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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 218-2011 | Issued: 2012-02-08 Expiry: 2013-07-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 571.08(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit persons who perform maintenance on GE turbofan engine models CF34-8C, CF34-8E and CF34-10E, installed or intended to be installed on Canadian aircraft, to install specified part number fan blades that have undergone maintenance and which are accompanied by a maintenance release contained in an Authorized Release Certificate issued by IHI, notwithstanding that IHI does not hold an approved maintenance organization (AMO) certificate issued by the Minister pursuant to section 573.02 of the CARs, and only until such time as an agreement or technical arrangement between Canada and Japan is in place that provides for the reciprocal recognition of each party’s maintenance certifications |
| PNR-003-2012 | Issued: 2012-02-06 Expiry: 2012-06-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 704.115(27) and 28(b)(iv) Applicant provision(s): Central Aviation Ltd. Aircraft model: C560 Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-003-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Central Aviation Ltd. To operate the C560 aircraft without having its pilots complete a line indoctrination program. |
| QC-028-2012 | Issued: 2012-02-01 Expiry: 2012-02-03 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)a)(i) Applicant provision(s): Aéroports de Montréal - Les Grues J M Francoeur Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-028-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Les Grues J M Francoeur to erect a crane having a height of 193 ft Above Ground Level (291 ft ASL). The crane exceeds by 232 ft the maximum height authorized on the transitional surface. It will be used to erect a tower crane. |
| QC-026-2012 | Issued: 2012-01-26 Expiry: 2013-01-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 602.07 Applicant provision(s): Montmagny Air Service Inc. Aircraft model: Cessna 206H Registration no.: C-GTMQ |
QC-026-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Montmagny Air Service Inc. to operate a 1999 Cessna 206H aircraft, registration C-GTMQ, serial number 2060838, with up to six occupants when both centre seats are installed even if a rear row seat is occupied contrary to the limitation in AFM Supplement 12 and related placards installed in the aircraft. |
| ATL-001-2013 | Issued: 2012-01-23 Expiry: 2014-07-22 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1) Applicant provision(s): CHARLO REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY INC Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
ATL-001-2013 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow the Charlo Regional Airport Authority Inc. to operate a Simple Approach Lighting System (ODALS) of non standard length. |
| QC-032-2012 | Issued: 2012-01-20 Expiry: 2013-01-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.06(a) Applicant provision(s): Air Transat Aircraft model: Airbus A330-243 Registration no.: C-GTSI |
QC-032-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Transat to temporarily operate their Airbus A330-243, Registration Number C-GTSI, Serial Number 0427, without fully complying with the Standards of Airworthiness required by the CARs as stated in the Transport Canada Type Certificate Number A-205 defined in Airbus document AI/EA-N 415.2586/98; specifically without modification43719/45395 "Cargo Hold Heated Drainage Installation" being incorporated. |
| 223-2011 | Issued: 2012-01-13 Expiry: 2013-07-15 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 |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada to use a B767 over wing exit as an equivalent means of operating an EMB 190/195 over wing 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. |
| QC-001-2012 | Issued: 2012-01-06 Expiry: 2012-12-20 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)a)(i) Applicant provision(s): Aéroports de Montréal Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-001-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Aéroports de Montréal to have a runway strip reduced to 400 ft so that a contractor designated by Aéroports de Montréal can erect a fixed crane having a height of 140 ft Above Ground Level without penetrating the transitional surface of runway 10/28 at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. |
| ON-001-2012 | Issued: 2012-01-03 Expiry: 2013-07-02 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 700.05(1) Applicant provision(s): 1401380 Ontario Limited Aircraft model: Air Tractor AT-802 and Air Tractor AT-802A Registration no.: C-GWNF, C-GWNL and C-GWNU |
ON-001-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow 1401380 Ontario Limited c/o/b as Wilderness North Air to operate the Air Tractor AT-802, registration C-GWNF, Air Tractor AT-802A, registration C-GWNL, and Air Tractor AT-802A, registration C-GWNU which have a Special Certificate of Airworthiness (Restricted) in a commercial air service pursuant to Part VII, subpart 3, of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs). |
| QC-007-2012 | Issued: 2011-12-30 Expiry: 2013-03-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)a)(i) et (iii) Applicant provision(s): Aéroports de Montréal Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-007-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Aéroports de Montréal to authorize the use of route 800, located on runway strip 06:-24R, in accordance with the procedure in the operating manual and the procedures for movement of PTVs on route 800 airside at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International. This will allow movement between the main apron and the freight area situated north of runway 06:-24R, with the fewest possible restrictions. |
| 211-2011 | Issued: 2011-12-29 Expiry: 2013-07-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARM |
CARS provision(s): 573.02(2) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to relieve avionics, instrument and component rating AMOs from the requirements of Standard 573.02 (11). Standard 573.02(11) states that an AMO with ratings in the aircraft Avionics, Engine, Propeller, Structure, or Component categories may evaluate undocumented parts of the kinds listed on the pertinent ratings, provided that: (amended 2002/03/01: previous version) (a) the AMO establishes applicable procedures, in its MPM, to perform the process outlined in Standard 571, Appendix H; (b) the AMO obtains approval for the procedures required in paragraph (a) in accordance with section 573.01 of the CARs, and (c) the performance of such service is authorized in the limitations set out in the AMO certificate. |
| 221-2011 | Issued: 2011-12-29 Expiry: 2013-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARM |
CARS provision(s): 605.85(1) Applicant provision(s): Walter Engines Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit continued operation of Canadian-registered aircraft fitted with Walter M601 engines specifically identified by serial number, which were maintained, modified or overhauled by Walter a.s., Walter Engines a.s. or GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. prior to September 10, 2009, where the maintenance release was not certified by the signing of a maintenance release as required by section 571.10 of the AWM. |
| 102-2011 | Issued: 2011-12-28 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARD |
CARS provision(s): 521.158(1) Applicant provision(s): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Bell Helicopter to increase the maximum mass (weight) of any Bell Helicopter Model 429 from 3 175 kg (7,000 lbs) to 3 402 kg (7,500 lbs) or less, while maintaining a normal category rotorcraft certification, such that the modified rotorcraft will exceed the maximum mass (weight) limit specified for normal category rotorcraft in paragraph 527.1(a) - Applicability of the AWM, and to issue the corresponding design change approval to Bell Helicopter. |
| QC-008-2012 | Issued: 2011-12-23 Expiry: 2012-03-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 705.83(1) Applicant provision(s): AIR INUIT LTD/AIR INUIT LTEE Aircraft model: HS-748 Registration no.: n/a |
QC-008-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Inuit Ltd /Air Inuit Ltée to use an HS-748 aircraft not equipped with an ACAS. |
| PAC-008-2012 | Issued: 2011-12-23 Expiry: 2012-09-30 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 604.04(d) and (g) and 604.05(a) and (b) Applicant provision(s): Island Valley Airways Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PAC-008-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Island Valley Airways 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 31, 2011. |
| 157-2011 | Issued: 2011-12-22 Expiry: 2013-05-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(2)(b)(iv)(E) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian air operators operating under Part VII (Commercial Air Services), Subpart 5 of the CARs, to exclude a first aid section from their flight attendant training program and flight attendant manual; however, they are required to comply with Part 9 – First Aid of the Aviation Occupation Health and Safety Regulations (AOHSR) (SOR/2011-87), as reproduced in Appendix B. |
| 178-2011 | Issued: 2011-12-22 Expiry: 2013-07-15 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 602.11(2) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow persons to conduct take-offs with CSFF on the upper wing surfaces, in aircraft that have been certified by Transport Canada for take-off under those conditions. |
| 163-2011 | Issued: 2011-12-22 Expiry: 2013-06-15 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 305.46(2) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Canadian heliport operators to use an alternate means of meeting the intent of the 2 hour fire resistance rating for rooftop heliports, in accordance with the provisions of the National Fire Protection Association publication NFPA 418 – Standards for Heliports – 2011 Edition, and Section 412(b), Chapter 4 – Hospital Heliports of the U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Aviation Administration – Advisory Circular AC150-5390-2B dated September 30, 2004, pending formal amendment of CAR 325 - Heliport Standards. |
| QC-006-2012 | Issued: 2011-12-21 Expiry: 2012-03-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.07(2)d) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Business Aviation Inc. Aircraft model: GLF5 Registration no.: n/a |
QC-006-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Skyservice Business Aviation Inc. To perate a GLF5 Aircraft without having an approved Minimum Equipment List ("MEL") under Part 704 of the CARs. |
| QC-010-2012 | Issued: 2011-12-15 Expiry: 2012-01-02 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-010-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Inuit Ltd and the following flight crew member to use an aircraft above an assembly of people at less than 1000 ft above the highest obstacle that is within 2000 feet of the aircraft measured horizontally. |
| QC-011-2012 | Issued: 2011-12-14 Expiry: 2012-01-02 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-011-2012 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-013-2012 | Issued: 2011-12-12 Expiry: 2011-12-13 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07 (1)a)(i) et (ii) Applicant provision(s): Aéroports de Montréal Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
QC-013-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Aéroports de Montréal to operate mobile cranes having a maximum height less than 66 ft above Mean Sea Level and exceeding by 54 ft the maximum height authorized on the approach and departure path of runway 06R at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. |
| 192-2011 | Issued: 2011-12-07 Expiry: 2013-07-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 801.01 (2)(a) and 801.08 (b) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
This exemption allows NAV CANADA: 1) as holder of an ATS operations certificate, to provide air traffic services at specific operational locations under specific conditions; 2) air traffic controllers to issue an air traffic control clearance or an air traffic control instruction, in the case of domestic airspace, in accordance with specific conditions rather than meeting the requirements set out in Subsection 2.1, Chapter 3 of the Canadian Domestic Air Traffic Control Separation Standards - 821. 3) air traffic controllers to apply three (3) nautical mile (NM ) radar separation in accordance with specific conditions and within specific sequencing sectors outside the Toronto Terminal Control Area, for which NAV CANADA has conducted an implementation safety assessment for the introduction of three (3) NM radar separation between IFR aircraft and has obtained approval by the Director, National Operations, Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA). |
| QC-016-2012 | Issued: 2011-11-29 Expiry: 2012-12-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.06(a) Applicant provision(s): Air Transat Aircraft model: Airbus 330-243 Registration no.: C-GTSJ |
QC-016-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Transat to temporarily operate their Airbus 330-243, Registration Number C-GTSJ, Serial Number 795, without fully complying with the Standardds of Airworthiness required by the CARs as stated in the Transport Canada Type Certificate Number A-205 defined in Airbus document AI/EA-N 415.2586/98; specifically without modification 43719/45395 "Cargo Hold Heated Drainage Installation: being incorporated. |
| 124-2011 | Issued: 2011-11-29 Expiry: 2013-12-01 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(a)(i) Applicant provision(s): Inuvik / Mike Zubko Airport Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the airport operator to operate their airport with aircraft arresting systems in place and thus provide a safer environment for Canadian Forces (CF) fighter aircraft operations at the Inuvik / Mike Zubko Airport. These operations are in support of Canadian sovereignty operations and the defence of North America as mandated in the North American Aerospace Defense Treaty. |
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