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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| ON-005-2012 | Issued: 2012-08-09 Expiry: 2014-02-08 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 705.07(2)(b)(ii) Applicant provision(s): Wasaya Airways LP. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ON-005-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Wasaya Airways LP. to operate under its commercial operator certificate number 9748 although the Chief Pilot Mr. Eric Buckler (AA-743443), does not meet the qualification requirements pertaining to experience for the Chief Pilot position set out in clause 725.07(2)(b)(i)(B) of the Commercial Air Service Standards. Subparagraph 705.07(2)(b)(ii) of the CARs and clause 725.07(2)(b)(i)(B) of the CASS are reproduced in Appendix 1. |
| ATL-008-2012 | Issued: 2012-08-08 Expiry: 2012-11-30 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 700.10(3) Applicant provision(s): PAL Airlines Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ATL-008-2012 expired The purpose of this Exemption is to allow PAL Airlines Ltd. flightcrew of the 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. |
| ATL-009-2012 | Issued: 2012-08-08 Expiry: 2013-11-07 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 704.26 (1)(b) and 704.26(3)(b) Applicant provision(s): PAL Airlines Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ATL-009-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator, PAL Airlines Ltd., to depart from St. John’s, NL using the Deer Lake, NL or the Stephenville, NL airports as takeoff alternates, when the weather at Gander, NL airport is not suitable for it to be used as a take-off alternate, without having to meet the requirements of paragraphs 704.26(1)(b) and 704.26(3)(b) of the CARs and clause 724.26(1)(b)(i)(A) of the CASS, in accordance with the application, below |
| ATL-007-2012 | Issued: 2012-08-08 Expiry: 2013-11-07 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 705.34 (1)(a) and 705.34(3)(b) Applicant provision(s): PAL Airlines Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ATL-007-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator, PAL Airlines Ltd., to depart from St. John’s NL using the Deer Lake, NL or the Stephenville, NL airports as takeoff alternates, when the weather at Gander, NL airport is not suitable for it to be used as a take-off alternate, without having to meet the requirements of paragraphs 705.34(1)(a) or 705.34(3)(b) of the CARs and subparagraph 725.34(1)(b)(i) or subparagraph 725.34(2)(b)(i) of the CASS, in accordance with the application, below |
| ATL-010-2012 | Issued: 2012-08-07 Expiry: 2014-02-14 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 602.128(1), 704.36 and 700.11 Applicant provision(s): Cougar Helicopters Inc. Aircraft model: Sikorsky SK76 and Sikorsky SK92 Registration no.: n/a |
ATL-010-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Cougar Helicopters Inc. pilots-in-command of the Sikorsky SK76 and Sikorsky SK92 helicopter types to conduct Category II Instrument Landing System (ILS) approaches that are published in the Canada Air Pilot, when the reported visibility is at least Runway Visual Range (RVR”A”) of 600 feet, using a decision height (DH) of 100 feet. |
| QC-056-2012 | Issued: 2012-08-06 Expiry: 2012-08-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)a)(i) et (ii) Applicant provision(s): Aéroports de Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-056-2012 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 149 ft ASL. The crane exceeds by 22 ft the maximum height authorized on the approach and departure path of runway 06R at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. The crane is located 1645 ft short of runway 06R and 445 ft left of the runway centreline. |
| PAC-014-2012 | Issued: 2012-07-31 Expiry: 2012-08-13 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 703.36(a) Applicant provision(s): West Coast Helicopters Maintenance & Contracting L Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-014-2012 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit West Coast Helicopters Maintenance & Contracting Ltd., P.O. Box 1030, 1011 Airport Road, Port McNeill Municipal Airport, Port McNeill, B.C., to conduct a landing and a take-off and 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 Town of Port McNeill, B.C. |
| NCR-006-2012 | Issued: 2012-07-30 Expiry: 2013-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARR |
CARS provision(s): 801.01(2) Applicant provision(s): NAV CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-006-2012 expired This exemption permits all air traffic controllers working for NAV CANADA, who have been trained and qualified by NAV CANADA as competent users of ADS-B surveillance technology, to apply some of the radar separation standards in Chapter 2 and 3 of the Standard 821 – Canadian Domestic Air Traffic Control Separation Standards when using an ADS-B surveillance system. |
| PAC-015-2012 | Issued: 2012-07-30 Expiry: 2012-08-17 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-015-2012 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 within the City of Victoria, and the Township of Esquimalt, B.C. |
| NCR-007-2012 | Issued: 2012-07-30 Expiry: 2013-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 801.08(b) Applicant provision(s): NAV CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-007-2012 expired With the deployment of Automatic Dependant Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) technology as a source of surveillance in an ATS system, it is necessary to introduce separation minima that may be used in conjunction with the ADS-B environment. This exemption permits NAV CANADA to deploy and operate ADS-B technology to provide specific radar separation minima standards. |
| ATL-011-2012 | Issued: 2012-07-25 Expiry: 2014-01-26 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 602.124 Applicant provision(s): Cougar Helicopters Inc. Aircraft model: Sikorsky SK92 and Agusta AW139 Registration no.: n/a |
ATL-011-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Cougar Helicopters Inc. pilots-in-command of Sikorsky SK92 and Agusta AW139 type helicopters when conducting Maritime Search and Rescue missions or Search and Rescue training flights over Newfoundland and Labrador offshore waters, to descend below the minimum altitudes specified in Section 602.124 of the CARs while in IFR. |
| NCR-018-2012 | Issued: 2012-07-23 Expiry: 2014-01-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARJ |
CARS provision(s): 803.02 Applicant provision(s): GE Aviation Systems Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow GE Aviation, to develop, publish or submit for publishing, in the Canada Air Pilot, an instrument procedure for WestJet use only that has been developed in accordance with the instrument procedure criteria set out in the GE Aviation PBN Services Volume A4A – Design Criteria Manual, the GE Aviation PBN Services Volume A4B.03 DCM Regulatory Supplement - Transport Canada, and the GE Aviation PBN Services A4C.03 - Regulatory Compliance Supplement - Transport Canada or revised versions of either manual which have been approved by the Minister. |
| NCR-031-2012 | Issued: 2012-07-23 Expiry: 2013-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 704.108(1)(c) and 704.108(1)(b)(i) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: BA3100 and BA3200 Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-031-2012 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 purpose of providing Initial and Annual Recurrent Training and 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 CAR 704.108(2). |
| PAC-012-2012 | Issued: 2012-07-23 Expiry: 2012-09-30 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Sierra Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-012-2012 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Sierra Helicopters Ltd., #602-11715 Baynes Road, Pitt Meadows, 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 Cities of Kamloops, Prince George, Terrace, Vernon, Merritt; the Town of Smithers; the Districts of Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Barriere and Central Saanich; the Village of Telkwa and Burns Lake, B.C. |
| PAC-013-2012 | Issued: 2012-07-19 Expiry: 2012-07-27 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-013-2012 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 Cities of Vancouver and Burnaby, B.C. |
| PNR-029-2012 | Issued: 2012-07-19 Expiry: 2012-09-30 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Miccar Aerial Ltd. Aircraft model: Thrush AT 401 Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-029-2012 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Miccar Aerial Ltd. To conduct aerial spraying of the municipal cemetery north of the Town of Kamsack in the Province of Saskatchewan. The purpose of this work is to spray the cemetery grounds for bugs. The area(s) of inspection are depicted on the map accompnaying the application for this authorization. |
| PAC-019-2012 | Issued: 2012-07-18 Expiry: 2012-07-23 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-019-2012 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 within the City of Coquitlam, B.C. |
| PAC-021-2012 | Issued: 2012-07-13 Expiry: 2012-07-21 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-021-2012 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 Cities of Vancouver and Burnaby, B.C. |
| PAC-020-2012 | Issued: 2012-07-13 Expiry: 2012-07-22 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-020-2012 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 within the City of Vancouver, B.C. |
| NCR-027-2012 | Issued: 2012-07-10 Expiry: 2013-12-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(2)(b)(iv)(B) Applicant provision(s): Jazz Aviation Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-027-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Jazz Aviation LP to conduct one window exit operation drill, by utilizing either a DHC-8 100/300 window exit or a CRJ 100/200/705 overwing exit (OWE) to qualify trainees on both aircraft types and meet the requirements of operating each window 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. |
| PNR-030-2012 | Issued: 2012-07-06 Expiry: 2013-11-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07(b) Applicant provision(s): Miccar Aerial Ltd. Aircraft model: Air Tractor AT-401 Registration no.: C-FSPD |
PNR-030-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisionable cargo. |
| PAC-011-2012 | Issued: 2012-07-06 Expiry: 2012-08-01 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) and 702.22(3)(a) Applicant provision(s): Blackcomb Helicopters Limited Partnership Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-011-2012 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., and its Flight Crew to operate an aircraft over a built-up area and carry out Class B and Class D 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 Municipality of Whistler, B.C. for the purpose of remote power-line spacer damper repair. |
| PNR-026-2012 | Issued: 2012-07-06 Expiry: 2013-11-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07(b) Applicant provision(s): Miccar Aerial Ltd. Aircraft model: Air Tractor AT-401 Registration no.: C-FSPD |
PNR-026-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisionable cargo. |
| PNR-027-2012 | Issued: 2012-07-06 Expiry: 2013-12-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07(b) Applicant provision(s): Flying Acres Air Service Ltd. Aircraft model: Air Tractor AT-402A Registration no.: C-FARG |
PNR-027-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisionable cargo. |
| PAC-010-2012 | Issued: 2012-07-06 Expiry: 2012-07-10 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a) and 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Helijet International Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-010-2012 expired The purpose of this authorization is to permit Helijet International Inc., 5911 Airport Road South, Richmond, B.C., to conduct landings, take-offs and to operate a helicopter at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a) within the built-up area of Britannia Mine, Britannia Beach, B.C. |
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