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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 154-2004 | Issued: 2004-08-11 Expiry: 2005-12-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 602.96(3)b)c) Applicant provision(s): Pilotes des exploitants avec Hydro-Quebec Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the pilots of operators under contract with Hydro-Québec at Havre St-Pierre airport to make right turns in the circuit for runway 27 and to not conform to the pattern of traffic formed by other aircraft for runways 09 and 27. |
| 130-2004 | Issued: 2004-08-11 Expiry: 2005-12-31 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 602.96(3)b) et c) Applicant provision(s): Hydro-Québec Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The original exemption was signed in French only. A translated version is available upon request. |
| 144-2004 | Issued: 2004-08-09 Expiry: 2005-07-21 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 705.104(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): Trans Capital Air Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Trans Capital Air Ltd. to carry up to 50 passengers with only one flight attendant on board. |
| 124-2004 | Issued: 2004-08-03 Expiry: 2004-08-08 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.152 Applicant provision(s): JAT Airways Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the JAT Airways, Bulevat Umetnosti 16, 11070 Novi-Beograde, Serbia and Montenegro to operate one DC-9 aeroplane that will conduct one (1) landing and one (1) takeoff at Goose Bay or Iqaluit using a Chapter 2 aeroplane. The aeroplane will be positioned to Port of Spain, Trinidad to operate a wet (ACMI) lease on behalf of British West Indies (BWIA). |
| 133-2004 | Issued: 2004-08-03 Expiry: 2006-02-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 703.07(2)b)ii) Applicant provision(s): JCB Aviation Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow JCB AVIATION to employ a chief pilot who does not meet the requirement of 250 hours as pilot-in-command within the preceding three (3) years on the same category and class of aircraft being operated. |
| 140-2004 | Issued: 2004-07-29 Expiry: 2004-08-15 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to authorize Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, to operate the BE-300 aircraft with item 21-10-1, air conditioning system of the MEL unserviceable. |
| 127-2004 | Issued: 2004-07-28 Expiry: 2004-08-03 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(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 Surrey and The Township of Langley, B.C. |
| 123-2004 | Issued: 2004-07-27 Expiry: 2005-04-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARR |
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-415 aircraft to the Ministère de l'intérieur, de la sécurité intérieure et des libertés locales - Direction de la Défense et de la Sécurité Civiles (hereinafter the French Ministry of Interior) without the certificate of registration for the aircraft being cancelled. |
| 075-2004 | Issued: 2004-07-26 Expiry: 2006-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.76(e) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit air operators and flight crewmembers, 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. |
| 115-2004 | Issued: 2004-07-21 Expiry: 2005-10-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 703.86(b) Applicant provision(s): Pilots-in-command and air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit pilots-in-command to acquire the 50 hours of flight time on the aeroplane type, as required by subsection 723.86(1) of the CASS, by using the total of the flight time gained on similar aeroplanes grouped as a single type for the purposes of pilot proficiency check (PPC). |
| 117-2004 | Issued: 2004-07-21 Expiry: 2004-08-30 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 allow SILKWAY AIRLINES P.O. Box AZ1109 - BAKU, BAKU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, AZERBAIJAN to conduct multiple landings and takeoffs at Trenton Airport (CYTR) using a Chapter 2 aeroplane to transport military freight, vehicles and stores from Kabul, Afghanistan back to Canada. |
| 122-2004 | Issued: 2004-07-15 Expiry: 2005-08-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.115(2)a)ii) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Aviation Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to enable Skyservice Aviation Inc. to utilize the below mentioned Flight Crew member without a line indoctrination training, considering this current experience with Aircraft type G4 (Gulfstream IV), under Part 604 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations. |
| 108-2004 | Issued: 2004-07-12 Expiry: 2004-08-10 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.152 Applicant provision(s): Krasnoyarsk Airlines DBA Krasair Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Krasnoyarsk Airlines DBA Krasair P.O. Box 663020 Krasnoyarsk Russian Federation to conduct multiple landings and takeoffs at Edmonton International Airport (CYEG) using Chapter 2 aeroplanes to transport annunition and high explosives from Kabul, Afghanistan. The exempted aircraft will then proceed to Cold Lake, Alberta for delivery of their cargo. |
| 105-2004 | Issued: 2004-07-12 Expiry: 2005-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 702.43(a) Applicant provision(s): Air operators operating Grumman Tracker Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow air operators of Grumman Tracker aircraft to operate these aircraft on fire-fighting operations under IFR, with a single pilot, without the aircraft being equipped with a serviceable auto-pilot. |
| 106-2004 | Issued: 2004-07-08 Expiry: 2005-07-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Engineering Test Pilots, A/C 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 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. |
| 107-2004 | Issued: 2004-07-08 Expiry: 2005-07-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Engineering Test pilots, A/C 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 pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any helicopter for the purpose of airworthiness flight testing without a type rating for the helicopter that is being flight tested. This exemption is required because ratings for helicopters being flight tested are either unavailable or inappropriate. |
| 118-2004 | Issued: 2004-07-08 Expiry: 2004-08-10 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 of an insecticide (Malathion) near the Town of Neepawa, Manitoba, for the control of Pine Scale Beetles and other insect pests. The area of application of the pesticide will be that area as depicted on the map accompanying the application for this authorization. |
| 104-2004 | Issued: 2004-06-25 Expiry: 2004-07-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.152 Applicant provision(s): SilkWay Ltd. Airlines Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Silk Way Ltd. Airlines, P.O. Box AZ1109-BAKU, Baku International Airport, Azerbaijan to conduct multiple landings and takeoffs at Trenton (CYTR) using a Chapter 2 aeroplane to transport baggage and military stores from Kabul, Afghanistan to Trenton, Ont. as part of Canada's troop reduction program in Afghanistan. |
| 109-2004 | Issued: 2004-06-25 Expiry: 2004-09-25 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1) Applicant provision(s): Ari Canada Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada to operate a B767-3Y0 Aircraft, Registration Number C-GGMX, Serial Number 24947 without the flammability test for the seat covers required by AWM 525.853( c) . |
| 093-2004 | Issued: 2004-06-24 Expiry: 2005-07-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 803.02 Applicant provision(s): Naverus, Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Naverus, Inc., Rentoon, Washington, U.S.A, to publish or submit for publishing, in the Canada Air Pilot, an instrument procedure for "Westjet Use Only" that has been developed in accordance with the instrument procedure criteria set out in the Naverus, Inc. Criteria for Required Navigation permformance (RNP) Instrument Procedure Construction for the procedures specified below, in addition to any applicable criteria set out in the Criteria for the Development of Instrument Procedures (TP308). |
| 100-2005 | Issued: 2004-06-17 Expiry: 2005-06-22 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 allow Blackcomb Helicopters Ltd., 8621 Fissile Lane, Whistler, B.C., to operate a helicopter at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a). |
| 088-2004 | Issued: 2004-06-16 Expiry: 2005-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARN |
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. |
| 100-2004 | Issued: 2004-06-16 Expiry: 2004-06-25 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Midfield Enterprises Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to permit Midfield Enterprises Ltd. to conduct aerial application of a biological larvicide (Btk Foray 76B) near or over the Resort Village of Candle Lake, Saskatchewan, for the control of spruce budworm. The area of application of the larvicide will be that area as depicted on the maps accompanying the application for this authorization. |
| 099-2004 | Issued: 2004-06-15 Expiry: 2004-07-31 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Omega Aviation Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to allow Omega Aviation, 4360 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C., to operate a helicopter at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a). |
| 095-2004 | Issued: 2004-06-03 Expiry: 2004-06-07 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 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 permit Omega Air Corporation, 4360 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C., 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 Vancouver, and the Municipality of Delta, B.C. |
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