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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| ATL-014-2014 | Issued: 2014-10-31 Expiry: 2016-05-30 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 602.128(1) and 704.36(1)700.11 Applicant provision(s): CHC Helicopters Canada Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ATL-014-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow CHC Helicopters Canada Inc. pilots-in-command of the Sikorsky SK92 helicopter type to conduct Category II Instrument Landing System (ILS) approaches that are published in the Canada Air Pilot, when the reported visibility is at least Runway Visual Range (RVR”A”) of 600 feet, while using a decision height (DH) of 100 feet. |
| 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. |
| QC-097-2014 | Issued: 2014-10-30 Expiry: 2014-11-07 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): SECTION 5 OF THE MONTREAL ZONING AIRPORT Applicant provision(s): Aloft Montreal Airport hotel Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-097-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow the Aloft Montreal Airport hotel to erect a crane that is 110 ft. above ground. This crane exceeds by 29 feet the maximum authorized height within the transitional surface of runway 06R at the Montreal International Airport (Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl). This crane is located approximately 1,200 feet before the runway 06R threshold to the right of the centreline. |
| NCR-058-2014 | Issued: 2014-10-28 Expiry: 2015-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.104 Applicant provision(s): WestJet Airlines Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-058-2014 expired This exemption authorizes WestJet Airlines when operating pursuant to subpart 705 of the CARs to operate each aeroplane of its 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. |
| NCR-044-2014 | Issued: 2014-10-27 Expiry: 2019-08-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 801.01(2)(a) and 801.08(b) Applicant provision(s): NAV CANADA Calgary International Airport Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-044-2014 The purpose of this exemption is to allow NAV CANADA air traffic controllers at the Calgary International Airport to authorize reduced angular divergence of air traffic control separation from 15 degrees or more to 10 degrees or more, as it pertains to simultaneous parallel instrument departure operations (SPID). The rationale for the reduction of angular divergence at Calgary International Airport is one of the elements of the overall noise abatement program at that Airport. |
| ON-009-2014 | Issued: 2014-10-27 Expiry: 2015-01-31 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 605.42(1) and (2) 703.71(1) and (2) Applicant provision(s): Thunder Airlines Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ON-009-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to temporarily allow Thunder Airlines Limited, to operate aircraft C-FWVR, Cessna Grand Caravan Model C208B serial number 208B0483 under its commercial air operator certificate, number 8588 without having a Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) installed, as required by regulations as of July 4, 2014, for a limited period of time until TAWS can be installed. |
| QC-098-2014 | Issued: 2014-10-24 Expiry: 2014-11-05 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): SECTION 5 OF THE ST. HUBERT AIRPORT ZONI Applicant provision(s): 7784848 Canada Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-098-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow 7784848 Canada Inc. to erect a crane that is 140 ft. above ground. This crane exceeds by 84 feet the maximum authorized height within the transitional surface of runway 06L at the St. Hubert Airport. This crane is located 4,155 ft. before the runway 06R threshold to the left of the runway 06L centreline. |
| PAC-029-2014 | Issued: 2014-10-21 Expiry: 2014-11-05 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a)702.22(2)(a)702.22 (3)(a Applicant provision(s): Lakelse Air Ltd and its Flight Crew Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-029-2014 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Lakelse Air Ltd and its Flight Crew to operate an aircraft over a built-up area and carry out Class B and C external load operations at altitudes of less than 1000 feet above and less than 500 feet horizontal distance from the highest obstacle within the built-up area of the City of Terrace, BC for the purpose of Air Conditioner Replacement. |
| PAC-028-2014 | Issued: 2014-10-16 Expiry: 2014-10-22 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a),702.22(2)(a)702.22(3)(a) Applicant provision(s): Airspan Helicopters Ltd and its Flight Crew Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-028-2014 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Airspan Helicopters Ltd and its Flight Crew to operate an aircraft over a built-up area and carry out Class B and C external load operations at altitudes of less than 1000 feet above and less than 500 feet horizontal distance from the highest obstacle within the built-up area of the City of Fort Langley, BC for the purpose of Hydro Pole replacement on the RFT 1418 Transmission line in Township of Langley, BC. |
| PAC-025-2014 | Issued: 2014-10-16 Expiry: 2019-10-22 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 305.29(1)(a) and (b) Applicant provision(s): Vancouver Coastal Health Authority Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-025-2014 This exemption authorizes the heliport operator (Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Whistler Health Care Centre) to increase the slope of Obstacle Limitation Surface (OLS) from 6% to 8% for the H3 classification heliport and to use a 107 degrees true flight path at the Whistler Health Care Centre Heliport in Whistler, BC. Canada. |
| ATL-012-2014 | Issued: 2014-10-16 Expiry: 2016-05-30 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 571.08(1) (b) Applicant provision(s): Cougar Helicopters Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ATL-012-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Cougar Helicopters Inc. to install used, repaired, modified, overhauled and inspected parts on Sikorsky S-92 Helicopters which have been received from EASA Part 145 certified Sikorsky S-92 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) vendors with a certified European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Form One, without the TCCA approval number of the certifying OEM vendor included in the certification as required by the EASA Bilateral Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG). |
| NCR-047-2014 | Issued: 2014-10-16 Expiry: 2019-06-09 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
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-047-2014 The purpose of this exemption is to allow NAV CANADA and NAV CANADA air traffic controllers at the Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Ontario, Canada to authorize reduced angular divergence of air traffic control separation from 30 degrees to 10 degrees, as it pertains to departures and arrivals on parallel runways. The rationale for the reduction of angular divergence at Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport is one of the elements of the overall noise abatement program at Toronto Airport. |
| QC-100-2014 | Issued: 2014-10-15 Expiry: 2014-12-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): SECTION 5 OF QUEBEC CITY AIRPORT ZON Applicant provision(s): B. Lepage Auto Service Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-100-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow B. Lepage Auto Service Inc. to erect a crane to be operated by a contractor designated by B. Lepage Auto Service Inc. at a maximum height of 85 ft. above ground. |
| QC-095-2014 | Issued: 2014-10-08 Expiry: 2014-10-10 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 305.20b) Applicant provision(s): l’Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-095-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow the Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur to temporarily operate its heliport beyond the operational limitations allowed under paragraph 325.30(2)(a) of Standard 325. In this case, the heliport operator will be able to accommodate helicopters with an overall length of 17.1 m. |
| PNR-018-2014 | Issued: 2014-10-06 Expiry: 2015-12-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 704.07(2)(d) Applicant provision(s): Aurora Jet Partners DBA MORNINGSTAR Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-018-2014 expired This exemption authorizes Aurora Jet Partners doing business as MorningStar Partners Ltd and its flight crew members to operate a Global 5000 aeroplane without a minimum equipment list (MEL) or a generated minimum equipment list (GMEL) for that type of aeroplane, where a master minimum equipment list (MMEL) has been established for that type of aeroplane. |
| QC-089-2014 | Issued: 2014-10-01 Expiry: 2015-06-26 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.42 (1) ET 705.84(1) Applicant provision(s): Les Investissements Nolinor Inc., Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-089-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator Les Investissements Nolinor inc. to use its Convair 440 aircraft, serial number 376, registration C-GQHB, without a CARs-compliant TAWS. An exemption to the above subsections had already been granted, but Les Investissements Nolinor inc. was unable to install a TAWS within the prescribed time frame. |
| QC-099-2014 | Issued: 2014-10-01 Expiry: 2014-12-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): SECTION 5 OF THE MONTREAL AIRPORT ZONING Applicant provision(s): City of Dorval Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-099-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow the City of Dorval to erect a crane of a height of 200 ft. above ground. The crane exceeds by 74 ft. the maximum authorized height within the transitional surface of runway 06R of the Montreal International Airport (Montréal-Trudeau). The crane is located within 300 ft. and centred on geographical coordinates N45 26 35.75 W73 45 14.75 located at 6,075 ft. before the runway 06R threshold and at 1,150 ft. to the right of the runway 06R centreline of the Montreal International Airport (Montréal-Trudeau). |
| QC-088-2014 | Issued: 2014-10-01 Expiry: 2015-06-26 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.42 (1) ET 705.84(1) Applicant provision(s): Les Investissements Nolinor Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-088-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator Les Investissements Nolinor inc. to use its Convair 340 aircraft, serial number 154, registration C-FAWV, without a CARs-compliant TAWS. An exemption to the above subsections had already been granted, but Les Investissements Nolinor inc. was unable to install a TAWS within the prescribed time frame. |
| NCR-053-2014 | Issued: 2014-10-01 Expiry: 2017-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.40(4) Applicant provision(s): AIR CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-053-2014 (Cancelled and Replaced by OTT-015-2017) The purpose of this exemption is to permit Air Canada to enable the use of WiFi Onboard Connectivity on board E190 aeroplanes equipped with a broadband services system produced by AirCell LLC, during the cruising phase and once the aeroplane is operating at or above 10,000 feet above sea level (ASL). The Air Canada GoGo Internet service will enable passengers to surf the web, check emails and do instant messaging by means of transmitting and receiving signals. |
| QC-090-2014 | Issued: 2014-09-22 Expiry: 2014-10-30 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 5 OF THE QUEBEC CITY AIRPORT ZONING Applicant provision(s): B. LEPAGE AUTO SERVICE INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-090-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow B. LEPAGE AUTO SERVICE INC. to erect a crane of a height of 85 ft. above ground. The crane exceeds by 59 ft. the maximum authorized height within the transitional surface of runway 24L of the Jean-Lesage International Airport in Quebec City. The crane is located in the zone between 795 and 1,275 ft. before the threshold of runway 24L of the Quebec City Jean-Lesage International Airport and up to 205 ft. to the left of the runway’s centreline. |
| QC-085-2014 | Issued: 2014-09-12 Expiry: 2019-09-15 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.04(1)605.36(1)605.18(h)702.43(a) Applicant provision(s): DISCOVERY AIR DEFENCE SERVICES INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-085-2014 This exemption is requested to enable DISCOVERY AIR DEFENCE SERVICES INC. and its flight crew members to conduct flight operations using Douglas Skyhawk type aeroplanes (A4) without the aeroplanes being equipped with the following equipments: 1. An aircraft flight manual; 2. An altitude alerting system or device; 3. A hand-held fire extinguisher; 4. A serviceable auto-pilot; and 5. An alternative source of static pressure. |
| NCR-032-2014 | Issued: 2014-09-12 Expiry: 2017-08-26 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 601.24(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-032-2014 The purpose of this exemption is to enable persons who have responsibility or control over obstacles, except for catenary crossings, to do an installation or a modification of an installation of an ADS without provision of an audio signal, as specified in Standard 621, Chapter 15. |
| QC-094-2014 | Issued: 2014-09-11 Expiry: 2014-09-14 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(a)(i) Applicant provision(s): Aéroports de Montréal Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-094-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow a crane operator designated by Aéroports de Montréal to dismantle a fixed crane. The crane penetrates by 83 ft. the maximum authorized height within the transitional surface of runway 10-28 of the Montreal Pierre-Elliot-Trudeau International Airport. |
| QC-093-2014 | Issued: 2014-09-08 Expiry: 2014-09-09 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): SECTION 5 OF MONTREAL AIRPORT ZONING Applicant provision(s): 6868550 Canada Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-093-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow a contractor designated by 6868550 Canada Inc. to erect a crane, the maximum height of which is 240 ft. above ground, on Lot 1 508 366 of the Cadastre of Quebec, Registration Division of Montreal. The crane exceeds by 85 ft. the maximum authorized height within the outer surface of the Montreal Pierre-Elliot-Trudeau International Airport. The crane is located at 3,690 ft. after the threshold of runway 24R and 6,285 ft. to the left of the runway's centreline. |
| ATL-010-2014 | Issued: 2014-09-05 Expiry: 2016-04-30 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 602.59(1)(a)602.62(2) 521.31(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Cougar Helicopters Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ATL-010-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow flight crew members of Cougar Helicopters Inc. to wear a life preserver as required by section 602.62 of the CARs that conforms to current UK CAA and/or European standards, rather than Canadian standards. The specific life preserver selected for use is the Survitec MK44 Crew Lifejacket which is not compliant with the CARs. |
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