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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 042-2007 | Issued: 2007-04-19 Expiry: 2007-11-15 Region: HQ Routing: AART |
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 ; and (b)deliver this modified training to First Choice Airways (hereinafter "FCA") flight attendants who will be participating in the Extended Charter Agreements |
| 070-2006 | Issued: 2007-04-18 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 605.18(a), (b) and (h) Applicant provision(s): all persons conducting take-offs in an Agusta Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit all persons conducting take-offs in an Agusta A109A, A109A2 and A109E rotorcraft to do so without the rotorcraft being equipped with an alternative source of static pressure for the vertical speed indicator. |
| 039-2007 | Issued: 2007-04-18 Expiry: 2008-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARR |
CARS provision(s): 401.06(1)(b): all Applicant provision(s): all applicants Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit applicants who have successfully completed a TC approved integrated ATP course to hold an individual aircraft type rating for aeroplanes with a minimum flight crew requirement of at least two pilots without having to acquire 250 hours of aeroplane flight time as stated in Subparagraphs 421.40(3)(a)(ii) and 421.40(3)(b)(iii) of the CARs. . |
| 040-2007 | Issued: 2007-04-13 Expiry: 2008-10-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARO |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(b) and 705.124(2)(b)(iv)(B) Applicant provision(s): HMY Airways Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow HMY Airways to use a B767 over wing exit simulator as an equivalent means to operating a B757 over wing exit for Aircraft Exit Operation Drills as required by paragraph 7.3.1 of the FATS Initial Part Seven and paragraph 7.1.1 of the FATS Annual Part Seven. The Schedule A of the FATS- Aircraft Exit Compatibility Groups - does not recognize the B757 over wing exit or an alternative. |
| 012-2007 | Issued: 2007-04-11 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 605.3 Applicant provision(s): Pilots-in-command Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to authorize the pilots-in-command (PIC) to conduct a take-off or continue a flight in an aircraft where icing conditions are forecast to be encountered along the route of flight, without the aircraft being adequately equipped to operate in icing conditions in accordance with the standards of airworthiness under which the aircraft type approval document was issued, while conforming to the condition of this exemption. |
| 064-2007 | Issued: 2007-04-05 Expiry: 2008-10-05 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 507.07 Applicant provision(s): Helijet International Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Helijet International Inc. to operate a Bombardier Lear 31A aircraft, serial number 120, which does not satisfy paragraph 507.07. Specifically, some of the aircraft modifications unique to Canadian registered Lear 31A aircraft cannot be acquired and installed at this time because parts are not available. |
| 029-2007 | Issued: 2007-04-04 Expiry: 2007-05-03 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 202.42(1),700.05(1)(b),706.09(1)(2) Applicant provision(s): Airborne Energy Solutions Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to: 1.Allow AES to have operational control of two Mi-26T helicopters, without the aircraft having a Canadian type certificate. The aircraft will be added to the types authorized on AES’s 702 Air Operators Certificate; however, the aircraft 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 Pacifica Resources Ltd.; 2.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; 3.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 4.Allow AES to utilize the Mi-26T helicopters to move externally, large pieces of equipment, required by Pacifica Resources Ltd. for the construction of facilities at the Selwyn Mine Project, for the Cantung mine site situated near the Yukon / NWT border. |
| 032-2007 | Issued: 2007-04-01 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 804.01(c) Applicant provision(s): persons who provide aviation weather services Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit service providers to provide meteorological observations consisting of the measurement of station pressure by aircraft altimeters for use in instrument procedures which is not permitted by Chapter 4 of the Manual of Surface Weather Observation. |
| 118-2007 | Issued: 2007-03-30 Expiry: 2007-04-02 Region: Pacific Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Blackcomb Helicopters Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to permit Blackcomb Helicopters Ltd., Box 1241, Whistler, B.C., to operate a helicopter over a built-up area at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a). |
| 019-2007 | Issued: 2007-03-30 Expiry: 2008-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 704.01(c) Applicant provision(s): Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
This authorization will allow Kenn Borek Air Ltd. to operate Douglas DC3C-BT67 aeroplane, bearing Canadian registration mark C-FMKB and serial number 19560 under Subpart 704 of the CARs, notwithstanding that the MCTOW of the aeroplane exceeds the 8 618 kg (19,000 pounds) limit imposed by paragraph 704.01(a) of the CARs. |
| 030-2007 | Issued: 2007-03-30 Expiry: 2007-10-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705, 704, 703 and 702, 604 Applicant provision(s): Canadian private operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The intent of this exemption is to allow Canadian private and air operators authorized to conduct RVSM operations, to continue these operations without meeting the initial overflight monitoring requirement of the ICAO/FAA Document 91–RVSM mandated by subparagraphs 725.08(2)(d)(ii), 724.08(2)(d)(ii), 723.08(2)(d)(ii) and 722.08(2)(d)(ii) of the CASS and subsection 624.25(5) of the POPTS as applicable, due to the temporary unserviceability of the Aircraft Geometric Height Measurement Elements (AGHME) located at Lethbridge, Alberta and Ottawa, Ontario. |
| 096-2006 | Issued: 2007-03-30 Expiry: 2009-04-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.11(4) Applicant provision(s): WestJet Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption, is to permit WestJet, 5055 11 St. NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8N4, Canada to utilize HOTDR generated by a HOTDS, in addition to or in lieu of their current HOT procedures, as part of their approved Ground Icing Operations Program. |
| 022-2007 | Issued: 2007-03-29 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.106(1)(c) and (d) Applicant provision(s): Canadian Air Operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to provide Canadian Air Operators conducting operations under Subpart 5 of Part VII of the CARs with an opportunity to develop, implement and use an alternate training, evaluation and qualification regime to the one currently prescribed by the CARs, hereby referred to as AQP. More precisely, the purpose of this exemption is to relieve Canadian Air Operators, conducting operations under Subpart 5 of Part VII of the CARs, from the requirement to conduct PPCs, line checks and line indoctrination on their flight crew members being trained, evaluated and qualified under AQP, since AQP mandates similar requirements in the form of line operational evaluations, online evaluations and initial operating experience. The terms and conditions of these specific requirements are all found in the conditions attached to this exemption and make up part of the overall program requirements under AQP. |
| 033-2007 | Issued: 2007-03-29 Expiry: Cancelled & replaced by NCR-010-2016Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 604.03(a),700.16,705.20,705.45 Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
EXEMPTION CANCELLED - REPLACED BY NCR-010-2016 The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian air operators operating under Subpart 705 of the CARs and their flight crew members to conduct one or more flights for the purposes of aircraft positioning and private passenger transportation without having to obtain a private operator certificate and without having to meet the requirements pertaining to flight duty time and rest periods, operational control system, certain requirements for the admission to flight deck and closing and locking of flight deck door set out in Subpart 705 of the CARs. |
| 147-2006 | Issued: 2007-03-27 Expiry: 2008-07-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 549.01(a)(ii) Applicant provision(s): Persons who apply for a special C of A Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit persons who apply for a special certificate of airworthiness in the amateur-built classification for Aircraft Resources Canada (ARC) Epic LT and the Epic Elite aircraft to deviate from the aircraft weight and passenger capacity limitations specified in Airworthiness Manual Chapter 549 by: ·Exceeding the permissible take-off mass of 1800 Kg. (3968 lbs); and ·Exceeding the allowable maximum seating of 3 seats other than the pilot’s seat. |
| 018-2007 | Issued: 2007-03-26 Expiry: 2008-11-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.128(4)(b) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators and flight crew members Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Canadian air operators and flight crew members employed by that air operator, 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 it 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. |
| 035-2007 | Issued: 2007-03-23 Expiry: 2008-10-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.128(1) Applicant provision(s): Dove Aviation Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the pilot-in-command of an aircraft operated by Dove Aviation to conduct instrument approach procedures using minima specified in the Restricted Canada Air Pilot. |
| 117-2007 | Issued: 2007-03-23 Expiry: 2007-03-28 Region: Pacific Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)a) Applicant provision(s): Blackcomb Helicopters Ltd., Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to permit Blackcomb Helicopters Ltd., Box 1241, Whistler, B.C., to operate a helicopter over a built-up area at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a). |
| 024-2007 | Issued: 2007-03-20 Expiry: 2008-10-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.128(1) Applicant provision(s): FBL Financial Group, Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the pilot-in-command of an aircraft operated by FBL Financial Group, Inc. to conduct instrument approach procedures using minima specified in the Restricted Canada Air Pilot. |
| 002-2007 | Issued: 2007-03-16 Expiry: 2008-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 703.98(1) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
002-2007 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Canadian air operators conducting air taxi operations by propeller-driven aeroplanes that are certificated for twenty (20) or more passenger seats and with a MCTOW of 19,000 lb or less under subpart 3 of Part VII of the CARs to use those training times applying to Multi-engine 10* to 19*, as listed in Table 1 and Table 2 referred to in subsection 723.98(27) of the CASS. This will serve to standardize the application of training times when addressing similar aeroplane types that have certain variants certificated for more than nineteen (19) passenger seats (excluding normal crew seats), which may be authorized to operate under subpart 703 of the CARs. An example of such could be a Twin Otter, DHC 6 – 300 Series configured for use to carry up to nine (9) passengers plus cargo. |
| 011-2007 | Issued: 2007-03-14 Expiry: 2007-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
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 aircraft will be added to the types authorized on AES’s 702 and 703 Air Operators Certificates, however, the aircraft 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; ·To 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 ·To 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. |
| 007-2007 | Issued: 2007-03-12 Expiry: 2008-09-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 704.01( c) Applicant provision(s): Executive Transport Airways Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
This authorization will permit Executive Transport Airways Limited to operate the Sikorsky S-61 helicopter pursuant to subpart 704 of the CARs notwithstanding that the aircraft may be configured with more than nineteen (19) passenger seats, excluding pilot seats, as prescribed by paragraph 704.01(b.1) of the CARs. |
| 020-2007 | Issued: 2007-03-05 Expiry: 2008-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 801.01(2)(a) and 801.08(b) Applicant provision(s): NAV CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow NAV CANADA and its air traffic controllers at the Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport 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). |
| 116-2007 | Issued: 2007-03-01 Expiry: 2007-04-05 Region: Pacific Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Omega Air Corporation Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to permit Omega Air Corporation, 4360 Agar Drive, Richmond, 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). |
| 023-2007 | Issued: 2007-02-28 Expiry: 2008-09-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.128(1) Applicant provision(s): Pilot-in-command of an IFR Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the pilot-in-command of an IFR aircraft to conduct instrument approach procedures using minima specified in the Restricted Canada Air Pilot. |
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