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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 164-2004 | Issued: 2004-10-21 Expiry: 2006-03-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.27(b) Applicant provision(s): Persons conducting aerobatic manoeuvres in aircraf Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit persons operating an aircraft to conduct aerobatic manoeuvres in controlled airspace without requiring a Special Flight Operations Certificate issued pursuant to section 603.67 of the CARs. |
| 163-2004 | Issued: 2004-10-21 Expiry: 2006-03-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.26(a) and 603.37 Applicant provision(s): Person conducting a parachute descent Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit parachute descents in or into controlled airspace or air routes without requiring a special flight operations certificate. This exemption applies to persons conducting parachute descents and pilots-in-command of aircraft operated for the purpose of conducting parachute descents. |
| 171-2004 | Issued: 2004-10-18 Expiry: 2004-10-26 Region: Pacific Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a),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 allow Omega Air Corporation, 4360 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C., to conduct landings and take-offs and to operate a helicopter at altitudes of less than 1000 feet above and less than 500 feet horizontal distance from the highest obstacle within the built-up area of the City of North Vancouver, B.C. |
| 184-2004 | Issued: 2004-10-13 Expiry: 2005-04-10 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 507.07 Applicant provision(s): Canadian National Railway Company Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian National Railway Company to operate a Challenger Model CL600-2B16 Aircraft, Registration C-GCNR, Serial Number 5339, pending the validation of different FAA approved modifications embedded on the aircraft while on FAA registry. |
| 161-2004 | Issued: 2004-10-12 Expiry: 2005-05-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.157(1) Applicant provision(s): Falconbridge Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Falconbridge Limited to operate one (1) Chapter 2 gravel equipped aeroplane for northern oeprations in accordance with section 602.161 of the CARs. |
| 165-2004 | Issued: 2004-10-07 Expiry: 2004-10-14 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a)and702.22(3)(a) Applicant provision(s): Canadian Helicopters Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to allow Canadian Helicopters Limited, 12021 -121 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, to conduct a landing and take-off and carry out Class B external load operations at altitudes of less than 1000 feet above and less than 500 feet horizontal distance from the highest obstacle within the built-up area of the City of Golden, B.C. |
| 131-2004 | Issued: 2004-10-06 Expiry: 2006-04-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 703.24(a) 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 of single-engined DeHavilland DHC3T aeroplanes to operate those aircraft with more than nine passengers on board. |
| 142-2003 | Issued: 2004-09-29 Expiry: 2006-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(a) (b) ( c ) Applicant provision(s): Persons who operate in owner maintn/class 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. |
| 162-2004 | Issued: 2004-09-28 Expiry: 2006-04-01 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 602.128(1) (4) Applicant provision(s): Cougar Helicopters Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Cougar Helicopters Inc. pilots-in-command of the Eurocopter 5332, Sikorsky SK76 and Sikorsky SK92 helicopter types to conduct Category II Instrument Landing System (ILS) approaches that are published in the Canada Air Pilot, when the reported visibility is at least Runway Visual Range (RVR) of 600 feet, using a decision height (DH) of 100 feet. |
| 101-2004 | Issued: 2004-09-24 Expiry: 2005-07-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.106(1)c);705.106(4);725.106(7)a) 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 cruise relief pilots (CRP) operating Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft under a Mixed Fleet Flying (MFF) program to have a pilot proficiency check (PPC) completed on either the Airbus A330 or Airbus A340 aircraft type and be deemed to have met the PPC requirements for the other aircraft type, in accordance with the CASS. |
| 160-2004 | Issued: 2004-09-16 Expiry: 2005-04-14 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 507.07 Applicant provision(s): AIICanada Express Inc Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow AIICanada Express Inc. to operate a Learjet Model 35A Aircraft, Registration C-GUAC, Serial Number 309, pending the incorporation of ECR 1447 demanded by the Canadian Type Certificate Al28 and the validation of the FAA and LBA approved modification embedded on the aircraft while on German registry. |
| 148-2004 | Issued: 2004-09-15 Expiry: 2004-09-25 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.152(a)(b) Applicant provision(s): ROMAVIA Romanian Aviation Company Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit ROMAVIA Romanian Aviation Company to operate a Chapter 2, namely a B-707 aeroplane, registration YR-ABB, on a flight to Canada. ROMAVIA Romanian Aviation Company will conduct landings and takeoffs between September 16 and September 23, 2004, at Montréal - Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport (CYUL)) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International (CYOW) Airport. ROMAVIA Romanian Aviation Company is transporting the President of Romania on a state visit to Canada. |
| 158-2004 | Issued: 2004-09-14 Expiry: 2004-09-20 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 Beech 1900C aircraft operations with Item 33-7, Anti-Collision Strobe Light System (Left-Hand Wing Strobe), of the MEL unserviceable. |
| 129-2004 | Issued: 2004-09-08 Expiry: 2006-01-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 704.01 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, motwithstanding that the MCTOW exceeds the 8618 kgs (19000 pounds) limit imposed by paragraph 704.01(a). |
| 142-2004 | Issued: 2004-09-03 Expiry: 2006-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 703.07(2)(b)(i) 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 operating Air Taxi Services (Aeroplanes & Helicopters)) under Subpart 3, Part VII, of the CARs to employ Operations Managers who do not meet the requirement of having attended a CASO course or of attending such a course within twelve months of assuming the position of Operations Manager. |
| 142-2004 | Issued: 2004-09-03 Expiry: 2006-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 703.07(2)b)i) 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 operating Air Taxi Services (Aeroplanes & Helicopters) under Subpart 3, Part VII, of the CARs to employ Operations Managers who do not meet the requirement of having attended a CASO course or of attending such a course within twelve months of assuming the position of Operations Manager. |
| 145-2004 | Issued: 2004-09-01 Expiry: 2005-08-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.152 Applicant provision(s): Silkway Airlines Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit SILKWAY AIRLINES, P.O. Box AZ1109 - BAKU, BAKU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, AZERBAIJAN to conduct multiple landings and takeoffs at Trenton Military Airport (CYTR), Ontario, using Chapter 2 aeroplanes, to transport Canadian military sustainment supplies between Trenton and Kabul, Afghanistan. |
| 147-2004 | Issued: 2004-08-30 Expiry: 2006-03-01 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 702.07(2)b)ii) Applicant provision(s): 102662 Canada Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow 102662 Canada Inc. to appoint a Chief Pilot who has not acquired 250 hours within the preceding three years on the category of aircraft operated by the air operator, as required by clause 722.07(2)b)i)C) of the CASS. |
| 153-2004 | Issued: 2004-08-22 Expiry: 2004-10-21 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.05,604.02(a);401/03(1)(a) 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 either an Experimental flight permit or a Specific purpose flight permit authorizing the carriage of passengers, and or a Certificate of Airworthiness. The operations conducted under this exemption shall be limited to the following circumstances: ·off-site experimental or development test flights, carriage of "other authorized crew" as defined herewith, no other passengers; ·ferry flights, carriage of additional "crew members", no other passengers; ·operational technical evaluation flights (defined herewith), carriage of technical evaluation pilot(s), no other passengers; ·Demonstration, market survey flights, carriage of passengers that are potential customers of production models of that specific aircraft type, no other passengers; and ·Customer acceptance flights, carriage of the new owner(s) or their representative(s), no other passengers. This without: ·the requirement to hold a private operator certificate (ref. CAR 604); and ·for aircraft without formal Type Certificate operating under an Experimental flight permit the requirement for the pilots to have their license endorsed with the appropriate rating for the aircraft type (ref. CAR 401.03) |
| 139-2004 | Issued: 2004-08-16 Expiry: 2004-12-01 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 704.108(1)(d) Applicant provision(s): Celtic Tech Jet Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow pilot Robert Childerhose, to act as a flight crew member on Dassault Falcon 200 aircraft operated by Celtic Tech Jet Limited without completing line indoctrination training. This exemption will also permit Mr. Childerhose to provide line indoctrination training to Celtic Tech Jet Limited flight crew members. |
| 138-2004 | Issued: 2004-08-13 Expiry: 2004-08-21 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 Beech 1900D aircraft operations with Item 25-10-1, Crew Seat Adjustment, of the MEL unserviceable. |
| 096-2004 | Issued: 2004-08-13 Expiry: 2005-08-06 Region: HQ Routing: AARR |
CARS provision(s): 421-CARs and Personnel Lic. and Trng. Stand. Applicant provision(s): Mr. Dushan Sajeewa Thalagala Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit:Mr. Thalagala to apply for a Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter Category without having completed the 100 hours pilot flight time in helicopters and the 100 hours commercial pilot flight training in helicopters as required by paragraphs 421.31(4)(a) and (c) of the Standard 421-Flight Crew Permits, Licences and Ratings;Mr. Thalagala to apply for an Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter Category without having completed the combined 10 hours of night flight time as required by clauses 421.31(4)(b)(i)(B) and 421.31(4)(b)(ii)(B) of the Standard 421-Flight Crew Permits, Licences and Ratings; Mr. Thalagala to be exempt from examination prerequisites requirements of paragraphs 421.13(4)(d) and (e) of the Standard 421-Flight Crew Permits, Licences and Ratings for admission to the following written exams: Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter Category examination (CPHEL) and the Instrument Rating examination (INRAT);Mr. Thalagala to be exempt from requirements of paragraph 421.14(4)(c) of the Standard 421-Flight Crew Permits, Licences and Ratings for the completion of the Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter Category and the Group IV Instrument Rating flight tests;Mr. Thalagala to apply for a Type Rating on a helicopter certified for two pilot operation without having to complete the 166 hours of flight experience as required in subparagraph 421.40(3)(f)(ii) of the Standard 421-Flight Crew Permits, Licences and Ratings; Mr. Thalagala to apply for a Group IV Instrument Rating without having completed all the flight training as required by subparagraphs 421.46(2)(b)(i) and (ii) of the Standard 421-Flight Crew Permits, Licences and Ratings. |
| 156-2004 | Issued: 2004-08-12 Expiry: 2004-09-15 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.108 (1) (c) Applicant provision(s): SAGGAS INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICS SERVICES INC. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to extend the airborne requirement of the PPC to be completed within the period stated in subsection 724.108 (1) Schedule I of the CASS. |
| 150-2004 | Issued: 2004-08-12 Expiry: 2004-09-30 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Westman Aerial Spraying Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The authorization is subject to the description of events in the Westman Aerial Spraying Ltd. aerial work zone plans dated 03 August 2004, and applies to C-FFJB, C-FJTB,C-GJON and C-GOJB, AT502B, AT602 and AT802 aircraft when operated by Westman Aerial Spraying ltd. under Air Operator Certificate Number 7093. |
| 155-2004 | Issued: 2004-08-12 Expiry: 2004-09-15 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.115(2)a)ii), 724.115(23)d) Applicant provision(s): Saggas International Aeronautics Services Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit SAGGAS International, operating services under Subpart 4 of Part VII of the Canadian Aviation Regulations to employ a qualified Cessna Citation II (C550) flight crew member under the provisions of CASS 724.115(23), Transportability of Pilot Proficiency Check, without requiring the air operator to provide the required line indoctrination as stated in CASS 724.115(23)(d). |
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