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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 050-2010 | Issued: 2010-07-28 Expiry: 2012-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 605.85(1) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
Whereas the Maintenance Control Manual of a Canadian Air Operator has been amended and approved by the Minister allowing them to include tasks in their Maintenance Control Manual identified in Airworthiness Directive of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) AD 2005-21-02, this exemption permits Canadian air operators and its flight crew members to perform without requiring a maintenance release, tasks that are identified in airworthiness directive FAA AD 2005-21-02 and within the flight crew member’s capacity to perform, but are not enumerated in the elementary work listings set out in the Aircraft Equipment and Maintenance Standards. |
| 052-2010 | Issued: 2010-07-28 Expiry: 2012-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 201.01(4)(a) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
In the majority of cases throughout the CARs and related standards, the term “manufacturer” is used when in fact “type certificate holder” is implied. Thus, the purpose of this exemption is to exempt a person who manufactures an aircraft, a person who owns an aircraft that obtains an authorization to attach an aircraft identification plate or a person who operates an aircraft in flight from paragraph 201.01(4)(a) of the CARs. This exemption is implementing the regulatory intent of NPA 2004-087. By doing so, the administrative burden of having to re-identify the manufacturer (currently defined as being the holder of a type certificate for an aeronautical product) on the aircraft identification plate upon change of type certificate ownership or upon a request to install an aircraft identification plate, is alleviated. This exemption also permits aircraft identification plates for new aircraft to be marked with the name of the “maker of the aeronautical product” in lieu of the holder of the aircraft type certificate. |
| 051-2010 | Issued: 2010-07-22 Expiry: 2012-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 571.04 Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow holders of AMO certificates to carry out the certification of maintenance that includes welding, without having to be holders of an AMO certificate in the welding category issued pursuant to CAR 573.02 by exempting them from section 571.04 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations. |
| 019-2010 | Issued: 2010-07-22 Expiry: 2012-02-28 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 801.01(2)(a) and 801.08(b) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL - NAV CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
This exemption permits air traffic controllers working for hire or reward for NAV Canada to apply a 5-minute longitudinal separation minimum between specific aircraft operating from the Gander Oceanic Control Area. (OCA) |
| 063-2010 | Issued: 2010-07-22 Expiry: 2011-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a)(b)(c)(d) Applicant provision(s): Provincial Airlines Limited Aircraft model: DH8 Registration no.: n/a |
This exemption will permit pilots in the United Arab Emirates military, listed in the exemption, 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 Provincial Airlines Limited, PO 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. |
| 065-2011 | Issued: 2010-07-13 Expiry: 2012-01-01 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 602.4 Applicant provision(s): STARS Aviation Canada Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow STARS Aviation Canada Inc. To conduct night vision goggle training to an unlit aerodrome in accordance with CAR 602.40 |
| 067-2011 | Issued: 2010-07-12 Expiry: 2010-07-16 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 703.36(a) Applicant provision(s): Helijet International Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to permit Helijet International Inc., 5911 Airport Road South, Richmond, B.C., to conduct a landing and take-off within the built-up area of the City of Vancouver, B.C. |
| 066-2011 | Issued: 2010-07-12 Expiry: 2010-07-16 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 703.36(a) Applicant provision(s): Helijet International Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to permit Helijet International Inc., 5911 Airport Road South, Richmond, B.C., to conduct a landing and take-off within the built-up area of the City of Vancouver, B.C. |
| 061-2010 | Issued: 2010-07-05 Expiry: 2011-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 602.128(4)(b) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Canadian air operators and their respective flight crew members to exceed the crosswind limitation of ten (10) knots, as required in Paragraph 3.5.1(c) of The Manual of All Weather Operations (Categories II and III) – TP 1490, provided the crosswind does not exceed the crosswind limitations for Categories II and III (CAT II/III) approach procedures, including auto-land if applicable, as stated in the applicable Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) or, if no limit is specified in the AFM, fifteen (15) knots. |
| 049-2010 | Issued: 2010-07-05 Expiry: 2011-12-31 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. |
| 062-2010 | Issued: 2010-07-02 Expiry: 2011-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 625.85(1) Appendix A (28) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Canadian air operators not operating under 705 to include in their Elementary Work Training the checking of the aircraft tire air pressure with an operating pressure greater than 100 psi. |
| 086-2009 | Issued: 2010-07-02 Expiry: 2011-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 573.02(11) 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. |
| 054-2010 | Issued: 2010-06-28 Expiry: 2012-01-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(b) , 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 permit Air Canada to use a B767 over wing exit (hereinafter OWE) as an equivalent means to operating a EMB 190/195 OWE 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. Currently, the Schedule A of the FATS– Aircraft Exit Compatibility Groups – does not recognize an alternative to the EMB 190/195 OWE. |
| 056-2010 | Issued: 2010-06-25 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 521.158 Applicant provision(s): Innotech Aviation Aircraft model: Bombardier BD-700-1A11 (Global 5000) Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow any Bombardier BD-700-1A11 (Global 5000) aeroplane to be configured with a door in a partition between passenger compartments, such that the emergency exit access requirements of the applicable standards contained in the AWM 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 Innotech. |
| 055-2010 | Issued: 2010-06-25 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 521.158 Applicant provision(s): Innotech Aviation Aircraft model: Bombardier Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5000) Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow any Bombardier Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5000) aeroplane to be configured with a passenger compartment that includes a side-facing divan, which would be intended for occupant use during all phases of flight, including taxi, take-off and landing, such that the occupant general injury requirements of the applicable standards of airworthiness contained in FAR part 25 are not met, and to issue the corresponding Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) to Innotech. |
| 104-2009 | Issued: 2010-06-15 Expiry: 2011-06-15 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 703.91(1) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to provide a transition period during which air operators engaged in operations regulated under Subpart 703 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations will be able to structure their pilot training and checking programmes to revert back to the annual requirements specified in Subpart 703 of the regulations. |
| 040-2010 | Issued: 2010-06-04 Expiry: 2011-12-01 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 703.38, 704.33 and 705.40 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 Subparts 703, 704 or 705 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) to permit the use of Transmitting Portable Electronic Devices (TPEDs) on board aircraft during the taxi-in to the gate, terminal or dock phase of flight. |
| 063-2011 | Issued: 2010-05-13 Expiry: 2011-11-10 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07(b) Applicant provision(s): Fly on Ag Service Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisionable cargo. |
| 064-2011 | Issued: 2010-05-13 Expiry: 2011-11-10 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07(b) Applicant provision(s): Fly on Ag Service Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisionable cargo. |
| 031-2010 | Issued: 2010-05-11 Expiry: 2011-12-01 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(a)(i) Applicant provision(s): Yellowknife 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 Yellowknife 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. |
| 030-2010 | Issued: 2010-05-11 Expiry: 2011-12-01 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(a)(i) Applicant provision(s): Iqaluit 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 Iqaluit 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. |
| 032-2010 | Issued: 2010-05-11 Expiry: 2011-12-01 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(a)(i) Applicant provision(s): Rankin Inlet 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 Rankin Inlet 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. |
| 033-2010 | Issued: 2010-05-11 Expiry: 2011-12-01 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. |
| 041-2010 | Issued: 2010-05-07 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 521.158 Applicant provision(s): ACS-NAI Ltd. Aircraft model: Bombardier Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5000) Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow any Bombardier Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5000) 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 ACS-NAI Ltd. |
| 046-2010 | Issued: 2010-05-07 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 521.158 Applicant provision(s): ACS-NAI Ltd. Aircraft model: Model BD-700-1A10 Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow any Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 (Global Express) aeroplane to be configured with a passenger compartment that includes a side-facing divan, which would be intended for occupant use during all phases of flight, including taxi, take-off and landing, such that the occupant general injury requirements of the applicable standards of airworthiness contained in FAR part 25 are not met, and to issue the corresponding Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) to ACS-NAI Ltd. |
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