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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| QC-016-2013 | Issued: 2013-03-08 Expiry: 2013-07-05 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 705.106(4) Applicant provision(s): Sky Regional Airlines Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-016-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Sky Regional Airlines Inc. to start a new E170 aeroplane type flight operation with Flight Crew members that are qualified on the E170 aeroplane type, and have considerable experience on the E170 aeroplane under subpart 705 of the CARs and/or equivalent recent experience with a foreign Air Operator, without the requirement to complete the consolidation period. |
| PNR-008-2013 | Issued: 2013-03-08 Expiry: 2014-10-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 705.07(2)(e) Applicant provision(s): Buffalo Airways Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-008-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Buffalo Airways Ltd to operate the Douglas DC3/C47 and Curtiss Wright C-436 aircraft without having an approved Minimum Equipment List for that type. |
| PNR-009-2013 | Issued: 2013-03-08 Expiry: 2014-08-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 302.03(1)(a),302.03(2)(b) Applicant provision(s): Edmonton City Centre Airport Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-009-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow the airport operator to operate Edmonton City Centre Airport with an object underlying the Obstacle Limitation Surface exceeding the maximum allowable height by 8.53 metres. The object, the Control Tower Cab, underlies the transition surface for runway 30. Standard 4.2.2.5 of TP312E – Aerodromes Standards & Recommended Practices states the slope of the transitional surface shall not exceed 1:7(14.3%). |
| PNR-010-2013 | Issued: 2013-03-08 Expiry: 2014-08-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 302.03(1)(a), 302.03(2)(b) Applicant provision(s): Fort Good Hope Airport Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-010-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow the airport operator to operate the Fort Good Hope Airport with an aerodrome reference coded of 2B with a runway length of 1351.5 meters. Standard 1.3.2 referencing Table 1-12 of TP 312E – Aerodrome Standards & Recommended Practices states a runway length 1200 m up to but not including 1800 m shall have a code number 3. |
| NCR-001-2013 | Issued: 2013-03-01 Expiry: 2018-09-30 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-001-2013 The purpose of this exemption is to allow NAV CANADA air traffic controllers at the Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Ontario, Canada to authorize reduced angular divergence of air traffic control separation from 15 degrees or more to 10 degrees or more, as it pertains to simultaneous parallel instrument departure operations (SPID). The rationale for the reduction of angular divergence at Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport is one of the elements of the overall noise abatement program at Toronto Airport. |
| PNR-005-2013 | Issued: 2013-02-27 Expiry: 2014-09-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 704.07(2)(d) Applicant provision(s): Air Tindi Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-005-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Tindi Ltd to operate a Challenger CL600 aircraft without an approved Operator MEL as required by the Canadian Aviation Regulations. Sub-paragraph 704.07(2)(d) requires that where a master minimum equipment list has been established for a type of aircraft, a minimum equipment list for each aircraft of that type, approved by the Minister in accordance with the procedures specified in the MMEL/MEL Policy and Procedures Manual. |
| PNR-044-2012 | Issued: 2013-02-27 Expiry: 2014-10-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 604.31(1) Applicant provision(s): Suncor Energy Inc. Aircraft model: CL-600-2D24 Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-044-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Suncor Energy Inc. to operate their CL 600 2D24 aeroplanes with a ratio of one flight attendant for each unit of 50 passengers or for each portion of such a unit. |
| PNR-006-2013 | Issued: 2013-02-26 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 705.07(2)(e) Applicant provision(s): 8199400 Canada Inc d/b/a Arctic Sunwest Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-006-2013 The purpose of this exemption is to allow 8199400 Canada Inc d/b/a Arctic Sunwest to operate the DHC-5 aircraft without having an approved Minimum Equipment List for that type. |
| ATL-002-2013 | Issued: 2013-02-26 Expiry: 2014-02-19 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 604.04(d)and(g), 604.05(a)and(b) Applicant provision(s): STEELE AVIATION LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ATL-002-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Steele Aviation Limited to apply for a Temporary Private Operator Certificate (TPOC) pursuant to the Interim Order Respecting Private Operators without having to submit a Private Operator Certificate (POC) issued by the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) prior to March 31, 2011. |
| PNR-017-2012 | Issued: 2013-02-22 Expiry: 2018-02-28 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 704.01(c) Applicant provision(s): Kenn Borek Air Ltd. Aircraft model: Douglas DC3-TP67 Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-017-2012 This authorization will allow Kenn Borek Air Ltd. 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. |
| ATL-003-2013 | Issued: 2013-02-14 Expiry: 2013-04-01 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 4(B) HALIFAX AIRPORT ZONING REGULATIONS Applicant provision(s): HAC HALIFAX AIRPORT LP Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ATL-003-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow HAC Halifax Airport LP to erect a temporary mobile crane adjacent to the ALT Hotel under construction, for the period of one day during the hours of 0700-1700 AST, on land leased by Halifax International Airport Authority, 1 Bell Boulevard, Enfield, NS. |
| NCR-017-2012 | Issued: 2013-02-14 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 602.59(2)(b) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-017-2012 This exemption permits operators of Canadian aircraft to use personal flotation devices that meet the applicable design standards specified in section 551.403 of the AWM, when a personal flotation device is carried for each person on board pursuant to section 602.62 of the CARs, notwithstanding the definition of “personal flotation device” set out in section 101.01 of the CARs. |
| QC-011-2013 | Issued: 2013-02-13 Expiry: 2014-03-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.115(2)a)(ii) and 704.108 (1)d) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Business Aviation inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-011-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Skyservice Business Aviation inc. to utilize the below-mentioned Flight Crew member without a line indoctrination training on aircraft type LR31 (Learjet 31), considering his current experience with similar aircraft type LR35 (Learjet 35), under Part 704 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations. |
| QC-013-2013 | Issued: 2013-02-13 Expiry: 2014-09-22 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.07(1)(d) and 704.07(2)(d) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Business Aviation Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-013-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Skyservice Business Aviation Inc. to operate a Learjet 31 (LR31) aircraft, bearing registration marks C-FVNC, 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-012-2013 | Issued: 2013-02-13 Expiry: 2014-04-28 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.108 (1) d) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Business Aviation Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-012-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit the transfer of the following pilots PPCs to Skyservice Business Aviation Inc. without sufficient line indoctrination. This exemption is given taking into consideration their current experience on the HS25 aircraft type under subpart 704 of the CARs. |
| NCR-034-2012 | Issued: 2013-02-08 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARD |
CARS provision(s): 521.31(1)(d) Applicant provision(s): Bombardier Inc. Aircraft model: BD-500-1A10 (CS100) and BD-500-1A11 (CS300) Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-034-2012 The purpose of this exemption is to permit the Bombardier CSeries aeroplane models BD-500-1A10 (CS100) and BD-500-1A11 (CS300) to contain design features that allow the cabin pressure altitude to exceed 40,000 feet, and to exceed 25,000 feet for more than 2 minutes, after decompression from any uncontained engine failure condition not shown to be extremely improbable, whereby the applicable standards of the AWM are not met, and to issue the corresponding type certificate. This exemption does not permit a non-compliance with AWM 525.841(a) for any other system and structural failure events not shown to be extremely improbable. |
| NCR-060-2012 | Issued: 2013-02-07 Expiry: 2014-11-01 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 703.22(2)(b) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-060-2012 expired This exemption will allow Canadian air operators and their flight crew members to operate Cessna Caravan Model C208 aeroplanes retrofitted with PT6A-42A turboprop engine in accordance with the Supplemental Type Certificate STC SA02357LA issued by the FAA. |
| NCR-004-2013 | Issued: 2013-02-04 Expiry: 2016-02-01 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 605.85(1) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-004-2013 expired Where the Maintenance Control Manual (MCM) of a Canadian Air Operator has been amended and approved by the Minister, authorizing them to include tasks in their MCM identified in the Helicopter Technology Corporation Maintenance Manual HTCM-001, which refers to the MD Helicopter Inc. CSP-HMI-2 Manual, Section 04-00-00; this exemption permits Canadian air operators and their personnel to carry out and record, without requiring a maintenance release, the Torque Event inspection requirements stipulated in the CSP-HMI-2 Manual, Section 04-00-00, when the task is within the capacity of an individual to perform, but is not specifically identified in the elementary work listings set out in the “Aircraft Equipment and Maintenance Standards.” |
| PNR-003-2013 | Issued: 2013-02-01 Expiry: 2014-07-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 604.04(d) and (g) and 604.05(a) and (b) Applicant provision(s): Kramer Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-003-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Kramer Ltd 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. |
| PNR-004-2013 | Issued: 2013-01-31 Expiry: 2013-03-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 604.04(d) and (g) and 604.05(a) and (b) Applicant provision(s): George Sterner Trucking Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-004-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit George Sterner Trucking Ltd 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. |
| PAC-004-2013 | Issued: 2013-01-30 Expiry: 2013-02-07 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-004-2013 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). |
| PAC-005-2013 | Issued: 2013-01-24 Expiry: 2013-01-31 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-005-2013 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). |
| PAC-001-2013 | Issued: 2013-01-22 Expiry: 2013-01-31 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-001-2013 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). |
| ON-001-2013 | Issued: 2013-01-21 Expiry: 2014-07-20 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 604.04(d) and (g) and 604.05(a) and (b) Applicant provision(s): Skycharter Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ON-001-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Skycharter Limited 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 31, 2011. |
| PAC-003-2013 | Issued: 2013-01-17 Expiry: 2013-01-23 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-003-2013 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 Richmond, B.C. |
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