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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 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. |
| 047-2010 | 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-700-1A10 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 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. |
| 013-2010 | Issued: 2010-04-27 Expiry: 2011-10-01 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(B) Applicant provision(s): WestJet Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow WestJet to conduct its live fire fighting training without the requirement for each trainee to wear protective breathing equipment (P.B.E.). |
| 021-2010 | Issued: 2010-04-13 Expiry: 2011-07-01 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): Jazz Air LP Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Jazz Air LP to conduct its live fire fighting training without the requirement for each trainee to wear protective breathing equipment (P.B.E.). |
| 137-2008 | Issued: 2010-04-12 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 521.158 Applicant provision(s): Innotech Aviation Aircraft model: Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow any Bombardier BD-700-1A10 (Global Express) 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. |
| 138-2008 | Issued: 2010-04-12 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 521.158 Applicant provision(s): Innotech Aviation Aircraft model: Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow any Bombardier 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 Innotech. |
| 018-2010 | Issued: 2010-04-01 Expiry: 2011-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Diamond Industries Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit all qualified experimental and production test pilots working for hire or reward for Diamond Aircraft Industries to exercise the privilege of acting as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aeroplane manufactured by Diamond Aircraft Industries without a rating for the aeroplane that is being operated under an experimental or special purpose flight permit. |
| 034-2010 | Issued: 2010-03-11 Expiry: 2011-09-01 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 602.128(1)and(2) and 602.129(1)and(3) Applicant provision(s): Bombardier Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Bombardier Inc. (hereinafter “the Operator”) to develop, test, evaluate, and certify an infrared visual aid, the Bombardier Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS), which is displayed on the Head Up Display (HUD). This exemption is required to allow the Operator’s PICs for the purpose of flight testing and operational evaluation, of aircraft under IFR conditions, to descend below the Decision Height (DH) when conducting a CAT I precision approach and below the Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) when conducting a non-precision approach to 100 feet Height Above Touchdown (HAT) Zone Elevation, or to commence an IFR approach if the reported RVR “A” or “B”, if measured for the runway in use is below 1,200 feet, when using an EFVS to acquire the required visual references. |
| 028-2010 | Issued: 2010-03-09 Expiry: 2010-10-03 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(2)(b)(ii) and (iii) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Airlines Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
This exemption will permit Skyservice to: (a) modify its approved Flight Attendant Initial Training Program, which has been approved by the Minister as required by paragraph 705.124(1)(b) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, by excluding those training items listed in the attached Appendix A in order to provide an operationally relevant modified program to already qualified flight attendants; and (b) deliver this modified training to XL Airways France (“hereinafter XL Airways”) flight attendants who will be participating in the Extended Charter Agreement between Skyservice and XL Airways made effective February 05, 2010 for the period of April 03, 2010 to October 03, 2010 |
| 003-2010 | Issued: 2010-03-02 Expiry: 2011-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 801.01(2)(a) OR 801.08(b) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL - NAV CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
003-2010 expired The purpose of this exemption is to allow NAV CANADA air traffic controllers at the Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Ontario, Canada to authorize reduced angular divergence of air traffic control separation from 15 degrees or more to 10 degrees or more, as it pertains to simultaneous parallel instrument departure operations (SPID). |
| 016-2010 | Issued: 2010-02-26 Expiry: 2011-08-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 704.01(c) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: BD-700-1A10 and/or BD-700-1A11 Registration no.: n/a |
This authorization will allow Canadian Air Operators to operate Global Express BD-700-1A10 and Global 5000 BD-700-1A11 aircraft under Subpart 704 of the CARs notwithstanding that the maximum zero fuel weight of the aircraft exceeds the 22 680 kg (50,000 pounds) limit imposed by paragraph 704.01(b) of the CARs. |
| 017-2010 | Issued: 2010-02-26 Expiry: 2011-08-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 704.01(c) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: Gulfstream GV and GV - SP Registration no.: n/a |
This authorization will allow Canadian Air Operators to operate Gulfstream GV and GV-SP aircraft under subpart 4 of Part VII of the CARs notwithstanding that the maximum zero fuel weight of the aircraft exceeds the 22 680 kg (50,000 pounds) limit imposed by paragraph 704.01(b) of the CARs. |
| 109-2009 | Issued: 2010-02-19 Expiry: 2011-06-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(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 conduct its live fire fighting training without the requirement for each trainee to wear protective breathing equipment (P.B.E.). |
| 113-2009 | Issued: 2010-02-15 Expiry: 2011-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 602.29(1)c) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: basic ultra-light 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. |
| 089-2009 | Issued: 2010-02-12 Expiry: 2010-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 704.07(2)(d) Applicant provision(s): Global Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian air operators to operate, after January 1, 1997 and without a minimum equipment list or a generated minimum equipment list, aircraft of the types for which a master minimum equipment list has been established and which appear in the attached Schedule A or Schedule G. |
| 015-2010 | Issued: 2010-02-12 Expiry: 2011-08-12 Region: Pacific Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 507.06(3)(a) Applicant provision(s): Kelowna Flightcraft Air Charter Ltd. Aircraft model: DC-10-30F Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Kelowna Flightcraft Air Charter Ltd. to operate two McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30F aeroplanes for a maximum of 18 months, ending on August 12, 2011, at 23:59 (PST), without a spoiler system modification as required by Canadian Special Condition 1, “Incorporation of Spoiler System SCN C27602-02” and as required in the aeroplane’s certified type design, and without formal type design examination by Transport Canada of five (5) FAA Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) previously incorporated on the aircraft. |
| 004-2010 | Issued: 2010-01-26 Expiry: 2010-03-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 801.01(2)(a) and 801.08(b) Applicant provision(s): NAV CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
004-2010 expired This exemption allows NAV CANADA as the holder of an ATS operations certificate and all its air traffic controllers working at the Vancouver Area Control Centre, to provide air traffic control services in the vicinity of Vancouver, British Columbia, without applying separation between an aircraft and the outer edge of restricted airspace during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. |
| 046-2009 | Issued: 2010-01-26 Expiry: 2011-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 700.15(1)(b), (c), (d) and 700.19(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to: • provide more flexibility to the air operators and flight crew members conducting on-demand non-scheduled air transport services under Subpart 704 or 705 of the CARs when no other pilot is available. This exemption will permit an increase of hours above the flight time limitations of paragraphs 700.15(1)(b), (c) and (d) of the CARs, as set out in the conditions of this exemption. These limits can only be extended for on-demand non-scheduled flight time that occur after the pilot has reached the limit prescribed in the CARs; • also, this exemption permits these air operators to use, in addition to the two scheduling schemes described under paragraph 700.19(1)(a) of the CARs, a scheduling scheme of one period of at least 48 consecutive hours of time free from duty, within each 12 consecutive days. • this exemption will enable air operators and flight crew members, conducting on-demand non-scheduled air transport services under Subpart 704 or 705 of the CARs, to better meet the variable and unpredictable demands associated with this type of operation. |
| 116-2009 | Issued: 2010-01-18 Expiry: 2010-02-28 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 704.01(c) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: Gulfstream GV and GV-SP Registration no.: n/a |
This authorization will allow Canadian Air Operators to operate Gulfstream GV and GV-SP aircraft under subpart 4 of Part VII of the CARs notwithstanding that the maximum zero fuel weight of the aircraft exceeds the 22 680 kg (50,000 pounds) limit imposed by paragraph 704.01(b) of the CARs. |
| 076-2009 | Issued: 2009-12-08 Expiry: 2011-05-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
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 allows NAV CANADA as holder of an ATS operations certificate to provide air traffic services at specific operational locations under specific conditions. This exemption allows NAV CANADA 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 1.1 Chapter 1 of the Canadian Domestic Air Traffic Control Separation Standards. This exemption allows NAV CANADA air traffic controllers to apply visual separation in accordance with specific conditions at specified airports for which NAV CANADA has conducted an implementation safety assessment for the introduction of visual separation for IFR departing aircraft and has obtained approval by the Director, Standards, Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA). It also allows NAV CANADA air traffic controllers to assign visual separation responsibility to a pilot of successive IFR aircraft departing from the same, intersecting, non-intersecting and parallel runways at specific airports and in accordance with specific conditions. |
| 092-2009 | Issued: 2009-12-03 Expiry: 2011-05-31 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 Subpart 529 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and configured with a seating configuration excluding pilot seats, of 10 to 19 passengers inclusive, and operating at gross weights exceeding 20,000 pounds to exceed the Category A weights, described in the Approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual but not exceeding the maximum certificated gross weight, and to make momentary excursions into the shaded area of the Height Velocity diagram, also described in the Approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual, during take-off and landing over water. |
| 117-2009 | Issued: 2009-12-01 Expiry: 2011-06-01 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 521.31(2) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit persons operating an aircraft required to have an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) as per Part VI of the CARs to install ELTs that do not comply with the battery requirements of paragraph 551.104 (c) and subparagraph 551.104 (f)(3)(iii). |
| 102-2009 | Issued: 2009-11-26 Expiry: 2011-05-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 402.03(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): NAV CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow NAV CANADA to implement Airport Control Service at the Fredericton International Airport. The regulatory process does not allow air traffic controllers to obtain a location rating because there are not qualified airport controllers currently at Fredericton. |
| 114-2009 | Issued: 2009-11-23 Expiry: 2009-12-01 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 551.01 Applicant provision(s): persons operating an required Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit persons operating an aircraft required to have an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) as per Part VI of the CARs to install ELTs that do not comply with the battery requirements of paragraph 551.104 (c) and subparagraph 551.104 (f)(3)(iii). |
| 093-2009 | Issued: 2009-11-17 Expiry: 2011-05-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): subsection 602.128(4) Applicant provision(s): private operators operating under Subpart 604 Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit the renewal test for a CAT II or CAT III qualification to be conducted by a qualified simulator instructor during 12 month interval training session where a biannual check is not being completed. |
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