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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 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-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-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-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. |
| PNR-030-2013 | Issued: 2013-06-26 Expiry: 2014-12-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 704.02 and704.07(2)(d) Applicant provision(s): Morningstar Partners Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-030-2013 expired This exemption permits Morningstar Partners Ltd to operate a Challenger CL30 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-032-2013 | Issued: 2013-06-26 Expiry: 2014-12-23 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.06(a) Applicant provision(s): CANADIAN HELICOPTERS LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-032-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian Helicopters Ltd. to operate a Bell 412 aircraft, Registration C-GHCY, Serial Number 33204, pending validation of New Zealand CAA approved modifications made when the aircraft was registered in New Zealand (as per the attached NZCAA Modification Survey). |
| QC-031-2013 | Issued: 2013-06-26 Expiry: 2014-12-23 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.06(a) Applicant provision(s): CANADIAN HELICOPTERS LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-031-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian Helicopters Ltd. to operate a Bell 412 aircraft, Registration C-GHCB, Serial Number 33066, pending validation of New Zealand CAA approved modifications made when the aircraft was registered in New Zealand (as per the attached NZCAA Modification Survey). |
| QC-036-2013 | Issued: 2013-06-26 Expiry: 2014-12-23 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.06(a) Applicant provision(s): CANADIAN HELICOPTERS LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-036-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian Helicopters Ltd to operate an AS 350 B-2 aircraft, Registration C-GNZM, Serial Number 2349, pending validation of New Zealand CAA approved modifications made when the aircraft was registered in New Zealand (as per attached NZCAA Modification Survey). |
| PAC-026-2013 | Issued: 2013-06-24 Expiry: 2013-07-05 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-026-2013 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 Williams Lake, B.C |
| PAC-027-2013 | Issued: 2013-06-24 Expiry: 2013-08-29 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-027-2013 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-034-2013 | Issued: 2013-06-20 Expiry: 2014-12-17 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.07(1)(d),704.07(2)(d), 704.08(f)(iii Applicant provision(s): SKYSERVICE BUSINESS AVIATION INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-034-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Skyservice Business Aviation Inc. to operate Beechcraft Premier (PRM1) aircrafts under subpart 4 of Part VII of the CARs without having a Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approved by the Minister in accordance with the procedures specified in the MMEL/MEL Policy and Procedures Manual. |
| QC-033-2013 | Issued: 2013-06-20 Expiry: 2014-06-26 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.108(1)(d) and 704.115(2)(a)(ii) Applicant provision(s): SKYSERVICE BUSINESS AVIATION INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-033-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Skyservice Business Aviation Inc. to operate a Beechcraft Premier (PRM1) aircraft type, while crewed by the above-mentioned person without having completed his line indoctrination training, considering his current experience on this aircraft type. |
| QC-035-2013 | Issued: 2013-06-20 Expiry: 2014-12-22 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.06(a) Applicant provision(s): SKYSERVICE BUSINESS AVIATION INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-035-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Skyservice Business Aviation Inc to operate a Dassault Falcon 900B aircraft, Registration C-GOIL, Serial Number 075, pending validation of different FAA approved modifications embedded on the aircraft while on US registry (as per the attached list of modifications). |
| PAC-025-2013 | Issued: 2013-06-17 Expiry: 2013-06-26 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a) and 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Ascent Helicopters Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-025-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to allow Ascent Helicopters Ltd, and its Flight Crew to conduct landings and take-offs and to operate an aircraft 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 Richmond, B.C., for the purpose of being filmed on approach and departure from 16360 River Road in the City of Richmond, BC by Nemo Productions Can- Inc. |
| PAC-024-2013 | Issued: 2013-06-17 Expiry: 2013-06-20 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a) and 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Ascent Helicopters Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-024-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to allow Ascent Helicopters Ltd, and its Flight Crew to conduct landings and take-offs and to operate an aircraft 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 being filmed between the Fraser River and Kent Avenue.SE, adjacent Boundary Road in the City of Vancouver, BC by Nemo Productions Can- Inc. |
| PNR-024-2013 | Issued: 2013-06-17 Expiry: 2014-11-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07(b) Applicant provision(s): Brian Forman COB Form Air Aircraft model: AT-401B Registration no.: C-GHCF |
PNR-024-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisionable cargo. This exemption applies to Air Tractor aircraft AT-401B, registered C-GHCF serial number 401B-1007, when operated by Brian Forman COB Form Air in his aerial application operations under Air Operator Certificate Number 6005. |
| PNR-025-2013 | Issued: 2013-06-17 Expiry: 2014-11-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07(b) Applicant provision(s): Dan’s Flying Service Aircraft model: AT-300 Registration no.: C-FVDK |
PNR-025-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisionable cargo. This exemption applies to Air Tractor AT-300, registered C-FVDK serial number 300-0034, when operated by Dan’s Flying Service (Daniel Roberge) in its aerial application operations under Air Operator Certificate Number 9431 |
| PNR-026-2013 | Issued: 2013-06-17 Expiry: 2014-11-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07(b) Applicant provision(s): Jonair (1988) Ltd Aircraft model: AT-502B Registration no.: C-FHRD |
PNR-026-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisionable cargo. This exemption applies to Air Tractor aircraft AT-502B, registered C-FHRD serial number 502B-2735, when operated by Jonair (1988) Ltd in its aerial application operations under Air Operator Certificate Number 4889. |
| PNR-027-2013 | Issued: 2013-06-17 Expiry: 2014-11-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07(b) Applicant provision(s): Jonair (1988) Ltd Aircraft model: AT-502B Registration no.: C-GJBD |
PNR-027-2013 expired The purspose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisionable cargo. This exemption applies to Air Tractor aircraft AT-502B, registered C-GJBD serial number 502B-2875, when operated by Jonair (1988) Ltd in its aerial application operations under Air Operator Certificate Number 4889. |
| NCR-027-2013 | Issued: 2013-06-13 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 521.159(1) Applicant provision(s): Eagle Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-027-2013 The purpose of this exemption is to permit Eagle Aircraft Inc. to replace a two-bladed propeller with a three-bladed propeller of a smaller diameter on a Piper PA-30 (Twin Comanche) aeroplane, without performing noise testing or analysis and recording the noise levels in a flight manual supplement, for an aeroplane that had no noise emissions standards as part of its original basis of certification and to obtain the corresponding design change approval from the Minister. |
| PAC-023-2013 | Issued: 2013-06-12 Expiry: 2013-06-14 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-023-2013 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 District of North Vancouver, B.C. |
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