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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| n/a | Issued: 2003-04-08 Expiry: No end dateRegion: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 705.127(3) Applicant provision(s): Jazz Air Inc. d/b/a Air Canada jazz Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow the air operator, Air Canada jazz, to utilize its electronic (paperless) crew record system to track written examination results for its crew members. |
| 67-2003 | Issued: 2003-04-08 Expiry: 2003-07-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.80(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 and flight crew members conducting operations with Hawker Siddeley HS748 aeroplanes not currently equipped with a flight deck door to continue operating these aeroplanes without a flight deck door. This exemption will allow additional time for the procurement and installation of the required doors on Hawker Siddeley HS748 aeroplanes. |
| 039-2003 | Issued: 2003-04-07 Expiry: 2003-04-17 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09 Applicant provision(s): Labrador Airways Limited 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-6 operations with the Radio Altimeter, MEL Item # 34-07-1 unserviceable. |
| 10-2003 | Issued: 2003-04-03 Expiry: 2004-07-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
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, 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. |
| 056-2003R | Issued: 2003-03-29 Expiry: 2003-03-30 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a) and 702.22(3)(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: (a)conduct landings and take-offs; and (b)conduct Class B external load operations at altitudes of 1ess than 1000 feet above and less than 500 feet horizontal distance from the highest obstacle at 1075 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, for the purpose of the motion picture "Spy Chimp". |
| n/a | Issued: 2003-03-27 Expiry: 2003-04-23 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.02 Applicant provision(s): Bombardier Inc. Aircraft model: Bombardier RJ 700 Registration no.: Serial #10090 |
To allow Bombardier Inc. (hereinafter "the operator") to operate the aircraft, model Bombardier RJ 700, serial number 10090, in order to carry passengers for the purpose of ferry and/or marketing demonstration flights, without showing the aircraft on its private operator certificate. |
| 86-2003 | Issued: 2003-03-27 Expiry: 2003-03-30 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1) 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., to conduct one landing and one take-off from the Save-on-Foods parking lot, 3510 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC, for the purpose of a promotional flight. |
| 33-2003 | Issued: 2003-03-26 Expiry: 2004-09-15 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 pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aeroplane manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace. This exemption if for the purpose of operating any aeroplanes manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace without a flight crew permit, licence or rating for the aeroplane that is being operated under an experimental or special purpose flight permit. |
| 90-2003 | Issued: 2003-03-19 Expiry: 2003-03-28 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
90-2003 expired The purpose of this authorization is to allow Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. Valemount, B.C. to conduct aerial operations at altitudes of less than 1000 feet above and less than 500 feet horizontal distance from the highest obstacle at the Aerial Work site comprising the Municipality of Vanderhoof, B.C. and surrounding areas for the purpose of the Pine Beetle GPS Survey. |
| 30-2003 | Issued: 2003-03-06 Expiry: 2003-07-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): John McNamara;Ronald Tidy,Allan Riley Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Inspectors McNamara, Riley and Tidy to exercise the privilege of acting as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aeroplane for the purpose of conducting operational evaluations without a type rating for the aeroplane that is being evaluated. This exemption is required because ratings for the aeroplane being evaluated are unavailable. |
| n/a | Issued: 2003-03-05 Expiry: 2003-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.15(1)b)c)d)and700.19(1)a) Applicant provision(s): Air operators & flight crew members Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To provide more flexibility to the air operators and flight crew members conducting on-demand non-scheduled air transport services under Subpart 704 or 705 of the CARs. This exemption will allow an increase of hours above the flight time limitations, as set out in the conditions of this exemption, to be flown in on-demand non-scheduled air transport services only. This exemption is also intended to allow these air operators to use, in addition to the two scheduling schemes described under Paragraph 700.19(1)(a) of the CARs, a scheduling scheme of one period of at least 48 consecutive hours of time free from duty within each 12 consecutive days. This exemption will enable air operators and flight crew members conducting on-demand non-scheduled air transport services under Subpart 704 or 705 of the CARs to better meet the variable and unpredictable demands associated with this type of operations. |
| 31-2003 | Issued: 2003-02-28 Expiry: 2004-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARM |
CARS provision(s): 302.07(1)(a)(i)(ii) Applicant provision(s): All Canadian Aerodrome Operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Canadian aerodrome operators to double the width of all lines of the taxi-holding position markings of pattern A as shown in Figure 5-6 of The Aerodrome Standards and Recommended Practices (TP 312, 4th Edition), in accordance with the provisions of Annex 14, Volume I, of the Convention on International Civil Aviation pending formal amendments of the standards. |
| 14-2003 | Issued: 2003-02-17 Expiry: 2004-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(2)(b)(iv)(C) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Airlines Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit Skyservice to conduct Initial and Annual live fire fighting training without the requirement for each trainee to wear protective breathing equipment ("P.B.E."). |
| 29-2003 | Issued: 2003-02-14 Expiry: Cancelled & replaced by Apr. 28/03 exemptionRegion: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 705.127(3) Applicant provision(s): Jazz Air inc.d/b/a Air Canada jazz Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator, Air Canada Jazz, to utilize its electronic (paperless) crew record system to track written examination results for its flight-crew members. |
| 1-2003 | Issued: 2003-02-13 Expiry: 2004-02-19 Region: HQ Routing: AARR |
CARS provision(s): 421.30(4)(b)(i); 401.30(2) Applicant provision(s): Mr. Biser Mitev Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Mr. Biser Mitev to apply, upon completion of the conditions listed below, for a Canadian Commerical Pilot Licence-Aeroplane without having to comply with the requirements to hold a private pilot licence first, and without having completed 35 hours of dual instruction flight time under the direction and supervision of the holder of a Flight Instructor Rating - Aeroplane. |
| 27-2003 | Issued: 2003-02-10 Expiry: 2003-03-10 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 202.04 Applicant provision(s): 9125-6628 Québec Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow 9125-6628 Québec Inc. to change the current aircraft marks C-FLAS to C-GZGB. Previous owner wants to keep markings for new aircraft. |
| 15-2003 | Issued: 2003-01-31 Expiry: 2003-02-05 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 to conduct one (1) landing and one (1) takeoff at Montreal-Mirabel International Airport (CYMX) using a Chapter 2 aeroplane to transport equipment of the United Nations. |
| 12-2003 | Issued: 2003-01-27 Expiry: 2004-07-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARP |
CARS provision(s): 403.03: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence Applicant provision(s): Maintenance Engineer Licence applicants Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence applicants, who obtained their basic training through training systems other than a Transport Canada ATO, approved in accordance with the current Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licensing & Training Standard, Chapter 566, Division II (12/99), to attempt their applicable technical subject matter examinations at a Transport Canada Center (TCC) instead of a Transport Canada ATO. |
| 16-2003 | Issued: 2003-01-24 Expiry: 2003-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 604.01 and 604.02 Applicant provision(s): All persons operating a Piper Meridian PA-46-500TP Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow persons to operate a Piper Meridian PA-46-500TP, being a turbine-powered pressurized aircraft, without having to meet the requirements of Subpart 604 of the CARs when the aircraft is being used for personal purposes only. The exemption from the application of Sections 604.01 and 604.02 of the CAR issued to “all persons operating a Piper Meridian PA-46-500TP” on December 4, 2002, at Ottawa by the Director General Civil Aviation on behalf of the Minister of Transport is hereby canceled because it is the opinion of the Minister that it is no longer in the public interest or is likely to affect aviation safety. |
| n/a | Issued: 2003-01-24 Expiry: Cancellation of another exemptionRegion: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 604.01 and 604.02 Applicant provision(s): All persons operated an Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
Cancels exemption from the application of Sections 604.01 and 604.02 of the CAR issued to "all persons operating a Piper Meridian PA-46-500TP" on Dec 4, 2002 at Ottawa by the Director General Civil Aviation on behalf of the Minister of Transport. |
| 3-2003 | Issued: 2003-01-21 Expiry: 2004-07-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Michael Brulotte Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Mr. Michael Brulotte to exercise the privilege 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. |
| 8-2003 | Issued: 2003-01-21 Expiry: 2004-07-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARR |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Mr. Donald Stephen Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Mr. Donald Stephen to exercise the privilege of acting as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of an 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. |
| 9-2003 | Issued: 2003-01-21 Expiry: 2004-07-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARP |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Mr. Richard Walker Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Mr. Richard Walker to exercise the privilege 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. |
| 7-2003 | Issued: 2003-01-21 Expiry: 2004-07-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARR |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Mr. James Manton Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Mr. James Manton to exercise the privilege 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. |
| 4-2003 | Issued: 2003-01-21 Expiry: 2004-07-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Mr. Leo Galvin Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Mr. Leo Galvin to exercise the privilege 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. |
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