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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 197-2003 | Issued: 2003-08-20 Expiry: 2003-09-30 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 700.15(1)(b)c)e);700.19(1)(b)c) Applicant provision(s): Canadian Helicopters Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian Helicopters Limited and flight crew members to extend the flight time limitations to 300 hours in any 60 consecutive days and to authorize a flight crew member to be assigned duty for up to 60 consecutive days to support the Province of British Columbia in responding to the current state of emergency related to the forest fire situation. |
| n/a | Issued: 2003-08-11 Expiry: 2005-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.16(1) 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 under contract to provide MEDEVAC services to extend the flight duty time of a flight crew member to 17 hours when required to save human life. |
| 189-2003 | Issued: 2003-08-08 Expiry: 2003-08-18 Region: Atlantic Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09 (1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Govt 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 34-16, Traffic Alert Collision and Avoidance System (TCAS 1), of the MEL unserviceable. |
| 175-2003 | Issued: 2003-08-06 Expiry: 2005-09-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 605.38(3)(b) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators&flight crewmembers Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to extend the date on which Paragraph 605.38(3)(b) will be repealed to 1 September 2005 in order to provide additional time for air operators to install an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) as required by the able set out in paragraph 605.38(2). |
| 222-2003 | Issued: 2003-08-06 Expiry: 2003-09-06 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 202.04 Applicant provision(s): Execaire,A Div. of I.M.P. Group Limited Aircraft model: BAE 125 Series 800A Registration no.: Series No. 258007 |
The original exemption was signed in French only. A translated version is available upon request. |
| n/a | Issued: 2003-08-05 Expiry: 2004-04-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(2)(a)ii) Applicant provision(s): Zip Air Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Zip Air Inc. and its pilots to carry over the training and procedures previously acquired at Air Canada, in accordance with CAR 705.124(1)(b) and the corresponding Commercial Air Services Standards. Line indoctrination training and line check in this cse have already been completed as part of the pilots training with Air Canada. Pilots will be operating the same aircraft, using the same standard operating procedures, on the same routes as Air Canada. |
| 195-2003 | Issued: 2003-08-05 Expiry: 2003-12-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.01(b) and 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Execaire(division of 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 657594 B.C. Limited 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. |
| 153-2003 | Issued: 2003-08-05 Expiry: 2005-02-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.03; 700.04(3)(b) Applicant provision(s): Air operators who operate specialty air service Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow air operators who are eligible to operate a speciality air service (hereinafter "SAS:) in Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement (hereinafter "NAFTA") to conduct aerial work in Canada without having to obtain either an authorization from the Minister, nor the issuance of an air operator certificate, as required by the Commercial Air Service Standards made pursuant to the Canadian Aviation Regulations. |
| 228-2004 | Issued: 2003-07-29 Expiry: 2005-07-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 704.01( c) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
This authorization will allow Canadian Air Operators to operate Global Express BD-700 1A10 aircraft notwithstanding that the maximum zero fuel weight of the aircraft exceeds the 22 680 kg (50,000 pounds) limit imposed by paragraph 704.01(b) of the CARs. |
| 228-2004 | Issued: 2003-07-29 Expiry: 2005-07-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 704.01( c) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
This authorization will allow Canadian Air Operators to operate Global Express BD-700 1A10 aircraft notwithstanding that the maximum zero fuel weight of the aircraft exceeds the 22 680 kg (50,000 pounds) limit imposed by paragraph 704.01(b) of the CARs. |
| 130-2003 | Issued: 2003-07-17 Expiry: 2004-11-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.157(1) Applicant provision(s): Falconbridge Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Falconbridge Limited to operate one (1) Chapter 2 gravel equipped aeroplane for northern operations in accordance with section 602.161 of the CARs. |
| 180-2003 | Issued: 2003-07-16 Expiry: 2003-07-27 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, B.C., to operate a helicopter over the City of Vancouver, B.C. at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a) for the purpose of aerial photography during the Molson Indy. |
| 176-2003 | Issued: 2003-07-08 Expiry: 2004-01-03 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 Canadair Challenger CL-600-2B16 (601-3A Variant) Aircraft, Registration C-FNNS, Serial Number 5068, pending TCCA Type Design Examination as identified in the Skyservice exemption application letter dated June 27, 2002. |
| 149-2003 | Issued: 2003-07-04 Expiry: 2005-07-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 704.01 ( c) Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
This authorization will allow Canadian Air Operators to operate Global Express BD-700 1A10 aircraft notwithstanding that the maximum zero fuel weight of the aircraft exceeds the 22 680 kg (50,000 pounds) limit imposed by paragraph 704.01(b) of the CARs. |
| 177-2003 | Issued: 2003-07-03 Expiry: 2005-07-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 702.65(b) Applicant provision(s): Hawker Hunter pilots Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit NLAT pilots to exercise the privileges of Hawker Hunter type rating as pilots without Pilot Proficiency Checks by Transport Canada. This exemption will allow the NLAT to conduct Combat Air Support operations with the Canadian Armed Forces. |
| 95-2003 | Issued: 2003-06-30 Expiry: 2005-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 704.111(1) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL - Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
95-2003 expired The purpose of this exemption is to change the validity period of a PPC to the first day of the twenty fifth month following the month in which the proficiency check was completed. Allow air operators using the PPC structure provided for under this exemption, that are also authorized in their Air Operator Certificate to conduct RVR 600 take-offs, to have the Chief Pilot, or his or her delegate, certify the pilot-in-command and second-in-command if authorized by the air operator for lower than normal take-off minima, as competent to conduct an RVR 600 take-off at the midpoint of the PPC validity. This certification is in lieu of the annual check within the preceding 12 months in an approved synthetic flight training device by an approved company check pilot or a Transport Canada Inspector. |
| 155-2003 | Issued: 2003-06-27 Expiry: 2005-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 703.23 Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To permit Canadian Air Operators conducting operations pursuant to Subpart 703 of the CARs to conduct Single Engine instrument approach procedures as published in the Canada Air Pilot while beyond gliding distance to shore in the event of an engine failure. |
| n/a | Issued: 2003-06-26 Expiry: 2003-11-01 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 602.105(j) Applicant provision(s): Air Canada Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
This corrected exemption supersedes the exemption issued June 18, 2003. It permits Air Canada and pilots working for hire or reward for Air Canada to conduct RNAV (area navigation) approaches to both runways 08L and O8R at Vancouver International Airport between the hours of 23:00 and 07:00 local time in using a new RNAV Standard Terminal Arrival Route Procedure (STAR). This procedure requires aircraft to operate at altitudes lower than the 8000' permitted between 2300-0700 local time in the Altitude Restrictions #1 outlined in the Noise Abatement Procedures for Vancouver International Airport. |
| 151-2003 | Issued: 2003-06-26 Expiry: 2003-06-28 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 one (I) landing and one (I) takeoff at Trenton (CYTR) using a Chapter 2 aeroplane to transport equipment and personnel of the Department of National Defence for military operations. |
| n/a | Issued: 2003-06-20 Expiry: 2005-01-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 202.07 Applicant provision(s): Canadian manufacturers Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Canadian aircraft manufacturers, manufacturing aircraft at facilities located outside Canada, to obtain marks in accordance with section 202.07 of the CARs for the purpose of production test flights, customer acceptance flights, performance flight tests or flights undertaken to complete the manufacturing process or to export the aircraft, without complying to the requirement of having an authorization issued by the Minister in accordance with subsection 202.14(1) of the CARs. |
| 94-2003 | Issued: 2003-06-20 Expiry: 2004-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 703.91(1) Applicant provision(s): GLOBAL - Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
94-2003 expired The purpose of this exemption is to increase the validity period of a Pilot Proficiency Check (PPC) to the first day of the twenty-fifth month following the month in which the Pilot Proficiency Check (PPC) was completed. |
| n/a | Issued: 2003-06-18 Expiry: 2003-11-01 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 602.105(j) Applicant provision(s): Air Canada Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To permit Air Canada and pilots working for hire or reward for Air Canada to conduct RNAV (area navigation) appoaches onto runway 08R at Vancouver International Airport between the hours of 23:00 and 07:00 local time in using a new RNAV Standard Terminal Arrival Route Procedure (STAR). |
| 157-2003 | Issued: 2003-06-18 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(b) and 602.07(b) Applicant provision(s): Farr Air Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow agricultural aeroplanes to engage in special purpose operations for the aerial dispersion of jettisionable cargo. |
| 134-2003 | Issued: 2003-06-18 Expiry: 2003-08-20 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(b)and 725.124(33)(e)(ii) Applicant provision(s): Zoom Airlines Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow training pilots working for hire or reward for Zoom Airlines Inc. to be exempted from the requirement to occupy the left or right crew seat while conducting the transition line indoctrination training on Zoom Airlines Inc. Boeing 767 aircraft. |
| 167-2003 | Issued: 2003-06-12 Expiry: No end dateRegion: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 705.104(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): Air Tindi Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
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 the following conditions. |
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