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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| QC-048-2013 | Issued: 2013-09-27 Expiry: 2013-12-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(a)(i) Applicant provision(s): Aéroport de Québec Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-048-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is allow Aéroport de Québec Inc. to operate runway 06/24 at Quebec City-Jean Lesage International Airport with a runway strip reduced to 400 ft. This will enable the operation of a crane having a maximum height of 98 ft and not projecting into the transitional surface. The crane is located between 945 ft and 1062 ft short of the threshold of runway 24 and between 1168 ft and 1519 ft to the left of the centreline. The work will be done daily between 6 am and 7 pm (local time) until Tuesday, December 31, 2013. |
| QC-059-2013 | Issued: 2013-09-25 Expiry: 2015-03-25 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.17 (1) Applicant provision(s): Grondin Transport Inc. (GRONDAIR) Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-059-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow air operator Grondin Transport Inc. (GRONDAIR) to extinguish its navigation lights so as to avoid being sighted during night-time air operations conducted on behalf of the Quebec Department of natural resources and wildlife to prevent unlawful hunting of large game (deer and moose). |
| PNR-036-2013 | Issued: 2013-09-24 Expiry: 2015-04-30 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 700.02 Applicant provision(s): Manitoba Air Services Branch Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-036-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Manitoba Air Services Branch to operate aircraft without holding a temporary Private Operator Certificate as required by the Private Operators Interim Order or an Air Operator Certificate as required by section 700.02 of the CARs. |
| QC-044-2013 | Issued: 2013-09-19 Expiry: 2013-09-27 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-044-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow a subcontractor designated by Bombardier to operate a mobile crane having a maximum height of 200 ft Above Ground Level (300 ft ASL) within lot number 2 529 050. The crane exceeds by 48 ft the maximum height authorized on the outer surface at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. The crane will be located on lot 2 529 050, the nearest part of which is 5870 ft short of the threshold of runway 10 and 2840 ft to the left of the centreline of runway 10 at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. |
| QC-045-2013 | Issued: 2013-09-19 Expiry: 2014-03-28 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-045-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow a subcontractor designated by Bombardier to operate a mobile crane having a maximum height of 190 ft Above Ground Level (432 ft ASL). The crane exceeds by 50 ft the maximum height authorized on the outer surface at Montreal-Mirabel International Airport. The crane will be located between 5723 and 6625 ft past the threshold of runway 24 and between 3925 and 4350 ft to the right of the centreline of runway 24 at Montreal-Mirabel International Airport. |
| PAC-047-2013 | Issued: 2013-09-10 Expiry: 2013-09-22 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Talon Helicopters Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-047-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Talon Helicopters Limited, Executive Aircraft, 4380 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C., to operate a helicopter over the Cities of Vancouver and Richmond B.C., at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a) and to conduct aerial photography for “ Almost Human”. |
| QC-047-2013 | Issued: 2013-09-04 Expiry: 2013-09-05 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): MONTREAL ZONING REGULATIONS Applicant provision(s): Les Grues Guay Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-047-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Les Grues Guay Inc. to erect a crane having a height of 200 ft Above Ground Level (314 ft ASL). The crane exceeds by 66 ft the maximum height authorized on the outer surface. It is to be used to repair ventilation systems. It is located 2270 ft from the threshold of runway 24R and 2410 ft to the right of the centreline of runway 24R. The work will be done on Thursday, September 5 from 9 am to 6 pm EDT. |
| NCR-022-2013 | Issued: 2013-08-30 Expiry: 2015-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 704.115(1) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-022-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to standardize the application of minimum training time requirements for Canadian air operators conducting operations under Subpart 704 of the CARs when utilizing aeroplane types identified in the “Application” section of this document. This exemption aims to permit these air operators, while operating the aeroplane types identified in the “Application” section of this document, to use those minimum training times specified for Multi-engine aircraft certificated for 10 to 19 passenger seats, as listed in Minimum Amount of Hours of Initial Training (Table 1) and Minimum Amount of Hours of Recurrent Training (Annual) (Table 2) under paragraph 724.115 (31)(a) of the CASS. |
| NCR-021-2013 | Issued: 2013-08-30 Expiry: 2015-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 703.98(1) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-021-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to standardize the application of minimum training time requirements for Canadian air operators conducting operations under Subpart 703 of the CARs utilizing aeroplane types identified in the “Application” section of this document. This exemption aims to permit these air operators, while operating the aeroplane types identified in the “Application” section of this document, to use those minimum training times specified for Multi-engine aircraft certificated for 10 to 19 passenger seats, as listed in Minimum Initial Flight Training Time (Table I) and Minimum Recurrent Flight Training Time (Annual) (Table II) under subsection 723.98(27) of the CASS. |
| NCR-042-2013 | Issued: 2013-08-30 Expiry: 2015-02-12 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 573.02 Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL - AMO CERTIFICATES Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-042-2013 expired This exemption relieves avionics, instrument and component rating AMOs from the requirements of Standard 573.02 (11). Standard 573.02(11) states that an AMO with ratings in the aircraft, avionics, engine, propeller, structure, or component categories may evaluate undocumented parts of the kinds listed on the pertinent ratings, provided that: (amended 2002/03/01: previous version) (a) the AMO establishes applicable procedures, in its MPM, to perform the process outlined in Standard 571, Appendix H; (b) the AMO obtains approval for the procedures required in paragraph (a) in accordance with section 573.01 of the CARs, and (c) the performance of such service is authorized in the limitations set out in the AMO certificate. |
| n/a | Issued: 2013-08-29 Expiry: 2013-09-30 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(a)(i) Applicant provision(s): Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Int’l Airport. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow a contractor designated by Aéroports de Montréal to erect a crane having a maximum height of 260 ft Above Ground Level. The crane exceeds by 80 ft the maximum height authorized on the transitional surface of runway 10/28 at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Int’l Airport. The crane is located approximately 3930 ft past the threshold of runway 10 and 1465 ft to the right of the centreline. The work will be done over several periods of 1-5 consecutive days between the date of issue of this exemption and Saturday, August 31, 2013. |
| PAC-046-2013 | Issued: 2013-08-29 Expiry: 2013-09-06 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Talon Helicopters Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-046-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Talon Helicopters Ltd., 4380 Agar Drive, Richmond , B.C., to operate a helicopter over the built up areas of the City of Surrey, the City of Coquitlam, and the City of Courtenay, within the Province of British Columbia, at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a). |
| PNR-038-2013 | Issued: 2013-08-27 Expiry: 2013-10-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 507.06(3)(a) Applicant provision(s): Air Partners Corp Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-038-2013 expired This exemption is to allow Air Partners Corp when applying for a certificate of airworthiness for imported Cessna Citation 650, Registration C-GTKI, Serial Number 650-0037 to submit a declaration attesting that the aircraft meets the requirements set out in Section 507.02 of the CARs except for the requirements set out in Transport Canada Type Certificate Data Sheet A-140, Issue 4 pertaining to the installation of Cessna Service Bulletin SB-650-03-01. Specifically, the aircraft may operate without the incorporation of Cessna Service Bulletin SB-065-03-01, for the Spoiler Asymmetry Box. |
| PAC-045-2013 | Issued: 2013-08-26 Expiry: 2013-08-30 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Talon Helicopters Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-045-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Talon Helicopters Ltd., 4380 Agar Drive, Richmond , B.C., to operate a helicopter over the built up areas of the City of Surrey, the City of Coquitlam, and the City of Courtenay, within the Province of British Columbia, at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a). |
| NCR-063-2012 | Issued: 2013-08-22 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 521.31(1)(d) Applicant provision(s): BOMBARDIER Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-063-2012 This exemption authorizes the issuance of the corresponding type certificate to Bombardier for its Bombardier CSeries aeroplane models BD-500-1A10 (CS100) and BD-500-1A11 (CS300) which contain design features that do not comply with the applicable AWM requirements; namely, (a) in the case of overwing passenger emergency exits and the overhead flight crew emergency exit that do not allow viewing of the likely areas of evacuee ground contact in any lighting conditions with the landing gear extended as well as in all conditions of landing gear collapse., and (b) in the case of non-overwing passenger emergency exits that do not allow viewing of the likely areas of evacuee ground contact in dark-of-night conditions with the landing gear in any condition of collapse. |
| QC-043-2013 | Issued: 2013-08-21 Expiry: 2014-03-15 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(a)(i) and (ii) Applicant provision(s): Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-043-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow a subcontractor designated by Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc. to operate up to 4 mobile cranes having a maximum height of 200 ft Above Ground Level (471 ft ASL). The cranes exceed by 87 ft the maximum height authorized on the outer surface at Montreal-Mirabel International Airport. The cranes will be located within a 200-foot radius of a point approximately 4190 ft past the threshold of runway 29 and 3590 ft to the right of the centreline of runway 29 at Montreal-Mirabel International Airport. |
| PNR-037-2013 | Issued: 2013-08-15 Expiry: 2015-02-12 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 704.02 and 704.07(2)(d) Applicant provision(s): Air Partners Corp Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-037-2013 expired This exemption permits Air Partners Corp to operate a Learjet 45 (LR45), Cessna 750 (C750) and Cessna Citation 650 (C650) 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. |
| PAC-042-2013 | Issued: 2013-08-15 Expiry: 2013-09-01 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 703.36(a) Applicant provision(s): Talon Helicopters Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-042-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Talon Helicopters Ltd., 4380 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C., to conduct a landing and take-off within the built-up area of the City of Vancouver, B.C. |
| QC-062-2013 | Issued: 2013-08-14 Expiry: 2014-09-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 702.02 and PARAGRAPH 702.09(c) Applicant provision(s): CAE INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-062-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow air operator CAE INC. to employ a chief pilot who does not meet the requirement of clause 722.07(2)b)(i)(C) of the CASS, for its aerial work pursuant to Subpart 2 of Part VII of the CARs. |
| PAC-040-2013 | Issued: 2013-08-09 Expiry: 2013-08-17 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Blackcomb Helicopters Limited Partnership Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-040-2013 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 operate a helicopter at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a) within a built-up area of the Resort Municipality of Whistler, B.C., for the purpose of aerial photography for the Whistler/Blackcomb Crankworx Race on Whistler Mountain. |
| PNR-042-2014 | Issued: 2013-08-07 Expiry: 2013-10-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): J & L AERIAL SPRAY SERVICE Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-042-2014 expired The purpose of this authorization is to allow J & L Aerial Spray Service, Box 160, Hazelridge, MB R0E 0Y0 Air Operator Certificate number 9211, when operating for the purpose of aerial application near the built-up area of the Town of Oakbank, MB. The area of application of the insecticide will be that area as depicted on the map accompanying the application for this authorization. |
| PAC-039-2013 | Issued: 2013-08-02 Expiry: 2013-08-08 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a),702.22(2)(a), 702.22(3)(a) Applicant provision(s): Talon Helicopters Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-039-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to allow Talon Helicopters Limited, 4380 Agar Drive, Richmond,B.C., to conduct landings and take-offs and carry out Class B 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 Vancouver, B.C., for the purpose of removing and replacing signage on the roof of the Shaw Tower building located at 1067 West Cordova Street in the City of Vancouver, B.C. |
| NCR-041-2013 | Issued: 2013-08-02 Expiry: 2015-02-28 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 801.01(2)(a), 801.08(b) Applicant provision(s): NAV CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-041-2013 expired This exemption permits NAV CANADA and air traffic controllers working for hire or reward for NAV CANADA to apply a 5-minute longitudinal separation minimum between specific aircraft operating from the Gander Oceanic Control Area (OCA). |
| PNR-032-2013 | Issued: 2013-08-01 Expiry: 2014-09-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 704.07(2)9b)(ii) Applicant provision(s): Northern Air Charter (PR) Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-032-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Northern Air Charter (PR) Inc to employ Mr. Garton TIDD as Chief Pilot, while Mr. TIDD has less than the required three years pilot-in-command experience as required by the Canadian Aviation Regulations. Sub-paragraph 724.07(2)(b)(e) requires chief pilots to have at least three years of pilot-in-command experience on commuter type aircraft, where Mr. TIDD has only 22 months. |
| PNR-031-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-29 Expiry: 2013-10-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Pembina Air 1999 Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-031-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to allow Pembina Air 1999 Ltd 50 Connor Hill Drive, Morden, MB R6M 1J1, Air Operator Certificate Number 9223 to conduct aerial application, of an insecticide near the Towns of Miami, MB and Winkler, MB. The area of application of the insecticide will be that area as depicted on the maps accompanying the application for this authorization. |
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