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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 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. |
| 038-2004 | Issued: 2004-04-01 Expiry: 2004-12-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(2)(b)ii)iii),705.124(2)b)iv)B)E) 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 Airlines (formerly Air 2000 Limited (hereinafter "FCA") flight attendants who will be participating in the Extended Charter Agreement. |
| 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. |
| 057-2004 | Issued: 2004-04-01 Expiry: 2004-04-04 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 allow Omega Air Corporation, 4360 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C., to operate a helicopter over the City of Vancouver, B.C., at altitudes and distances 1ess than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a) for the purpose of aeria1 photography. |
| 043-2004 | Issued: 2004-03-31 Expiry: 2005-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(b);705.124(2)(b)(iv)(B) Applicant provision(s): Zip Air Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit ZIP Air Inc. to use a modified B737-200 over wing exit (hereinafter OWE) as an equivalent means to operating a A319-100 OWE for Aircraft Exit Operation Drills as required by paragraph 7.3.1(b) of Initial Part Seven and 7.1.1(b) of Annual Part Seven of the FATS. Currently, the Schedule A of the FATS- Aircraft Exit Compatibility Groups - does not recognize an alternative to the A319-100 OWE. |
| 039-2004 | Issued: 2004-03-30 Expiry: 2004-10-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(2)(b)(ii)(iii)705.124(2)b)iv)B)E Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Airlines Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
This exemption will permit 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 training; and b)deliver this modified to My Travel Airways Limited (hereafter "My Travel") flight attendants who will be participating in the Extended Charter Agreement. |
| 049-2004 | Issued: 2004-03-30 Expiry: 2004-04-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.152 Applicant provision(s): Ukrainian Cargo Airways Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Ukrainian Cargo Airways, 19-21 Frunze Street, Kyiv, P.O. 254080, Ukraine to conduct multiple landings and takeoffs at Trenton (CYTR) and Fredericton (CYFC) using a Chapter 2 aeroplane to transport equipment and personnel of the Department of National Defence to Port-au-Prince, Haiti for military operations in support of Operation Halo. |
| 045-2004 | Issued: 2004-03-29 Expiry: 2005-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.123 Applicant provision(s): Helicopter pilots-in-command Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to authorize helicopter pilots-in-command to use the alternate aerodrome weather minima requirements as specified in this exemption, rather than the alternate aerodrome weather minima requirements specified in the CAP, when selecting an alternate aerodrome where instruments apporach procedures are available. |
| 054-2004 | Issued: 2004-03-29 Expiry: 2004-05-31 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 allow Helijet International Inc., 5911 Airport Road South, Richmond, BC, to operate a helicopter at altitudes of 1ess than 1000 feet above and less than 500 feet horizonta1 distance from the highest obstacle over the built-up area of the Vancouver, B.C., downtown core (Westend) for the purpose of Electronic News Gathering. |
| 048-2004 | Issued: 2004-03-24 Expiry: 2004-04-05 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(2)(c);702.02 Applicant provision(s): Phoenix Air Group Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Phoenix Air Group Inc., while not being the holder of a Canadian Air Operator Certificate, to operate in Canada the following Learjet 36 type aircraft registered in the United States of America as N-56PA;N-62PG and N547PA. This aircraft will be operated by Phoenix Air Group, to provide combat support training for the Department of National Defence. This combat will take place in the warning areas east of Halifax, Nova Scotia, March 24 to April 5, 2004. |
| 071-2004 | Issued: 2004-03-23 Expiry: 2005-08-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602,603,605,202.01,202.13(2),401.03 Applicant provision(s): Balloonview Corp. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit the BalloonView Corporation to operate an Aerophile 30 (5500) Amusement Device without being required to meet the requirements of the Canadian Aviation Regulations. |
| 046-2004 | Issued: 2004-03-22 Expiry: 2004-03-31 Region: n/a Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.152 Applicant provision(s): Ukrainian Cargo Airways Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Ukrainian Cargo Airways, 19-21 Frunze Street, Kyiv, P.O. 254080, Ukraine to conduct multiple landings and takeoffs at Trenton (CYTR) and Fredericton (CYFC) using a Chapter 2 aeroplane to transport equipment and personnel of the Department of National Defence to Port-au-Prince, Haiti for military operations in support of Operation Halo. |
| 058-2004 | Issued: 2004-03-19 Expiry: 2005-09-09 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 507.02 Applicant provision(s): Foxair Heliservice Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Foxair Heliservice Inc. to operate a Bell, Model 222, Registration C-FFXX, Serial No. 47079, pending TCCA Type Design Examination and formal acceptance of the Modification 222-399-021 on Bell, Model 222, Registration 47079 as identified in the Foxair Heliservice Inc. exemption application letter dated March 5, 2004. |
| 061-2004 | Issued: 2004-03-16 Expiry: 2004-03-21 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(2)(c);702.02 Applicant provision(s): Phoenix Air Group Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Phoenix Air Group Inc., while not being the holder of a Canadian Air Operator Certificae, to operate in Canada Learjet 36 type aircraft registered in the United States of America as N-56PA. This aircraft will be operated by Phoenix Air Group, to conduct low level target towing for the Department of National Defence. This target towing will take place in the warning areas east of Halifax, Nova Scotia, March 17-28,2004. |
| 037-2004 | Issued: 2004-03-11 Expiry: 2004-03-21 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.152 Applicant provision(s): Ukrainian Cargo Airways Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Ukrainian Cargo Airways, 19-21 Frunze Street, Kyiv, P.O. 254080, Ukraine to conduct multiple landings and takeoffs at Trenton (CYTR) and Fredericton (CYFC) using a Chapter 2 aeroplane to transport equipment and personnel of the Department of National Defence to Port-au-Prince, Haiti for military operations in support of Operation Halo. |
| 008-2004 | Issued: 2004-03-10 Expiry: 2005-11-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARN |
CARS provision(s): 804.01(c ) Applicant provision(s): Persons who provide aviation weather services Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit service providers to provide meteorological observations consisting of the measurement of station pressure by aircraft altimeters for use in instrument procedures, which is not permitted by Chapter 4 of the Manual of Surface Weather Observation. |
| 062-2004 | Issued: 2004-03-08 Expiry: 2004-06-22 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 serial number 102, 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. |
| 044-2004 | Issued: 2004-03-05 Expiry: 2005-07-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 507.02 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 Gulfstream G-IV, pending TCCA Type Design Examination and formal acceptance of the Embodiment of Canadian TCDS Mandatory Modification ASC 31, and Mandatory Canadian Familiarization of Some Embodied Modifications as identified in the Skyservice Aviation Inc. exemption application letter dated March 1, 2004. |
| 034-2004 | Issued: 2004-02-26 Expiry: 2004-06-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 704.111(4) Applicant provision(s): Acass Canada Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to enable "Acass Canada Limited" to utilize the below mentioned flight crew member after the completion of his annual (CL-64) training course as referred to in CARs 704.115 in lieu of the initial training program. A pilot proficiency check (PPC) shall be conducted by a Transport Canada Inspector. |
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