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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 261-2003 | Issued: 2003-10-23 Expiry: 2003-11-02 Region: Pacific Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Talon Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to permit Talon Helicopters Ltd., Executive Aircraft, 4380 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C., to conduct aerial photography operations at altitudes of less than 1000 feet above and less than 500 feet horizontal distance from the highest obstacle. |
| 264-2003 | Issued: 2003-10-23 Expiry: 2003-11-10 Region: Pacific Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a); 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 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. |
| 246-2003 | Issued: 2003-10-22 Expiry: 2004-05-15 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 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 the Modified Flight Attendant Initial Training program to those My Travel Airways Limited (hereinafter "My Travel") qualified flight attendants who have completed those training items listed in the attached Appendix A as part of their Flight Attendants Initial Training program with My Travel and who will be operating as flight attendants in the Extended Charter Agreement upon successful completion of Skyservice's Modified Flight Attendant Initial Training Program. |
| 205-2003 | Issued: 2003-10-20 Expiry: 2005-04-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 703.31(b) Applicant provision(s): Canadian aeroplane operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to enable Canadian aeroplane operators operating under subpart 703 of the CARs to conduct IFR flights where an alternate aerodrome is not designated in the IFR flight plan or in the IFR flight itinerary. |
| 233-2003 | Issued: 2003-10-08 Expiry: 2005-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.16(3)and(4) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit an air operator 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.This exemption applies to all Canadian air operators conducting ad hoc (non-dedicated) MEDEVAC operations pursuant to subparts 703, 704 and 705 of the CARs. |
| 241-2003 | Issued: 2003-10-07 Expiry: 2004-04-01 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 704.108(1)(c ) Applicant provision(s): Grant Executive Jets Inc. Aircraft model: Dassault Falcon 900 and 50 Registration no.: C-FGFI,C-GGFP |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Mr. James A.E. Brand, licence number AA39856 to act as a flight crewmember on Dassault Falcon 900 aircraft, and Mr. John Craig, licence number AA299485 to act as a flight crew member on Dassault Falcon 50 aircraft, operated by Grant Executive Jets Inc. without completing line indoctrination training. This Exemption will also permit Mr. Brand and Mr. Craig to provide line indoctrination training to Grant Executive Jets Inc. flight crew members. |
| 239-2003 | Issued: 2003-10-07 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: SA |
CARS provision(s): 704.108(1)(d) Applicant provision(s): Sunwest Home Aviation Ltd. Aircraft model: Canadair Challenger 604 Registration no.: C-GGWU |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Captain David Coterell, Licence number AA364400 to act as a flight crewmember on Canadair Challenger 604 aircraft operated by Sunwest Home Aviation Ltd. without completing the indoctrination training. |
| 235-2003 | Issued: 2003-10-03 Expiry: 2005-04-01 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 705.34(1)(a)and705.34(3)(b) Applicant provision(s): Labrador Airways 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, Labrador Airways 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 take-off 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) or subparagraph 725.34(2)(b)(i) of the CASS, in accordance with the application, below. |
| 209-2003 | Issued: 2003-10-03 Expiry: 2004-10-10 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. |
| 234-2003 | Issued: 2003-09-29 Expiry: 2005-09-29 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 705.104(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): Voyageur Airways Limited model: DeHavilland Dash 7 Aircraft model: DeHavilland Dash 7 aircraft Registration no.: C-FZKM;C-GFOF;C-GFFL;C-GLOL |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit the operation of an aircraft with passengers on board with a crew that includes fewer than the minimum number of flight attendants, subject to certain conditions. |
| 230-2003 | Issued: 2003-09-26 Expiry: 2003-10-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.152 Applicant provision(s): Uzbekistan Airways Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Uzbekistan Airways to conduct one takeoff at Trenton (CYTR) using a Chapter 2 aeroplane to transport equipment of the Department of National Defence for military operations. |
| 237-2003 | Issued: 2003-09-25 Expiry: 2003-10-25 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 202.04 Applicant provision(s): Helicopter Transport Services (Canada) Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Helicopter Transport Services (Canada) Inc. to change the current aircraft marks C-FCTV to C-FWGN. Requested by the owner (see attached documents). |
| 236-2003 | Issued: 2003-09-25 Expiry: 2003-10-25 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 202.04 Applicant provision(s): Heli-Transport Inc. Aircraft model: Bell 206L-4 Registration no.: C-FWGN to C-FCTV |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Heli-Transport Inc. to change the current aircraft marks C-FWGN to C-FCTV. Requested by the owner. |
| 214-2003 | Issued: 2003-09-24 Expiry: 2005-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 571.07 Applicant provision(s): Persons installing parts Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The exemption relieves the installers of Kits and parts thereof listed above manufactured exclusively by AIM Aviation Auburn, the sole recognized manufacturer of the said parts, from the requirements set out in Section 571.07 Installation of New Parts of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) which pertains to new parts intended for installation on Canadian registered aircraft. The effect of the exemption is to enable operators of Canadian registered Dash 8, Dash 7 and ATR 42 aircraft to comply with TCCA imposed deadline of November 1, 2003 for the installation of the armored door and its remote locing mechanism, and to have operating spares available in the future. |
| 216-2003 | Issued: 2003-09-19 Expiry: 2003-10-11 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) and 701.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Lynden Air Cargo Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Lynden Air Cargo, LLC, while not being the holder of a Canadian Air Operator Certificate, to operate a United States of America Lockheed L382 aircraft, Registration Number N403LC, Serial Number 4590, or alternate N404LC, Serial Number 4763 on a commercial air service in Canada, on behalf of First Air, 100 Thad Johnston Road, Ottawa International Airport, Gloucester, Ontario, Kl V OR1, for the transportation of cargo between the following Canadian points: Yellowknife, NWT (CYZF) and Ekati, NWT (CYOA). These flights will take place during the period of September 22, 2003 to October 1, 2003. |
| 213-2003 | Issued: 2003-09-19 Expiry: 2005-04-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 571.07 Applicant provision(s): Persons installing parts Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The exemption relieves installers of parts from the restrictions set out in paragraph (c) to (h) inclusive of Standard 571.07, which pertain to the eligibility of FAA PMA part installation on Canadian registered aircraft. The effect of the exemption is to provide installers of parts on Canadian registered aircraft or other aeronautical products intended for installation on a Canadian registered aircraft, with additional acceptable sources of supply of parts. |
| 229-2003 | Issued: 2003-09-19 Expiry: 2003-10-05 Region: Pacific Routing: SA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a);702.22(3)(a) Applicant provision(s): Tundra Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: SK58ET type helicopter Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to allow Tundra Helicopters Ltd., 5225 - 216th Street, Langley, B.C., 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 Burnaby, B.C., for the purpose of installing air conditioning units. |
| 215-2003 | Issued: 2003-09-18 Expiry: 2005-03-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Angel Flight of Vancouver Island Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Angel Flight of Vancouver Island, Registered Charitable Corporation (#S-42900) to conduct flights carrying patients on the Victoria - Vancouver routes or Vancouver Island routes, the Gulf Islands, aerodromes on the BC Coast adjacent to Vancouver Island namely Powell River and Sechelt and aerodromes on the Lower Mainland of BC, namely Boundary Bay, Abbotsford, Pitt Meadows, Chilliwack and Vancouver, without holding an air operator certificate. |
| 312-2003 | Issued: 2003-09-17 Expiry: 2005-03-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 571.04; 571.08; 571.10(1) Applicant provision(s): (VIH) Vancouver Island Helicopter Logging Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow VIH Logging Ltd. (AMO #2-61) to install overhauled components supplied by foreign maintenance organizations that do not hold Foreign Aircraft Maintenance Organization (FAMO) certification, on its Canadian registered Kamov Ka32A-11BC helicopters. |
| 172-2003 | Issued: 2003-09-09 Expiry: 2005-07-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.128(1) Applicant provision(s): Pilots-in-command Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
Subsection 602.128(1) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations prohibits pilots-in-command of IFR aircraft from conducting instrument approach procedures unless they are conducted in accordance with minima that are contained in the Canada Air Pilot or the route and approach inventory. This prohibits pilots-in-command from conducting specific instrument approaches using minima that have been authorized in operations specifications that form part of an air operator certificate or private operator certificate and that are not also in the Canada Air Pilot or the route and approach inventory. The purpose of this exemption is to allow any pilot-in-command of an IFR aircraft to conduct a specific instrument approach procedure in accordance with the minima specified in an operations specification that forms part of an air operator certificate or a private operator certificate. This exemption does not eliminate the requirement for pilots-in-command of IFR aircraft to conduct an instrument approach procedure to the minima contained in the Canada Air Pilot or the route and approach inventory. |
| 170-2003 | Issued: 2003-08-28 Expiry: 2005-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.04(1) and 700.04(3)a) Applicant provision(s): Chilean air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Chilean air operators who are eligible to operate a specialty air service (hereinafter SAS) in Canada under the CCFTA to obtain an air operator certificate to conduct aerial work in Canada without having to be a Canadian or a citizen, permanent resident, or corporation of the United States of America or Mexico, or a signatory of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The CCFTA was ratified by Canada and Chile on June 1, 1997. The intent of the agreement, among other things, is to promote cross-border trade of SAS amongst the signatories of the Agreement. "Specialty Air Services" is defined in Article H-12 of the CCFTA to mean aerial mapping, aerial surveying, aerial photography, forest fire management, fire fighting, aerial advertising, glider towing, parachute jumping, aerial construction, heli-logging, aerial sightseeing, flight training, aerial inspection and surveillance, and aerial spraying services. (Please see Appendix A to this exemption). |
| 191-2003 | Issued: 2003-08-27 Expiry: 2005-08-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): Part IV and part VI-various provisions Applicant provision(s): Instructors from Bombardier Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow those instructors from Bombardier which form part of the Flight Training Unit responsible for the provision of flight training under the CFTSP to continue to conduct the flight training in accordance with the requirements as set out in the attached contract (Schedule "B") without having to comply with the requirements of various provisions of Part IV (Personnel Licensing and Training) and the requirements of various provisions of Part VI (General Operating and Flight Rules) of the CARs, all of which are identified in the attached Schedule "A". The flight training, as described in Schedule "B", will be conducted with the use of Canadian civil-registered aircraft as well as with a combination of civil, military and foreign military instructors. |
| 190-2003 | Issued: 2003-08-27 Expiry: 2005-08-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): Part IV and Part VI-various provisions Applicant provision(s): Members of the Canadian Forces Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the Canadian Forces and other foreign military personnel to continue to receive flight training and to continue to assist in the conduct of flight training under the CFTSP in accordance with the requirements set out in the attached contract (Schedule "B") without having to comply with the requirements of various provisions of Part IV (Personnel Licensing and Training) and the requirements of various provisions of Part VI (General Operating and Flight Rules) of the CARs, all of which are identified in the attached Schedule "A". The flight training, as described in Schedule "B", will be conducted with the use of Canadian civil-registered aircraft as well as with a combination of civil, military and foreign military instructors. |
| n/a | Issued: 2003-08-22 Expiry: 2004-08-22 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.05, 604.02(1),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 certain circumstances as indicated. |
| 202-2003 | Issued: 2003-08-22 Expiry: 2003-12-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.01(b);700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Execaire(I.M.P. Group Limited) Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator Execaire a division of I.M.P. Group Limited as lessee when in a leasing arrangement where the lessor CGWLL Inc. is the aircraft title holder with no air operator certificate and the lessee has legal custody and control of the aircraft with an air operator certificate issued pursuant to Subpart 704 of the CARs, to operate the aircraft under Subpart 604 of the CARs to transport the family of the lessor, and employees, or dependent and independent contractors working for the lessor, for that activity and time period only, after completion of which the air operator (lessee) reverts back to compliance with Subpart 704 of the CARs. |
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