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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| PNR-004-2014 | Issued: 2014-01-08 Expiry: 2015-07-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 302.03(1)(a),302.03(2)(b),302.07(1)(a)(i Applicant provision(s): YELLOWKNIFE AIRPORT Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-004-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow the airport operator to operate the Yellowknife Airport with a rock outcropping adjacent to runway 16/34 within the basic strip. Standard 3.1.6.9 of TP 312E – Aerodrome Standards & Recommended Practices states a graded area of 90 m shall be provided. |
| PNR-001-2014 | Issued: 2014-01-06 Expiry: 2015-02-12 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 704.02, 704.07(2)(d) Applicant provision(s): ALBATROS CORP Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-001-2014 expired This exemption permits Albatros Aircraft Corp. to operate a Cessna 750 (C750) aircraft without an approved Operator MEL as required for the issuance of an air operator certificate under paragraph 704.07(2)(d) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations. |
| QC-003-2014 | Issued: 2014-01-06 Expiry: 2014-02-28 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 602.32(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): BOMBARDIER INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-003-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Bombardier Inc to operate the Challenger 350 aircraft, registration C-GYTX, below 10,000 feet ASL, at an indicated airspeed of more than 250 knots, but not exceeding 320 knots. |
| ON-001-2014 | Issued: 2014-01-02 Expiry: 2015-06-30 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 604.04(d)and(g), 604.05(a)and(b) Applicant provision(s): QUEEN VICTORIA AIR LP1 Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ON-001-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Queen Victoria Air LP1 to apply for a temporary private operator certificate (TPOC) pursuant to the Private Operators Interim Order without having to submit a private operator certificate (POC) issued by the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) prior to March 31st, 2011. |
| ON-002-2014 | Issued: 2014-01-02 Expiry: 2015-06-30 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 604.04(d)and(g), 604.05(a)and(b) Applicant provision(s): ROYAL JASPER RESOURCES Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ON-002-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit ROYAL JASPER RESOURCES to apply for a temporary private operator certificate (TPOC) pursuant to the Private Operators Interim Order without having to submit a private operator certificate (POC) issued by the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) prior to March 31st, 2011. |
| NCR-076-2013 | Issued: 2013-12-23 Expiry: 2015-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 802.02(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): NAV CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-076-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit NAV CANADA to provide aeronautical telecommunications services consisting of instrumentation that does not meet the requirements of section 3.1.3.5.3.6.1 of Annex 10 to the Convention. Specifically, it will permit the continued use of PHL7801 Localizer Equipment following its relocation to another aerodrome. |
| NCR-077-2013 | Issued: 2013-12-23 Expiry: 2015-05-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 802.02(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): NAV CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-077-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to exempt NAV CANADA from having to perform maintenance on its Doppler VOR systems as required by paragraph 3.3.5.6(b) and section 3.3.5.7, ICAO Annex 10, Volume I made pursuant to paragraph 802.02(1)(a) of the CARs. |
| QC-002-2014 | Issued: 2013-12-23 Expiry: 2014-01-02 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 602.14(2)(a)(i) Applicant provision(s): AIR INUIT LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-002-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow AIR INUIT LTD and the following flight crew member to operate an aeroplane over an open-air assembly of persons at an altitude less than 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle located within a horizontal distance of 2,000 feet from the aeroplane. |
| PAC-001-2014 | Issued: 2013-12-20 Expiry: 2015-06-20 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 302.03(1)(a),302.03(2)(b),302.07(1)(a)(i Applicant provision(s): TRAIL AIRPORT Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-001-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow operation of the Trail Airport with a take-off/approach surface on runway 16 that is offset 20 degrees west of the runway axis (139/319 degrees magnetic). Chapter 4 of TP312, 4th edition: Aerodrome Standards & Recommended Practices provides for obstacle restriction and removal. The specific standards that apply to the take-off/approach surface are: 4.1.2.1 The limits of the take-off/approach surface shall comprise: a) An inner edge of specified length perpendicular to and evenly divided on each side of the extended centre line of the runway, beginning at the end of the runway strip; b) Two sides originating at the ends of the inner edge, diverging uniformly at a specified rate if the direction of take-off, terminating at the outer edge, and c) An outer edge parallel to the inner edge at a specified length from the inner edge. 4.2.2.1 The following obstacle limitation surfaces shall be established for all non-instrument runways: - Take-off/approach surfaces; and - Transitional surfaces, (except as specified in 4.2.2.4c) Table 4-1 Dimensions and Slopes of Obstacle Limitation Surfaces The standard length of the Take-off/Approach Surface for a code 2 non-instrument runway is 2500 metres a 4% slope however the east side of the river valley penetrates the take-off/approach surface at approximately 1600 metres. The offset take-off/approach surface follows the river valley with no terrain penetrations. |
| QC-001-2014 | Issued: 2013-12-19 Expiry: 2014-01-15 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 602.14(2)(a)(i) Applicant provision(s): JOHNNY MAY'S AIR CHARTERS Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-001-2014 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow JOHNNY MAY’S AIR CHARTERS (2009) LTD and the following flight crew member when operating the DeHavilland Otter, model DHC-3, registered C-GMAY: 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 those necessary for the purposes of the operation in which the aircraft is engaged; 2. In no case shall the above 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 not 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 no 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 one flight, which is to be held between December 19th, 2013 and January 15th, 2014 over the airport of Kkuujjuaq. |
| PNR-040-2013 | Issued: 2013-12-12 Expiry: 2015-06-12 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 705.71(3)(b)(iv) Applicant provision(s): Enerjet Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-040-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Enerjet to place protective breathing equipment more than one metre from each required fire extinguisher in the passenger cabin. |
| QC-064-2013 | Issued: 2013-12-10 Expiry: 2015-01-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 702.07(2)(d) and (g) and 702.09(e) Applicant provision(s): Bombardier Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-064-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Bombardier Inc. to keep its Air Operator Certificate No. 8963 without having legal custody and control of each category of aircraft it operates and without being required to have aircraft properly equipped for the area of operation and type of operation. |
| NCR-061-2013 | Issued: 2013-12-04 Expiry: 2013-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 705.27(3) and 705.27(5) Applicant provision(s): Air Transat A.T. Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-061-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Air Transat A.T. Inc. and its flight crew members to allow a Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Inspector 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 inspector with the cockpit familiarization training required under paragraph 725.124(21)(h) of the CASS as part of the Flight Dispatcher Training that this inspector is undergoing at Air Transat A.T. Inc. |
| ATL-004-2014 | Issued: 2013-12-03 Expiry: 2015-06-03 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 705.71(3)(b)(iv) Applicant provision(s): CANJET AIRLINES Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ATL-004-2014 expired CanJet Airlines is hereby autorized in accordance with subparagraph 705.71(30(b)(iv) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) to place prtective breathing equipment more than one meter from each reuired fire extinguisher in the passenger cabin. |
| QC-060-2013 | Issued: 2013-12-03 Expiry: 2014-06-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.06(a) Applicant provision(s): Bombardier Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-060-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Bombardier Inc. to operate a Bombardier CL-600-2D24 aircraft, Registration C-GIBQ, Serial Number 15300, pending acceptance of FAA approved of a GO-GO Wi-Fi installation (Installation of an Aircell Broadband Services (ABS) System), under the US STC ST02541CH. |
| QC-060-2013 | Issued: 2013-12-03 Expiry: 2014-06-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.06(a) Applicant provision(s): BOMBARDIER INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-060-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Bombardier Inc. to operate a Bombardier CL-600-2D24 aircraft, Registration C-GIBQ, Serial Number 15300, pending acceptance of FAA approved of a GO-GO Wi-Fi installation (Installation of an Aircell Broadband Services (ABS) System), under the US STC ST02541CH. |
| PAC-048-2013 | Issued: 2013-12-01 Expiry: 2013-12-08 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 703.36(a) Applicant provision(s): Blackcomb Helicopters Limited Partnership Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-048-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Blackcomb Helicopters Limited Partnership by its General Partner Blackcomb Helicopters Ltd., Box 1241, Whistler, B.C., to conduct a landing and take-off within the built-up area of the City of Vancouver, B.C. |
| NCR-046-2013 | Issued: 2013-11-28 Expiry: 2018-05-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(A)(I) Applicant provision(s): YELLOWKNIFE AIRPORT Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-046-2013 The purpose of this exemption is to allow the airport operator to operate their airport with aircraft arresting systems in place and thus provide a safer environment for Canadian Forces (CF) fighter aircraft operations at the Yellowknife Airport. These operations are in support of Canadian sovereignty operations and the defence of North America as mandated in the North American Aerospace Defense Treaty. |
| NCR-048-2013 | Issued: 2013-11-28 Expiry: 2018-05-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(A)(I) Applicant provision(s): Inuvik / Mike Zubko Airport Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-048-2013 The purpose of this exemption is to allow the airport operator to operate its airport with aircraft arresting systems in place and thus to provide a safer environment for Canadian Forces (CF) fighter aircraft operations at the Inuvik / Mike Zubko Airport. These operations are in support of Canadian sovereignty operations and the defence of North America as mandated in the North American Aerospace Defense Treaty. |
| NCR-047-2013 | Issued: 2013-11-28 Expiry: 2018-05-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(A)(I) Applicant provision(s): Rankin Inlet Airport Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-047-2013 The purpose of this exemption is to allow the airport operator to operate its airport with aircraft arresting systems in place and thus to provide a safer environment for Canadian Forces (CF) fighter aircraft operations at the Rankin Inlet Airport. These operations are in support of Canadian sovereignty operations and the defence of North America as mandated in the North American Aerospace Defense Treaty. |
| NCR-049-2013 | Issued: 2013-11-28 Expiry: 2018-05-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(A)(I) Applicant provision(s): Iqaluit Airport Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-049-2013 The purpose of this exemption is to allow the airport operator to operate their airport with aircraft arresting systems in place and thus provide a safer environment for Canadian Forces (CF) fighter aircraft operations at the Iqaluit Airport. These operations are in support of Canadian sovereignty operations and the defence of North America as mandated in the North American Aerospace Defense Treaty. |
| QC-058-2013 | Issued: 2013-11-27 Expiry: 2014-02-28 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): SECTION 5 MONTREAL AIRPORT ZONING REGULA Applicant provision(s): l’Association des jardiniers maraîchers du Québec Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-058-2013 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-057-2013 | Issued: 2013-11-27 Expiry: 2013-12-20 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): SECTION MONTREAL AIRPORT ZONING REGULATI Applicant provision(s): Investissements Niwes Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-057-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Investissements Niwes Inc. to erect a crane having a height of 100 ft Above Ground Level. The crane exceeds by 63 ft the maximum height authorized on the transitional surface of runway 28 at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport. It is located in an area between 4445 and 4795 ft short of the threshold of runway 28 and between 665 and 1060 ft to the right of the centreline. |
| NCR-066-2013 | Issued: 2013-11-26 Expiry: 2015-06-15 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 705.95 Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-066-2013 expired This exemption allows Canadian air operators operating under subpart 705 of the CARs, to be exempted from the requirement to carry the additional equipment listed in paragraphs 725.95(2)(b) [radar reflector], (k) [two day potable water supply] and (l) [fishing kit] of the CASS. |
| NCR-067-2013 | Issued: 2013-11-26 Expiry: 2015-06-05 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-067-2013 expired This exemption authorizes NAV CANADA and its air traffic controllers to apply a 50 nm longitudinal separation minimum between aircraft meeting the RNP 10 and/or the RNP 4 requirements, while operating between the Oakland Oceanic Control Area (OCA) and the Vancouver Flight Information Region/Control Area (FIR/CTA). Oakland Centre applies ICAO horizontal separation minima in the Oakland OCA based on the RNP concept, as specified in the PANS-ATM. Currently, these separation minima do not exist for application in Canadian Domestic Airspace. |
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