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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 086-2004 | Issued: 2004-06-01 Expiry: Cancelled July 27, 2004Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 202.35(1) Applicant provision(s): Bombardier Aerospace Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the manufacturer, Bombardier Inc., to transfer legal custody and control of a Bombardier registered CL-215-1A10 aircraft to the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence-Hellenic Air Force (hereinafter H.A.F.) without the certificate of registration of the aircraft being cancelled. |
| 092-2004 | Issued: 2004-05-31 Expiry: 2005-07-30 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 705.104(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): Voyageur Airways Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Voyageur Airways Limited to carry up to 50 passengers with only one flight attendant on board. |
| 110-2004 | Issued: 2004-05-28 Expiry: 2004-11-24 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 iinstallation of the In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system. |
| 090-2004 | Issued: 2004-05-26 Expiry: 2004-06-01 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a)and702.22(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 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 Municipality of Delta and the City of Vancouver, B.C. |
| 091-2004 | Issued: 2004-05-24 Expiry: 2004-05-27 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Provincial Airlines Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator, Provincial Airlines Limited to conduct Beech 200 aircraft operations with Item 22-01 Auto Flight of the MEL unserviceable. , |
| 035-2004 | Issued: 2004-05-21 Expiry: 2005-05-11 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.128(1) Applicant provision(s): Pilots-in-command Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow any pilot-in-command of an IFR aircraft operated pursuant to an air operator certificate or a private operator certificate to conduct instrument approach procedures using minima specified in the Restricted Canada Air Pilot or in an operations specification that forms part of an air operator certificate or a private operator certificate. This exemption is required as the route and approach inventory referenced in subsection 602.128(1) is being discontinued and replaced by the Restricted Canada Air Pilot. This exemption is also required to reflect the conduct by air operators and private operators of specific instrument approach procedures in accordance with the minima specified in an operations specification that forms part of an air operator certificate or a private operator certificate. |
| 087-2004 | Issued: 2004-05-20 Expiry: 2004-10-30 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 biological larvicide (BT) 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. |
| 064-2004 | Issued: 2004-05-13 Expiry: 2006-01-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARR |
CARS provision(s): 705.106(1)b)i) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit air operators, operating under Subpart 5 of Part VII of the CARs, and its flight crew members to meet the requirements of the CARs through an alternate means using level C or D Full Flight Simulators (FFS) to complete the three take-offs and three landings required, while maintaining an equivalent level of safety until the new regulation is published in the CARs. |
| 076-2004 | Issued: 2004-05-11 Expiry: 2004-09-01 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 703.07(2)(b)(ii) Applicant provision(s): Nestor Falls Fly-In Outposts Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Nestor Falls Fly-In Outposts Ltd. to continue operating with a Chief Pilot who does not meet the Commercial Air Service Standards. |
| 073-2004 | Issued: 2004-05-07 Expiry: 2004-05-12 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): CanJet Airlines Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator, CanJet Airlines, to conduct B737-529 aircraft operations with Item 34-40, Traffic Collision and Avoidance System (TCAS), of the Minimum Equipment List unserviceable. |
| 098-2004 | Issued: 2004-05-07 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 purpose of this authorization is to allow Westman Aerial Spraying Ltd. to conduct aerial application of fungicide and pesticide. The area to be sprayed will be in the Northwest and Southwest quadrants from CFB Shilo, as depicted in the maps and description of events submitted to this office and dated January 30, 2004. |
| 065-2004 | Issued: 2004-05-05 Expiry: 2005-10-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.19(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Air operators conducting deployed operations Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit air operators conducting deployed operations within Canada, under Subparts 704 or 705, to provide each flight crew member with time free from duty of one period of at least 4 consecutive calendar days within each 19 consecutive days, instead of the current option contained in paragraph 700.19(1)(a) of one period of at least 3 consecutive calendar days within each 17 consecutive days. An amendment to the CARs is in progress. |
| 026-2004 | Issued: 2004-05-03 Expiry: 2005-10-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 703.24(c)703.88(1)c)ii Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators and pilot-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 and Bell 205 helicopters to be deemed to have met the PPC requirements for these helicopters 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. |
| 060-2004 | Issued: 2004-04-30 Expiry: 2005-10-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.80(5)(b) 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 and flight crew members to conduct operations with aeroplanes certified with a minimum of more than two flight crew members without having to comply with paragraph 705.80(5)(b) of the CARs. |
| 067-2004 | Issued: 2004-04-28 Expiry: 2005-04-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARN |
CARS provision(s): 303.11(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): Prince George Airport Authority Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to allow Prince George Airport Authority Inc. to meet the requirements set out in table 303.09 of the CARs for a lower critical category for fire fighting than that established for the airport, more specifically to provide a reduce level of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Aircraft Critical Category at level 5. |
| 036-2005 | Issued: 2004-04-24 Expiry: 2005-11-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(2)(b)(ii)and(iii) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Airlines Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
This exemption will allow Skyservice to: (a)modify its approved Flight Attendant Initial Training Program, which has been approved by the Minister as required by paragraph 705.124(1)(b) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, by excluding those training items listed in the attached Appendix A & B; and (b)deliver this modified training to First Choice Airways (hereinafter "FCA") flight attendants who will be participating in the Extended Charter Agreement. |
| 074-2005 | Issued: 2004-04-21 Expiry: 2005-10-27 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 Inc. to operate a Dassault Falcon 50EX, Aircraft, Registration C-GWFM, Serial No. 264, pending the incorporation of the modification M850 required by the Canadian A136 Type Certificate and the validation of different FAA approved modifications embedded ont the aircraft while on US registry. |
| 66-2004 | Issued: 2004-04-16 Expiry: 2004-04-30 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Labrador Airways Limied 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-8-102 aircraft operations with Item 33-15-1 Baggage Compartment Door Light of the MEL unserviceable. |
| 066-2005 | Issued: 2004-04-08 Expiry: 2005-10-07 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. |
| 025-2004 | Issued: 2004-04-08 Expiry: 2006-05-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.62(4) Applicant provision(s): Canadian operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian operators operating with one or more flight attendants under subpart 604 or 705 of the CARs to stow infant life preservers in a bulk stowage location that is easily accessible to the flight attendant(s). The flight attendant(s) will provide an infant life preserver to each person responsible for an infant when preparing for a ditching. |
| 068-2004 | Issued: 2004-04-08 Expiry: 2004-10-04 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 507.02 Applicant provision(s): Air Transat Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Transat to operate an Airbus A310-304, Registration Number C-GTSI, Serial Number 595, without the familiarization of the following modifications: LBA STC TAO117, LBA TA0324. |
| 063-2004 | Issued: 2004-04-05 Expiry: 2005-10-05 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 705.34 (1)(a)and 705.34(3)(b) Applicant provision(s): Provincial Airlines Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
Paragraph 705.34(1)(a) of the CARs prohibits the conduct of a take-off in a twin-engined 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, unless an alternate aerodrome is specified in the operational flight plan and that aerodrome is located within the distance that can be flown in 60 minutes at the one-engine-inoperative cruise speed. Paragraph 705.34(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, Provincial Airlines Limited., 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 takeoff alternate, without having to meet the requirements of paragraphs 705.34(1)(a) or 705.34(3)(b) of the CARs and subparagraph 725.34(1)(b)(i) or subparagraph 725.34(2)(b)(i) of the CASS, in accordance with the application, below. |
| 020-2004 | Issued: 2004-04-05 Expiry: 2005-11-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 606.02 Applicant provision(s): Owners of in legal custody/control of gov Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow 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 to choose to operate an aircraft without liability insurance covering risks of injury to or death of passengers and liability insurance covering risks of public liability provided for by a private insurance company. |
| 014-2004 | Issued: 2004-04-02 Expiry: 2005-03-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)a) Applicant provision(s): Bombardier Aerospace, Learjet Inc. 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 a pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aeroplane manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace without a rating for the aeroplane that is being operated under an experimental or special purpose flight permit. Presently, it is not possible to obtain a type rating on aeroplanes that are experimental and for which a Canadian type approval or a Canadian approved type certificate has not been issued. Additionally, the type rating is not an appropriate rating for flight test operations performed with aircraft operating under a Flight Permit. |
| 055-2004 | Issued: 2004-04-01 Expiry: 2004-07-02 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 507.02(b) Applicant provision(s): Western Express Air Lines Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Western Express Air Lines Inc. to operate Bombardier Lear 31 A aircraft which does not satisfy 507.02(b). Specifically, some of the aircraft modifications unique to Canadian registered Lear 31 A aircraft cannot be installed at this time because parts are not available. |
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