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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 163-2006 | Issued: 2006-08-03 Expiry: 2006-09-06 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 703.36(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 conduct landings and take-offs within the built-up area of the City of Vancouver, B.C. |
| 162-2006 | Issued: 2006-08-03 Expiry: 2006-08-09 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
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 City of New Westminster, B.C., at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a). |
| 157-2006 | Issued: 2006-08-03 Expiry: 2006-08-04 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
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., 8621 Fissile Lane, Whistler, 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. |
| 083-2006 | Issued: 2006-08-01 Expiry: 2007-08-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Engineering Test Pilots, Certification Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit the persons listed hereinafter to exercise the privileges of acting as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any helicopter for the purpose of airworthiness flight testing without a type rating for the helicopter that is being flight tested. This exemption is required because ratings for helicopters being flight tested are either unavailable or inappropriate. |
| 084-2006 | Issued: 2006-08-01 Expiry: 2007-08-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Engineering Test Pilots, Certification Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit the persons listed hereinafter to exercise the privileges of acting as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aeroplane for the purpose of airworthiness flight testing without a type rating for the aeroplane that is being flight tested. This exemption is required because ratings for aeroplanes being flight tested are either unavailable or inappropriate. |
| 105-2006 | Issued: 2006-07-28 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARN |
CARS provision(s): 602.34(2) Applicant provision(s): persons conducting IFR flight Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
This exemption will permit persons conducting IFR flight, in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airspace while operating an RVSM certified aircraft, to operate at altitudes appropriate to track between FL290 to FL410 inclusive, in accordance with the 1000 feet RVSM vertical separation. RVSM procedures will permit certified RVSM aircraft to be operated with 1000 feet vertical separation in lieu of the current 2000 feet separation. The implementation of RVSM in a designated portion of Northern Canadian Airspace occurred on April 18, 2002, and in Southern Domestic Airspace on January 20, 2005. |
| 107-2006 | Issued: 2006-07-28 Expiry: 2008-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.128(1) Applicant provision(s): Midwest Aviation Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
Instrument procedures are no longer published in the route and approach inventory. The purpose of this exemption is to allow the pilot-in-command of an aircraft operated by Midwest Aviation to conduct restricted instrument procedures using minima specified in the Restricted Canada Air Pilot. |
| 045-2006 | Issued: 2006-07-24 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 703.24(c) and 703.88(1)(c)(ii) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators and pilots-in-command Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian air operators and pilots-in-command operating Bell 204 or Bell 205 helicopters to be deemed to have met the PPC requirements for these helicopter types, as set out in section 723.24 of the CASS, and subparagraph 703.88(1)(c)(ii) of the CARs, by successfully completing a PPC on either the Bell 212 or Bell 412. |
| 091-2006 | Issued: 2006-07-21 Expiry: 2006-11-21 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) and 701.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Air Contractors (Ireland) Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Air Contractors (Ireland) Ltd., while not being the holder of a Canadian Air Operator Certificate to conduct a commercial air service in Canada on behalf of First Air, Ottawa, Ontario. Air Contractors (Ireland) Ltd. will operate its Lockheed Hercules L382 aircraft, Registration Number EI-JIV (or alternate), to transport cargo within Canada while being registered in Ireland. The main routes would be Yellowknife - Diavik - Yellowknife, with these additional points in the NWT: 1. Yellowknife -Ekati -Yellowknife; 2. Yellowknife -Snap Lake - Yellowknife |
| 109-2006 | Issued: 2006-07-21 Expiry: 2006-10-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) and 701.02(1 Applicant provision(s): Lynden Air Cargo Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Lynden Air Cargo, LLC, while not being the holder of a Canadian Air Operator Certificate, to conduct a commercial air service in Canada on behalf of First Air, Ottawa, Ontario. Lynden Air Cargo, LLC will operate its Lockheed Hercules L382 aircraft, registration N404LC (or alternate), to transport cargo within Canada while being registered in the United States. |
| 082-2006 | Issued: 2006-07-21 Expiry: 2008-09-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 605.38(1) Applicant provision(s): air operators and flight crewmembers Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to provide air operators and flight crewmembers, operating under Part VII of the CARs with additional time to install an ELT as required by the table set out in subsection 605.38(2), where the aircraft is a multi-engined turbo-jet aeroplane of more than 5,700 kg (12,500 pounds) maximum certificated take-off weight MCTOW that is being operated in Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flight within controlled airspace over land, and south of latitude 66° 30' N. |
| 116-2006 | Issued: 2006-07-14 Expiry: 2006-12-10 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 507.07 Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Aviation Inc., Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Skyservice Aviation Inc. to operate a Bombardier Challenger Model CL-600-2B16 Aircraft, Registration C-FJNS, Serial Number 5059, pending the validation of different FAA approved modifications embedded on the aircraft while on US registry. |
| 056-2006 | Issued: 2006-07-14 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 606.03(5)a) and 606.03(6)(a) Applicant provision(s): operators of flight simulator Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is: 1.To increase the validity period of a flight simulator certificate or flight training device certificate issued pursuant to subsection 606.03(2) of the CARs, and held by the operators from 6 to 12 months, and 2.To allow recurrent evaluations to be conducted annually instead of every six months for both simulators and flight training device. |
| 112-2006 | Issued: 2006-07-14 Expiry: 2006-10-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): J & L Aerial Spray Service, Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to permit J & L Aerial Spray Service to conduct aerial application of an insecticide near Oakbank, Manitoba for the control of insects. The area of application of the insecticide will be that area as depicted on the maps accompanying the application for this authorization. |
| 089-2006 | Issued: 2006-07-14 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(a),(b) and (c ) Applicant provision(s): all persons who operate an Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
This exemption permits the operation of an aircraft in the owner maintenance classification when the aircraft is not in compliance with the applicable type design but the Minister has determined that the aircraft is safe for flight. |
| 129-2006 | Issued: 2006-07-06 Expiry: No end dateRegion: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 202.15(2) Applicant provision(s): Stone Mountain Safaris Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Stone Mountain Safaris Ltd. to be the registered owner of a Canadian registered aircraft although Stone Mountain Safaris is not Canadian. |
| 165-2006 | Issued: 2006-07-04 Expiry: 2006-07-05 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., Executive Aircraft, 4380 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C, to operate a helicopter at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a). |
| 164-2006 | Issued: 2006-07-04 Expiry: 2006-07-22 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., Executive Aircraft, 4380 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C, to operate a helicopter at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a). |
| 122-2006 | Issued: 2006-06-28 Expiry: 2007-02-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 703.07(2)b)(ii)and723.07(2)b)(i)(B) Applicant provision(s): Héli-Boréal Inc., Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to authorize Héli-Boréal Inc., 130 Chambers, Sept-Îles, Quebec, G4R 4W7, under Part VII, Subpart 3 of the CARs, to use a chief pilot who met the requirements at the time of the initial appointment, but does not have 250 hours flight time as a pilot-in-command within the preceding 3 years on the same category and class of aircraft being operated. |
| 097-2006 | Issued: 2006-06-28 Expiry: 2006-08-01 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 two aircraft will be added to the types authorized on AES's 702 and 703 Air Operators Certificates, however, the aircraft will remain registered in Russia and will remain in the legal custody and control of UTair Aviation, a Russian company; ·Allow AES to permit UTair Aviation to perform maintenance on the two Mi-26T helicopters when performance of the maintenance by UTair Aviation 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. ·To allow AES to utilize the MI 26 helicopter to transport equipment, required by the Canfor Lumber Mill in Fort Nelson, between Vanderhoof and Fort Nelson British Columbia, with intermediate stops as required. |
| 088-2006 | Issued: 2006-06-23 Expiry: 2006-10-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.106(1)(b)(i)(ii),705.106(1)c) and (d) Applicant provision(s): Air Canada Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada and their A330 and A340 qualified pilots operating both aircraft types under a MFF program to maintain their currency qualifications, on both the Airbus A330 and the Airbus A340 aircraft types by considering take-offs, landings and sectors on one type to provide the same currency qualifications on the other type. This exemption also will allow Air Canada and their A330 and A340 qualified pilots to complete a pilot proficiency check (PPC) and line check on either the Airbus A330 or Airbus A340 aircraft type and be deemed to have met the PPC requirements and line check requirements for the other aircraft type, in accordance with the CASS. For the purpose of this exemption, "Mixed Fleet Flying" is operation of a base aircraft and one or more variants of the same type, common type, related type or a different type by one or more flight crewmembers, between training or checking events. |
| 081-2006 | Issued: 2006-06-23 Expiry: 2008-07-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.157(2) Applicant provision(s): Canadian North Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian North to operate two (2) Chapter 2 gravel equipped aeroplanes for northern operations in accordance with section 602.161 of the CARs. |
| 130-2006 | Issued: 2006-06-20 Expiry: 2006-10-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Miccar Aerial Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to permit Miccar Aerial Ltd. to conduct aerial application of a larvicide (BT Vectobac 200G) near the hamlet of Crystal Lake Saskatchewan, for the control of mosquitoes. The area of application of the larvicide will be that area as depicted on the maps accompanying the application for this authorization. |
| 052-2006 | Issued: 2006-06-16 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 801.01(2) and PARAGRAPH 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 employ the aircraft wake turbulence categories derived from ICAO Doc 8643, Aircraft Type Designators, in the application of separation minima for wake turbulence. Appendix 2 to this exemption specifies the separation standards that are to be applied by NAV CANADA and that replace the exempted separation standards indicated in Appendix 1 to this exemption. |
| 071-2006 | Issued: 2006-06-14 Expiry: 2008-07-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARN |
CARS provision(s): 802.02(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Nav Canada Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit NAV CANADA to provide aeronautical telecommunications service consisting of instrumentation that does not meet the requirements of section 3.1.3.5.3.6.1 of Annex 10 to the Convention. Specifically, it will permit the continued use of PHL7801 Localizer Equipment following its relocation to another aerodrome. |
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