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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| PNR-002-2013 | Issued: 2013-01-16 Expiry: 2013-01-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 604.04(d) and (g) and 604.05(a) and (b) Applicant provision(s): Kreos Aviation Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-002-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Kreos Aviation Inc to apply for a temporary private operator certificate (RPOC) 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-002-2013 | Issued: 2013-01-16 Expiry: 2013-01-21 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-002-2013 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Talon Helicopters Ltd., 4380 Agar Drive, Richmond, BC, to operate a helicopter at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a) within the built-up area of within the Municipality of Whistler, BC. |
| QC-001-2013 | Issued: 2013-01-11 Expiry: 2014-07-11 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 507.07 Applicant provision(s): Ledair Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-001-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Ledair Inc to operate the 2002 Raytheon Model Hawker 800XP transport category aircraft bearing the Canadian aircraft registration C-GKPP, Serial Number 258572, pending the formal familiarization by Transport Canada of the previously embodied modifications that were carried out on this aircraft in accordance with the following various FAA Form 337’s and FAA Supplemental Type Certificates (STC’s): 1. FAA Form 337 dated May 14, 2002 – Interior Installation and Miscellaneous Cabin Furnishings; 2. FAA Form 337 dated February 23, 2004 & FAA STC No. ST10183SC Issued August 1, 2003 – Installation of a single or dual Collins Control Display Unit (CDU) with Weather Graphics; 3. FAA Form 337 dated December 21, 2007 – Removal of the existing Magnastar C-2000 Radio Telephone System and replacing it with an Aircell Axxess EZ Iridium Phone System; 4. FAA Form 337 dated February 6, 2008 – Installation of a No. 2 Rockwell Collins HF-9000 High-Frequency (HF) Communications System using previously installed wiring provisions. |
| QC-003-2013 | Issued: 2012-12-21 Expiry: 2013-01-02 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 602.14 (2) a) (i) Applicant provision(s): AIR INUIT LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-003-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow AIR INUIT LTD and the following flight crew member to operate an aeroplane over an open-air assembly of persons at an altitude less than 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle located within a horizontal distance of 2,000 feet from the aeroplane. |
| NCR-029-2012 | Issued: 2012-12-21 Expiry: 2013-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 802.02(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): NAV CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-029-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit NAV CANADA to provide aeronautical telecommunications services consisting of instrumentation that does not meet the requirements of section 3.1.3.5.3.6.1 of Annex 10 to the Convention. Specifically, it will permit the continued use of PHL7801 Localizer Equipment following its relocation to another aerodrome. |
| PAC-060-2012 | Issued: 2012-12-19 Expiry: 2012-12-21 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a) and 702.22(3)(a) Applicant provision(s): Interior Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-060-2012 expired The purpose of this authorization is to allow Interior Helicopters Ltd., 6322 Airport Rd., Fort St. James, B.C., to conduct landing and take-off within the built-up area of the City of Prince George, B.C., for the purpose of flying Santa for a special Christmas Party to Malaspina Elementary School located at 7900 Malaspina Avenue, Prince George, B.C. |
| QC-007-2013 | Issued: 2012-12-19 Expiry: 2013-01-15 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 602.14 (2) a) (i) Applicant provision(s): JOHNNY MAY’S AIR CHARTERS (2009) LTD Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-007-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow JOHNNY MAY’S AIR CHARTERS (2009) LTD and the following flight crew member to operate an aeroplane over an open-air assembly of persons at an altitude less than 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle located within a horizontal distance of 2,000 feet from the aeroplane. |
| QC-006-2013 | Issued: 2012-12-19 Expiry: 2013-12-19 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.07(2)(d) Applicant provision(s): EXECAIRE Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-006-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit EXECAIRE to operate a G100 (ASTRA/SPX) aircraft without having an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL) under under Part 704 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations. |
| QC-005-2013 | Issued: 2012-12-19 Expiry: 2013-06-19 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.115(2)(a)(ii) and 704.108(1)(d) Applicant provision(s): EXECAIRE Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-005-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit EXECAIRE to utilize the below-mentioned Flight Crew member without line indoctrination training, considering his current experience with aircraft type G100 (ASTRA/SPX), under Part 704 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations. |
| PNR-040-2012 | Issued: 2012-12-13 Expiry: 2017-10-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): AURORA JET PARTNERS Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-040-2012 The purpose of this exemption is to permit Aurora Jet Partners, to operate Canadian registered aircraft in a fractional ownership program, with a Temporary Private Operator Certificate issued pursuant to the Interim Order No. 10 respecting Private Operators, dated 25 June 2012 or any subsequent Interim Order that the Minister may make for that purpose. Further, this exemption is to permit Aurora Jet Partners, to operate Canadian registered aircraft in a fractional ownership program in accordance with the Private Operator regulations (CAR 604) once they come into force and supersede the Interim Order respecting Private Operators. |
| PAC-059-2012 | Issued: 2012-12-13 Expiry: 2012-12-21 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a) and 702.22(3)(a) Applicant provision(s): Aberdeen Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-059-2012 expired The purpose of this authorization is to allow Aberdeen Helicopters Ltd., 6150 Tasa Court, Prince George, 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 Prince George, B.C., for the purpose of flying Santa donations externally (Edgewood Elementary School). |
| PAC-056-2012 | Issued: 2012-12-12 Expiry: 2012-12-21 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 703.36(a) Applicant provision(s): Pacific Western Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to permit Pacific Western Helicopters Ltd., 4214 Cowart Road, Prince George, B.C., to conduct one landing and one take-off at the Southridge Elementary School, Prince George, B.C. |
| NCR-065-2012 | Issued: 2012-12-12 Expiry: 2014-06-15 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 723.38(3) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-065-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow a Canadian air operator operating under Subpart 703, 704 or 705 of the CARs, to permit the use of electronic cargo-monitoring devices. |
| PAC-053-2012 | Issued: 2012-12-12 Expiry: 2012-12-21 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 703.36(a) Applicant provision(s): Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-053-2012 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd., 6161 Otway Road, Prince George, B.C., to conduct one landing and one take-off at the Spruceland Elementary School, Prince George, B.C. |
| PAC-057-2012 | Issued: 2012-12-12 Expiry: 2012-12-21 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 703.36(a) Applicant provision(s): Pacific Western Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-057-2012 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Pacific Western Helicopters Ltd., 4214 Cowart Road, Prince George, B.C., to conduct one landing and one take-off at the Immaculate Conception School, Prince George, B.C. |
| PAC-058-2012 | Issued: 2012-12-12 Expiry: 2012-12-21 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 703.36(a) Applicant provision(s): Pacific Western Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-058-2012 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Pacific Western Helicopters Ltd., 4214 Cowart Road, Prince George, B.C., to conduct one landing and one take-off at the Peden Hill Elementary School, Prince George, B.C. |
| PAC-054-2012 | Issued: 2012-12-12 Expiry: 2012-12-14 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 703.36(a) Applicant provision(s): Pacific Western Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-054-2012 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Pacific Western Helicopters Ltd., 4214 Cowart Road, Prince George, B.C., to conduct one landing and one take-off at the Moores Meadow Park, B.C. |
| PAC-055-2012 | Issued: 2012-12-12 Expiry: 2012-12-21 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 703.36(a) Applicant provision(s): Pacific Western Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to permit Pacific Western Helicopters Ltd., 4214 Cowart Road, Prince George, B.C., to conduct one landing and one take-off at the Harwin Elementary School, Prince George, B.C. |
| QC-078-2012 | Issued: 2012-12-11 Expiry: 2013-03-27 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.108 (1) d) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Business Aviation Inc. Aircraft model: C560 Registration no.: n/a |
QC-078-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit the transfer of the following pilot PPCs to Skyservice Business Aviation Inc. without sufficient line indoctrination. This exemption is given taking into consideration their current experience on the C560 aircraft type under subpart 704 of the CARs. |
| QC-077-2012 | Issued: 2012-12-04 Expiry: 2014-01-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 702.07 (2) d) ET g) ET 702.09 e) Applicant provision(s): Bombardier Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-077-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Bombardier Inc. to keep Air Operator Certificate No. 8963 without having legal custody and control of an aircraft of each category it uses and without being required to have aircraft equipped appropriately for the operating region and type of operation. |
| PAC-052-2012 | Issued: 2012-11-27 Expiry: 2012-12-02 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-052-2012 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 conduct a landing and take-off within the built-up area of the City of Vancouver, B.C. |
| NCR-059-2012 | Issued: 2012-11-15 Expiry: 2014-04-30 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-059-2012 expired The exemption allows Air Canada to conduct flight attendant initial and annual training for Aircraft Exit Operation Drills as required by paragraphs 7.3.1(a) of Initial Part Seven and 7.1.1(a) of Annual Part Seven of the FATS without operating the Boeing 787 floor level exit. Currently, the Schedule A of the FATS– Aircraft Exit Compatibility Groups – does not recognize the Boeing 787 aircraft. This exemption allows Air Canada to treat as equivalent the operation of the Boeing 777 floor level exit trainer and the Boeing 787 floor level exit. |
| PAC-049-2012 | Issued: 2012-11-13 Expiry: 2012-11-19 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-049-2012 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. |
| ATL-014-2012 | Issued: 2012-11-05 Expiry: 2016-11-15 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(a)(ii) Applicant provision(s): Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International Airport Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ATL-014-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow the Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International Airport to allow operations on runway 05-23 after the extended runway is introduced into service, given the existing terrain penetrations within the runway strip and to the transitional surface of runway 05-23. |
| PAC-050-2012 | Issued: 2012-11-05 Expiry: 2012-11-11 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-050-2012 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 the built-up area of the City of Vancouver, B.C |
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