 2014-11-07 Expiry: 2015-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.104 Applicant provision(s): SUNWING AIRLINES Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-064-2014 expired This exemption authorizes Sunwing when operating pursuant to subpart 705 of the CARs to operate each aeroplane of its Boeing 737-800 fleet with at least one flight attendant for each unit of 50 passenger seats (or portion thereof) installed on the same deck of the aeroplane. |
| QC-101-2014 | Issued: 2014-11-04 Expiry: 2014-11-21 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): SECTION 5 ST- HUBERT AIRPORT ZONING Applicant provision(s): 7784848 CANADA INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-101-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow 7784848 CANADA INC. to erect a crane having a height of 140 ft AGL. This crane exceeds, by 84 ft, the maximum authorized height within the approach surface to Runway 06L at St-Hubert Airport. This crane is located 4155 ft short of the displaced threshold of Runway 06L and 435 ft to the left of the Runway 06L centreline. |
| NCR-051-2014 | Issued: 2014-10-31 Expiry: 2017-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 603.01 Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-051-2014 This exemption relieves 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. |
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