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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 033-2006 | Issued: 2006-02-27 Expiry: 2006-03-03 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.21(2) 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 conduct helicopter Class D external load operations without complying with the standard required under 722.21(2) of the Commercial Air services Standard. |
| 032-2006 | Issued: 2006-02-20 Expiry: 2006-02-25 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.21(2) 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 conduct helicopter Class D external load operations without complying with the standard required under 722.21(2) of the Commercial Air services Standard. |
| 014-2006 | Issued: 2006-02-16 Expiry: 2006-03-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Mr. Stephen P. Day Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Mr. Stephen P. Day to exercise the privilege 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. |
| 031-2006 | Issued: 2006-02-14 Expiry: 2006-02-23 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 over a built-up area at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a). |
| 010-2006 | Issued: 2006-02-09 Expiry: 2009-04-28 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.33(1)( c ) 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 that does not fully comply with the requirements of 625.33(5) of the General Operating and Flight Rules Standards for the duration of the lease agreement between CanJet Airlines and CIT Group. Specifically the flight data recorder installed on this aircraft does not record parameters required under paragraphs (j) pitch trim position, (o) position of each thrust reverser, (p) trailing edge flap or cockpit flap control position; and (q) leading edge flap or cockpit flap control position. |
| 016-2006 | Issued: 2006-02-07 Expiry: 2006-02-12 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 over a built-up area at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a). |
| 015-2006 | Issued: 2006-02-03 Expiry: 2006-02-13 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 over a built-up area at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a). |
| 007-2006 | Issued: 2006-02-03 Expiry: 2006-06-01 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. |
| 008-2006 | Issued: 2006-02-01 Expiry: 2008-09-30 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 107.02;573.03(1)(h) Applicant provision(s): Jazz Air LP Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to enable Jazz Air LP, holder of AMO certificate No. 21-92 issued February 2, 2006, under section 573.02 of the CARs, as represented by its general Partner Jazz Air Holding GP Inc. doing business as Air Canada Jazz, and whose certificate include ratings for an aircraft of a type that, if operated in commercial air transport, would be subject to subpart 705 of the CARs Airline Operations, to introduce a safety management system in an orderly manner and without disruption of its normal operations by following the SMS implementation program published by the Minister in the Implementation Procedures Guide for Air Operators and Approved Maintenance Organizations (TP 14343). This exemption has been issued specifically Jazz Air LP, doing business as Air Canada Jazz, to permit it to continue to implement a safety management system in accordance with the original exemption of June 2005, following the issuance of Approved Maintenance Organization Certificate No. 21-92 due to a change of the legal entity. |
| 013-2006 | Issued: 2006-02-01 Expiry: 2006-02-15 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Prince Edward Air Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator, Prince Edward Air Ltd. to conduct Beech 1900C aircraft operations with Item 22-01-1 Auto Flight of the MEL unserviceable. |
| 009-2006 | Issued: 2006-02-01 Expiry: 2008-09-30 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 107.02;700.09(1)(i);705.154;706.15 Applicant provision(s): Jazz Air LP Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to enable Jazz Air LP, holder of Air Operator certificate number 6434 approved February 2, 2006, under section 705.07 of the CARs, as represented by its general Partner Jazz Air Holding GP Inc. doing business as Air Canada Jazz, 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 in the Implementation Procedures Guide for Air Operators and Approved Maintenance Organizations (TP 14343). This exemption has been issued specifically to Jazz Air LP, doing business as Air Canada Jazz, to permit it to continue to implement a safety management system in accordance with the original exemption of June 2005, following the approval of Air Operator Certificate No. 6434 due to a change of the legal entity. |
| 011-2006 | Issued: 2006-01-31 Expiry: 2006-02-12 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) and 702.22(3)(a) Applicant provision(s): West Coast Helicopters Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to permit West Coast Helicopters Maintenance and Contracting Ltd., P.O. Box 1030, Port McNeill Municipal Airport, Port McNeill, B.C., to conduct Class B external load operations over a built-up area at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a) in Port McNeill, B.C. |
| 003-2006 | Issued: 2006-01-26 Expiry: 2006-02-28 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 602.39(b)(ii) Applicant provision(s): James S. Fossett Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
003-2006 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Mr. James Stephen Fossett when operating the Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer II Aircraft N277SF, to leave Canadian Domestic Airspace and enter airspace over the high seas without a high frequency radio. |
| 002-2006 | Issued: 2006-01-17 Expiry: 2007-07-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARR |
CARS provision(s): 401.35: Applicant provision(s): Applicants for the issue of ATPL Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
002-2006 expired The purpose of this exemption is to permit Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Helicopter applicants to complete the skill test requirement either in the helicopter or in an approved helicopter simulator certified to level B or higher. This exemption is required because the current standard does not provide for the completion of the skill test requirement in an approved helicopter simulator. |
| 214-2005 | Issued: 2006-01-13 Expiry: 2007-12-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.128 (1)and(2);602.129(1)and(3) Applicant provision(s): test pilots-in-command (PICs) Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Bombardier Inc. (hereinafter "the Operator") to develop, certify, and test an infrared visual aid, the Bombardier Enhanced Vision System (EVS), which is displayed on the Head Up Display (HUD). This exemption is required to allow the operator's test PICs and PICs authorized by Bombardier Inc. for the purpose of flight testing and operational evaluation, of experimental 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 a Bombardier EVS to acquire the required visual references. |
| 028-2006 | Issued: 2006-01-12 Expiry: 2007-07-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604 Applicant provision(s): Bombardier Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow: Bombardier Inc.(hereinafter "the operator") to conduct limited, non-commercial passenger carrying operations on aircraft that have an Experimental flight permit, a Specific purpose flight permit authorizing the carriage of passengers, or a Certificate of Airworthiness without holding a private operator certificate. |
| 216-2005 | Issued: 2006-01-09 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 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 authorize a pilot-in-command (PIC) of a single-engined helicopter, operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), to act as a flight crew member without completing a pilot proficiency check for one of the single-engined helicopters operated by the air operator, while conforming to the conditions of this exemption. |
| 190-2005 | Issued: 2005-12-29 Expiry: 2007-07-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 704.01(c) Applicant provision(s): Cougar Helicopters Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
This authorization will allow Cougar Helicopters Inc to operate Sikorsky S-92 helicopters under Subpart 704, notwithstanding that the maximum certified take-off weight (MCTOW) of the aircraft exceeds the 8 618 kg (19,000 pounds) limit imposed by paragraph 704.01(a) of the CARs. |
| 211-2005 | Issued: 2005-12-29 Expiry: 2007-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 704.108(1)(c) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit pilots employed by Canadian air operators conducting commuter operations by aeroplanes under subpart 4 of part VII of the CARs to complete the PPC in a level A or B full flight simulator without demonstrating the circling procedure required by section 724.108, schedule I, subparagraph (2)(d)(iv) of the CASS, or without completing the PPC on the aeroplane as required by paragraph 724.108(1)(e) of the CASS where the circling scene has not been approved for the synthetic flight training device. |
| 219-2005 | Issued: 2005-12-23 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.11(2) Applicant provision(s): Persons operating Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit persons utilizing aircraft with engines mounted on the rear fuselage, to conduct take-off with Hoar-frost on the fuselage after it has been determined that no other contaminant is adhered to the fuselage. |
| 196-2005 | Issued: 2005-12-23 Expiry: 2008-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.76(e) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators & flight crew members Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit air operators and flight crew members, to operate an aircraft that is missing an ashtray as required by paragraph 705.76(e) of the CARs, subject to the limitations of this exemption and the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) for the aircraft. |
| 207-2005 | Issued: 2005-12-06 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 605.38(1) Applicant provision(s): Persons who operate Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow aircraft operators operating for agricultural purposes, to operate without carrying an ELT and to harmonize with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) of the United States, which exempt agricultural application aircraft from carrying an ELT. |
| 210-2005 | Issued: 2005-11-30 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.22(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 allow Canadian air operators conducting on-demand charter MEDEVAC operations under Subpart 704 of the CARs to conduct long-range flights of up to a maximum of four (4) sectors in order to complete medical evacuation operations. |
| 218-2005 | Issued: 2005-11-30 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 606.02 Applicant provision(s): Owners of in legal custody of govt Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
This exemption applies to owners of aircraft that are in the legal custody and control of a government in Canada and that are registered as state aircraft pursuant to subsection 202.17(3) of the CARs. |
| 213-2005 | Issued: 2005-11-28 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 308.17(b) Applicant provision(s): Operators of non-designated airports Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to exempt non-designated airport operators from the requirements stated in paragraph 308.17(b) to provide aircraft emergency intervention services as stated in sections 308.04 to 308.16 of the CARs, with respect to aircraft using the airport. |
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