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| Exemption no. | Issuance details | Applicability | Purpose |
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| n/a | Issued: 2002-09-30 Expiry: 2004-08-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARN |
CARS provision(s): 801.01(2);801.08(b) Applicant provision(s): NAV CANADA Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow air traffic controllers to issue an air traffic control clearance or instruction not in accordance with the Canadian Domestic Air Traffic Control Separation Standards. |
| 134-2002R | Issued: 2002-09-27 Expiry: 2003-12-01 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 604.01(b) and 700.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Skyservice Aviation 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 Blue Bountain Wallcoverings 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. |
| 139-2002R | Issued: 2002-09-26 Expiry: 2002-10-26 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 202.04 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./Aviation Skyservice Inc. to change the current aircraft marks C-FLMJ to C-GOXB. Requested by the owner. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-09-26 Expiry: 2004-03-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 705.124(1)(b); 705.124(2)(b)iv)B) Applicant provision(s): HMY Airways Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow HMY Airways to use a B767 ovr wing exit simulator as an equivalent means to operating a B757 over wing exit for Aircraft Exit Operation Drills as required by paragraph 7.3.1 of the FATS Initial part Seven. The Schedule A of the FATS - Aircraft Exit Compatibility Groups - does not recognize the B757 over wing exit or an alternative. |
| 74-2002R | Issued: 2002-09-23 Expiry: 2002-11-15 Region: PNR Routing: SA |
CARS provision(s): 223.03 Applicant provision(s): WestJet Airlines Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow WestJet Airlines to operate Boeing 737800 aircraft bearing US Registrations N3739P (s/n 30541) and N3740C (s/n 30800) when the serial numbers of these aircraft have not been included in Transport Canada Aircraft Type Certificate A-146 as evidence of their being of a type and model designation eligible for a Canadian certificate of airworthiness. In addition, this exemption allows WestJet Airlines to operate these two aircraft with the captain's pitot heat wired in accordance with US Federal Aviation Administration type certificate A16WE instead of the Canadian Type Certificate A146. |
| 89-2002 | Issued: 2002-09-20 Expiry: 2003-04-01 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 |
89-2002 expired The purpose of this exemption is 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 case 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. |
| 042-2002R | Issued: 2002-09-16 Expiry: 2002-09-24 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a), 702.22(2)(a),702.22(3)(a) Applicant provision(s): Vancouver Island Helicopters Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to allow Vancouver Island Helicopters Ltd., RR1, S7, C9, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 4M6 to: (a)conduct landings and take-offs; and (b)conduct Class B external load operations at altitudes of less than 1000 feet above and less than 500 feet horizontal distance from the highest obstacle, in order to install air conditioning units on the roof of the Walmart building, at 9007-96A Street, in the City of Fort St. John, BC. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-09-16 Expiry: 2002-09-21 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(1)(a) and 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): Helijet Internatinal Inc. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to allow Helijet International Inc. a) to conduct landings and take-offs; and b) 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 for the purpose of aerial photography for the feature film "The Perfect Score". |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-09-13 Expiry: 2003-04-01 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 702.07;703.07;704.07;705.07 Applicant provision(s): Canadian air operators Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To permit Transport Canada to issue an interim approval to Canadian air operators for amendments to the Dangerous Goods Chapter of the Company Operations Manual and the Trans. Of Dangerous Goods Training Program that reflect the changes to the regulations governing the handling, offering for transport, transporting and importing of dangerous goods by air made in the Clear Language version of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations which come into effect August 15, 2002 and any subsequent amendments to those Regulations that come into effect prior to April 1, 2003. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-09-11 Expiry: 2004-09-10 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Mr. Serge Massicotte, Eng. Test Pilot Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Mr. Serge Massicotte 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. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-09-05 Expiry: 2002-12-01 Region: Pacific Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 602.105 Applicant provision(s): Air Canada Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow a trial of a new RNAV Standard Terminal Arrival Procedure (STAR). It is anticipated that the new STAR procedure will lessen aircraft noise impacts on residents of the City of Vancouver. The trial will allow verificatiion of this expected result. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-08-30 Expiry: 2003-08-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): Part IV and Part VI of CARs Applicant provision(s): Dept. of National Defence & Bombardier Aerospace Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To permit the Department of National Defence and Bombardier Aerospace to continue their Contracted Flying Training and Support operations in Southport, Manitoba. This exemtpion is necessary since the operation involves the use of civilian and military flight instructors conducting military flight training on both military and civil registered aircraft. |
| 008-2002R | Issued: 2002-08-30 Expiry: 2002-09-07 Region: Atlantic Routing: MA |
CARS provision(s): 605.09(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): CanJet Airlines Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow the air operator, CanJet Airlines, to conduct B737-200 aircraft operations with Item 34-25, Altitude Alerting System, of the Minimum Equipment List unserviceable. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-08-29 Expiry: 2003-11-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 602.157(2) Applicant provision(s): Air NorTerra/Canadian North Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
To allow Canadian North to operate five (5) Chapter 2 gravel equipped aeroplanes for northern operations in accordance with section 602.161 of the CARs. |
| 142-2002R | Issued: 2002-08-16 Expiry: 2002-09-16 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 202.04 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 change the current aircraft marks CGIIT to C-FBLU. These markings were originally reserved for Blue Mountain Wallcovering. |
| 143-2002R | Issued: 2002-08-16 Expiry: 2002-09-16 Region: Quebec Routing: NA |
CARS provision(s): 202.04 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 change the current aircraft marks C-FBLU to C-GFAX. Requested by Blue Mountain Wallcovering the marking C-FBLU are reserved for the new Learjet 60, serial number 253. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-08-15 Expiry: 2003-08-15 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 401.03(1)(a) Applicant provision(s): Mr. Gary Krebs Aircraft model: EC 155 helicopter Registration no.: AH 203891; CH 133490 |
To allow Mr. Gary Krebs and Mr. Richard Airlie to operate a French EC 155 registered in Canadian airspace without holding the appropriate Canadian type rating endorsed on their licences. The appropriate Canadian type designator will not be available until the Eurocopter EC 155 type completes its Canadian certification process. The anticipated type of flights include passenger carrying, demonstration and training flights. |
| 56-2002 | Issued: 2002-08-02 Expiry: 2003-09-30 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 605.38(1) Applicant provision(s): Persons who operate a/c for agricultural purposes Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow aircraft operations operating under subsection 700.02(3) or subpart 702 of the CARs, involved in the dispersal of products for agricultural purposes, to operate without carrying an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) and to harmonize with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) of the United States, which exempt agricultural application aircraft from carrying an ELT. |
| 072-2002R | Issued: 2002-07-31 Expiry: 2002-09-30 Region: PNR Routing: TA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a) Applicant provision(s): N.A. Holdings Ltd. Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to allow N.A. Holdings Ltd. to conduct aerial application of an insecticide on the Neepawa cemetery. The area to be sprayed will be that area on the Northeast corner of the Town of Neepawa, as depicted in the maps submitted to this office on July 26, 2002. |
| 74-2002 | Issued: 2002-07-30 Expiry: 2004-07-31 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) and 701.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Sports Jet, LLC Aircraft model: B737-400, B757-236 Registration no.: N737DX, N757BJ |
The purpose of this exemption is to permit SPORTS JET, LLC to operate its aircraft into, out of, and within Canada without being the holder of a Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate for the purpose of transporting passengers, cargo and baggage. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-07-26 Expiry: 2002-08-04 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) and 701.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Lynden Air Cargo, LLC Aircraft model: L382 Registration no.: N403LC, Ser. No. 4590 |
To permit Lynden Air Cargo, LLC, while being the holder of a Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate but not of a Canadian Air Operator Certificate, to operate a United States of America Lockheed L382 aircraft, Reg. Number N403LC, Serial Number 4590, on a commercial air service in Canada, to conduct three charter flights to transport cargo between the following Canadian destinations: Bronson Creek, British Columbia and Smithers, British Columbia. These flights will take place between the period July 28-29, 2002. |
| 069-2002R | Issued: 2002-07-24 Expiry: 2002-07-30 Region: PNR Routing: RA |
CARS provision(s): 702.22(2)(a Applicant provision(s): Ken Kane Aerial Spray (1988) Ltd Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this authorization is to allow Ken Kane Aerial Spray (1988) Ltd. to conduct aerial application of an insecticide on a concert site. The area to be sprayed will be that area in the Rural Municipality of Minto as depicted in the maps submitted to this office on July 16, 2002. |
| 71-2002R | Issued: 2002-07-23 Expiry: 2002-09-23 Region: PNR Routing: SA |
CARS provision(s): 223.03 Applicant provision(s): WestJet Airlines Limited Aircraft model: n/a Registration no.: n/a |
The purpose of this exemption is to allow WestJet Airlines to operate Boeing 737800 aircraft bearing US Registrations N3739P (s/n 30541) and N3740C (s/n 30800) when the serial numbers of these aircraft have not been included in Transport Canada Aircraft Type Certificate A-146 as evidence of their being of a type and model designation eligible for a Canadian certificate of airworthiness. In addition, this exemption allows WestJet Airlines to operate these two aircraft with the captain's pitot heat wired in accordance with US Federal Aviation Administration type certificate A16WE instead of the Canadian Type Certificate A146. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-07-22 Expiry: 2002-07-25 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) and 701.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Twinjet Ltd. Aircraft model: Airbus A319CJ Registration no.: G-OMAK, Serial #913 |
To permit Twinjet Aircraft Ltd. to operate a United Kingdom registered Airbus A319CJ, in order to conduct a charter flight on a commercial air service in Canada without being the holder of a Canadian FAOC in order to carry out a flight to transport passengers from Goose Bay, Newfoundland to Madeira (Funchal) Portugal. |
| n/a | Issued: 2002-07-19 Expiry: 2002-08-05 Region: HQ Routing: AARX |
CARS provision(s): 700.02(1) and 701.02(1) Applicant provision(s): Volare Airlines, S.p.A. Aircraft model: Airbus A330-202 Registration no.: Reg. I-VLEF, Serial # 339 |
To permit Volare Airlines S.p.A to operate an Italian registered Airbus A330-202, on a commercial air service into and out of Canada without being the holder of a Canadian FAOC, in order to transport passengers to World Youth Day activities taking place in Toronto, Ontario. These flights will take place during the period July 22-31, 2002. |
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