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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 114-2006 | Issued: 2006-06-09 Expiry: 2006-12-06 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 Challenger Model CL600-2B16 Aircraft, Registration C-GDLI, Serial Number 5179, pending the validation of different FAA approved modifications embedded on the aircraft while on FAA registry. |
| 098-2006 | Issued: 2006-06-09 Expiry: 2006-07-09 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 705.109(1)9(b) Applicant provision(s): Voyageur Airways Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Voyageur Airways Limited to assign Carla Fehr as a qualified flight attendant on Bombardier CL 600-2B19 aircraft without completing Voyageur Airways Limited Flight Attendant Line Indoctrination Training. |
| 085-2006 | Issued: 2006-06-07 Expiry: 2007-11-30 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(b)705.124(2)(b)(iv)(C)and(E) Applicant provision(s): Nolinor Aviation Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Nolinor Aviation, 10105, Avenue Ryan, Dorval, Quebec, H9P IA2 to: (a) Change its approved flight attendant training program with respect to initial training for Ms. Heidi King, to exclude the elements of paragraph 7.8.5(a) (initial training) and part eight of the Flight Attendant Training Standard drafted in accordance with paragraph 705.124(1)(b) of the CARs dealing with, in paragraph 7.8.5(a) (initial training), the flight attendant's live fire fighting drill, and in part eight, first aid, except for the parts relating to aircraft, for aircraft operated under subpart 705 of the CARs; (b) Provide modified Nolinor Aviation initial training to Ms. Heidi King, since she received complete flight attendant initial training at Kelowna Flightcraft Air Charter Ltd., in May 2005. |
| 080-2006 | Issued: 2006-06-05 Expiry: 2008-01-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 704.108(2)(b);704.115(2)(a)v)A) 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 of BA3100 and BA3200 aeroplane types to provide Initial and Annual Recurrent Training and Initial and Recurrent Pilot Proficiency Checks (PPCs) on only one of the two aeroplane types. |
| 086-2006 | Issued: 2006-06-02 Expiry: 2007-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 703.91(1) 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 increase the validity period of a PPC to the first day of the twenty-fifth month following the month in which the PPC was completed. |
| 113-2006 | Issued: 2006-06-01 Expiry: 2006-11-27 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 507.07 Applicant provision(s): Canadian National Railway Company Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian National Railway Company Inc. to operate a Gulfstream Model G IV Aircraft, Registration C-FCNR, Serial Number 1065, pending the validation of different FAA approved modifications embedded on the aircraft while on FAA registry and the total compliance to the Canadian Type Certificate A 129, issue 6, requiring installation of ASC 31 for the Canadian configuration. |
| 181-2006 | Issued: 2006-05-29 Expiry: 2006-07-31 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 507.07 Applicant provision(s): CanJet Airlines (I.M.P. Group Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to: Allow CanJet Airlines to operate a Boeing Model 737-35B aircraft (C-FHGE, Serial number 23970) that does not fully conform to the approved type design as specified in Type Certificate Data Sheet Number A-146 (namely the aircraft does not have the speed brake caution light installed). CanJet Airlines requires this exemption because the speed brake caution light system is not currently available from any supplier. |
| 046-2006 | Issued: 2006-05-26 Expiry: 2007-11-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.128(2)(b) Applicant provision(s): Pilots-in-command of IFR Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit pilots-in-command of IFR aircraft operated by private operators pursuant to Subpart 604 of the CARs, Canadian operators of state registered aircraft operating under an exemption issued by the Minister of Transport to Section 604.03 of the CARs or by air operators pursuant to Part VII of the CARs to descend below the minimum descent altitude (MDA), when conducting a NPA, even if the required visual reference necessary to continue the approach to land has not been established. This exemption is required in order to accommodate the altitude loss below MDA that will likely occur during a missed approach, following a stabilized constant descent angle (SCDA) NPA. |
| 061-2006 | Issued: 2006-05-24 Expiry: 2006-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 701.28 Applicant provision(s): Air France Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air France: to admit Air Algerie Airbus A330 certified pilots and pilot instructors listed in Appendix A to this exemption on the flight deck to observe ETOPS procedures for the duration of Air France scheduled flights between Charles de Gaulle Airport, France and Montreal PET International Airport, Canada from May 4, 2006 to June 30, 2006. |
| 158-2006 | Issued: 2006-05-19 Expiry: 2006-05-28 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a) and 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 conduct take-offs and landings in an aircraft within a built-up area of a city or town and to operate a helicopter over a built-up area at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a). |
| 117-2006 | Issued: 2006-05-19 Expiry: 2007-12-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.07(2)(b)(ii) Applicant provision(s): Air Satellite Inc, Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator, Air Satellite Inc., to employ a chief pilot who does not meet the requirements of having three years experience as pilot-in-command of a commuter aeroplane or line indoctrination training, as required in clauses 724.07(2)(b)(i)(E) and (F) of the Commercial Air Service Standards, in order to restart the operation of its commuter service in accordance with Subpart 4 of Part VII of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs). |
| 115-2006 | Issued: 2006-05-18 Expiry: 2006-11-18 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 Cessna Model 650 Aircraft, Registration C-GOXB, Serial Number 650-0104, pending the issue of a Canadian Limited Type Supplemental Certificate (LSTC) to cover the installation of the In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system. |
| 100-2006 | Issued: 2006-05-12 Expiry: 2006-05-31 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Labrador Airways Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator, Labrador Airways Limited to conduct DHC-8-100 aircraft operations with Item 28-02, Fuel Quantity Indicator, of the MEL unserviceable. |
| 051-2006 | Issued: 2006-05-11 Expiry: 2008-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and SECTION 703.25 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 carry external loads on their float equipped aeroplanes without an authorization in the type certificate or in a supplemental type certificate and without complying with the conditions of the aeroplane flight authority with respect to the approval of the carriage of external loads. |
| 076-2006 | Issued: 2006-05-11 Expiry: 2006-07-31 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 571.06(1),705.80(5)(b Applicant provision(s): Voyageur Airways Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to: ·Permit Voyageur Airways Limited to operate DeHavilland DHC 8-314, serial number 319, registration C FEXZ, with a flight deck door that does not satisfy the requirements of paragraph 705.80(5)(b) of the CARs because the door does not have a locking device which may be operated from each flight crew member's position; ·Permit Voyageur Airways Limited to modify the flight deck compartment door on DeHavilland DHC 8-314, serial number 319, registration C FEXZ, in accordance with the data approved under Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA03 70 but without the Cockpit Door Electro-mechanical Strike Installation as required by that approval; and ·Where Voyageur Airways Limited has introduced the above modifications, permit persons to sign the maintenance release of the modified aeroplane, with a specific time limit within which, additional modifications will be embodied to fully satisfy the requirements to conform to approved data. |
| 062-2006 | Issued: 2006-05-11 Expiry: 2008-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 107.02,573.03 (1)(h) Applicant provision(s): Aero Support Maintenance Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Aero Support Maintenance Inc., the holder of AMO Certificate Number #59-95, to introduce a safety management system in an orderly manner and without disruption of their normal operations, by following the SMS implementation program published, by the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, in the Implementation Procedures Guide for Air Operators and Approved Maintenance Organizations (TP 14343). |
| 099-2006 | Issued: 2006-05-09 Expiry: 2007-11-09 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 704.26(1)(b) and 704.26(3)(b) Applicant provision(s): Exploits Valley Air Services Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
Paragraph 704.26(1)(b) of the CARs prohibits the conduct of a take-off in an aircraft in IMC where weather conditions are at or above the take-off minima, but below the landing minima, for the runway to be used, if the person is authorized to do so in an air operator certificate and the person complies with the CASS. Paragraph 704.26(3)(b) of the CARs permits a person to conduct a take-off in an aircraft in IMC where weather conditions are below the take-off minima specified in the instrument approach procedure, if the person is authorized to do so in an air operator certificate and the person complies with the CASS. The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator, Exploits Valley Air Services Ltd., to depart from St. John's Newfoundland using the Deer Lake, Newfoundland or the Stephenville, Newfoundland airports as takeoff alternates, when the weather at Gander, Newfoundland airport is not suitable for it to be used as a take-off alternate, without having to meet the requirements of paragraphs 704.26(l)(b) and 704.26(3)(b) of the CARs and clause 724.26(1)(b)(i)(A) of the CASS, in accordance with the application, below. |
| 047-2006 | Issued: 2006-05-05 Expiry: 2006-10-31 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 507.07 Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Airlines Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Skyservice Airlines Inc. to temporarily operate their Airbus Aircraft A330-343, Registration Number C-GVKI, Serial Number 357, without fully complying with the Standards of Airworthiness required by the CARs as stated in the Transport Canada Type Certificate Number A-205; specifically without modification 43719 ‘Cargo Hold Heated Drainage Installation’, while operating the Airbus Aircraft in accordance with the lease agreement signed between MyTravel Airways Inc. and Skyservice Airlines Inc. on May 3, 2006 for a period from May 2, 2006 to October 25, 2006. |
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