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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| QC-019-2014 | Issued: 2014-03-28 Expiry: 2014-09-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): Interim Order no.11 Private Operators Applicant provision(s): Quebec Government - Service Aérien Gouvernemental Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-019-2014 expired This exemption allows Quebec government - Service Aérien Gouvernemental to operate aircraft without a private operator certificate as required in Interim Order No. 11 Respecting Private Operators, issued on May 31, 2013. |
| QC-018-2014 | Issued: 2014-03-28 Expiry: 2014-09-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): INTERIM ORDER #11 PRIVATE OPERATORS Applicant provision(s): BOMBARDIER INC (OPERATOR) Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-018-2014 expired THE PURPOSE OF THIS EXEMPTION IS TO ALLOW BOMBARDIER INC (OPERATOR) TO CONDUCT LIMITED, NON-COMMERCIAL PASSENGER CARRYING OPERATIONS ON AIRCRAFT THAT HAVE EITHER AN EXPERIMENTAL FLIGHT PERMIT, A SPECIFIC PURPOSE FLIGHT PERMIT AUTHORIZING THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS, OR A CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS WITHOUT HOLDING A PRIVATE OPERATOR CERTIFICATE. |
| PAC-007-2014 | Issued: 2014-03-27 Expiry: 2014-03-30 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22 Applicant provision(s): TALON HELICOPTERS LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-007-2014 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 University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC at altitudes and distancesj less than those specified in paragraph CAR 602.14(2)(a). |
| QC-020-2014 | Issued: 2014-03-27 Expiry: 2014-04-09 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 602.14(2)(a)(i) Applicant provision(s): JOHNNY MAY'S CHARTERS (2009) LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-020-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow JOHNNY MAY'S CHATERS (2009) LTD and the following flight crew member when operating the DeHavilland Otter, model DHC-3, registered C-MAY. Mr. Johnny May - license number CA067985 Conditions: This exemption is granted subject to the following conditions: 1. The aircraft shall be operated at altitudes and distances that are not less than thos necessary for the purpose of the operation in which the aircraft is engaged; 2. In non case shall altitude be less than that from which, in the event of an emergency necessitating an immediate landing, it would be possible to land the aircraft without creating a hazard to persons or property on the surface, and, in any case, at an altitude that is not lower than 200 feet above the highest obstacle; 3. Before beginning the operation, the company shall determine one or more suitable landing areas, in the event of an emergency necessitating an immediate landing, reachable at the selected altitude with a bank nor exceeding 30º; 4. When operating over the open-air assembly of persons, the aircraft shall be flown in a straight and level flight path within a horizontal distance of not less than 300 feet at all times of the open-air assembly of persons; 5. Except in the case of an emergency, when operating over the open-air assembly of persons all turns and/or maneuvers are prohibited; 6. The ceiling and the visibility must be not less than 1000 feet AGL and 3 miles visibility without any precipitation; 7. No other person, except persons essential during flight, shall be carried on board; 8. The company shall advise and coordinate the operation with the flight service station authorities and other local authorities concerned; 9. This exemption shall be valid for two flights, which are to be held between March 27th, 2014 and April 9th, 2014 over the Salluit and Ivujivik on the flight path described on Johhny May's exemption request of March 10, 2014. |
| QC-021-2014 | Issued: 2014-03-27 Expiry: 2014-07-18 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(a)(i) and (ii) Applicant provision(s): BOMBARDIER Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-021-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow a sbucontractor designated by Bombardier to operate a mobile crane the maximum height of which will be 190 ft. above ground (432 ft. ASL). The crane exceeds by 50 ft. the maximum authorized height within the outer surface of the Montreal International Airport (Mirabel). The crane will be located between 5,723 and 6,625 ft. after the threshold of runway 24 and between 3,925 and 4,350 ft. to the right of the centreline of runway 24 at the Montreal International Airport (Mirabel). |
| NCR-020-2014 | Issued: 2014-03-26 Expiry: 2019-03-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-020-2014 The purpose of this exemption is to permit all Engineering Test Pilots working for hire or reward for Transport Canada to exercise the privileges of acting as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aircraft, in the aircraft category endorsed on the pilot’s licence, without having a rating for the aircraft that is being operated, while conducting airworthiness flight testing of the aircraft on behalf of Transport Canada. This exemption is required because ratings for aircraft being flight-tested are either unavailable or inappropriate. |
| PAC-006-2014 | Issued: 2014-03-19 Expiry: 2014-05-01 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 603.67 Applicant provision(s): HELIJET INTERNATIONAL INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-006-2014 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Helijet International Inc. 5911 Airport Road South, Richmond, BC and its flight crew members to operate a helicopter over the City of Vancover, BC for the purpose of take-offs, approaches or landings within the built-up areas of cities or towns in accordance with CAR 602.13(1) for the sole purpose of "The Pacific Salmon Foundation Fundraise". |
| PAC-004-2014 | Issued: 2014-03-17 Expiry: 2014-03-23 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) and 702.22(3)(a) Applicant provision(s): ASCENT HELICOPTERS LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-004-2014 expired The purpose of this authorization si to permit Ascent Helicopters Ltd, 1550 Springhill Road, Parksville, BC and its flight crew to operate an aircraft over a built-up area 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 Fernie, and for landing and taking off from the Fernie Secondary School for the purpose of helicopter staging (skydiver pick-ups). |
| QC-017-2014 | Issued: 2014-03-12 Expiry: 2014-06-02 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): Section 5 of Montreal Airport Zoning Reg Applicant provision(s): CAE ÉLECTRIQUE LTÉE Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-017-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption os to allow CAE Électrique Ltée to erect a crane of a height of 200 ft above ground. The crane exceeds by 156 ft the maximum authorized height within the transition surface of runway 24L at the Montreal International Airport (Pierre Elliott Trudeau Int'l). The crane is located in a zone between 1,000 and 1,250 ft before the threshold of runway 24L and between 975 and 1,250 ft to the left of the centreline. |
| QC-016-2014 | Issued: 2014-03-10 Expiry: 2014-07-17 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): Section 5 of Montreal Airport Zoning Reg Applicant provision(s): Guiseppe Panzera Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-016-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow a contractor designated by Guiseppe Panzera to erect a tower crane of a height of 150 ft above ground (265 ft ASL). The crane exceeds by 11 ft the maximum authorized height within the outer surface. The crane will be used to build a steel beam structure. The crane is located at 4,985 ft before the threshold of runway 10 and 6,890 ft to the left of the centreline of runway 10 at the Montreal International Airport (Pierre Elliott Trudeau Int'l). The crane will be erected from the date of issue of the ministerial exemption until July 17, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. EDT. |
| QC-015-2014 | Issued: 2014-03-10 Expiry: 2014-07-17 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): Section 5 of Montreal Airport Zoning Reg Applicant provision(s): GUISEPPE PANZERA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-015-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow a contractor designated by Guiseppe Panzera to erect a tower crane of a height of 170 ft above ground (285 ft ASL). The crane exceeds by 31 ft the maximum authorized height within the outer surface. The crane is to be used to erect a tower crane at this site. The crane is located at 4,985 ft before the runway 10 threshold and 6,890 ft to the left of the cntreline of runway 10 at the Montreal International Airport (Pierre Elliott Trudeau Int'l). The work is planned for March 10 and 11, 2014 and at the latest July 17, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. local time, for the dismantling of the crane. |
| QC-014-2014 | Issued: 2014-03-06 Expiry: 2014-06-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): Section 5 Montreal Airport Zoning Reg Applicant provision(s): CAE ÉLECTRIQUE LTÉE Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-014-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow CAE Électrique Ltée to erect a crane of a height of 200 ft above ground. The crane exceeds by 156 ft the maximum authorized height within the transitional surface of runway 24L of the Montreal International Airport (Montreal-Turdeau). The crane is located in the zone between 1,000 and 1,250 ft before the runway 24L threshold and between 975 and 1,250 ft to the left of the centreline. |
| NCR-012-2014 | Issued: 2014-02-28 Expiry: 2015-09-01 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 704.33(4) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-012-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to authorize Canadian air operators operating under Subparts 704 or 705 of the CARs to permit the use of PEDs on board the aircraft during fuelling. |
| NCR-059-2013 | Issued: 2014-02-28 Expiry: 2019-02-28 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 705.27(3)(d)(ii) and 705.27(4) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-059-2013 CANCELLED The purpose of this exemption is to permit Canadian air operators conducting operations pursuant to Subpart 705 of the CARs, who wish to offer an observer seat in the flight deck on its aeroplanes on a domestic flight to commuting pilots employed by a Canadian air operator that is not a wholly owned subsidiary or a code share partner, to approve the transport of commuting pilots on the flight deck observer seat and to permit pilots-in-command at their employ to grant admission to the flight deck to a commuting pilot to occupy the observer seat, notwithstanding the availability of a seat in the passenger compartment. |
| NCR-070-2013 | Issued: 2014-02-28 Expiry: 2019-02-28 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 705.27(4)(b)(ii) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-070-2013 CANCELLED The purpose of this exemption is to permit Canadian air operators conducting operations pursuant to Subpart 705 of the CARs, who wish to offer an observer seat in the flight deck on its aeroplanes on a domestic flight to commuting pilots employed by a wholly owned subsidiary, or to commuting pilots employed by a code share partner, either a Canadian air operator or foreign air operator, to approve the transport of commuting pilots on the flight deck observer seat and to permit pilots-in-command at their employ to grant admission to the flight deck to a commuting pilot to occupy the observer seat, notwithstanding the availability of a seat in the passenger compartment. |
| NCR-005-2014 | Issued: 2014-02-28 Expiry: 2017-02-28 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 602.11(4) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-005-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to authorize air operators to utilize HOTDRs generated by a HOTDS, in addition to or in lieu of their current HOT procedures, as part of their approved “Ground Icing Operations Program”. |
| NCR-007-2014 | Issued: 2014-02-27 Expiry: 2017-02-28 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.40(4) Applicant provision(s): AIR CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-007-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Air Canada to enable the use of WiFi Onboard Connectivity on board A319 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 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-011-2014 | Issued: 2014-02-26 Expiry: 2014-04-30 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): SECTION 5 ST-HUBERT AIRPORT ZONING REGS Applicant provision(s): ASSOCIATION DES JARDINIERS MARAICHERS DU QC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-011-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow the Association des jardiniers maraîchers du Québec to erect a crane having a height of 80 ft Above Ground Level. The crane exceeds by 56 ft the maximum height authorized on the approach surface of runway 10 at St-Hubert International Airport. It is located within a 150 ft radius of N45 30 43 Q73 25 57, 1190 ft short of the threshold of runway 10 and 245 ft to the left of the centreline. |
| QC-010-2014 | Issued: 2014-02-26 Expiry: 2014-03-14 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): SECTION 5 MONTREAL AIRPORT ZONING REGULA Applicant provision(s): CAE ELECTRIQUE LTEE Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-010-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow CAE Électronique Ltée to erect a crane a crane having a height of 200 ft Above Ground Level. The crane exceeds by 156 ft the maximum height authorized on the transitional surface of runway 24L at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport. It is located in an area between 1000 and 1250 ft short of the threshold of runway 24L and between 975 and 1250 ft to the left of the centreline. |
| QC-009-2014 | Issued: 2014-02-21 Expiry: 2014-02-28 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(A)(i) Applicant provision(s): AEROPORTS DE QUEBEC INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-009-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is allow a crane operator designated by Aéroports de Québec Inc. to dismantle two fixed cranes. For this purpose, a crane having a maximum height of 195 ft Above Ground Level will be erected. This crane will exceed by 78 ft the maximum height authorized on the outer surface of Quebec City / Jean-Lesage Int’l Airport. The crane is located 884 ft past the threshold of runway 29 and 1312 ft right of the centreline of runway 29 at Quebec City / Jean-Lesage Int’l. The work will carried out daily between 6 am and 5 pm (local time) from February 21 to 28 inclusive. |
| NCR-075-2013 | Issued: 2014-02-18 Expiry: 2015-07-15 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 704.33(4), 705.40(3) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL - PEDS Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-075-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to authorize Canadian air operators operating under Subparts 704 or 705 of the CARs to permit the use of PEDs on board the aircraft during fuelling. |
| NCR-009-2014 | Issued: 2014-02-18 Expiry: 2016-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 803.02 Applicant provision(s): GE Aviation Flight Efficiency Services Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-009-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to authorize GE Aviation Flight Efficiency Services to develop, publish or submit for publishing, in the Canada Air Pilot, an instrument procedure intended for WestJet use only which has been developed in accordance with the instrument procedure criteria set out in the GE Aviation Flight Efficiency Services Volume A4A – Design Criteria Manual, the GE Aviation Flight Efficiency Services Volume A4B.03 – DCM Regulatory Supplement - Transport Canada, and the GE Aviation Flight Efficiency Services Volume A4C.03 - Regulatory Compliance Supplement - Transport Canada or revised versions of either manual which have been approved by the Minister. |
| QC-007-2014 | Issued: 2014-02-17 Expiry: 2014-02-24 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): SECTION 5 MONTREAL AIRPORT ZONING REGS Applicant provision(s): 8432112 CANADA INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-007-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow 8432112 Canada Inc. to erect a crane a crane having a height of 200 ft Above Ground Level. The crane exceeds by 96 ft the maximum height authorized on the transitional surface of runway 24R at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport. It is located 3960 ft short of the threshold of runway 24R and 1295 ft to the right of the centreline. |
| QC-005-2014 | Issued: 2014-02-13 Expiry: 2014-02-28 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): ARTICLE 5 ZONAGE MONTREAL Applicant provision(s): CAE ELECTRIQUE LTEE Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-005-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow CAE Électrique Ltée to erect a crane a crane having a height of 200 ft Above Ground Level. The crane exceeds by 156 ft the maximum height authorized on the transitional surface of runway 24L at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport. It is located in an area between 1000 and 1250 ft short of the threshold of runway 24L and between 975 and 1250 ft to the left of the centreline. |
| QC-006-2014 | Issued: 2014-02-12 Expiry: 2014-02-15 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): SECTION 5 MONTREAL AIRPORT ZONING REGS Applicant provision(s): 8432112 CANADA INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-006-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow 8432112 Canada Inc. to erect a crane a crane having a height of 200 ft Above Ground Level. The crane exceeds by 96 ft the maximum height authorized on the transitional surface of runway 24R at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport. It is located 3960 ft short of the threshold of runway 24R and 1295 ft to the right of the centreline. |
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