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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 107-2011 | Issued: 2011-08-10 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 521.158 Applicant provision(s): Kenn Borek Air Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit the removal of the engine inlet deflector system on the Viking (formerly de Havilland Canada) DHC-6 “Twin Otter” Models 100, 200 and 300 aeroplanes and reissue the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA09-62, originally issued through Exemption 072-2009. In particular, this exemption provides revised conditions as compared to exemption 072-2009: removal of the condition for the seaplane configuration; revising the condition for the minimum Outside Air Temperature (OAT), which is increased from +5°C to +10°C; and the addition of a condition requiring, prior to take-off for flight at night, the aircraft to be equipped with a functioning means of detecting visible moisture in flight. |
| 121-2011 | Issued: 2011-07-28 Expiry: 2011-10-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.97, 605.24 (2), 705.41(1), 705.75(1) Applicant provision(s): Air Canada Aircraft model: Embraer 175 and 190 Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Air Canada and its flight attendants assigned the L2 position on Embraer 175 and 190 aeroplanes to implement temporary measures on the Embraer aeroplane to occupy a passenger seat in lieu of the L2 jumpseat. This would occur in the event of anticipated turbulence and/ or rough landings. In all other situations, the L2 jumpseat will be used by flight attendants. |
| 090-2011 | Issued: 2011-07-21 Expiry: 2012-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 604.35(f), (g), (h) and (i) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit all private operators who operate aircraft with one or more flight attendant, to provide passengers on those aircraft, with safety features cards that do not display the following items: (i) the location of first aid kits; (ii) the location of hand-held fire extinguishers that are accessible to passengers; (iii) the location of emergency locator transmitters; and (iv) the location of survival equipment and how to access that equipment |
| 117-2011 | Issued: 2011-07-19 Expiry: 2011-07-22 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 |
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. |
| 069-2011 | Issued: 2011-07-06 Expiry: 2011-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a), (b), (c) and (d) Applicant provision(s): PAL Aerospace Ltd. Aircraft model: DH8 Registration no.: n/a |
This exemption will permit United Arab Emirates military pilots, who are acting on behalf of the government of the United Arab Emirates, to act as a flight crew member in a Canadian registered DH8 aircraft, to receive type rating training and Surveillance Flight Training, with PAL Aerospace Ltd., P.O. Box 29030, Hangar 4, St. John’s International Airport, St. John’s Newfoundland, A1A 5B5, without having a civilian flight crew permit, licence or rating or foreign licence validation certificate. |
| 108-2011 | Issued: 2011-07-04 Expiry: 2011-07-08 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 a landing and take-off within the built-up area of the City of Prince George, B.C. |
| 109-2011 | Issued: 2011-06-27 Expiry: 2011-07-07 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 |
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 Vancouver, B.C., at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a). |
| 110-2011 | Issued: 2011-06-23 Expiry: 2012-06-23 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(b) and 705.124(2)(b)(iv)(B) Applicant provision(s): Bradley Air Services Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Bradley Air Services Limited to use the ATR42 and ATR72 window exit, passenger/crew door and service door interchangeably and to substitute the B737-200 window exit for practical drills to complete the ATR42/ATR72 window exit drills for flight attendant initial and annual training required by the FATS Initial, Part 7, 7.3.1(b) and Annual Part 7, 7.1.1(b). |
| 115-2011 | Issued: 2011-06-22 Expiry: 2011-06-29 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 703.36(a) Applicant provision(s): Blackcomb Helicopters Limited Partnership Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to permit Blackcomb Helicopters Limited Partnership by way of its General Partner Blackomb Helicopters Limited, Box 1241 Whistler, B.C., and their flight crew member to conduct a landing and take-off within the built-up area of the Township of Langley, B.C. |
| NCR-099-2011 | Issued: 2011-06-21 Expiry: 2011-10-21 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 602.150(1) Applicant provision(s): Canadian North Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
NCR-099-2011 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian North Inc. to operate one (1) Chapter 2 gravel equipped aeroplane. |
| 116-2011 | Issued: 2011-06-16 Expiry: 2011-06-16 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 |
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 Merit and The District of Logan Lake, B.C. |
| 103-2011 | Issued: 2011-06-14 Expiry: 2011-07-19 Region: Pacific Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Stars Aviation Canada Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to permit Stars Aviation Canada Inc., 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Box 570, Calgary, Alberta, to conduct a landing and 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 Village of McBride, B.C. |
| PNR-014-2012 | Issued: 2011-06-11 Expiry: 2012-09-30 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 604.04(d) and (g), 604.05(a) and (b) Applicant provision(s): 6404805 Manitoba Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
PNR-014-2012 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit 6404805 Manitoba 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. |
| 081-2011 | Issued: 2011-06-08 Expiry: 2012-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 602.29(1)(c) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: basic ultra-light aeroplanes Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the pilot-in-command of a basic ultra-light aeroplane to operate in any other Class E airspace not referred to in paragraphs 602.29(2)(a) or (b) of the CARs as was initially intended in the year 2000. In particular, this exemption will permit pilots of basic ultra-light aeroplanes engaged in training activities that require altitude, such as stalls, to conduct the activities safely. |
| 098-2011 | Issued: 2011-06-02 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARD |
CARS provision(s): 521.158(1) Applicant provision(s): Bombardier Inc. Aircraft model: BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the changed Bombardier model BD-700-1A10 (Global Express) and BD-700-1A11 (Global 5000) aeroplanes with the Global Vision Flight Deck (GVFD) modification at the Version 3.2 (v.3.2) configuration to be certificated without a finding of compliance with AWM 525.1301 and AWM 525.1309 at the time of certification. The application of RTCA DO-254 is an acceptable means of demonstrating compliance to AWM 525.1301, and RTCA DO-178B is an acceptable means of demonstrating compliance to AWM 525.1309; however Bombardier has not completed the process prescribed by these standards for this v.3.2 configuration. The Global Vision Flight Deck (GVFD) is a change to the type designs of the Bombardier models BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11, which were previously type certificated under Type Certificate Data Sheet A-177. The change involves replacing one avionics suite with another from another manufacturer. The GVFD designation for the BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 is a commercial designation for aeroplanes on which Major modification numbers TS533145 and TS000145 (for BD-700-1A10), or SO533145 and TS000145 (for BD-700-1A11) have been embodied. This exemption allows Bombardier to obtain a revised Type Certificate for the changed type design, and subsequently obtain standard Certificates of Airworthiness in order to deliver aeroplanes with the GVFD v.3.2 configuration to completion centres (subject to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) limitations for v.3.2 configuration and the conditions imposed in this exemption). Once aircraft are delivered and responsibility transferred, the STC work required to complete the aeroplane can commence (STCs approved and installed for interiors and other custom work common to large business jets). Bombardier intends to replace GVFD v.3.2 configuration in Global Express and Global 5000 aircraft models with an updated configuration at a later date. The updated configuration is expected to be demonstrated to be fully compliant with AWM 525.1301 and AWM 525.1309. This exemption only applies to the v.3.2 configuration; it does not apply to any other version or configuration. The AFM limitations imposed on aircraft operation with the GVFD v.3.2 configuration combined with the conditions imposed in this exemption are expected to drive all operators to implement the GVFD upgrade and displace the v.3.2 configuration from the operating fleet shortly after the updated and approved GVFD configuration is made available |
| 048-2011 | Issued: 2011-05-26 Expiry: 2012-09-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARJ |
CARS provision(s): 602.126(1)(c) Applicant provision(s): J.W. Childs Associates, L.P. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow all pilots-in-command working for reward or hire at J.W. Childs Associates, L.P. to operate J.W. Childs Associates, L.P.’s U.S. registered aeroplanes to “Take-off Minima Reported Visibility RVR 600 feet” at Canadian airports. |
| 114-2011 | Issued: 2011-05-25 Expiry: 2011-06-30 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Morse Bros. Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to permit Morse Bros. Ltd to conduct aerial application in support of the Province of Mainitoba, Spruce Budworm Control program. The area of application of the herbicide will be that area as depicted on the maps accompanying the application for this authorization. |
| 043-2011 | Issued: 2011-05-25 Expiry: 2012-10-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 602.07(a) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Canadian air operators operating Transport Category helicopters certificated under paragraph 521.31(1)(f) of the CARs and configured with a seating layout excluding pilot seats, of 10 to 19 passengers inclusive, and at gross weights exceeding 20,000 pounds, to exceed the Category A weights, described in the approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) but not exceeding the maximum certificated gross weight, and to make momentary excursions into the shaded (avoid) area of the Height/Velocity diagram, also described in the approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual, during take-off and landing over water. |
| 049-2011 | Issued: 2011-05-24 Expiry: 2012-09-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARJ |
CARS provision(s): 602.126(1)(c) Applicant provision(s): J.W. Childs Associates, L.P. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow all pilots-in-command working for reward or hire at J.W. Childs Associates, L.P. to operate J.W. Childs Associates, L.P.’s aeroplanes to “Take-off Minima Reported Visibility RVR 1,200 feet or ¼ SM Visibility” at Canadian airports. |
| 043-2010 | Issued: 2011-05-21 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARD |
CARS provision(s): 521.158 Applicant provision(s): Flying Colours Corp. Aircraft model: Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Challenger 850) Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow any Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Challenger 850) aeroplane to be configured with a door in a partition between passenger compartments, such that the emergency exit access requirements of the applicable standards are not met, for the purpose of private operator passenger transportation pursuant to CAR 604 or “on-demand” air transport service pursuant to CAR 704, and to issue the corresponding Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) to Flying Colours Corp. |
| 080-2011 | Issued: 2011-05-20 Expiry: 2012-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 604.31(1) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
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). |
| 097-2011 | Issued: 2011-05-19 Expiry: 2011-06-01 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(3)(a) Applicant provision(s): Blackcomb Helicopters Limited Partnership Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to allow Blackcomb Helicopters Limited Partnership by way of its General Partner Blackomb Helicopters Limited, Box 1241 Whistler, B.C., to conduct out 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 Village of Belcarra, B.C., for the purpose of replacing powerline marker balls. |
| 113-2011 | Issued: 2011-05-19 Expiry: 2011-06-28 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Battlefords Airspray Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to allow Battlefords Airspray, PO Box 1330 North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8, Air Operator Certificate Number 6357 to conduct aerial application of an insecticide near the Resort Village of Candle Lake Saskatchewan for the control of Spruce Budworm. The area of application of the insecticide will be that area as depicted on the maps accompanying the application for this authorization. |
| 052-2011 | Issued: 2011-05-18 Expiry: 2012-11-25 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 |
This exemption permits NAV CANADA and all air traffic controllers working for hire or reward for NAV CANADA, to implement and use a Required Navigation Performance (RNP) 10 lateral separation standard (equivalent to 50 nautical miles (nm) total width between aircraft) in airspace in Northern Canada where a 60 nm lateral separation standard between aircraft applies today. This exemption allows NAV CANADA air traffic controllers to issue a clearance that will allow Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft to fly with 50 nm lateral spacing based on certain aircraft navigation performance capability that employs the use of long-range Inertial Navigation System (INS) and the Global Navigation Satellite System where those aircraft are certified to operate based on an RNP 10 or RNP 4 capability. The RNP 10, 50 nm standard is an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) approved standard and is also in use by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for operations between flights at the same altitude on the Pacific Ocean, in Alaska and in Australian airspace. The introduction of this criterion in Canada will allow the continuation of this separation standard between Canada and the United States in areas where our mutual boundary exists in Northern Canada with Alaska. Presently, an exemption exists for NAV CANADA to accept RNP 10, 50 nm separated aircraft arriving off the Pacific Ocean into Canadian Domestic Airspace in the Vancouver Flight Information Region (FIR). |
| 096-2011 | Issued: 2011-05-16 Expiry: 2012-12-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1 )(a)(i) Applicant provision(s): Calgary International Airport Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the airport operator to operate Calgary International Airport with an object underlying the Obstacle Limitation Surface exceeding the maximum allowable height by 49.93 meters. The object, the Air Traffic Control Tower and its Appurtenances, underlies the outer surface of the Calgary International Airport. Standard 4.1.1.3 of TP 312E - Aerodrome Standards & Recommended Practices states an outer surface shall be established at 45 m above the assigned elevation of the aerodrome reference point except, when the common plane is less than 9 m above the ground, an imaginary surface shall be established 9 m above the surface of the ground. |
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