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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 158-2007 | Issued: 2007-12-19 Expiry: 2009-07-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 704.01(c) Applicant provision(s): ALCI Aviation Ltd., Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
This authorization will allow ACLI Aviation Ltd.. to operate Douglas DC3C-BT67 aircraft, bearing Canadian registration mark C-GAWI and serial number 42-100764 (Basler Serial Number:19227) under Subpart 704 of the CARs, notwithstanding that the maximum certified takeoff weight of the aircraft exceeds the 8 618 kg (19,000 pounds) limit imposed by paragraph 704.01(a) of the CARs. |
| 052-2007 | Issued: 2007-11-22 Expiry: 2008-12-01 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 703.38, 704.33 and 705.40 Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian air operators 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. |
| 104-2007 | Issued: 2007-11-21 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Morningstar Partners Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Morningstar Partners Ltd. to operate aircraft of the type and for the purpose described in the application section below in a fractional ownership program, with a Private Operator Certificate issued under the authority of the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA), pending the proposed amendments to the Aeronautics Act (AA) that will specifically exclude fractional ownership programs from the current definition of “commercial air service”. |
| 145-2007 | Issued: 2007-11-15 Expiry: 2009-07-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 704.01 (c) Applicant provision(s): Triumph Airways Ltd., Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
This authorization will allow Triumph Airways Ltd. to operate Douglas DC3C-BT67 aircraft, bearing Canadian registration mark C-GAWI and serial number 42-100764 (Basler Serial Number:19227) under Subpart 704 of the CARs, notwithstanding that the maximum certified takeoff weight of the aircraft exceeds the 8 618 kg (19,000 pounds) limit imposed by paragraph 704.01(a) of the CARs. |
| 144-2007 | Issued: 2007-11-15 Expiry: 2009-07-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 704.01 ( c) Applicant provision(s): Triumph Airways Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
This authorization will allow Triumph Airways Ltd. to operate Douglas DC3C-BT67 aircraft, bearing Canadian registration mark C-GEAJ and serial number 43-48859 (Basler Serial Number: 26120) under Subpart 704 of the CARs, notwithstanding that the maximum certified takeoff weight of the aircraft exceeds the 8 618 kg (19,000 pounds) limit imposed by paragraph 704.01(a) of the CARs. |
| 130-2007 | Issued: 2007-11-09 Expiry: 2009-03-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 571.04 Applicant provision(s): persons holding an AMO certificate 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. |
| 076-2007 | Issued: 2007-11-09 Expiry: 2009-04-30 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 602.128(4) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is 1. to permit the renewal test for a CAT II or CAT III qualification to be conducted by a qualified simulator instructor, during the six month recurrent training that has been approved by the Minister, in accordance with the Commercial Air Service Standards, as a substitute for the pilot proficiency check (LOFT), or during the concurrent training session. 2. to permit the Chief Pilot or his or her designate to certify in the pilot’s training file that : a) the pilot-in-command is competent to conduct CAT II or CAT III operations; b) the second-in-command has completed the required CAT II or CAT III training program and is certified to act as second-in-command during CAT II or CAT III operations. |
| 132-2007 | Issued: 2007-11-07 Expiry: 2009-05-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 602.126(1)( c) Applicant provision(s): FirstEnergy Service Company Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow FirstEnergy Service Company to operate its U.S. registered aircraft to a "Take-off Minima Reported Visibility RVR 1,200 feet or ¼ SM Visibility" at Canadian airports. |
| 131-2007 | Issued: 2007-11-07 Expiry: 2009-05-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 602.126(1) ( c ) Applicant provision(s): FirstEnergy Service Company Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow FirstEnergy Service Company to operate its U.S. registered aircraft to a "Take-off Minima Reported Visibility RVR 600 feet" at Canadian airports. |
| 134-2007 | Issued: 2007-11-07 Expiry: 2009-05-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 602.126(1)( c) Applicant provision(s): American Family Mutual Insurance Company Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow American Family Mutual Insurance Company to operate its U.S. registered aircraft to a "Take-off Minima Reported Visibility RVR 1,200 feet or ¼ SM Visibility" at Canadian airports. |
| 133-2007 | Issued: 2007-11-07 Expiry: 2009-05-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 602.126(1) ( c) Applicant provision(s): American Family Mutual Insurance Company Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow American Family Mutual Insurance Company to operate its U.S. registered aircraft to a "Take-off Minima Reported Visibility RVR 600 feet" at Canadian airports. |
| 138-2007 | Issued: 2007-10-12 Expiry: 2007-10-22 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 602.152 Applicant provision(s): UKRAINIAN CARGO AIRWAYS Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow UKRAINIAN CARGO AIRWAYS to conduct one landing and one takeoff at Windsor Airport (CYQG) using a Chapter 2 aeroplane (IL-76). |
| 098-2007 | Issued: 2007-10-12 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARR |
CARS provision(s): 401.06 Applicant provision(s): Persons applying for a Flight Instructor Rating Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Flight Instructor Rating - Ultra-light Aeroplane applicants to fulfill the written examination ULTRA requirement by obtaining a minimum of sixty percent (60%) in the said examination. |
| 140-2007 | Issued: 2007-10-09 Expiry: 2007-10-10 Region: Pacific Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a) and 702.22(3)(a) Applicant provision(s): Kokanee Helicopters Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to permit Kokanee Helicopters Ltd, 106-1449 St Paul Street, Kelowna, B.C., to conduct landings and take-offs and carry out Class B 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 adjacent to 1141 Tamarack Street, Vernon, B.C., for the purpose of replacing a hydro pole. |
| 093-2007 | Issued: 2007-09-27 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARD |
CARS provision(s): 513.07;513.07(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): Erwin Aero International 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 de Havilland Canada DHC-6 "Twin Otter" Models 100, 200 and 300 aeroplanes and issue the corresponding supplemental type certificate (STC) to EAI. The engine inlet deflector system is part of the original de Havilland Canada DHC-6 "Twin Otter" type design to show compliance with section 3.606 of U.S.Civil Air Regulations, Part 3 and section 21 of the Special Conditions for the Type Certification of Multiengine Turbine Powered Aircraft. |
| 088-2007 | Issued: 2007-09-20 Expiry: 2009-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 571.04 Applicant provision(s): holders of AMO certificates who perform welding 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. |
| 141-2007 | Issued: 2007-09-19 Expiry: 2008-09-18 Region: Pacific Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): British Columbia Helicopters Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to permit British Columbia Helicopters Ltd., 1404 Townline Road, Abbotsford, B.C., to operate a helicopter over the Greater Vancouver Regional District and Fraser Valley Regional District, B.C., at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a). |
| 073-2007 | Issued: 2007-09-13 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 573.09(5) Applicant provision(s): holders of Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit holders of an AMO certificate that employ only one person in the performance of all functions related to the CARs, to assign to their employee quality assurance program oversight functions for tasks or activities for which this employee is responsible. |
| 089-2007 | Issued: 2007-09-10 Expiry: 2009-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 605.85(1) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
Whereas the Maintenance Control Manual of a Canadian Air Operator and its flight crew members has been amended and approved by the Minister allowing them to include tasks in their Maintenance Control Manual identified in Airworthiness Directive FAA AD 2005-21-02, this exemption permits Canadian air operators 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. |
| 087-2007 | Issued: 2007-09-06 Expiry: 2009-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 201.01 Applicant provision(s): a person who manufactures an , Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to implement the regulatory intent of NPA 2001-057. In this way, the administrative burden of having to re-identify the manufacturer (currently defined as being the holder of the aircraft type certificate) 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. |
| 094-2007 | Issued: 2007-09-05 Expiry: 2009-03-04 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 705.07(2)(b)(ii) Applicant provision(s): Prince Edward Air Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Prince Edward Air Ltd. To operate under its commercial operator certificate number 72959 although the Chief Pilot of the 705 Aircraft Operations, Mr. Trevor Cassell 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 CASS. |
| 101-2007 | Issued: 2007-09-05 Expiry: 2007-11-16 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 202.42(1),700.05(1)b, 706.09(1)and (2) Applicant provision(s): Airborne Energy Solutions Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to: ·Allow AES to have operational control of two Mi-26T helicopters, without the aircraft having a Canadian type certificate. The helicopter will be added to the types authorized on AES’s 702 and 703 Air Operators Certificates, however, the helicopter shall remain registered in Russia and shall remain in the legal custody and control of UTair Aviation Company, a Russian company. However, AES may operate only one Mi-26T helicopter at any given time to conduct flights on behalf of NovaGold Canada Inc.; ·Allow AES to permit UTair Aviation Company to perform maintenance on the Mi-26T helicopters when performance of the maintenance by UTair Aviation Company has not been approved by the Minister as being in conformity with the CARs; ·Allow AES to conduct the operations described above in a manner that will take advantage of the unique lifting capabilities of the Mi-26T helicopter without adversely affecting commercial operations utilizing Canadian Type Certificated aircraft; and ·Allow AES to utilize the Mi-26T helicopters to move large pieces of equipment, required by NovaGold Canada Inc. for the construction of a 130 km access road to the new gold mine situated in the Galore Creek area of Northwestern British Columbia. |
| 102-2007 | Issued: 2007-09-05 Expiry: 2007-11-16 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 202.42(1),700.05(1)b,706.09(1)and (2) Applicant provision(s): Airborne Energy Solutions Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to: ·Allow AES to have operational control of two Mi-26T helicopters, without the aircraft having a Canadian type certificate. The two helicopters shall be added to the types authorized on AES’s 702 and 703 Air Operator Certificates, however, the helicopters shall remain registered in Russia and in the legal custody and control of UTair Aviation Company, a Russian company. However, AES may operate only one Mi-26T helicopter at any given time; ·Allow AES to permit UTair Aviation Company to perform maintenance on the Mi-26T helicopters when performance of the maintenance by UTair Aviation Company has not been approved by the Minister as being in conformity with the CARs; ·Allow AES to conduct operations in support of the movement of drilling, completion and production equipment, built to take advantage of the unique lift capacity of the Mi-26T helicopters and used for petroleum exploration and development in Northern Canada. This will allow AES to take advantage of the Mi-26T’s lift capacity in areas where it is not desirable to build overland access capabilities due to weather and environmental concerns; ·Allow AES to provide logistical re-supply and support services to remote sites served by winter roads in the Northwest Territories; ·Allow AES to conduct the operations described above in a manner that will take advantage of the unique lifting capabilities of the Mi-26T helicopter without adversely affecting commercial operations utilizing Canadian Type Certificated aircraft. |
| 100-2007 | Issued: 2007-08-30 Expiry: 2008-02-28 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)a) Applicant provision(s): 21St Century Airships Team Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit persons listed hereinafter to exercise the privilege of acting as pilot-in-command of any Airship manufactured by 21St Century Airships Team Inc. without a rating for the airship that is being operated under an experimental or special purpose flight permit. |
| 097-2007 | Issued: 2007-08-30 Expiry: 2007-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) and 701.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Era Helicopters Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Era Helicopters, while not being the holder of a Canadian Air Operator Certificate, to conduct a commercial air service in Canada during the period from September 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007 inclusive on behalf of Canadian Helicopters and Shell Canada. Era Helicopters will operate its Bell 412 helicopter, registration N168EH, serial number 33058 (or alternate Bell 412 registration), to conduct passenger and cargo transportation to and from Shell Canada’s oil exploration ship currently anchored north of Tuktoyuktuk, NWT. This exemption permits Era Helicopters to operate between Tuktoyuktuk, NWT and other Canadian points for a period of 30 days. |
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