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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 123-2005 | Issued: 2005-07-20 Expiry: No end dateRegion: HQ Routing: AARP |
CARS provision(s): 523.01 Applicant provision(s): Diamond Industries Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to grant Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. an approval to certify all DA20-C1 VLA aeroplanes at a Maximum Approved Takeoff Mass (Weight) of not more than 800 kg (1764 lbs). |
| 116-2005 | Issued: 2005-07-20 Expiry: 2007-01-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 704.01 ( c) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
This authorization will allow Canadian Air Operators to operate Global Express BD-700-1A10 and Global 5000 BD-700-1A11 aircraft under Subpart 704 of the CARs notwithstanding that the maximum zero fuel weight of the aircraft exceeds the 22 680 kg (50,000 pounds) limit imposed by paragraph 704.01(b) of the CARs. |
| 085-2005 | Issued: 2005-07-19 Expiry: 2006-07-20 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.08(g)(vi) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The intent of this exemption is to allow Canadian air operators authorized to conduct RVSM operations to continue these operations without meeting the Height Monitoring Unit (HMU) validation overflight, as required by subparagraph 725.08(d)(ii) of the CASS and specified in the referenced document ICAO/FAA 91 - RVSM until 6 months after the certification of the HMU at Lethbridge, Alberta or Ottawa, Ontario as applicable, or July 20, 2006, whichever occurs first. |
| 160-2005 | Issued: 2005-07-19 Expiry: 2006-12-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 507.07 Applicant provision(s): Air Canada Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada to operate the identified Embraer aircraft, model ERJ170-200LR, without the incorporation of the following modifications as stated in the Transport Canada Type Certificate Data Sheet A-244: 1) DCA 170-26-1534/2005 or equivalent, which installs a Wheel Well Overheat/Fire Detection System in both main landing gear bays; and 2) DCA 170-24-3788/2005 or equivalent, which installs a relay to the SPDA2/IDG2 line. |
| 122-2005 | Issued: 2005-07-19 Expiry: 2007-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARP |
CARS provision(s): 571.04; 571.02(3) Applicant provision(s): Persons performing ultrasonic inspection Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow appropriately qualified persons, other than employees of AMOs with an applicable rating in the NDT category or persons authorized in accordance with 571 Appendix K, to perform ultrasonic inspections on Bell 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 212 helicopter Main Rotor Grips in accordance with Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (BHTI) Non Destructive Inspection Procedure, Log No. 00-340, Revision E as identified in FAA AD 2003-01-04. |
| 087-2005 | Issued: 2005-07-17 Expiry: 2007-02-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(2)(b)(iv)(C) Applicant provision(s): Westjet Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow WestJet to conduct its live fire fighting training without the requirement for each trainee to wear protective breathing equipment (P.B.E.). |
| 131-2005 | Issued: 2005-07-15 Expiry: 2005-10-30 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Miccar Enterprises Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to allow Miccar Enterprises Ltd. to conduct aerial application of an insecticide (Malathion 95 ULV). The area to be sprayed will be the areas of the Malet of Crystal Lake Saskatchewan, as depicted in the maps and description of events submitted to this office and dated July 13, 2005. |
| 130-2005 | Issued: 2005-07-15 Expiry: 2005-10-31 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Miccar Enterprises Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to allow Miccar Enterprises Ltd. to conduct aerial application of an insecticide (Malathion 95 ULV). The area to be sprayed will be the areas on the periphery of Melville, Saskatchewan, as depicted in the maps and description of events submitted to this office and dated 12 July 2005. |
| 081-2005 | Issued: 2005-07-11 Expiry: 2007-07-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARR |
CARS provision(s): 605.20(b) Applicant provision(s): Persons conducting tethered balloon operations Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the take-off of tethered balloons for night VFR flights, without position lights. |
| 093-2005 | Issued: 2005-07-08 Expiry: 2007-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.16(1) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Canadian air operators conducting MEDEVAC operations pursuant to Subparts 703, 704 and 705 of the CARs to extend the flight duty time of a flight crew member to 17 consecutive hours in any 24 consecutive hours when required to save human life and their flight crew members to accept such assignment. |
| 119-2005 | Issued: 2005-07-07 Expiry: 2005-10-30 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Miccar Enterprises Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to allow Miccar Enterprises Ltd. to conduct aerial application of a larvicide. The area to be sprayed will be the areas of the Hamlet of Crystal Lake Saskatchewan, as depicted in the maps and description of events submitted to this office and dated 21 June 2005. |
| 069-2005 | Issued: 2005-07-06 Expiry: 2007-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.16(3)(4) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Canadian air operators conducting ad hoc (non-dedicated) MEDEVAC operations pursuant to Subparts 703, 704 and 705 of the CARs to assign flight duty during a rest period for MEDEVAC purposes and to allow the flight crew member to accept the flight duty subject to the conditions below. |
| 120-2005 | Issued: 2005-07-05 Expiry: 2005-08-04 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): N.A. Holdings Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to permit N. A. Holdings Ltd. to conduct aerial application for the control of insects at the locations depicted on the maps accompanying the application for this authorization. |
| 060-2005 | Issued: 2005-07-04 Expiry: 2007-09-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to shield air operators conducting Level D training programs from the inadvertent duplication of requirements found in subparagraphs 725.124 (11)(c)(iii) and (iv) of the CASS of the Level C training program. |
| 095-2005 | Issued: 2005-06-30 Expiry: 2006-07-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.106(1)(b)i)(ii) 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. |
| 109-2005 | Issued: 2005-06-30 Expiry: 2007-07-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
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-GEAI and serial number 33053 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. |
| 149-2005 | Issued: 2005-06-30 Expiry: 2005-07-19 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 602.44 Applicant provision(s): Lethbridge Rocketry Association Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to allow Lethbridge Rocketry Association in conjunction with Tripoli Rocketry Association to launch rockets (High Power Rockets, Experimental and Advanced high Power Rockets) from CYR252 from July 13 to July 18, 2005 inclusively. |
| 096-2005 | Issued: 2005-06-30 Expiry: 2007-07-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.106(4) 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 CRPs operating Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft under a MFF program to complete the consolidation period on either the Airbus A330 or Airbus A340, or a combination of the two aircraft types, and be deemed to have met the consolidation period requirements for both aircraft types, in accordance with the CASS. |
| 083-2005 | Issued: 2005-06-30 Expiry: 2007-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 704.111 (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: Change the validity period of a PPC to the first day of the twenty fifth month following the month in which the proficiency check was completed; Allow air operators using the PPC structure provided for under this exemption, that are also authorized in their Air Operator Certificate to conduct RVR 600 take-offs, to have the Chief Pilot, or his or her delegate, certify the pilot-in-command and second-in-command if authorized by the air operator for lower than normal take-off minima, as competent to conduct an RVR 600 take-off at the midpoint of the PPC validity. This certification is in lieu of the annual check within the preceding 12 months in an approved synthetic flight training device by an approved company check pilot or a Transport Canada Inspector. |
| 026-2005 | Issued: 2005-06-29 Expiry: 2005-09-02 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.128(1) Applicant provision(s): Pilots-in-command of IFR Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
Instrument procedures are no longer published in the route and approach inventory or published and attached to operations specifications. The purpose of this exemption is to allow any pilot-in-command of an IFR aircraft operated pursuant to an air operator certificate, a foreign air operator certificate or a private operator certificate, to conduct instrument approach procedures using minima specified in the Restricted Canada Air Pilot. |
| 097-2005 | Issued: 2005-06-27 Expiry: 2007-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 571.04 Applicant provision(s): Persons performing ultrasonic inspections Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow appropriately qualified persons, other than employees of AMOs with an applicable rating in the NDT category or persons authorized in accordance with 571 Appendix K, to perform ultrasonic inspections on Bell 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 212 helicopter Main Rotor Grips in accordance with Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (BHTI) Non Destructive Inspection Procedure, Log No. 00-340, Revision E as identified in FAA AD 2003-01-04. |
| 099-2005 | Issued: 2005-06-24 Expiry: 2005-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.152 Applicant provision(s): VOLGA-DNEPR AIRLINES Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Volga-Dnepr Airlines to conduct one landing and one takeoff at Hamilton Airport (CYHM) using a Chapter 2 aeroplane (IL-76). |
| 112-2005 | Issued: 2005-06-23 Expiry: 2005-09-16 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): Zonage pour l’aeroport Int’l de Montreal Applicant provision(s): La Financiere Sun Life Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The original exemption was signed in French only. A translated version is available upon request. |
| 101-2005 | Issued: 2005-06-16 Expiry: 2005-06-20 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Helijet International Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to permit Helijet International Inc., 5911 Airport Road South, Richmond, 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 Municipality of Oak Bay, B.C. |
| 113-2005 | Issued: 2005-06-15 Expiry: 2005-12-11 Region: Quebec Routing: MA |
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. |
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