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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| PAC-034-2013 | Issued: 2013-05-29 Expiry: 2013-06-01 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-034-2013 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. |
| PAC-020-2013 | Issued: 2013-05-28 Expiry: 2013-06-04 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1) (a) and 702.22(3) (a) Applicant provision(s): Sierra Helicopters Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-020-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to allow Sierra Helicopters Limited, #602 - 11715 Baynes Road, Pitt Meadows, 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 installing air conditioner units on the top of the parking garage of the Vancouver Sun building located on the corner of Howe Street and Waterfront Road in the City of Vancouver, B.C. |
| PAC-019-2013 | Issued: 2013-05-24 Expiry: 2013-06-01 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a) and 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Blackcomb Helicopters Limited Partnership Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-019-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to allow Blackcomb Helicopters Limited Partnership, 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 aerial photography for Nemo Productions Can. Inc. for the Production of Nautilus. |
| PNR-019-2013 | Issued: 2013-05-23 Expiry: 2014-11-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07(b) Applicant provision(s): Thrush Aircraft model: S2R-T34 Registration no.: C-GERO |
PNR-019-2013 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 Thrush Aircraft S2R-T34, registered C-GERO serial number T34-410DC, when operated by Precision West Ag Corp., O/A Provincial Airways in its aerial application operations under Air Operator Certificate Number 9212. |
| NCR-009-2013 | Issued: 2013-05-21 Expiry: 2014-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 601.24(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-009-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to enable persons who have responsibility or control over obstacles, except for catenary crossings, to do an installation or a modification of an installation of an Aircraft Detection System [ADS] as specified in Standard 621, Chapter 15, without provision of an audio signal. |
| PNR-022-2013 | Issued: 2013-05-16 Expiry: 2014-11-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07(b) Applicant provision(s): Midfield Enterprises Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-022-2013 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 Gippsland GA-200 aircraft, registered C-GMWY serial number 2009829F, when operated by Midfield Enterprises Ltd in its aerial application operations under Air Operator Certificate Number 6357. |
| NCR-008-2013 | Issued: 2013-05-16 Expiry: 2014-11-30 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)705.124(2)(b)(iv)(E)705.139(1) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-008-2013 expired This exemption authorizes Canadian air operators operating under Subpart 705 of the CARs to exclude a first aid section from their flight attendant training program and flight attendant manual. In turn, they are required to comply with Part 9 – First Aid of the Aviation Occupation Health and Safety Regulations (AOHSR) (SOR/2011-87) which is reproduced in Appendix B to this exemption. |
| PNR-020-2013 | Issued: 2013-05-16 Expiry: 2014-11-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07(b) Applicant provision(s): Air Tractor AT-502B Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-020-2013 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-FHRA serial number 502B-2631, when operated by KBW Aviation Ltd in its aerial application operations under Air Operator Certificate Number 9428. |
| PNR-023-2013 | Issued: 2013-05-16 Expiry: 2014-11-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07(b) Applicant provision(s): Midfield Enterprises Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-023-2013 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-504 aircraft, registered C-GMQG serial number 5044014, when operated by Midfield Enterprises Ltd in its aerial application operations under Air Operator Certificate Number 6357. |
| PNR-021-2013 | Issued: 2013-05-15 Expiry: 2014-11-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07(b) Applicant provision(s): Fly On Ag Services Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-021-2013 expired This exemption applies to Air Tractor AT-502B, registered C-GSZR serial number 502B-2871, when operated by Fly On Ag Services Inc in its aerial application operations under Air Operator Certificate Number 5632. |
| NCR-018-2013 | Issued: 2013-05-10 Expiry: 2018-05-02 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 704.01(c Applicant provision(s): ALCI LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-018-2013 This authorization allows ALCI 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 imposed by paragraph 704.01(a) of the CARs. |
| PAC-018-2013 | Issued: 2013-05-08 Expiry: 2013-05-17 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-018-2013 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 over the built up area of Squamish, British Columbia, at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a). |
| PNR-015-2013 | Issued: 2013-05-07 Expiry: 2013-11-26 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07(b) Applicant provision(s): Sky Ag Services Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-015-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Sky Ag Services Ltd - agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisionable cargo. |
| PNR-016-2013 | Issued: 2013-05-07 Expiry: 2013-10-23 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07(b) Applicant provision(s): Sky Ag Services Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-016-2013 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-FMNS, serial number 502B-2895, when operated by Sky Ag Services Ltd in its aerial application operations under Air Operator Certificate Number 6608. |
| NCR-020-2013 | Issued: 2013-05-06 Expiry: 2014-10-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.104 Applicant provision(s): WestJet Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-020-2013 expired This exemption authorizes WestJet Airlines when operating pursuant to subpart 705 of the CARs to operate each aeroplane of its fleet with at least one flight attendant for each unit of 50 passenger seats (or portion thereof) installed on the same deck of the aeroplane. |
| NCR-020-2013 | Issued: 2013-05-06 Expiry: 2014-10-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.104 Applicant provision(s): WEST JET AIRLINES Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-020-2013 expired This exemption authorizes WestJet Airlines when operating pursuant to subpart 705 of the CARs to operate each aeroplane of its fleet with at least one flight attendant for each unit of 50 passenger seats (or portion thereof) installed on the same deck of the aeroplane. |
| PAC-017-2013 | Issued: 2013-05-03 Expiry: 2013-05-10 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-017-2013 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 Vancouver, B.C |
| PAC-016-2013 | Issued: 2013-05-02 Expiry: 2013-05-06 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Helijet International Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-016-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Helijet International Inc. 5911 Airport Road South, Richmond, B.C., to conduct a landing and take-off within the built-up area of the City of Vancouver, B.C. |
| PNR-014-2013 | Issued: 2013-05-02 Expiry: 2014-10-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 302.03(1)(a), 302.03(2)(b) Applicant provision(s): Villeneuve Airport Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-014-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow the airport operator to operate Villeneuve Airport with an object underlying the Obstacle Limitation Surface exceeding the maximum allowable height by 10.66 meters. The object, the Control Tower Cab, underlies the transition surface for runway 08-26. Standard 4.2.4.4 of TP-312E – Aerodromes Standards & Recommended Practices states fixed objects shall not be permitted above the transitional surface except for frangibly mounted objects which because of their function must be located on the strip. |
| PAC-015-2013 | Issued: 2013-04-26 Expiry: 2013-04-29 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.21(2)(b) Applicant provision(s): Blackcomb Helicopters Limited Partnership Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-015-2013 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 and carry a Class D External Load for the purpose of Television Production for Bear Grylls, Ultimate Survivor program on Rainbow Mountain in Whistler B.C. |
| PAC-013-2013 | Issued: 2013-04-23 Expiry: 2013-04-28 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Helijet International Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-013-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Helijet International Inc. 5911 Airport Road South, Richmond, B.C., to conduct a landing and take-off within the built-up area of the City of Vancouver, B.C. |
| PAC-012-2013 | Issued: 2013-04-22 Expiry: 2013-04-26 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a) and 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Blackcomb Helicopters Limited Partnership Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-012-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to allow Blackcomb Helicopters Limited Partnership, 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 Coquitlam, B.C., for the purpose of aerial photography for Nemo Productions Can. Inc. |
| QC-026-2013 | Issued: 2013-04-22 Expiry: 2014-06-30 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-026-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Skyservice Business Aviation inc. to utilize the below-mentioned Flight Crew members without a line indoctrination training on aircraft type Cessna Excel 560 XL (C56XL), considering their current experience on this aircraft type. |
| PAC-011-2013 | Issued: 2013-04-22 Expiry: 2013-04-25 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Helijet International Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-011-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Helijet International Inc. 5911 Airport Road South, Richmond, B.C., to conduct a landing and take-off within the built-up area of the City of Vancouver, B.C. |
| QC-021-2013 | Issued: 2013-04-21 Expiry: 2014-04-30 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.108(1)(d) and 704.115(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): AVIATION STARLINK INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-021-2013 expired WAITING FOR TRANSLATION |
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