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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| PAC-044-2012 | Issued: 2012-09-20 Expiry: 2012-09-27 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-044-2012 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 Vancouver, B.C. |
| NCR-016-2012 | Issued: 2012-09-19 Expiry: 2013-12-15 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 705.95 Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-016-2012 expired This exemption allows Canadian air operators operating under subpart 705 of the CARs, to be exempted from the requirement to carry the additional equipment listed in paragraphs 725.95(2)(b) [radar reflector], (k) [two day water supply] and (l) [fishing kit] of the CASS. |
| PAC-041-2012 | Issued: 2012-09-19 Expiry: 2012-09-25 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-041-2012 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 over the City of Nanaimo, B.C., and the Regional District of Nanaimo, B.C. at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a). |
| QC-073-2012 | Issued: 2012-09-17 Expiry: 2012-10-15 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 305.03 Applicant provision(s): Capitale Hélicoptère inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-073-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Capitale Hélicoptère Inc. to carry on helicopter operations from a new heliport site at Jean Lesage International Airport, 1688 Route de l’Aéroport in Quebec City. At present the new site does not have a heliport certificate but steps have been taken to certify it. The location of the site can be seen in Annex 1. |
| NCR-025-2012 | Issued: 2012-09-13 Expiry: 2014-03-03 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 602.11(4) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-025-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Air Operators, to utilize HOTDRs generated by a HOTDS, in addition to or in lieu of their current HOT procedures, as part of their approved Ground Icing Operations Program. |
| ATL-013-2012 | Issued: 2012-09-12 Expiry: 2014-03-01 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 604 - Interim Orders Applicant provision(s): Province of New Brunswick Aircraft model: Beech 200 Registration no.: n/a |
ATL-013-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit the Province of New Brunswick, Department of Transportation, Executive Flight Service to operate Beech 200 aeroplanes without holding a temporary Private Operator Certificate (POC), as required by the Private Operators Interim Order. |
| QC-081-2012 | Issued: 2012-09-11 Expiry: 2012-09-13 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)a)(i) Applicant provision(s): Aéroports International de Montréal - Dorval Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-081-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Équipements 24-07 to erect a crane having a height of 195 ft Above Ground Level (293 ft ASL). The crane exceeds by 234 ft the maximum height authorized on the transitional surface. It is to be used to dismantle a tower crane. The crane is located 2420 ft past the threshold of runway 10 and 1390 ft to the right of the runway centreline. The work will commence on September 12, 2012 at 1:00 pm EDT and end on September 13, 2012 at 6:00 am EDT. |
| QC-067-2012 | Issued: 2012-09-07 Expiry: 2013-09-09 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.06(a) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Business Aviation Inc. Aircraft model: Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Registration no.: C-GZUM |
QC-067-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Skyservice Business Aviation Inc. To operate a Bombardier CL-600-2B16 aircraft, Registration C-GZUM, Serial Number 5118, pending validation of FAA approved modifications embedded on the aircraft while on US registry (as per the attached list of modifications). |
| NCR-042-2012 | Issued: 2012-09-06 Expiry: 2014-03-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 604.31(1) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-042-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Private Operators to operate aircraft that meet the conditions specified below, with a ratio of one flight attendant per 50 passenger seats as opposed to a ratio of one flight attendant for each unit of 40 passengers as prescribed by subsection 604.31(1). |
| PAC-034-2012 | Issued: 2012-09-05 Expiry: 2012-09-07 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-034-2012 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 Vancouver, B.C., City of North Vancouver, B.C., District of North Vancouver, B.C., and the Municipality of West Vancouver, B.C. |
| QC-080-2012 | Issued: 2012-09-05 Expiry: 2012-09-07 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)a)(i) Applicant provision(s): Aéroport International de Montréal - Dorval Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-080-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Équipements 24-07 to erect a crane having a height of 195 ft Above Ground Level (293 ft ASL). The crane exceeds by 234 ft the maximum height authorized on the transitional surface. It is to be used to dismantle a tower crane. The crane is located 2420 ft past the threshold of runway 10 and 1390 ft to the right of the runway centreline. The work will be done on September 6 and 7, 2012, every day between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm local time. |
| ATL-012-2012 | Issued: 2012-09-05 Expiry: 2014-04-08 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 700.10(3) Applicant provision(s): PAL Aerospace Ltd. Aircraft model: Beechcraft BE-20 Registration no.: n/a |
ATL-012-2012 expired The purpose of this Exemption is to allow PAL Aerospace Ltd. flight crew of the Beechcraft BE-20 aircraft type to use lower approach ban minima than specified in section 700.10 of the CARs, while conducting operations under CAR Part VII, Subpart II. |
| QC-069-2012 | Issued: 2012-08-31 Expiry: 2012-10-15 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.07(1)(d), 704.07(2)(d) and 704.02 Applicant provision(s): Aviation Starlink Inc. Aircraft model: Hawker-Siddeley HS125 (HS25) Registration no.: n/a |
QC-069-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Aviation Starlink Inc. to operate Hawker-Siddeley HS125 (HS25) aircraft, 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. |
| NCR-043-2012 | Issued: 2012-08-31 Expiry: 2014-02-28 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 705.40(4) Applicant provision(s): AIR CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-043-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Air Canada to enable the use of WiFi Onboard Connectivity on board A319 aeroplanes equipped with a broadband services system produced by AirCell LLC, during the cruising phase and once the aeroplane is operating at or above 10,000 feet ASL. The Air Canada GoGo Internet service will enable passengers to surf the web, check emails and do instant messaging by means of transmitting and receiving signals. |
| PAC-031-2012 | Issued: 2012-08-29 Expiry: 2012-09-02 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-031-2012 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 Municipality of Whistler, B.C. |
| QC-070-2012 | Issued: 2012-08-24 Expiry: 2013-03-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 705.106 (1) e) Applicant provision(s): Aero Bee Airlines Inc. Aircraft model: B-737-800 Registration no.: n/a |
QC-070-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit the transfer of the following pilot’s PPC to Aero Bee Airlines Inc. without sufficient line indoctrination and without completion of a line check. This exemption is given taking into consideration the individual’s current experience on the B-737-800 aircraft type under subpart 705 of the CARs. |
| PAC-029-2012 | Issued: 2012-08-24 Expiry: 2012-08-31 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-029-2012 expired Talon Helicopters Ltd. Is hereby authorized pursuant to subsection 702.22(2)(a) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) to conduct flight operations at altitudes and distances less than 1000 feet above and less than 500 feet horizontal distance from the highest obstacle for the purpose of aerial photography for the production of "Tourism BC" within the built-up area of The City of Vancouver, B.C. On Thursday, August 30, 2012 subject to all of the conditions set out. |
| PAC-030-2012 | Issued: 2012-08-17 Expiry: 2012-08-23 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-030-2012 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Pacific Western Helicopters Ltd., 4214 Cowart Road, Prince George, B.C., to conduct a landing and take-off within the built-up area of the City of Prince George, B.C. |
| QC-065-2012 | Issued: 2012-08-16 Expiry: 2012-09-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 602.105(c) Applicant provision(s): Hugo Desrochers Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-065-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Hugo Desrochers to use his hydroplane as of 8:00 am (local time) on September 1, 2012 and/or September 2, 2012, at and near Lake St-Augustin. |
| PAC-032-2012 | Issued: 2012-08-14 Expiry: 2012-08-19 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-032-2012 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 Resort Municipality of Whistler, B.C. |
| PAC-018-2012 | Issued: 2012-08-13 Expiry: 2012-08-15 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-018-2012 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-017-2012 | Issued: 2012-08-10 Expiry: 2012-08-14 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-017-2012 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 Resort Municipality of Whistler, B.C. |
| PAC-016-2012 | Issued: 2012-08-10 Expiry: 2012-08-14 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-016-2012 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 Resort Municipality of Whistler, B.C. |
| QC-079-2012 | Issued: 2012-08-09 Expiry: 2013-02-13 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)a)(i) Applicant provision(s): Aéroports de Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-079-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Aéroports de Montréal to operate runway 06R/24L at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport with a runway strip reduced to 400 ft. A further purpose of the exemption is to allow a contractor designated by Aéroports de Montréal to erect a crane having a maximum height of 150 ft Above Ground Level. The crane exceeds by 58 ft the maximum height authorized on the transitional surface of runway 06R/24L. |
| PAC-016-2012 | Issued: 2012-08-09 Expiry: 2012-08-12 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-016-2012 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). |
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