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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| NCR-023-2014 | Issued: 2014-06-03 Expiry: 2015-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 705.104(1) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-023-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian air operators operating under Subpart 705 of the CARs, when determining the minimum number of required flight attendants for a particular flight, to exclude from the count those passengers carried in the flight deck. |
| NCR-039-2014 | Issued: 2014-06-02 Expiry: 2015-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 571.08(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): AIR CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-039-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to authorize persons who perform maintenance on Canadian registered aircraft type Boeing 787 operated by Air Canada to install specified part number components that have undergone maintenance and which are accompanied by a maintenance release contained in an Authorized Release Certificate issued by either Hamilton Sundstrand Customer Support Center Malaysia Sdn Bhd, No 9, Lengkuk Keluli 2, Bukit Raja Industrial Estate, 41050 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia, or Moog Controls Corporation-Philippine Branch, Loakan Road, Baguio City 2600, Phillipines, even though these organizations do not hold an approved maintenance organization (AMO) certificate issued by the Minister pursuant to section 573.02 of the CARs, only until such time as these organizations are issued a foreign approved maintenance organization certificate under CAR 573. |
| QC-026-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-30 Expiry: 2016-06-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.03, 604.04 Applicant provision(s): GOUVERNEMENT DU QC SERVICE AERIEN Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-026-2014 expired This exemption allows Gouvernement du Québec - Serice aérien gouvernemental to operate aircraft under the provisions of annexes "A", "B", "C", "D" and "E" of this exemption for a transitional period of two years after the coming into effect of the REGULATIONS AMENDING THE CANADIAN AVIATION REGULATIONS (PARTS I, II, IV, VI AND VII - PRIVATE OPERATORS). |
| QC-026-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-30 Expiry: 2016-06-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.03 et 604.04 Applicant provision(s): Service aérien gouvernemental Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-026-2014 expired This exemption allows Gouvernement du Québec - Service aérien gouvernemental to operate aircraft under the provisions of annexes “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” and “E” of this exemption for a transitional period of two years after the coming into effect of the REGULATIONS AMENDING THE CANADIAN AVIATION REGULATIONS (PARTS I, II, IV, VI AND VII – PRIVATE OPERATORS). |
| PNR-013-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-30 Expiry: 2015-12-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 602.114 and 602.115 and 602.121(1) Applicant provision(s): Custom Helicopters Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-013-2014 expired The purpose of the exemption is to permit Custom Helicopters and its respective flight crew members to operate, pursuant to a special flight authority, a Bell Helicopter Model 206L equipped with an engine Inlet Barrier Filter system, in VFR flight within controlled or uncontrolled airspace with meteorological conditions below those set out in sections 602.114 and 602.115, and in IMC in any class of airspace not in accordance with IFR contrary to subsection 602.121(1). The flight test is conducted for the purposes of an application for the revision to the Supplemental Type Certificate (ST, SH12-17. The engine inlet barrier filter 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) paragraph 527.1093(b)(1), Advisory Circular (AC) 500-008, Issue 1, and FAA A 27-1B (section A27.1093, Paragraph c)). |
| PNR-031-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-30 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07 Applicant provision(s): MICCAR AERIAL LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-031-2014 The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisonable cargo, at weights in excess of the maximum weights expressed in its aircraft operating limitations and/or the maximum weight expressed on its flight authority. |
| PNR-030-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-30 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07 Applicant provision(s): MICCAR AERIAL LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-030-2014 The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisonable cargo, at weights in excess of the maximum weights expressed in its aircraft operating limitations and/or the maximum weight expressed on its flight authority. |
| PNR-029-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-30 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07 Applicant provision(s): MICCAR AERIAL LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-029-2014 The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisonable cargo, at weights in excess of the maximum weights expressed in its aircraft operating limitations and/or the maximum weight expressed on its flight authority. |
| PNR-028-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-30 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b)and 602.07 Applicant provision(s): MIDFIELD ENTERPRISES LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-028-2014 The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisonable cargo, at weights in excess of the maximum weights expressed in its aircraft operating limitations and/or the maximum weight expressed on its flight authority. |
| PNR-027-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-30 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07 Applicant provision(s): WEST WIND AIRSPRAY LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-027-2014 The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisonable cargo, at weights in excess of the maximum weights expressed in its aircraft operating limitations and/or the maximum weight expressed on its flight authority. |
| PNR-016-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-29 Expiry: 2015-12-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 604.81 Applicant provision(s): Suncor Energy Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-016-2014 expired This exemption authorizes Suncor Energy Inc. when operating pursuant to subpart 604 of the CARs to operate its CL 600 2D24 aeroplanes with at least one flight attendant for each unit of 50 passengers or for each portion of such a unit. |
| PNR-011-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-29 Expiry: 2016-06-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 604.03 and 604.04 and 700.02 Applicant provision(s): Manitoba Air Services Branch Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-011-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Manitoba Air Services Branch to operate their aircraft under Appendices A and B to this exemption for a transitional period of two years following the coming into force of the REGULATIONS AMENDING THE CANADIAN AVIATION REGULATIONS (PARTS I, II, IV, VI AND VII – PRIVATE OPERATORS). This exemption will also allow the Manitoba Air Services Branch to operate their aircraft without holding an air operator certificate pursuant to section 700.02 of the CARs. |
| QC-080-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-27 Expiry: 2014-05-30 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-080-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow a contractor designated by Aéroports de Montréal to use a mobile crane with a maximum height of 66 ft above ground, at which height it will exceed the maximum authorized height in the approach surface of Runway 06R at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Montreal by 35 ft. This crane will be located 1,570 ft before the threshold of Runway 06R and 495 ft to the left of the extension of the centreline. |
| NCR-074-2013 | Issued: 2014-05-26 Expiry: 2017-04-15 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 703.38, 704.33 and 705.40 Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL - PEDS Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-074-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian air operators operating under Subparts 703, 704 or 705 of the CARs, who have met the pre-requisites set out in condition 1 of this exemption, to permit the use of non-transmitting PEDs on board aircraft during take-off, climb, approach and landing. |
| PNR-039-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-23 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07 Applicant provision(s): PRECISION WEST AG CORP Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-039-2014 The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisonable cargo, at weights in excess of the maximum weights expressed in its aircraft operating limitations and/or the maximum weight expressed on its flight authority. |
| PNR-033-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-22 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07 Applicant provision(s): AGRI AIR LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-033-2014 The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisonable cargo, at weights in excess of the maximum weights expressed in its aircraft operating limitations and/or the maximum weight expressed on its flight authority. |
| PNR-034-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-22 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07 Applicant provision(s): FARR AIR INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-034-2014 The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisonable cargo, at weights in excess of the maximum weights expressed in its aircraft operating limitations and/or the maximum weight expressed on its flight authority. |
| QC-079-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-22 Expiry: 2014-10-15 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): MONTREAL AIRPORT ZONING REGULATIONS Applicant provision(s): Quebec Department of Transport Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-079-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow a contractor designated by the Quebec Department of Transport to use construction equipment with a maximum height of 70 ft above mean ground level. At that height, such equipment will exceed the maximum authorized height in approach and transitional surfaces for Runway 06R/24L at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Montreal. This equipment will be located between 350 and 925 ft before the threshold of Runway 24L and 1,150 ft on either side of the extension of the centreline. |
| PNR-032-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-21 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07 Applicant provision(s): N.A. HOLDINGS LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-032-2014 The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisonable cargo, at weights in excess of the maximum weights expressed in its aircraft operating limitations and/or the maximum weight expressed on its flight authority. |
| PNR-036-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-21 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07 Applicant provision(s): JONAIR (1988) LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-036-2014 The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisonable cargo, at weights in excess of the maximum weights expressed in its aircraft operating limitations and/or the maximum weight expressed on its flight authority. |
| PNR-038-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-21 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07 Applicant provision(s): FLY ON AG SERVICE INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-038-2014 The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisonable cargo, at weights in excess of the maximum weights expressed in its aircraft operating limitations and/or the maximum weight expressed on its flight authority. |
| PNR-037-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-20 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07 Applicant provision(s): FLY ON AG SERVICE INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-037-2014 The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisonable cargo, at weights in excess of the maximum weights expressed in its aircraft operating limitations and/or the maximum weight expressed on its flight authority. |
| NCR-028-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-09 Expiry: 2014-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.108 Applicant provision(s): AIR CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-028-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada and their pilots-in-command and seconds-in-command qualified on the B787 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 B787 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. |
| PAC-011-2014 | Issued: 2014-05-01 Expiry: 2014-05-14 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22 Applicant provision(s): TALON HELICOPTERS LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-011-2014 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Talon Helicopters Ltd, Executive Aircraft, 4380 Agar Drive, Richmond, BC, to operate a helicopter over the City of Vancouver, BC, at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph CAR 602.14(2)(a). Paragraph 702.22(2)(a) states that for the purpose of subsection 602.15(2)(a) a person may operate an aircraft over a built-up area at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a), if the person has an authorization from the Minister or is authorized to do so in an air operator certificate. |
| NCR-013-2014 | Issued: 2014-04-30 Expiry: 2017-04-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(2)(b)(iv)(B) and 705.124(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): AIR CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-013-2014 expired The exemption allows Air Canada to conduct flight attendant initial and annual training for Aircraft Exit Operation Drills as required by paragraphs 7.3.1(a) of Initial Part Seven and 7.1.1(a) of Annual Part Seven of the FATS without operating the Boeing 787 floor level exit. Currently, the Schedule A of the FATS– Aircraft Exit Compatibility Groups – does not recognize the Boeing 787 aircraft. This exemption allows Air Canada to treat as equivalent the operation of the Boeing 777 floor level exit trainer and the Boeing 787 floor level exit. |
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