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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| PAC-037-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-25 Expiry: 2013-08-08 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1) (a) and 702.22(3) (a) Applicant provision(s): Talon Helicopters Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-037-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to allow Talon Helicopters Limited, Executive Aircraft,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 installing signage on the top of the Shaw Tower building located at 1067 West Cordova Street in the City of Vancouver, B.C. |
| QC-063-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-25 Expiry: 2015-01-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 602.60(1)(e) Applicant provision(s): DISCOVERY AIR DEFENCE SERVICES INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-063-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow DISCOVERY AIR DEFENCE SERVICES INC. to conduct flight operations on Dornier Alpha Jet type aeroplanes without the aeroplanes being equipped with the following equipments: (a) A hand-held fire extinguisher; (b) An altitude alerting system or device; and (c) A serviceable autopilot. |
| NCR-033-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-23 Expiry: 2015-01-30 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-033-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is three-fold. It allows NAV CANADA, as holder of an ATS operations certificate, to provide air traffic services at specific operational locations under specific conditions. It allows air traffic controllers working for hire or reward for NAV CANADA to issue an air traffic control clearance or an air traffic control instruction, in the case of domestic airspace, in accordance with specific conditions rather than meeting the requirements set out in Subsection 2.1, Chapter 3 of the Canadian Domestic Air Traffic Control Separation Standards - 821. Finally, it allows air traffic controllers working for hire or reward for NAV CANADA to apply three (3) NM radar separation in accordance with specific conditions in Vancouver South sector, for which NAV CANADA has conducted an implementation safety assessment for the introduction of three (3) NM radar separation between IFR aircraft and has obtained approval by the Director, National Operations, Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA). |
| NCR-036-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-23 Expiry: 2015-01-20 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.40(3) Applicant provision(s): AIR CANADA ROUGE Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-036-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada rouge to permit one Flight Attendant to deplane the aircraft during refuelling with passengers onboard for the purpose of using the bridge phone for communication with ground, maintenance and fuelling agencies without being replaced by another Flight Attendant. |
| NCR-023-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-23 Expiry: 2015-01-20 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.40(3) Applicant provision(s): AIR CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-023-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada to permit one Flight Attendant to deplane the aircraft during refuelling with passengers onboard for the purpose of using the bridge phone for communication with ground, maintenance and fuelling agencies without being replaced by another Flight Attendant. |
| NCR-028-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-22 Expiry: 2014-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 571.08(1)(B) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-028-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to authorize persons who perform maintenance on GE turbofan engine models CF34-8C, CF34-8E and CF34-10E, installed or intended to be installed on Canadian aircraft, to install specified part number fan blades that have undergone maintenance and which are accompanied by a maintenance release contained in an Authorized Release Certificate issued by IHI, despite the fact IHI does not hold an approved maintenance organization (AMO) certificate issued by the Minister pursuant to section 573.02 of the CARs, and only until such time that an agreement or technical arrangement between Canada and Japan that provides for the reciprocal recognition of each party’s maintenance certifications is in place. |
| NCR-035-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-22 Expiry: 2014-12-15 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 305.46(2) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-035-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Canadian heliport operators to use an alternate means of meeting the intent of the 2 hour fire resistance rating for rooftop heliports, in accordance with the provisions of the National Fire Protection Association publication NFPA 418 – Standards for Heliports – 2011 Edition, and Section 416(b), Chapter 4 – Hospital Heliports of the U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Aviation Administration – Draft Advisory Circular AC150-5390-2C dated May 19, 2011, pending formal amendment of CAR 325 - Heliport Standards. |
| NCR-034-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-18 Expiry: 2015-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARN |
CARS provision(s): 801.01(2)(A), 801.08(B) Applicant provision(s): NAV CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-034-2013 expired This exemption authorizes NAV CANADA: 1) as holder of an ATS operations certificate, to provide air traffic services at specific operational locations under specific conditions; 2) air traffic controllers to issue an air traffic control clearance or an air traffic control instruction, in the case of domestic airspace, in accordance with specific conditions rather than meeting the requirements set out in Subsection 2.1, Chapter 3 of the Canadian Domestic Air Traffic Control Separation Standards - 821. 3) air traffic controllers to apply three (3) NM radar separation in accordance with specific conditions and within specific sequencing sectors outside the Toronto TCA, for which NAV CANADA has conducted an implementation safety assessment for the introduction of 3 NM radar separation between IFR aircraft. |
| PAC-035-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-15 Expiry: 2013-08-09 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Sierra Helicopters Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-035-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Sierra Helicopters Limited, 602-11715 Baynes Road, Pitt Meadows, B.C., to operate a helicopter over the built up areas of the City of Prince George, within the Province of British Columbia, at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a). |
| PAC-033-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-12 Expiry: 2013-08-23 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) and 702.22(3)(a) Applicant provision(s): Blackcomb Helicopters Limited Partnership Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-033-2013 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., and its Flight Crew to operate an aircraft over a built-up area 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 Municipality of Squamish, B.C. for the purpose of replacing a P1 corrective 3 pole structure 10-05 on 2L13 in Squamish, B.C. for BC Hydro. |
| PAC-031-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-12 Expiry: 2013-07-21 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-031-2013 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 City of Vancouver, B.C., at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a) and to conduct aerial camera work for a car commercial with Means of Production. |
| PAC-032-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-12 Expiry: 2013-08-23 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) and 702.22(3)(a) Applicant provision(s): Ascent Helicopters Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-032-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Ascent Helicopters Limited, 1550 Springhill Road, Parksville, B.C., and its Flight Crew to operate an aircraft over a built-up area 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 Municipality of Squamish, B.C. for the purpose of replacing a 3 pole dead end on circuit 2L13 located in Squamish, B.C. |
| NCR-025-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-12 Expiry: 2015-03-16 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 602.11(2) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL - CSFF Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-025-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow persons to conduct take-offs with CSFF on the upper wing surfaces, in aircraft that have been certified by Transport Canada for take-off under those conditions. |
| NCR-039-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-12 Expiry: 2015-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 704.01C) Applicant provision(s): PRIVATE AIR Aircraft model: DC3-TP67 Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-039-2013 expired This authorization allows Private Air to operate its Douglas DC3-TP67 aeroplanes under Subpart 704 of the CARs notwithstanding that the MCTOW of the aeroplane exceeds the 8,618 kg (19.000 pounds) limit prescribed in paragraph 704.0 1(a) of the CARs. |
| PAC-030-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-11 Expiry: 2013-07-19 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-030-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Talon Helicopters Ltd., 4380 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C., to operate a helicopter at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a) within the built-up area of the City of Burnaby, B.C |
| QC-042-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-09 Expiry: 2014-01-06 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.06(a) Applicant provision(s): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-042-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Ltd to operate a Bell 429 helicopter, Registration C-GCGP, Serial Number 57003, pending validation of FAA STC #SR00743DE “Installation of Structural Provisions for a blade fold kit” by Paravion Technology Inc. |
| QC-042-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-09 Expiry: 2014-01-06 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.06(a) Applicant provision(s): BELL HELICOPTERS TEXTRON CANADA LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-042-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Ltd to operate a Bell 429 helicopter, Registration C-GCGP, Serial Number 57003, pending validation of FAA STC #SR00743DE “Installation of Structural Provisions for a blade fold kit” by Paravion Technology Inc. |
| QC-041-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-08 Expiry: 2013-08-31 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 |
QC-041-2013 expired 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-028-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-05 Expiry: 2013-07-10 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-028-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Talon Helicopters Ltd., 4380 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C., to operate a helicopter at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a) within the built-up area of the District of Surrey and District of Abbotsford, B.C. |
| NCR-010-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-05 Expiry: 2014-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 603.01 Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL - Fly-Ins Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-010-2013 expired 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. |
| NCR-024-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-02 Expiry: 2014-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 704.115(2)(a)(v)(A) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL - BA3100 & BA3200 Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-024-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is twofold. First, it allows Canadian air operators operating BA3100 and BA3200 aeroplane types to group the two types for the purposes of providing Initial and Annual Recurrent Training and to complete Initial and Recurrent Pilot Proficiency Checks (PPCs). Second, it allows Canadian air operators flight crew members to operate BA3100 and BA3200 aeroplane types without having to undergo Initial and Annual Recurrent Training and Initial and Recurrent PPC on both aeroplane types where the air operator has grouped the two types pursuant to subsection 704.108(2) of the CARs. |
| NCR-017-2013 | Issued: 2013-07-02 Expiry: 2015-01-16 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(2)(b)(iv)(B) Applicant provision(s): AIR CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-017-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada to use a B767 over wing exit as an equivalent means of operating an EMB 190/195 over wing exit during Initial and Annual Flight Attendant Training as required by section 7.3.1(a) Initial Part Seven and section 7.1.1(a) Annual Part Seven of the Flight Attendant Training Standard. |
| NCR-038-2013 | Issued: 2013-06-28 Expiry: 2015-01-19 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.40(4) Applicant provision(s): AIR CANADA ROUGE - B767 Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-038-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is two-fold. First it permits Air Canada rouge operating under Subpart 705 of the CARs to enable during the cruising phase of flight and once the aeroplane is operating at or above 10,000 feet ASL the WiFi Onboard Connectivity installed on board its B767 aeroplanes equipped with a broadband services system produced by Panasonic and installed by Inflight Canada. In addition, passengers are allowed for a fee to use their compatible TPEDS, when the WiFi is enabled, to access by wireless streaming content of the in-flight entertainment system which provides movies, television episodes, music, destination information and Air Canada rouge information. |
| NCR-037-2013 | Issued: 2013-06-28 Expiry: 2015-01-19 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.40(4) Applicant provision(s): AIR CANADA ROUGE- A319 Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-037-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is two-fold. First it permits Air Canada rouge operating under Subpart 705 of the CARs to enable during the cruising phase of flight and once the aeroplane is operating at or above 10,000 feet ASL the WiFi Onboard Connectivity installed on board its A319 aeroplanes equipped with a broadband services system produced by Panasonic and installed by Inflight Canada. In addition, passengers are allowed for a fee to use their compatible TPEDS, when the WiFi is enabled, to access by wireless streaming content of the in-flight entertainment system which provides movies, television episodes, music, destination information and Air Canada rouge information. |
| NCR-012-2013 | Issued: 2013-06-26 Expiry: 2015-01-26 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 703.39(1) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-012-2013 expired This exemption permits Canadian helicopter operators and their pilots-in-command operating under subpart 3 of Part VII of the CARs, to authorize trained company operational personnel, to deliver the standard safety briefing to passengers prior to boarding the aircraft when conducting short successive flight operations without shutting down the engine between flights. |
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