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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| 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. |
| 6-2003 | Issued: 2003-01-21 Expiry: 2004-07-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Mr. William Jupp Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Mr. William Jupp to exercise the privilege of acting as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aeroplane or helicopter for the purpose of airworthines flight testing without a type rating for the aeroplane or helicopter that is being flight tested. This exemption is required because ratings for aeroplanes or helicopters being flight tested are either unavailable or inappropriate. |
| n/a | Issued: 2003-01-17 Expiry: 2004-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.19(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Air operators conducting deployed operations Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow air operators conducting deployed operations within Canada, under Subparts 704 or 705, to provide each flight crew member with time free from duty of one period of at least 4 consecutive calendar days within each 19 consecutive days, instead of the current option contained in paragraph 700.19(1)(a) of one period of at least 3 consecutive calendar days within each 17 consecutive days. |
| n/a | Issued: 2003-01-16 Expiry: 2003-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 421.49: Applicant provision(s): Applicants for the renewal of an instrument rating Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow applicants for the renewal of an instrument rating to demonstrate the skill requirements through the completion of a pilot training and proficiency system program approved by the CBAA and conducted in accordance with the operational safety standards contained in the Canadian Business Aviatioin Association Private Operator Certificate Procedures Manual. |
| n/a | Issued: 2003-01-16 Expiry: 2003-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 421.40(3)a)iii): Applicant provision(s): Applicants for an individual type rating Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow applicants for an individual type rating to demonstrate the skill requirement through the completion of a pilot training and proficiency system program approved by the CBAA and conducted in accordance with the operational safety standards contained in the Canadian Business Aviation Association Private Operator Certificate Procedures Manual. |
| 13-2003 | Issued: 2003-01-14 Expiry: 2003-01-17 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a) and 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Talon Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Talon Helicopters Ltd., Executive Aircraft, to conduct landings and take-offs; and 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 zone located immediately North-West of the Westin Bayshore Hotel, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, B.C., for the purpose of (corporate video) aerial photography. |
| n/a | Issued: 2003-01-08 Expiry: 2003-12-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 704.108(2)b) Applicant provision(s): Air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To permit operators to group Metro 227DC and Metro 227CC aeroplane types into Section 724.108 of the CASS Schedule III grouping for Swearingen/Merlin Metro aeroplanes, which now includes the SA227AT and SA227AC models. |
| 02-2003 | Issued: 2003-01-08 Expiry: 2005-03-11 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 604.01(b) and 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Air operator-Chartright Air Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator (Chartright Air Inc.) as lessee when in a leasing arrangement where the lessor (Roxborough Holdings 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. |
| 154-2002R | Issued: 2002-12-30 Expiry: 2003-11-30 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 202.35(1) Applicant provision(s): Canadian Helicopters Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: C-GNLG |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the transer by Canadian Helicopters Limited/Helicopteres Canadiens limitee as registered aircraft owner of the Bell 206B helicopter, of legal custody and control of the aircraft to the Department of National Defence without the Certificate of Registration being cancelled. |
| 155-2002R | Issued: 2002-12-30 Expiry: 2003-11-30 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 202.35(1) Applicant provision(s): Canadian Helicopters Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: C-GNLD |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the transer by Canadian Helicopters Limited/Helicopteres Canadiens limitee as registered aircraft owner of the Bell 206B helicopter, of legal custody and control of the aircraft to the Department of National Defence without the Certificate of Registration being cancelled. |
| 26-2003 | Issued: 2002-12-23 Expiry: 2003-03-29 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 507.02 Applicant provision(s): Air Canada Aircraft model: B767-3YO Registration no.: C-GGMX, Serial No. 24947 |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada to operate the B767-3Y0 Aircraft, Registration Number C-GGMX, Serial Number 24947 without the flammability test for the seat covers required by AWM 525.853(c). |
| 112-2002 | Issued: 2002-12-23 Expiry: 2003-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 303.04(2),303.07,303.13 Applicant provision(s): Operators of Designated Airports Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is : 1. To exempt designated airport operators from the requirement to provide aircraft fire-fighting services, with respect to aircraft using the airport, for the purposes of : (a)a cargo-only flight; (b)a ferry flight; (c)a positioning flight; (d)a training flight where no fare-paying passengers are on board; (e)the diversion of a flight; (f)flight planning to an alternate aerodrome; or (g)the departure of an aircraft referred to in paragraph (e) or (f), where the departure is conducted in accordance with subsection 602.96(8). 2. To exempt designated airport operators during published hours of operations from the requirement to provide aircraft fire-fighting services at a critical category higher than the critical category of the aircraft using the airport when there is an anticipated period of one or more hours of movement of aircraft of a lower AFF category. 3. To exempt the operators of designated airports and the operators of participating airports or aerodromes from maintaining aircraft fire-fighting personnel within the airside portion of the airport or aerodrome. |
| 157-2002R | Issued: 2002-12-23 Expiry: 2003-03-29 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 507.02 Applicant provision(s): Air Canada Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow Air Canada to operate B767-3Y0, Registration Number C-GGMX, Serial Number 24947 without conducting flammability tests on the seat cushions as stipulated in paragraph 525.853c). |
| 010-2002R | Issued: 2002-12-20 Expiry: 2002-12-31 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(a) 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 BE-1900C aircraft operations with Item 33-02, Cockpit/Flight Deck/ Flight Compartment and Instrument Lighting System of the Minimum Equipment List unserviceable. |
| 153-2002R | Issued: 2002-12-20 Expiry: 2003-12-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.01(b) and 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Aviation Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator Skyservice Aviation Inc./Aviation Skyservice Inc. as lessee when in a leasing arrangement where the lessor 2013090 Ontario 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. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-12-19 Expiry: 2003-12-01 Region: Ontario Routing: PA |
CARS provision(s): 605.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Airlines Inc. Aircraft model: AirbusA330-322 Registration no.: C-FRAP, Serial #087 |
To allow the Skyservice Airlines Inc. to temporarily operate their Airbus Aircraft A330-322, Registration Number C-FRAP, Serial Number 087, without fully complying with the Standards of Airworthiness required by the CARs as stated in the Transport Canada Type Certificate Number A-205; specifically without modification 43719 'Cargo Hold Heated Drainage Installation'. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-12-13 Expiry: 2002-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 537.01 Applicant provision(s): WestJet Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow WestJet to use a Child Restraint System described as the "E-Z-ON Modified Vest" as a means of restraint for Miss Savanah Parenteau during movement of the aircraft on the surface, take-off, landing and whenever the pilot-in-command considers it necessary for seat belts to be fastened. |
| 24-2003 | Issued: 2002-12-13 Expiry: 2003-12-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.01(b)and 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Execaire(Div. 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 divisioin of I.M.P. Group Limited, as lessee when in a leasing arrangement where the lesso 1507796 Ontario 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. |
| 150-2002R | Issued: 2002-12-13 Expiry: 2003-12-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.01(b) and 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Aviation Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator Skyservice Aviation Inc./Aviation Skyservice Inc. as lessee when in a leasing arrangement where the lessor Gildan Activewear 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. |
| 115-2002 | Issued: 2002-12-11 Expiry: 2003-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARN |
CARS provision(s): 604 Applicant provision(s): All persons operating a Canadian Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow persons to operating a Canadian aircraft used for the transport of passengers, with a Private Operator Certificate issued under the authority of the Canadian Aircraft Association (CBAA), pending the proposed amendments to the CARs that will enable the CBAA to certifty Canadian individual business aircraft operators. |
| 110-2002 | Issued: 2002-12-11 Expiry: 2004-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 571.11(1) Applicant provision(s): AME licence Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow holders of either an M1 or M2 rated AME licence to sign a maintenance release without holdiing a rating appropriate to the aeronautical product being maintained. This will enable either M1 or M2 rated AME licence holders to sign maintenance releases in respect of the maintenance of turbine-powered helicopters and SFAR41C aeroplanes, including their associated Commuter Category variants and derivatives. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-12-11 Expiry: 2002-12-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.109(1)(b) Applicant provision(s): ZOOM Airlines, Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To permit ZOOM Airlines to use persons previously employed as flight attendants by Canada 3000 Inc. and First Air Inc. to act as qualified flight attendants without completing ZOOM Airlines Line Indoctrination Training. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-12-10 Expiry: 2004-06-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.113(2)(b) Applicant provision(s): Pacific Coastal Airlines Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow the operator, Pacific Coastal Airlines Ltd, to conduct in-aircraft training in lieu of simulator training for the purpose of six-month recurrency training on the Short 360 aircraft. This is necessary, as the only simulator available in North America does not have the capability of realistically simulating the training that is required. |
| 148-2002R | Issued: 2002-12-10 Expiry: 2002-12-15 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 202.35(1) Applicant provision(s): Canadian Helicopters Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the transfer by Canadian Helicopters Limited/Helicopteres Canadiens limitee as registered aircraft owner of the Bell 206B helicopter, of legal custody and control of the aircraft to the Department of National Defence without the Certificate of Registration being canelled. |
| 048-2002R | Issued: 2002-12-06 Expiry: 2002-12-10 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a), 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 allow Talon Helicopters Ltd., 4380 Agar Drive, Richmond, BC, V7B 1A3 to conduct aerial operations at altitudes of less than 1000 feet above and less than 500 feet horizontal distance from the highest obstacle the purpose of aerial photography for the Television Series "Traffic". |
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