Standard 507 - Flight Authority and Certificate of Noise Compliance - Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)

See also Subpart 507

Table of contents

  • 507.01 - Application
  • 507.02 - Issue of a Certificate of Airworthiness
  • 507.03 - Issue of Special Certificates of Airworthiness
  • 507.04 - Issue of a Flight Permit
  • 507.05 - Validation of a Foreign Flight Authority
  • 507.06 - Application for a Flight Authority - General
  • 507.07 - Applications Made in Respect of Imported Aircraft
  • 507.08 - Issue of an Additional Flight Authority
  • 507.09 - Operating Conditions
  • 507.10 to 507.19 Reserved
  • 507.20 - Issue of a Certificate of Noise Compliance (C of NC)
  • 507.21 - Application for a Certificate of Noise Compliance
  • 507.22 to 507.24 Reserved

Content last revised: 2009/12/01

507.01 Application

Information Notes:

  1. (i) Nothing in these standards, or their associated regulations, relieves the operator of a Canadian aircraft from complying with local regulations when operating outside Canadian domestic airspace. 

  2. (ii) An aircraft for which the Minister has issued a certificate of airworthiness, is considered to be fully in compliance with Article 31 of the ICAO Convention, hence meeting the code established in Annex 8 by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Aircraft meeting this code can be flown without, in regard to airworthiness, further approval, in the airspace of any participating ICAO State. Conversely, an aircraft, for which a special certificate of airworthiness or a flight permit is issued by the Minister, is not considered to be in compliance with all requirements of the code of ICAO - Annex 8, and cannot be flown in the airspace of another country without special authorisation by the civil aviation authority of the other country. 

507.02 Issue of a Certificate of Airworthiness

  1. (1) A Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A) shall be issued for an aircraft which fully complies with all standards of airworthiness for aeroplanes in the normal, utility, aerobatic, commuter or transport category, rotorcraft in the normal or transport category, glider, powered glider, airship, or manned free balloon, as applicable.
    (amended 2024/08/26)

  2. Information Notes:

    1. (i) The C of A is transferable with the aircraft when sold or leased, providing the aircraft remains a Canadian registered aircraft.

    2. (ii) The C of A also provides an indication of the aircraft compliance status in respect of the noise limitations specified in Chapter 516 of this manual.

    3. (iii) When applying for a C of A it is advisable for the owner to have, or obtain a copy of the applicable type certificate data sheets. A copy of the data sheets can be obtained from the type certificate holder.

    4. (iv) Very Light Aeroplanes (VLA), certified to VLA standards, are included in the normal or utility category.
      (amended 1999/06/01)

  3. (2) Where the application is made in respect of an aircraft for which an export airworthiness certificate (EAC) has been obtained, the applicant shall ensure that the aircraft:

    1. (a) is eligible for Canadian registration and a certificate of airworthiness;

    2. (b) is being imported as a complete aircraft;

    3. (c) has the manufacturer's identification plates, or equivalent markings, attached to the aircraft, engine(s), and propeller(s) as required by CAR 201.

  4. (3) Where the application is made in respect of an aircraft for which the last permanent flight authority issued was a Special Certificate of Airworthiness - Owner-maintenance, in addition to subsection (1), the following requirements shall be met: 
    (amended 2002/03/01)

    1. (a) all aircraft engines, propellers and primary instruments are overhauled by an approved maintenance organization that holds a rating in the applicable category; and
      (amended 2002/03/01)

    2. (b) the aircraft, including its installed systems and equipment, undergoes a complete inspection for conformity to type design, and a maintenance release to that effect is signed by an appropriately rated Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
      (amended 2002/03/01)

507.03 Issue of Special Certificates of Airworthiness

  1. (1) A special certificate of airworthiness (Special C of A) is issued for an aircraft that does not meet all the requirements for a certificate of airworthiness, in any one of the following classifications:

    1. (a) Provisional;

    2. (b) Restricted;

    3. (c) Amateur-built;

    4. (d) Limited; and

    5. (e) Owner-maintenance.
      (amended 2002/03/01)

  2. (2) Special Certificate of Airworthiness - Provisional

    1. A Special C of A in the Provisional classification is issued for an aircraft for which a provisional type certificate has been issued.

  3. (3) Special Certificate of Airworthiness - Restricted

    1. A Special C of A in the Restricted classification can be used for:

      1. (a) an aircraft with a type certificate in the restricted category; or
        (amended 2002/03/01)

      2. (b) an aircraft that has been modified in such a manner that it no longer complies with the basis of its original type certificate.
        (amended 2002/03/01)

    2. Information Notes:

      1. (i) It is the modification to the aircraft, not the type of operation, that determines if a special C of A in the restricted classification is required. Modifications to conduct the following types of operations may require this re-classification:
        (amended 2002/03/01)

        1. (a) aerial advertising using other than a towed banner;

        2. (b) aerial fire-fighting;

        3. (c) aerial photography and survey;

        4. (d) aerial application services;

        5. (e) any other similar services.

      2. (ii) Section 507.08 of the CARs provides for the issuance of more than one flight authority to an aircraft to allow conversion between a C of A and a Special C of A - Restricted.
        (amended 2002/06/01)

  4. (4) Special Certificate of Airworthiness - Amateur-built

    1. CAR 507.03(b) provides that a Special C of A in the Amateur-built classification shall be issued by the Minister for an aircraft which is constructed in accordance with, and meets the requirements of CAR 549 along with its associated standards.

    2. Information Note:

      1. Subpart 49 of the CARs is still at the draft stage. In the mean time, pending the promulgation of Subpart 49, the requirements of Chapter 549 of the Airworthiness Manual in effect up to the promulgation of the CARs continue to apply.

  5. (5) Special Certificate of Airworthiness Limited

    1. A Special C of A in the Limited classification is issued by the Minister for:

      1. (a) aircraft for which a flight permit (Private) had been issued on or before January 1, 1989;

      2. Information Note:

        1. The continuous flight permit was converted to the Special C of A on January 1, 1989.

    2. (b) aeroplanes of a type which have been accepted for use in the military service and which are approved by the Minister for operations, other than those conducted under CAR Part IV or CAR Part VII, providing the aeroplane has been maintained to standards acceptable to the Minister which afford a level of safety at least equivalent to that provided by the maintenance standards set out in Chapter 571 of this manual; and has been subject to evaluation leading to its acceptance by the Minister; or

    3. (c) any other aircraft, except a rotorcraft, that has been approved by the Minister for operations other than those conducted under CAR Part IV or CAR Part VII.

    4. Information Note:

      1. Additional guidance concerning the suitability of ex-military aircraft in respect of a flight authorisation is in Appendix F of this chapter.

  6. (6) Special Certificate of Airworthiness - Owner-maintenance
    (amended 2002/03/01)

    1. (a) A Special C of A in the owner-maintenance classification is issued for recreational purposes only.
      (effective 2023/11/05)

    2. (b) Each aircraft in respect of which a Special C of A - Owner-maintenance is in effect, is marked on the side of the fuselage, in a position that is readily visible to persons entering the aircraft, in letters at least 10 mm (3/8 in.) high and of a colour contrasting with the background, with a placard containing the following statement:
      (amended 2002/03/01)

      1. WARNING
        SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS - OWNER-MAINTENANCE
        THIS AIRCRAFT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS

      2. AVIS
        CERTIFICAT SPÉCIAL DE NAVIGABILITÉ - MAINTENANCE PAR LE PROPRIÉTAIRE
        CET AÉRONEF N’EST PAS CONFORME AUX NORMES DE NAVIGABILITÉ
        INTERNATIONALES RECONNUES

    3. (c) Each aircraft in respect of which a Special C of A - Owner-maintenance is in effect, and each engine, propeller and life-limited part installed on such an aircraft, has the letter “X”; permanently etched, engraved or stamped at the end of the model designation and serial number on the identification plate required by CAR 201.01.
      (amended 2002/03/01)

    4. (d) A person may request to have an aircraft type and model added to the list of aircraft eligible for a Special C of A - Owner-maintenance by submitting a request to the Minister, certifying that the aircraft type and model meet the requirements outlined in paragraph (6)(e).
      (effective 2023/11/05)

    5. (e) Aircraft eligible for a Special Certificate of Airworthiness - Owner-maintenance are listed in Appendix H of this Standard.

      An aircraft type and model may be included in Appendix H of this Standard, “Aircraft eligible for a Special Certificate of Airworthiness - Owner-maintenance”, where:

      (effective 2023/11/05)

      1. (i) the aircraft is of a type certified in accordance with Chapters 522 or 523 of the Airworthiness Manual, or an equivalent foreign standard;

      2. (ii) the aircraft type certificate does not authorize more than four occupants;

      3. (iii) the maximum certificated take-off weight (MCTOW) of the aircraft does not exceed 1,814 kg (4,000 pounds);

      4. (iv) the aircraft is of a type and model that has not been manufactured during the 60 months preceding the date of application;

      5. (v) fewer than 10% of Canadian aircraft of the type and model concerned are operating in Canadian commercial air service at the time of application;

      6. (vi) the aircraft type and model is powered by a single, normally aspirated, piston engine, and is unpressurized; and

      7. (vii) except for gliders, powered gliders or aircraft with airframes of wooden construction, the aircraft type and model has a fixed landing gear and a fixed pitch propeller.

507.04 Issue of a Flight Permit

  1. (1) Flight permits shall only be issued on a temporary (12 months or less) basis where the aircraft in respect of which an application is made does not conform to the conditions of issue for a C of A or a Special C of A. A flight permit is issued in one of the following classifications:

    1. (a) Experimental;

    2. (b) Specific Purpose.

  2. (2) Flight Permit - Experimental

    1. An experimental flight permit is issued for any aircraft, excluding aircraft that are operated under a special certificate of airworthiness in the owner-maintenance or amateur-built classification, which is manufactured for, or engaged in, aeronautical research and development, or for showing compliance with airworthiness standards.
      (amended 2002/03/01)

  3. (3) Flight Permit - Specific Purpose

    1. A specific purpose flight permit is issued for an aircraft which does not conform to the applicable airworthiness standards, but is capable of safe flight. It provides a flight authority in circumstances when a certificate of airworthiness is invalidated, or there is no other certificate or permit in force.

    2. Information Note:

      1. Specific purpose flight permits can be issued for:

      2. (a) Ferry-flights to a base for repairs or maintenance;

      3. (b) Importation or exportation flights;

      4. (c) Demonstration, market survey, or crew training flights;

      5. (d) Test purposes following repair, modification or maintenance; or

      6. (e) Other temporary purposes.

  4. (4) Flight Permit Authorisations

    1. Information Note:

      1. Detailed conditions and responsibilities regarding flight permit authorisations can be found in Subchapter 505F of the Airworthiness Manual.

    2. (a) Authorisation to issue flight permits shall only be granted in respect of aircraft operated by air operators pursuant to CAR 706.

    3. (b) A special flight permit issued pursuant to a flight permit authorisation provides for ferry-flights required for aircraft maintenance, or ferry-flights conducted with an inoperative engine on an aircraft equipped with three or more engines, provided the type design specified in the type certificate provides for such flights.(c) An application for a flight permit authorisation shall be made to the Transport Canada regional or district office assigned to the geographical area in which the owner of the aircraft resides or manages his/her business. The application shall specify the make, model, serial number and registration for each aircraft that will be subject to the flight permit authorisation. Where company administrative documents usually refer to aircraft within a fleet under an alternate number, such as a tail number, that number shall also be provided. Submission of this attachment is not required in the case of an air operator who has included, or incorporated by reference, a list with this information in the Maintenance Control Manual required pursuant to CAR 706.

507.05 Validation of a Foreign Flight Authority

  1. (1) Foreign flight authority validations issued by the Minister shall apply only to those segments of the flight where the aircraft is operating within Canadian airspace.

  2. Information Note:

    1. Under the provisions of the ICAO Convention on civil aviation, Canada has sovereignty over Canadian airspace. The validation of a foreign flight authority provides a means for Canada to exercise this sovereignty in cases when a certificate of airworthiness issued by a foreign state is not valid and the aircraft must operate on an authority that does not meet the criteria specified in Article 31 of the ICAO Convention. This type of flight authority will be validated where the applicant demonstrates that the aircraft which is not in compliance with applicable airworthiness standards is capable of safe flight.

  3. (2) Where the application is made in respect of a foreign flight authority that is applicable to a fleet of aircraft, the documentation that accompanies the application shall include a list of the aircraft, by make, model, serial number, and registration. In addition, a copy of the company procedure used to dispatch the aircraft under the provisions of the foreign flight authority, translated into English or French when submitted in another language, shall accompany the application.

  4. Information Note:

    1. Foreign flight authority validation considerations are provided in Appendix D of this chapter.

507.06 Application for a Flight Authority - General

Information Note:

Under the provisions of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, the Minister is required to issue a flight authority where the aircraft meets the applicable conditions for the issuance of that authority. Under the provisions of section 8.7 of the Aeronautics Act, the Minister can inspect any aircraft for which an application for a flight authority has been received.
(amended 1998/06/01)

  1. (1) Where documents required under CAR 507.06 are submitted in a language other than English or French, a translation in either of those languages shall accompany the documents.

  2. (2) Application for a flight authority can be made by:

    1. (a) the person to whom the aircraft registration has been issued;

    2. (b) a person to whom custody and control of the aircraft has been transferred by virtue of a lease executed under CAR Part II; or

    3. (c) a person authorised to make application on behalf of the person named in (a) or (b), where the authorisation meets the requirements of subsection (3).

  3. (3) Authorisations for the purpose of subsection (2)(c) include:

    1. (a) in the case of an aeroplane or helicopter not operated pursuant to CAR 406, or an aircraft not operated pursuant to CAR 604 or CAR Part VII, a document signed by the registered owner of the aircraft, that authorises the representative; or

    2. (b) in the case of an aeroplane or helicopter operated under CAR 406, CAR 604, or an aircraft operated pursuant to CAR Part VII, a copy of that portion of an approved manual assigning the function to that person.

    3. Information Notes:

      1. (i) The authorisation required by (3)(a) may be in the form of a copy of a signed work order, provided that work order has a pre-printed clause carrying this authorisation. Where a stamp is used to achieve this authorisation, the stamp imprint shall provide a specific signature block for this purpose.

      2. (ii) Where the flight authority is requested in respect of a damaged aircraft, or in respect of an experimental test flight, applicants must be aware that the Minister may find it necessary to inspect the aircraft to determine it is safe for flight.

  4. (4) Except as provided in (5), all applications for a flight authority shall be made using the appropriate application form and shall include the supplemental documentation listed in Table 1.

  5. (5) An application for a flight permit can be submitted by any means that allows for provision of all the information that is required.

  6. Information Notes:

    1. (i) Use Form Number 24-0043 to apply for a Certificate of Airworthiness or a Special Certificate of Airworthiness.

    2. (ii) Use Form Number 24-0044 to apply for a Flight Permit. Appendix B of this chapter describes the information required.

  7. (6) Except where these standards allow the use of other methods, all completed forms shall be submitted in triplicate, together with any other documents prescribed in these standards, as applicable to the type of flight authority being requested.

  8. (7) Specific standards for exceeding the maximum certified take-off weight in respect of aircraft used in aerial application services are found in Appendix G of this chapter.

  9. (8) Application forms shall be submitted within 30 days of the date on which the condition of the aircraft was certified, and shall bear original signatures in permanent ink, of the owner and the certifying authorised person.

  10. (9) Except as provided in subsection (10) and (11), all applications for a flight authority will be administered by the Transport Canada regional or district office assigned to the geographical area in which the owner of an aircraft resides or manages his business. In the case of an application for the validation of a foreign flight authority, the application shall be forwarded to the Transport Canada regional or district office assigned to the geographical area in which the foreign aircraft is located, or is intended to be located.

  11. (10) Applications for the validation of a foreign flight authority other than a Special Airworthiness Certificate issued by the FAA in the experimental classification for Amateur-built aircraft issued in respect of a foreign aircraft that is equivalent to a Canadian Amateur-built aircraft, will be submitted to the Chief, Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance at Transport Canada Headquarters, or forwarded through any Transport Canada regional or district office.

  12. (11) Applications for the validation of a foreign flight authority shall be submitted to the Chief, Airworthiness Manufacturing and Maintenance, at Transport Canada Headquarters when the aircraft, in respect of which the application was made:

    1. (a) will be involved in a market survey or demonstration tour;

    2. (b) will be involved in an experimental flight or test program; or

    3. (c) is an aircraft registered in a state that is not a signatory to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Convention.

  13. (12) Where an application for a flight authority is made in respect of an aircraft being imported into Canada, prior to submitting the application for a flight authority, the applicant is responsible for contacting the applicable Transport Canada office as provided for in subsection (9), and ensuring that the aircraft is eligible for import into Canada.

  14. (13) In all cases, the applicant for any flight authority shall also have available for the aircraft:

    1. (a) in respect of which a type certificate has been issued, other than aircraft that are operated under a special certificate of airworthiness in the owner-maintenance classification, the approved Aircraft Flight Manual or approved operating limitations as applicable;
      (amended 2002/03/01)

    2. (b) a Weight and Balance report, together with an equipment list which includes the weight and moment arm of each item of equipment not forming part of the type design;

    3. (c) the aircraft Journey Log and other technical records assigned to that aircraft as required by CAR 605.92, or in the case of an application made in respect of a foreign aircraft, the equivalent; and

    4. (d) except in the case of a specific purpose flight permit, the validation of a foreign flight authority, or an application made in respect of an amateur-built aircraft, an approved maintenance schedule to which that aircraft will be maintained pursuant to CAR 605.

    5. Information Note:

      1. Table 1 is to be read in conjunction with 507.06(4) of this chapter.

      2. Supplemental Documentation for a Flight Authority

507.07 Applications Made in Respect of Imported Aircraft

Information Note:

For the purposes of this chapter, the term “import” means acceptance on the Canadian register of an aircraft that was previously registered in another state, or newly manufactured in another state.

  1. (1) An imported aircraft can be eligible for use in Canada where it can be shown and the Minister is satisfied that the aircraft conforms to an approved type design and is in a condition for safe operation.

  2. (2) Conformity to an approved type design can be shown by means of:

    1. (a) an export airworthiness certificate (EAC) issued by the civil aviation authority of a country with which Canada has entered into a Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement or a similar arrangement which provides for the acceptance of such certificates;

    2. (b) an EAC issued by the civil aviation authority of a country with which Canada does not have an agreement, where a Canadian type certificate has been issued and the product is being exported from the country of manufacture;

    3. (c) an airworthiness inspection to procedures detailed in paragraphs 507.07(5) to (12) of this chapter, for an aircraft imported without an EAC; or

    4. (d) an airworthiness inspection for complete aircraft engines or propellers. This inspection shall be carried out in sufficient detail to ensure that the imported aircraft engine or propeller:

      1. (i) is in compliance with the type design specified in the Transport Canada type certificate;

      2. (ii) is in compliance with all applicable mandatory instructions issued by the civil aviation authority of the country of manufacture, and all applicable airworthiness directives;

      3. (iii) has, in the case of any major repairs or major modifications made prior to importation, the required certification indicating that they are of an approved type and were made in accordance with accepted standards of workmanship;

      4. (iv) has been subjected to a satisfactory operational check to the manufacturer's specifications; and

      5. (v) is in a condition for safe operation.

  3. (3) The Minister will accept the export airworthiness certificate (EAC) as proof of conformity to a type certificate where:

    1. (a) the product was designed and manufactured in the country of export, type certified by the civil aviation authority of that country and type certified by the Minister;
      (amended 2009/12/01)

    2. (b) the product was manufactured in Canada by an approved manufacturer to a type design specified in a Canadian type certificate and there is a Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement or similar arrangement between Canada and the country of export; or

    3. (c) the product, if manufactured in a country other than the country of export, was manufactured to a type design certified by both the country of export and the Minister, and there is a Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement or similar arrangement between Canada and the country of export.

  4. (4) To be acceptable to the Minister, each EAC shall be properly signed by an authorised representative of the civil aviation authority of the country of export, and shall include the following information:

    1. (a) a certification of conformity to the type design specified in the Canadian type certificate;

    2. (b) a list of any major modifications and major repairs approved by the country of export and embodied in the product; and

    3. (c) a list of all applicable airworthiness directives or equivalent notices, issued by the country of export, indicating which have been complied with.

  5. (5) The Minister will accept an imported aircraft which does not have an EAC issued by the civil aviation authority of the exporting country where the aircraft is inspected and certified by a person authorised to do so under CAR 507.10. Inspection, including disassembly when necessary, depending on the technical history of the aircraft, shall be conducted as follows:

    1. (a) if the technical history of the aircraft is sufficient, a 100-hour inspection, or equivalent, shall be carried out.

    2. Information Note:

      1. For the purposes of this section, “sufficient” in relation to technical history means, as a minimum, a maintenance release or equivalent certification for each maintenance task completed within the preceding year, and technical records in sufficient detail to enable a determination of:

      2. (a) the identity of the aircraft, each installed engine, and each installed propeller;

      3. (b) the identity and airworthiness status of each installed serialised component;

      4. (c) the time remaining before the next scheduled task on the applicable maintenance schedule; and

      5. (d) the permissible time in service remaining for each life-limited part installed.

      6. (b) if the technical history of the aircraft lacks continuity, or does not, in the opinion of the “authorised person”, contain sufficient data regarding the maintenance of the aircraft, engines, or other aeronautical products, disassembly and inspection are required in addition to that required in paragraph (5)(a); or
        (amended 1999/06/01)

      7. (c) if the technical history is not sufficient to determine the conformity and condition of the aircraft, an overhaul is required, except for those aeronautical products for which there is documentary evidence that the product has been overhauled within one year prior to the aircraft being imported.
        (amended 1999/06/01)

  6. (6) In all cases, the inspection shall determine, as a minimum, whether:

    1. (a) the aircraft, engines, propellers and appliances are in compliance with the applicable type certificate data sheets or aircraft specifications;

    2. (b) all applicable airworthiness directives (or foreign equivalents) have been complied with;

    3. (c) major repairs and major modifications, carried out prior to importation, are in accordance with approved data and are appropriately certified;

    4. (d) the airframe, engines, and propellers are free of corrosion within the limits prescribed by the applicable maintenance manuals;

    5. (e) all aircraft systems, engines, propellers, appliances, and controls are functioning properly; and

    6. (f) the time in service of each life-limited part does not exceed its maximum permitted life.

  7. (7) When the aircraft has been inspected as required in subsection (5)(a) and (b), the owner shall submit a report to the Minister, detailing the inspection that was carried out, and the work required to bring the aircraft to a condition of conformity to the certified type design and of safe operation.

  8. (8) After evaluation of the report and inspection of the aircraft, the Minister will determine if the work proposed will bring the aircraft to a state of conformity and to a condition of safe operation, or whether more work is required.

  9. (9) The owner will be advised of the Minister's decisions with supporting details.

  10. (10) If the aircraft is eligible for a certificate of airworthiness, it shall be brought to required standards, as necessary, through the use of the applicable maintenance manuals.

  11. (11) On completion of the work, an application for a certificate of airworthiness can be submitted to the Minister in accordance with CAR 507.06. The Transport Canada “Conformity Certificate” (form #24-0045) including the description of work completed shall also be submitted with the application.

  12. (12) The aircraft can be inspected by the Minister during the evaluation of the application and on completion of the work.

  13. (13) To be acceptable for importation, an imported aeronautical product shall be identified in accordance with CAR 201. Aeronautical products imported from a country not requiring certain identification data will require the identification data be installed prior to acceptance.

  14. (14) Each life-limited component, or any product containing a life-limited component, which has seen prior service shall be accompanied by its technical record containing details of all repairs and modifications carried out during its service life, and a record of accumulated time in flying hours or cycles, as may be applicable.

507.08 Issue of an Additional Flight Authority

  1. (1) CAR 507.08 provides the means by which an aircraft can be issued with one or more additional flight authority(ies). In the case of aircraft that are subject to a type certificate, all assessments of aircraft condition shall be made in conformity to the basis of certification specified therein.

  2. (2) CAR 571 and CAR 605 provide specific instructions to persons making assessments of aircraft condition and to those persons configuring aircraft in accordance with a modification of the type specified in CAR 507.08(1).

  3. (3) A manual approved pursuant to CAR 706 can provide, as opposed to the requirement for a journey log entry, an alternate means to record the flight authority that is in effect, provided the procedure ensures that the flight crew is made aware of any limitations or operational conditions issued in respect of the alternative flight authority.

507.09 Operating Conditions

  1. (1) CAR 507.09 provides that the Minister can subject a flight authority to one or more operational conditions, or any other condition the Minister determines to be appropriate for the safety of the aircraft.

  2. (2) Some of the Operational Conditions that can be attached to a flight authority include, but are not limited to:

    1. (a) a brief description of the flight or the number of flights authorised;

    2. (b) the period during which the flight authority is valid;

    3. (c) instructions regarding the display of the flight authority;

    4. (d) as necessary, the requirement for signs or placards to show the condition of the aircraft and any operating restrictions;

    5. (e) the need for signs or placards to show the nature of the flight; and,

    6. (f) any operating limitations.

    7. Information Note:

      1. Detailed operating limitations and special conditions regarding flight authorities are itemised within Appendix D of this chapter.

507.10 to 507.19   Reserved

507.20 Issue of a Certificate of Noise Compliance (C of NC)

(amended 2000/12/01)

Pursuant to CAR 507.20 and subject to the requirements of CAR 507.21(3), where a C of A or an equivalent foreign flight authority is in effect in respect of an aircraft, a C of NC shall be issued in respect of that aircraft as follows:

  1. (a) in the case of a Canadian aircraft, the C of A shall be annotated to indicate that:

    1. (i) the aircraft complies with the applicable noise emission standards and to indicate what those standards are; or

    2. (ii) the noise compliance requirements are not applicable to the aircraft; and

    3. Information Note:

      1. In the case of an aircraft for which a flight authority is in force, and where compliance with the noise emission standards is noted on the flight authority document, re-issuance of the flight authority is not required.

  2. (b) in the case of a foreign aircraft:

    1. (i) the flight authority shall be annotated to indicate that the aircraft complies with the applicable noise emission standards and to indicate what those standards are;

    2. (ii) the flight authority shall be annotated to indicate that the noise compliance requirements are not applicable to the aircraft; or

    3. (iii) issue a C of NC.

507.21 Application for a Certificate of Noise Compliance

(amended 2000/12/01)

  1. (1) Pursuant to CAR 507.21, an application for a C of NC shall be made in writing and signed by a person meeting the requirements of CAR 507.06(2) and (3).

  2. (2) Where documents required pursuant CAR 507.21 are submitted in a language other than English or French, a translation in either of those languages shall accompany the documents.

507.22 to 507.24    Reserved

Appendix B - Application for a Flight Permit (#24 - 0044)

Content last revised: 2002/06/01

  1. (1) The Use of Electronic Transmission Methods

    A person applying for a flight authority may use any means acceptable to the Minister, including electronic means, to provide the information required.

    (2) The following information and guidance is provided to assist in completing form 24-0044:

    1. (a) Blocks A.3 to 5 - The information in these blocks shall be identical to that shown on the aircraft identification plate.
      (amended 2002/06/01)

    2. (b) Block B.1 - Self-explanatory.
      (amended 2002/06/01)

    3. (c) Block B.2 - (a), (b) &(c) Self-explanatory.
      (amended 2002/06/01)

    4. (d) Block B.2 - (d) Other Purpose - In most cases it will be necessary for the applicant to attach detailed information to specify the purpose of the flight permit, or in lieu of, the information required in blocks C.1 to C.3.
      (amended 2002/06/01)

    5. (e) Blocks C.1 to 5 - Self-explanatory - primarily applicable to B.2 (a), (b), and (c).
      (amended 2002/06/01)

    6. (f) Block C.6 and 7 - Additional information either to expand on, or in lieu of, information required in these blocks can be attached to the form. When information is attached, a note to this effect shall appear in the block.
      (amended 2002/06/01)

    7. (g) Block D - Signatures. The declaration shall be signed by a person who may lawfully sign a maintenance release pursusant to section 507.10 of the CARs, and shall include the authorization number of the person certifying (AME or ACA holder).  The application shall be signed by the owner of the aircraft or by his authorized representative, pursuant to section 507.06 of the CARs.
      (amended 2002/06/01)

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Appendix C - Initial Application for a Special Certificate of Airworthiness for an Amateur-built Aircraft

Content last revised: 1996/10/10

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Appendix D - Standardised Operating Conditions and Limitations

Content last revised: 1996/10/10

  1. 1. Standardised Special Operating Conditions

    Standardised aircraft operating conditions have been developed for amateur-built aircraft to be used as initial operating restrictions and subsequently, as modified operating restrictions. The operating conditions peculiar to the operation are indicated on the flight authority which is issued by the cognisant Regional Director Airworthiness.

  2. 2. Foreign Flight Authority - Validation Considerations

    Aircraft operating condition considerations are as follows:

    1. (a) the aircraft shall be formally or provisionally registered;

    2. (b) an appropriate valid flight authority issued by the State of Registry shall be in force;

    3. (c) the Canadian validation of the foreign flight authority shall be carried on board the aircraft with the foreign registration and flight authority documents during the flight in Canada;

    4. (d) the aircraft owner or pilot involved shall be informed that the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) shall be complied with while the aircraft is in Canadian airspace;

    5. (e) the aircraft shall be operated by licensed pilots holding appropriate certificates or licences, issued or validated by Canada or the country of registry of the aircraft;

    6. (f ) the Canadian validation shall be in the form of a letter or facsimile; and

    7. (g) the validity period shall be specified on the validation document.

  3. 3. Initial Standard Operating Conditions - Amateur-built Aircraft

    The initial operating conditions to be endorsed on a Special C of A for amateur-built aircraft shall be as follows:

    1. (a) the specific base, indicated by Transport Canada, from which the aircraft can be flown so as to afford the maximum level of safety possible;

    2. (b) the aircraft shall not be operated (flown) more than 25 nautical miles from the base mentioned in (a) except with written authorisation of the Regional Director Airworthiness (name of Region), which will be provided, taking into account the safety of the flight;

    3. (c) the aircraft shall not be flown over any built-up area, or open air assembly of persons;

    4. (d) carriage of persons other than for dual instruction is prohibited;

    5. (e) aerobatic flight is prohibited;

    6. (f) day VFR only; and

    7. (g) during the first 5 hours of flight, the aircraft can only be flown only by pilots who have acquired not less than 100 hours of pilot-in-command on the same category of aircraft.

  4. 4. Standardised Operating Conditions - Amateur-built Aircraft Modified

    1. (1) The operating restrictions listed in Section 3 shall apply until the amateur-built aircraft listed below have accumulated the following flight time:

      1. (a) Powered fixed-wing aircraft - shall be the number of hours required to rectify all design and/or construction errors plus an additional 25 hours during which the aircraft has required only the maintenance, repair, and inspection associated with normal aircraft operations.

      2. (b) Fixed-wing gliders - 10 hours.

      3. (c) Helicopters and powered gyroplanes (gyrocopters) - in accordance with sub-paragraph 4(1)(a).

      4. (d) Unpowered gyroplanes (gyrogliders) - 100 flights including 20 flights in which the towline is released at a height of not less than 30 metres (100 feet) above the surface.

      5. (e) Balloons - 10 hours, including 10 flights.

    2. (2) When modified operating conditions are authorised to be endorsed on a Special C of A for amateur-built aircraft, they shall be as follows:

      1. (a) VFR only; and

      2. (b) aerobatic flight is prohibited (except as provided in Section 6 of this Appendix).

  5. 5. Standard Operating Conditions - Aerobatic Flight Certification

    In the case of the following amateur-built aircraft, once the first 25 hours of flight have been completed, the Regional Director Airworthiness can approve the deletion of the aircraft operating condition "aerobatic flight is prohibited" from a Special C of A:

    1. (a) Pitts Special aircraft models S-1, S-1C, S-1 D, S-2E;

    2. (b) Steen Skybolt;

    3. (c) Cuby Acro Trainer;

    4. (d) Zenair CH 150;

    5. (e) Acro Zenith CH 180; and

    6. (f) Christen Eagle 11.

  6. 6. Standard Operating Conditions

    When aerobatic flight is approved for the following aircraft, the pertinent standardised aircraft operating conditions are:

    1. (a) Pitts Special

      The aerobatic flight manoeuvres are restricted by:

      1. (i) the stall boundaries of the aircraft;

      2. (ii) a positive manoeuvring limit load factor of 6.0 (plus 6G);

      3. (iii) a negative manoeuvring limit load factor of -3.0 (minus 3G); and

      4. (iv) VNE 217 MPH.

    2. (b) Steen Skybolt

      1. (i) the aerobatic flight manoeuvres are restricted by the flight envelope graph, figure 2, (Appendix B), in the EAAC Technical Committee evaluation report EEACT-TER-3 which shall form part of the Special C of A;

      2. (ii) canopies fitted for ferrying or normal flight shall be replaced with conventional windshields when performing aerobatics;

      3. (iii) a copy of the flight envelope graph for the Steen Skybolt aircraft shall be attached to each Special C of A issued to a Steen Skybolt for aerobatics;

      4. (iv) where the Special C of A is endorsed for initial operating conditions, the following additional condition shall be included on the Special C of A:

        "Aerobatic flight is prohibited until after the aircraft has flown a minimum of 10 hours". (The condition will not be included on a Special C of A with modified operating conditions).

    3. (c) Cuby Acro Trainer

      The aerobatic flight manoeuvres are restricted by:

      1. (i) the stall boundaries of the aircraft;

      2. (ii) a positive manoeuvring limit load factor of 6.0 (plus 6G) at 1,350 lb. gross weight;

      3. (iii) a negative manoeuvring limit load factor of -3.0 (minus 3G) at 1,350 lb. gross weight; and

      4. (iv) VNE 130 MPH.

    4. (d) Zenair CH150 Zenith

      The aerobatic flight manoeuvres are restricted by:

      1. (i) the stall boundaries of the aircraft;

      2. (ii) fuel to be carried in forward tanks only;

      3. (iii) positive manoeuvring limit load factor of 6.0 (plus 6G) at 1,150 lb. gross weight;

      4. (iv) a negative manoeuvring limit load factor of -3.0 (minus 3G) at 1,150 lb. gross weight; and

      5. (v) VNE 195 MPH.

    5. (e) Acro Zenith CH180

      The aerobatic flight manoeuvres are restricted by:

      1. (i) the stall boundaries of the aircraft;

      2. (ii) positive manoeuvring limit load factor of 8.0 (plus 8G) at 1,150 lb. gross weight;

      3. (iii) negative manoeuvring limit load factor of -8.0 (minus SG) at 1,150 lb. gross weight; and

      4. (iv) VNE 260 MPH.

    6. (f) Christen Eagle 11

      The aerobatic flight manoeuvres are restricted by:

      1. (i) the stall boundaries of the aircraft;

      2. (ii) a positive manoeuvring limit load factor of 6.0 (plus 6G);

      3. (iii) a negative manoeuvring limit load factor of -3.0 (minus 3G);

      4. (iv) VNE of 189 MPH;

      5. (v) pilot instrument panel to be placarded ''minimum fuel for aerobatic flight 6 U.S. gallons";

      6. (vi) aerobatic C of G range 95.411 to 100.0 inches AFT of datum; and

      7. (vii) aircraft to be operated in accordance with Christen Eagle 11 Flight Manual. Revision 03-20-80 (or subsequent).

  7. 7. Flight Permit - Experimental

    Applicable aircraft operating conditions are developed by Transport Canada in regard to experimental flight permit for factory prototype aircraft. In order to afford the maximum level of safety possible, the operating conditions are revised as required and endorsed on the relevant flight permit.

  8. 8. Standard Operating Conditions - One-engine-inoperative Ferry-flight

    Standardised aircraft operating conditions to be endorsed on individual flight permits or validations of a foreign flight authority with respect to the ferry-flight of a three or four engine aircraft with one-engine-inoperative are as follows:

    1. (A) Ferry-flights of Canadian Aircraft through Canadian Airspace, Originating or Terminating in Canada

      1. 1) Valid for one-engine-inoperative ferry-flight from (name of airport or place) to (name of airport or place); take-off from runway(s) (specify by reference to the names tabled in Schedule 2 of this Appendix) is prohibited.

        Information Note:

        A Permit can only be issued for flight from a place where replacement/repairs cannot reasonably be expected to be made to a place where they can be made. Authorisation shall not be granted simply because replacement/repair is more convenient at one location than another.

      2. 2) The company Flight Operations Manual shall contain guidance to flight crews covering pre-flight and in-flight procedures and post-flight reporting requirements with respect to one-engine-inoperative ferry-flights but shall not contravene the Aircraft Flight Manual.

      3. 3) The aircraft shall be flown only by flight crews whose licences have been issued or validated by Transport Canada; within the previous twelve months, the crew shall have completed a training program, accepted by Transport Canada, on one-engine-inoperative ferry-flights on the aircraft type, and be authorised by the Operations Manager as being capable of conducting a safe one-engine-inoperative ferry-flight.

      4. 4) Only essential flight crew members shall be carried. Carriage of passengers or other crew members is prohibited.

      5. 5) The carriage of cargo is prohibited.

        Information Note:

        In the case of aircraft which must be ballasted in order to maintain a proper centre of gravity position, this restriction can be amended to read "The carriage of ballast/cargo in excess of (weight in pounds or kilograms) at fuselage station (specify) is prohibited". The weight/station specifications are to be negotiated with carriers as appropriate.

      6. 6) The maximum gross take-off weight (MGTOW) shall be the minimum necessary with due regard to a safe reserve fuel load and centre of gravity considerations, and the MGTOW shall not exceed that contained in the Aircraft Flight Manual procedures for one-engine-inoperative flights.

      7. 7) The pilot-in-command of the aircraft shall, at least one hour prior to the proposed departure of the flight, inform the Airport Duty Manager and the Air Traffic Control unit at the point of departure and intended landing, of the intention to ferry the aircraft with one-engine-inoperative and provide information on the proposed flight required by those authorities to arrange for emergency equipment, special procedures, etc.; the flight plan shall be annotated "one- engine-inoperative ferry" in the "remarks" block.

      8. 8) One-engine-inoperative ferry-flights are permitted only in compliance with the applicable limitations, procedures and performance data provided in the Aircraft Flight Manual.

      9. 9) Take-off and initial climb to 1,500 feet above ground level shall not be made over the built-up areas of any town or other settlement or over an open air assembly of persons.

      10. 10) The pilot-in-command shall, prior to take-off, ensure that the take-off runway and departure path selected will, in the event of an additional engine failure during or after take-off and climb to 1,500 feet above ground level, enable the flight to continue without jeopardising the safety of persons and property on the ground.

      11. 11) The pilot-in-command of the aircraft shall inform the controlling Air Traffic Control unit, upon each initial radio contact, of the one-engine-inoperative status of the aircraft.

      12. 12) For the flight to take place, the weather at the airport of departure shall be at least VFR, and the weather at the point of intended landing shall be forecast to be at least VFR for the estimated time of arrival.

      13. 13) Each flight shall be authorised in writing (a facsimile is acceptable) by the Operations Manager; the authorisation shall include a certification that the pilot is duly qualified to conduct one-engine-inoperative ferry-flight, and the pilot-in-command shall carry that authorisation and this flight permit in the aircraft during the ferry-flight.

      14. 14) Flight over foreign territory is prohibited without the permission of the foreign Air Authority.

    2. (B) Ferry-flight of Foreign Aircraft Originating Outside of Canada and Terminating in Canada

      At least the following conditions/limitations shall be specified when validating a flight authority regarding a one-engine-inoperative ferry-flight of a foreign aircraft into Canada.

      1. 1) Valid for flight in Canadian airspace from (specify point of entry) to (specify destination).

      2. 2) The aircraft shall be flown only by flight crew whose licences have been validated by (specify country of registry).

      3. 3) Only flight crew members shall be carried. Carriage of passengers or other crew members is prohibited.

      4. 4) The carriage of cargo is prohibited; ballast/cargo is to be carried only in accordance with the Information Note to Condition 5) in Section 8(A) of this appendix.

      5. 5) The maximum gross take-off weight shall be the minimum necessary with due regard to safe fuel reserve and centre of gravity considerations, if ballast/cargo is required.

      6. 6) The approved Aircraft Flight Manual shall contain performance data and operating procedures for all phases of one-engine-inoperative ferry-flights and the aircraft shall be operated in accordance with the performance limitations contained in that manual.

      7. 7) The pilot-in-command shall inform Canadian Air Traffic Control Services, upon initial radio contact of the one-engine-inoperative status of the aircraft.

      8. 8) For the flight to take place, the weather at the airport of departure shall be at least VFR at take-off.

      9. 9) In order to enable the validation of the flight authority to provide the maximum degree of safety for the operation of the aircraft, the flight shall be authorised in writing (a facsimile is acceptable) by the Operations Manager. The authorisation shall include a certification that the pilot-in-command is duly qualified to conduct the one-engine-inoperative flight.

      10. 10) A flight permit for the flight shall have been issued by the State of Registry, and that permit, together with this validation, shall be carried aboard the aircraft.

      11. 11) Valid in Canadian airspace only.

    3. (C) Ferry-flight of Foreign Aircraft Originating in Canada and Terminating Outside of Canada

      At least the following conditions/limitations shall be specified when validating foreign flight authority for a one-engine-inoperative ferry-flight of a foreign registered aircraft from Canada:

      1. 1) Valid for a one-engine-inoperative ferry-flight from (name of airport or place) to (point of departure from Canadian airspace; take-off from runway(s) (specify by reference to Schedule 2 of this Appendix where applicable) is prohibited.

      2. 2) The aircraft shall be flown only by flight crews whose licences have been issued or validated by (specify country of registry).

      3. 3) Only flight crew members shall be carried. Carriage of passengers or other crew members is prohibited.

      4. 4) The carriage of cargo is prohibited; ballast/cargo is to be carried only in accordance with the Information Note to Condition 5) in Section 8(A) of this appendix.

      5. 5) The maximum gross take-off weight shall be the minimum necessary with due regard to safe reserve fuel load and centre of gravity considerations.

      6. 6) The pilot-in-command of the aircraft shall, at least one hour prior to the proposed departure of the flight, inform the Airport Duty Manager and the Air Traffic Control unit at the point of departure and intended landing, of the intention to ferry the aircraft with one-engine-inoperative, and to provide information on the proposed flight as required by those authorities to arrange for emergency equipment, special procedures, etc.; the flight plan shall be annotated "one-engine-inoperative ferry" in the remarks block.

      7. 7) The approved aircraft flight manual shall contain performance data and operating procedures for all phases of one-engine-inoperative ferry-flights and the aircraft shall be operated in accordance with the performance limitations contained in that manual.

      8. 8) Take-off and initial climb to 1,500 feet above ground level shall not be made over the built-up areas of any town or other settlement or over an open air assembly of persons.

      9. 9) The pilot-in-command shall, prior to take-off, ensure that the take-off runway and departure path selected will, in the event of an additional engine failure during or after take-off and climb to 1,500 feet above ground level, enable the flight to continue without jeopardising the safety of persons and property on the ground.

      10. 10) The pilot-in-command of the aircraft shall inform the controlling Air Traffic Control unit, upon each initial radio contact, of the one-engine-inoperative status of the aircraft.

      11. 11) For the flight to take place, the weather at the airport of departure shall be at least VFR.

      12. 12) In order to enable the validation of the flight authority to provide the maximum degree of safety for the operation of the aircraft, each flight shall be authorised in writing (a facsimile is acceptable) by the Operations Manager; the authorisation shall include a certification that the pilot-in-command is duly qualified to conduct the one-engine-inoperative ferry-flight.

      13. 13) A flight permit for the flight shall have been issued by the State of Registry of the aircraft and that permit, together with this validation shall be carried aboard the aircraft.

      14. 14) Valid in Canadian airspace only.

  9. 9. Ferry-flight after an Accident

    When an aircraft requires a flight permit for ferry to a maintenance base subsequent to an accident, the Regional Director Aviation Licensing shall develop, and provide to the Regional Director Airworthiness, appropriate aircraft operating conditions to ensure the safety of that flight.

  10. 10. Aircraft Operating Conditions (Matrix)

    Transport Canada regional offices will, using the matrix tabled in Schedule 1 of this appendix, develop and specify the operating conditions for all flight authorities listed thereon.

    Information Notes:

    The matrix is intended to provide a basis for specifications of appropriate aircraft operating conditions only, and will not in itself automatically provide all the operating conditions that will be required in every situation. Thus, in order to afford the highest degree of safety possible, it is expected that once the matrix has been consulted and the basic operating conditions set, the regional offices will thoroughly review the operating conditions and add or delete as required.

Appendix E - Additional Guidelines Respecting the Application for a Flight Authority

Content last revised: 1996/10/10

  1. Pursuant to CAR 605.92, technical records (which include the journey log) are required for all Canadian registered aircraft. In the case of an aircraft manufactured in Canada, the technical records shall be assigned for the first flight as soon as the aircraft is certified to be in a condition for safe flight by an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), or an authorised inspector of an approved company, or the builder of an amateur-built aircraft. The technical records shall be used from the first flight of an aircraft even if the aircraft is to be operated by the manufacturer prior to sale. The hours flown on a new aircraft will be transferred from the technical records to Transport Canada form #24-0043 when application is made for a certificate of airworthiness.
  2. In the case of aircraft being imported into Canada, the owner shall assign aircraft technical records as soon as the aircraft reaches its import destination. The owner of the aircraft shall enter on the first page of each record the last two entries from the technical records which are being replaced. In the case of an aircraft which is inspected after arrival in Canada by a licensed AME, or an authorised inspector of an approved company, and has been brought to a state of conformity and a condition for safe operation, the work done and inspection performed shall be entered in the technical records. The hours shown on the technical records shall be transferred to Transport Canada form 24-0043 when applying for a certificate of airworthiness.
  3. Under normal circumstances a copy of maintenance manuals are made available, by the applicant, to Transport Canada personnel for their review. However, when an aircraft is the first of its type for which a certificate of airworthiness is being requested, the type certificate holder shall provide Transport Canada with seven copies of the aircraft maintenance manual.
  4. When applying for a certificate of airworthiness for aircraft being imported, in addition to ensuring that an aircraft is eligible for registration in Canada in accordance with CAR 202.16, it is the owner's responsibility to ensure that the aircraft being imported is de-registered in the exporting country, and that arrangements are made to have a copy of the de-registration papers, or other proof of deregistration, sent to the Transport Canada office to which the application for a Certificate of Registration is to be submitted.
  5. When an aircraft is being imported with an Export Airworthiness Certificate, the applicant is responsible for arranging for the original copy of the Export Airworthiness Certificate to be sent by the civil aviation authority of the exporting country directly to the Transport Canada office to which the application for a Canadian certificate of airworthiness is to be submitted.
  6. In the case of an aircraft being imported without an Export Airworthiness Certificate, the applicant is responsible for providing evidence that the aircraft has had a certificate of airworthiness, either by making available to the Transport Canada office the original of the certificate, or a copy of the certificate, or certification from a civil aviation authority to the effect that a certificate of airworthiness had been issued for the aircraft.
  7. The owner is fully responsible for all arrangements necessary to move the aircraft from the location from which delivery is to be made in the exporting country to a location in Canada where the aircraft is to be inspected or repaired as necessary preparatory to the submission of a request for a certificate of airworthiness.
  8. After an aircraft has been deregistered, special permission to fly the aircraft out of the country is required, unless it is to be transported by land or water. Arrangements for such permission shall be made by the importer with the appropriate office of the civil aviation authority of the exporting country.
  9. Information regarding the manner in which permission can be requested shall be provided by the exporter or obtained directly from the civil aviation authority of the exporting country. When required, Transport Canada personnel will refer the importer to the appropriate office of the civil aviation authority of the exporting country regarding permission to fly the aircraft out of the country.
  10. When an aircraft being imported has not yet been registered in Canada, it can be flown to Canada under a foreign flight authority, provided that flight authority is validated in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter. This validation will cover those portions of the flight from the Canadian border to the destination airport identified on the application. If the aircraft is to land at a location other than its final destination, for customs clearance or refuelling, information regarding such landings shall be included in the request for the validation - refer to Section 507.05.

Information Note:

It is important, due to the various categories of aircraft covered by a special certificate of airworthiness, that the applicant is fully conversant with the information and data they will be required to provide with their application. It is recommended that the applicants contact the Transport Canada regional or district office serving their geographic area, to obtain from an Airworthiness Inspector the information with regards to these requirements.

Appendix F - Standards Respecting Ex-military Aircraft

Content last revised: 1996/10/10

Information Notes:

(i) Over the past years, a number of ex-military aircraft, for which a type certificate was not issued, have been issued continuous flight permits for private non-commercial use under the provisions of the former Air Navigation Orders (ANO) Series II No. 3. 

(ii) With the publication of subchapter 507D of the Airworthiness Manual in 1991, privately registered aircraft for which a Canadian flight permit (Private) had been issued became eligible for the issue of a Special Certificate of Airworthiness - Limited. Ex-military aircraft imported since 1991 have been evaluated against the criteria set out in subchapter 507D, and Airworthiness Manual Advisory (AMA) 507D/2, in order to determine their eligibility for the issue of a flight authorisation. The eligibility criteria are now set out in this appendix.

(iii) As a result of changing political situations, a large quantity of ex-military aircraft which do not meet civil standards have become available for private use. The lack of technical knowledge with respect to their design standards and/or military specifications, and uneasy access to the responsible military or civil aviation authority for follow-on technical support, including the availability of spare parts, is a cause for major concern.

(iv) The prime reason for allowing ex-military aircraft to operate in Canada under a "Special Certificate of Airworthiness - Limited" is to afford the aviation public with the possibility to use these aeroplanes in special air events, and not necessarily for recreational purposes.

1. Definitions

For the purposes of this Appendix, the following definitions apply:

"Ex-military aircraft" - means an aircraft, designed for, constructed for and used by a military organisation (Canadian or foreign).

"Flight authority" - means a certificate of airworthiness, special certificate of airworthiness, or flight permit.

"High performance aeroplane" - means an aeroplane requiring a minimum crew of one pilot and having a VNE of 250 knots or greater, or a VSO of 80 knots or greater.

2. Eligibility

Eligibility of foreign ex-military aircraft for the issue of a "Special Certificate of Airworthiness - Limited" is limited to those aircraft that were produced over 30 years ago and for which continued airworthiness support is no longer provided by the manufacturer.

3. Exclusions

The following types of aircraft will not be eligible for the issue of a "Special Certificate of Airworthiness - Limited":

  1. (a) high performance turbine engined aeroplanes;
  2. (b) ex-military aircraft types currently in production;
  3. (c) ex-military aircraft types for which continued airworthiness support is still available from the manufacturer;
  4. (d) ex-military aircraft destined for commercial use;

Information Note:

In any of the cases referred to at items (b), (c) and (d) above, the imported aircraft will require a type certificate activity in accordance with the procedures set out in Chapter 511 of this manual. Subpart 511 of the CARs is still at the draft stage. As an interim measure, pending the promulgation of Subpart 511, Chapter 511 of the Airworthiness Manual in effect up to the promulgation of the CARs continues to apply.

  1. (e) ex-military aircraft for which the type was previously issued with a type certificate;
  2. (f) any ex-military aircraft previously declared unacceptable for civil operation, for whatever reasons, by the military and/or civil aviation authorities of the country of origin.

4. Acceptance Criteria

Aircraft considered eligible for issue of a flight authority will still be required to meet the criteria set out in this chapter and developed in line with CAR 507.

5. Commitments

Information Note:

Before making any firm commitments for the importation of ex-military aircraft from any foreign country, interested parties are urged to contact the Transport Canada Airworthiness office located in their region for guidance as to whether the aircraft is eligible for, and can meet the requirements of a flight authority.

(1) Airworthiness Requirements

  1. (a) Documentation

    The following documentation, which shall be produced or translated in English or French, is required to provide the information necessary to trace the aircraft origin, service record, current configuration, and to support future maintenance and operation:

    1. (i) evidence of the company of manufacture, place and date of manufacture;
    2. (ii) type and model data, including drawings or other technical data required to perform conformity inspection;
    3. (iii) documented maintenance history of the aircraft from the time of manufacture. This includes technical records for the airframe, engine, propeller, and all life-limited components. Evidence that all applicable civil airworthiness directives, or foreign equivalents, and all mandatory military modifications and special inspections have been complied with;
    4. (iv) the following manuals are required:
      1. a) Flight Manual or equivalent document;
      2. b) Maintenance Manual;
      3. c) Inspection Requirements;
      4. d) Illustrated Parts Manual; and
      5. e) Structural Repair Manual
    5. (v) a maintenance schedule consistent with the requirements of CAR 605.86 and the relevant military technical publications; and
    6. (vi) a current Weight and Balance report.
  2. (b) Inspection

    The aircraft is to be inspected by:

    1. (i) the holder of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence, properly endorsed for the type of aircraft in accordance with CAR 403; or
    2. (ii) the holder of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer holding a Restricted Certification Authority (RCA) for the aircraft type; or
    3. (iii) a maintenance organisation approved by Transport Canada that has appropriately qualified personnel authorised to certify the aircraft.
  3. (c) The inspection will determine that:
    1. (i) the aircraft conforms to the type and model data;
    2. (ii) no unauthorised modification has been embodied;
    3. (iii) all modifications affecting airworthiness or safety, developed by the military authority since the aircraft was released from military service and considered mandatory by the military authority have been incorporated into the aircraft;
    4. (iv) the aircraft is free of corrosion and structural damage;
    5. (v) the aircraft engine conforms to type and model data and is in a condition for safe operation; and
    6. (vi) the propeller conforms to type and model data and is in a condition for safe operation.
  4. (d) In addition, a 100 hour inspection as detailed in an approved maintenance schedule or an equivalent detailed in the aircraft maintenance manual will be required.
  5. (e) The Regional Director Airworthiness can subject the aircraft to an inspection by a Transport Canada Airworthiness Inspector to verify that the aircraft is in fit and safe condition for flight.
  6. (f) Jettisonable Equipment/Stores
    1. (i) Ex-military aircraft having an offensive armament capability shall have:
      1. a) the guns/cannons disabled or removed;
      2. b) the firing circuits deactivated;
      3. c) casing jettison panels sealed;
      4. d) rocket/bomb racks and hard points which are not an integral part of the airframe removed;

Information Note:

Hard points which serve as armament and external fuel tank mounting points can be retained for fuel tank mounting.

(ii) All jettisonable equipment will be subject to a Transport Canada assessment to ensure that the design is adequate to preclude inadvertent operation in flight.

(iii) To prevent inadvertent deployment on the ground, all jettisonable equipment will be equipped, while the aircraft is on the ground, with positive locking devices with appropriate warning flags attached. These locking devices will be removed prior to flight. This equipment shall be deactivated for static displays at air shows.

  1. (g) The following life support systems will meet Canadian regulatory requirements:
    1. (i) "g" suits;
    2. (ii) oxygen pressure breathing equipment;
    3. (iii) portable oxygen;
    4. (iv) seat pack survival kit; and
    5. (v) an ELT, when installed as part of the aircraft equipment.

(2) Inadequate Technical History

  1. (a) Where the airframe maintenance history of the aircraft is determined, by the Regional Director Airworthiness, to be incomplete or inadequate, Transport Canada can advise the applicant that a more extensive inspection will be required to provide proof of the structural integrity of the aircraft. This could require the use of various nondestructive inspection techniques, strip and view or other in-depth inspection techniques.
  2. (b) Where the maintenance history of the engine, propeller or any life limited component is determined to be incomplete or inadequate, that engine, propeller or component will require a complete overhaul and rectification or will be replaced with units of known history. The applicant can seek the advice of the Regional Director, Airworthiness regarding the depth of work required.
  3. (c) In addition, the Minister can, if considered necessary to permit verification of the airworthiness of the aircraft, contact the Canadian Department of National Defence or the military authorities of the exporting country to identify:
    1. (i) the structural status of the aircraft at its time of release from military service; and
    2. (ii) any additional modifications affecting airworthiness and safety which have been developed and considered mandatory for the aircraft type by the military authority, since the aircraft in question was released from military service.

(3) Maintenance Certification

  1. (a) The aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with an approved maintenance schedule as stipulated in CAR 605.86;
  2. (b) Certification of maintenance will be in accordance with CAR 571.10.

(4) Operating Conditions and Limitations

  1. (a) The aircraft is to be operated in accordance with the Transport Canada approved Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) or equivalent document.
  2. (b) In addition to any limitations included in the AFM as a result of the airworthiness review of the aircraft, special aircraft operating conditions and limits will be established for each aircraft by Transport Canada Aircraft Registration and Special Flight Standards. The establishment of those special operating conditions and limits will be made following an assessment of the purpose for which the aircraft was designed and the civil owner’s planned use of the aircraft. General operating conditions will apply for various types of flight operations. These would include test, experimental, proficiency, ferry and demonstration flights. In order to afford the highest degree of operational safety, special operating conditions and limitations can be imposed to:
    1. (i) identify main operating base airport and maintenance base airport if not co-located;
    2. (ii) limit aircraft to use specific runways (clearways not heavily populated);
    3. (iii) limit aircraft use with respect to VFR, IFR, Day/night operations;
    4. (iv) specify minimum runway length based on aircraft performance for take-off and landing. Runway lengths should be adjusted for extreme atmospheric variations and the absence or failure of performance enhancing devices such as afterburner, thrust reversers, or drag chutes;
    5. (v) limit the number of suitable airports and the radius of action for testing, experimental and proficiency flying;
    6. (vi) consider the aircraft climb and descent profiles and, in conjunction with Air Traffic Services, establish corridors if necessary;
    7. (vii) restrict operations of single engine aircraft, or multi-engined aircraft that lack the ability to maintain altitude when one engine has failed, over densely populated areas to altitudes that permit it to glide to open areas;
    8. (viii) establish the requirement to advise Control Towers or aerodrome traffic of non-standard circuit patterns, approach speeds and overshoot procedures;
    9. (ix) establish the requirement for a manoeuvre profile approval prior to participation in air shows, air races, or motion pictures; and
    10. (x) control any other aspect of the aircraft operation considered necessary by the Minister to ensure the safety of the aircraft.

Information Note:

It is recommended that the applicant contact the Transport Canada Regional Superintendent Licensing to discuss the operating conditions and limitations that will be applicable to the aircraft. This is of particular importance if the aircraft in question is a high performance aircraft.

(5) Flight Crew Qualification Requirements

  1. (a) Flight crew qualification requirements are established by Transport Canada Flight Standards Branch, and set forth in CAR 401.
  2. (b) In the case of high performance ex-military aircraft, an individual rating will be required. The guidelines for the issuance of this type rating are described in the Personnel Licensing Handbook, Volume 1, Flight Crew, TP193.

Information Note:

It is recommended that the applicant contact the Regional Superintendent, Personnel Licensing to discuss the requirements for a special endorsement, prior to buying the aircraft.

Airworthiness Evaluation Process for Ex-military Aircraft

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(6) Steps in the Evaluation Process

This explains, in detail, the individual steps to be taken in evaluating ex-military aircraft for flight authority.

Step Explanation

  1. 1. Has the aircraft type been issued a type certificate by Transport Canada or the civil aviation authority of the original country of manufacture?
  2. 2. Is the type certificate in the normal or restricted category?
  3. 3. Is the aircraft in question to be used for private (non-commercial) recreational flying only?
  4. 4. For an aircraft being imported, a validation of the type certificate by Transport Canada will be required.
  5. 5. Upon successful completion of the validation process a Canadian type certificate will be issued.
  6. 6. An aircraft can be approved for a Special C of A - Restricted provided it meets all the requirements applicable to it under the CAR, and a complete history of the aircraft is available. An aircraft can be imported under CAR 509, provided a complete history of the aircraft is available.
  7. 7. Same as Step 4.
  8. 8. Same as Step 5.
  9. 9. Aircraft will be issued a certificate of airworthiness. An aircraft can be imported under the provisions of CAR 507.
  10. 10. Is the aircraft of a type that was manufactured to civil airworthiness standards?
  11. 11. Through the familiarisation or validation process, the aircraft type is determined to meet the standards applicable to normal or transport category aircraft.
  12. 12. A Canadian type certificate will be issued in accordance with the procedures developed under CAR 511.
  13. 13. Same as Step 3.
  14. 14. If the aircraft is to be used commercially, a Canadian type certificate in the restricted category will be issued. The aircraft is then eligible for a Special Certificate of Airworthiness - Restricted.
  15. 15. Where the aircraft is to be used for private (non-commercial) recreational flying only, it will be eligible for a Special Certificate of Airworthiness - Limited, provided it is shown through inspection that it is in compliance with its original type design and that a complete history of the aircraft is available.
  16.  

Appendix G - Standards Respecting Agricultural Aircraft Weight Limitations

Content last revised: 1996/10/10

Reserved

Appendix H - Aircraft Eligible for a Special Certificate of Airworthiness - Owner-maintenance

Content last revised: 2008/06/30

(amended 2008/06/30)

Make/Type Model number/No de modèle
AERO COMMANDER 100, 100 180
AERONCA C3
AERONCA K, KC
AERONCA S11AC, S11BC, S11CC
AERONCA 11AC, 11BC, 11CC
AERONCA 15AC, S15AC
AERONCA S65CA
AERONCA S7CCM, S7DC, S7EC
AERONCA 0 58B
AERONCA 50C
AERONCA 65C, 65CA, 65LA, 65LB
AERONCA 65TAC, 65TC
AERONCA 7AC, 7BCM, 7CCM, 7DC, 7EC
AEROTECHNIK L 13 SEH VIVAT
ALON A2, A2A
AMERICAN AVN AA 1, AA 1A, AA 1B, AA 1C
AMERICAN AVN AA 5, AA 5A, AA 5B
AMERICAN GENERAL AG 5B
AVIONAUTICA M100S
AVRO AVIAN MKIVM
BEAGLE AUSTER A61
BEECH 19A
BEECH 23, A23, A23 19, A23 24, A23A, B23
BEECH
(effective 2023/11/05)
77 SKIPPER
BELLANCA 14 13, 14 13 2, 14 13 3
BELLANCA
(amended 2003/09/01)
14-19
(amended 2003/09/01)
BELLANCA 7ACA, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB
BOEING
(amended 2004/03/01)
75
(amended 2004/03/01)
BOEING
(amended 2004/03/01)
A75
(amended 2004/03/01)
BOEING
(amended 2006/06/30)
B75N1
(amended 2006/06/30)
BOEING
(amended 2004/03/01)
E75
(amended 2004/03/01)
BOEING
(amended 2004/03/01)
E75N1
(amended 2004/03/01)
BOEING
(amended 2004/03/01)
PT-17
(amended 2004/03/01)
BURKHART GROB G102 ASTIR CS, CS 77
BURKHART GROB G102 CLUB   ASTIR III, IIIB
BURKHART GROB G102 STND   ASTIR III
BURKHART GROB G103 TWIN ASTIR
BURKHART GROB G103 TWIN II
BURKHART GROB G103A TWIN II ACRO
CALLAIR A3, S1B1
CENTRAIR ASW20F
CESSNA 120, 140, 140A
CESSNA
(amended 2003/09/01)
150, 150A, 150B, 150C, 150D, 150E, 150F, 150G, 150H, 150J, 150K
(amended 2004/12/01)
CESSNA
(amended 2006/06/30)
A150K
(amended 2006/06/30)
CESSNA
(amended 2003/09/01)
170, 170A, 170B
(amended 2004/12/01)
CESSNA
(amended 2003/09/01)
172, 172A, 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, 172G, 172H
(amended 2004/12/01)
CESSNA
(amended 2003/09/01)
175, 175A
(amended 2004/12/01)
CESSNA
(amended 2003/09/01)
177
(amended 2003/09/01)
CESSNA
(amended 2003/09/01)
305A, 305C
(amended 2004/12/01)
CESSNA
(effective 2023/11/05)
172I
CESSNA
(effective 2023/11/05)
175B
CESSNA
(effective 2023/11/05)
177A
CHAMPION 402
CHAMPION 7AC, 7BCM, 7EC, 7ECA, 7FC, 7GC, 7GCA, 7GCAA, 7GCB, 7GCBC, 7KC, S7EC
COLONIAL C 1, C 2
CORCORAN B, TG1A
CUB AIRCRAFT J3C65
J3C-50
(amended 2007/05/24)
DART G
DE CHATILLON AIR100
DEHAVILLAND DHC 1, DHC 1A 1, DHC 1B 1, DHC 1B 2, DHC 1B 2S3, DHC 1B 2S5
DEHAVILLAND DH60GM
DEHAVILLAND DH82A, DH82C
DEHAVILLAND DH83C
DIAMANT 16.5
EIRI EINO RIIHELA PIK 20E
EIRIAVION OY PIK 20B
ERCO E, G
ERCO 415C, 415 CD, 415 D
FAIRCHILD
(amended 2004/12/01)
M62A-3
(amended 2004/12/01)
FAUVEL AV36
FLEET 80
FORNEY F 1, F 1A
FUNK B85C
GARDAN GY 80 160
GENERAL AIRCRAFT G1 80
GLASER DIRKS DG 100, DG 200, DG 200/17, DG 300, DG 400, DG 600
GLASFLUGEL HORNET 206
GLASFLUGEL LIBELLE H301, H301B
GLASFLUGEL MOSQUITO, MOSQUITO B
GLASFLUGEL STND LIBELLE 201, 201B
GLOBE GC 1A
GROB G 109, G 109B
GRUMMAN AA 5B
GULFSTREAM AA 5A, AA 5B
ICA BRASOV IS 28B2, IS 29D2
ICA BRASOV
(effective 2023/11/05)
IS 28M2
LAISTER LP 49
LAISTER KAUFFMANN LK10A
LET L 13 BLANIK
LET L 23 SUPER BLANIK
LET L 33 SOLO
LUSCOMBE 8A, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, T8F
MAULE M 4, M 4 T
MILES HAWK MAJ M2W
MOLINO OY PIK 20
MONOCOUPE 90AF
MOONEY M18C, M20, M20A, M20B
MORANE SAULNIER MS880B, MS893E
MORANE SAULNIER
(effective 2023/11/05)
MS885
MORRISEY SHINN
(amended 2006/06/30)
2150-A
(amended 2006/06/30)
MUDRY CAP 10B
PETERSON J4
PEZETEL KR 03A
PEZETEL SZD 36A, SZD 41A, SZD 48 1, SZD 50 3, SZD 55 1, SZD 59
PILATUS B4PC11, B4PC11AF
PIPER J2
PIPER J3, J3C, J3C50, J3C65, J3C65S, J3F50, J3F60, J3F65, J3L65
PIPER J4A, J4E
PIPER J5A, J5C
PIPER L4B
PIPER PA11, PA11S
PIPER PA12, PA12S
PIPER PA14
PIPER PA15
PIPER PA16, PA16S
PIPER PA17
PIPER PA18, PA18 105, PA18 125, PA18 135, PA18 150, PA18A, PA18A 150, PA18AS 150, PA18S, PA18S 105, PA18S 135, PA18S 150
PIPER PA20, PA20 115, PA20 135, PA20 150, PA20S, PA20S 135
PIPER PA22, PA22 108, PA22 135, PA22 150, PA22 160, PA22S 150, PA22S 160
PIPER
(amended 2007/11/15)
PA28-140, PA28-151, PA 28-160, PA28-180
(amended 2007/11/15)
PIPER
(effective 2023/11/05)
PA-28-150
PIPER
(effective 2023/11/05)
PA38-112
PITTS S1S, S1T, S2A
PORTERFIELD CP65
REARWIN 185
REPUBLIC RC-3
ROLLADEN SCHNEIDER LS 1C, LS 4, LS 6B
SCHEIBE BERGFALKE II, II/55
SCHEIBE BERGFALKE III
SCHEIBE L SPATZ III, L SPATZ 55
SCHEIBE SF 26A, 27A
SCHEIBE ZUGVOGEL IIIB
SCHEMPP-HIRTH CIRRUS
SCHEMPP-HIRTH MINI NIMBUS B, C, HS7
SCHEMPP-HIRTH S, SHK 1, SH1
SCHEMPP-HIRTH STANDARD CIRRUS
SCHLEICHER ASK 13
SCHLEICHER ASW 12
SCHLEICHER ASW 15, ASW 15B
SCHLEICHER ASW 17
SCHLEICHER ASW 19, ASW 19B
SCHLEICHER ASW 20, ASW 20B
SCHLEICHER ASW 24
SCHLEICHER K7
SCHLEICHER KA 6 CR, KA 6E
SCHLEICHER K8B
SCHLEICHER RHONLERCHE II
SCHNEIDER WERKE GRUNAU GLIDER II
SCHWEIZER SGS 1 23
SCHWEIZER SGS 1 26, SGS 1 26A, SGS 1 26B, SGS 1 26C, SGS 1 26D, SGS 1 26E
SCHWEIZER SGS 1 34
SCHWEIZER SGS 1 35
SCHWEIZER SGS 1 36
SCHWEIZER SGS 2 32
SCHWEIZER SGS 2 33, SGS 2 33A
SCHWEIZER SGU 1 19
SCHWEIZER SGU 1 20
SCHWEIZER SGU 2 22, SGU 2 22C, SGU 2 22CK, SGU 2 22E, SGU 2 22EK
SCHWEIZER TG 3A
SCHWEIZER TSC 1A2
SLINGSBY 43 3B
(amended 2007/09/27)
START & FLUG H101
STINSON
(amended 2003/09/01)
108, 108-1, 108-2, 108-3
(amended 2003/09/01)
STINSON HW 75, 10, 10A
TAYLORCRAFT A
TAYLORCRAFT BCS12D
TAYLORCRAFT BC12 65, BC12D, BC12D 4 85, BC12D 85, BC12D1
TAYLORCRAFT BC65
TAYLORCRAFT BF12 65
TAYLORCRAFT BL12 65, BL65
TAYLORCRAFT DCO65
TAYLORCRAFT F19, 19
TAYLORCRAFT F21
THURSTON TSC 1A
THURSTON TSC 1A1
VARGA 2150A
VOLAIRE 10
WAGGON/MASCH PHOEBUS B1, PHOEBUS C
WOLF HIRTH DOPPEL RAAB IV

Information Notes:

The list of aircraft identified in this Appendix is established in relation to the specific make and model of the aircraft. As such, the reference to a Cessna 172 does not include a Cessna 172A.
(amended 2003/09/01)

The list of types and models of aircraft found in Appendix H was established prior to the elaboration of the eligibility criteria for a Special Certificate of Airworthiness – Owner Maintenance stipulated in paragraph 507.03(6)(e) of Standard 507.  As such, some of the types and models presently on the list may not meet the eligibility criteria currently in place.  Notwithstanding, all new types and models of aircraft must meet the eligibility criteria stipulated in paragraph 507.03(6)(e) of Standard 507 prior to being added to the list.
(amended 2004/03/01)

Schedule 1 - Matrix of Aircraft Operating Conditions

Content last revised: 1996/10/10

(1) The following conditions are applicable to any flight authority other than a certificate of airworthiness; this includes, but is not limited to, a special certificate of airworthiness, a flight permit, or the validation of a foreign flight authority:

Information Note

The numbering of the special conditions and operating limitations detailed below corresponds with the numbering of the special conditions and operating limitations listed in the matrix of Schedule 1.

  1. Valid for the purpose of (specify purpose);
  2. Use as a commercial aircraft prohibited;
  3. Crew members only, no passengers;
  4. Crew members only - no passengers, except those persons whom the pilot-in-command determines as having a bona fide interest in the demonstration;
  5. Crew members shall be the holders of valid and subsisting pilot licences issued or endorsed by Canada or the (state of registry to be specified) and which are appropriate to their duties;
  6. Gross take-off weight not to exceed (specific weight to be listed on the flight permit);
  7. Flight into known or predicted icing conditions prohibited;
  8. VNE to be established by flight test;
  9. Day VFR only;
  10. VFR only;
  11. Flight over built-up areas prohibited;
  12. Flight over built-up areas prohibited, and flight in congested airspace to be avoided;
  13. Flight over built-up areas prohibited except during take-offs and landings;
  14. Flight authority issued by (specify authority) shall be valid and shall be carried on board the aircraft together with this validation;
  15. Controlling Air Traffic Control unit to be informed of the experimental nature of the aircraft and the evaluation program prior to flight;
  16. The aircraft shall be formally or provisionally registered in (the) (specify state);
  17. Compliance required with the conditions on the (specify type of permit and authority);
  18. Controlling Agency at airport of take-off shall be informed of overload conditions prior to take-off;
  19. Permission of the foreign aviation authority required prior to flight in their airspace;
  20. The aircraft can only operate from a base indicated by Transport Canada in order to provide the highest degree of safety for the operation of the aircraft;
  21. The aircraft shall not be operated (flown) more than 25 nautical miles from the base mentioned in (20) except with written authority of the Regional Director Aviation Licensing , (specify region) Region, which will be provided, taking into account the safety of the flight;
  22. The aircraft shall not be flown over any built-up area, or open air assembly of persons;
  23. Carriage of persons other than for dual instruction is prohibited (not to be used for single seat aircraft);
  24. Aerobatic flight is prohibited (not to be used for balloons);
  25. During the first 5 hours of flight, the aircraft can only be flown by pilots who have acquired not less than 100 hours of pilot-in-command flight time in powered aircraft (not to be used for gliders, gyroplanes, or balloons);
  26. Aircraft is to be registered for "Private Purposes" only;
  27. Aircraft to be placarded in the cockpit "Restricted - Agricultural Purposes Only";
  28. Valid until (subject to Section 507.04 of this manual, specify a date which will permit the completion of the particular operation);
  29. Flight testing to be conducted away from built-up areas, airways and air routes;
  30. Ferry-flight (specify from) to (specify to) to be via (specify routing) with technical landings as required;
  31. The side of the aircraft fuselage is to be placarded, in a place that is readily visible to persons entering the aircraft, in letters at least 3/8 inch in height and of a colour that contrasts sharply with the background on which they are shown, in both official languages, as follows: NOTICE: THIS AIRCRAFT IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS.
Matrix of Aircraft Operating Conditions
No Experimental Flight Permit Specific Purpose Flight Permit Special Certificate of Airworthiness Ferry - flight Foreign Aircraft Validation Foreign Flight Permit Amateur - Built Initial Issue Amateur - Built Modified
x = This condition shall form part of the flight authority.
xx = Keeping the aircraft safety in mind, application of this condition depends on the aircraft type and purpose for which the authority is requested.
1 x x xx x x    
2 xx xx xx x x    
3 xx xx xx xx xx    
4 xx xx xx xx      
5   xx          
6 xx xx xx xx      
7 xx xx xx   xx    
8 xx            
9 xx xx xx xx xx x  
10 xx xx xx xx xx   x
11 xx xx   xx xx    
12 xx   xx xx xx    
13 xx xx xx xx xx    
14         x    
15 x       xx    
16       x x    
17         x    
18   xx          
19 x x xx        
20           x  
21           x  
22           x  
23           x  
24           x x
25           x  
26           x  
27     xx        
28 xx xx   xx xx    
29 xx xx     xx    
30 xx xx   x xx    
31           x x

Schedule 2 - Prohibited Runways

Content last revised: 1996/10/10

Takeoff is prohibited from the following Canadian airport runways, for the purpose of a ferry-flight with one engine inoperative:

Airport Airport Code Prohibited Runway
Calgary CYYC 16
Edmonton Municipal CYXD All runways
Kamloops CYKA 08
Penticton CYYF 34
Regina CYQR 07
Saskatoon CYXE 14
Vancouver CYVR 08, 12
Victoria CYYJ 02, 08, 13, 20, 31
Winnipeg CYWG 07, 13, 18
Charlottetown CYYG 21
Fredericton CYFC 15
Halifax/Shearwater CYAW 29, 34
Hamilton CYHM 06
London CYXU 26
Moncton CYQM 29
Montréal/Dorval CYUL All runways
Montréal/ St. Hubert CYHU 24, 28
Ottawa CYOW 32
Quebec City CYQB 12
St. Catharines CYSN 24
Sydney, N.S. CYQY 07
Thunder Bay CYQT 07
Toronto - Pearson International CYYZ 06 Right, 15
Val d'Or CYVO 36
Windsor CYQG 25

Table I - Supplemental Documentation for a Flight Authority

(amended 2009/12/01)

TYPE OF AUTHORITY REQUESTED REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS:
  • under the following cases...
  • all cases where the requirements of Chapter 516 of the AWM are not part of the certification basis shown in the type certificate issued by the Minister:
    (amended 2009/12/01)
A conformity statement, signed by a person authorised pursuant to CAR 507.10, attesting the compliance status of the aircraft in respect of those requirements.
  • of a new aircraft that has been manufactured in Canada, pursuant to CAR 561:
    (amended 2009/12/01)
A completed Statement of Conformity from the manufacturer, stating that the aircraft meets the applicable type design.
  • a new aircraft of foreign manufacture for which a Canadian type certificate has been issued:
Subject to CAR 507.07 requirements, an export airworthiness certificate (EAC), issued by the civil aviation authority of the state of manufacture.
  • of a used aircraft of foreign manufacture being imported with an export airworthiness certificate, issued by the civil aviation authority of a state with which Canada has a Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement:

Subject to CAR 507.07 requirements:

  1. (a) documentation which provides a history of the maintenance carried out on the aircraft, shows the status of the scheduled maintenance and life limited items, and confirms that actions required by airworthiness directives have been carried out; and

  2. (b) documentation which provides a history of any modifications or repairs embodied.

  • of a used aircraft which has been imported without an export airworthiness certificate:

Subject to CAR 507.07 requirements:

  1. (a) a certification by the holder of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence that the aircraft is in compliance with the applicable Canadian type certificate;

  2. (b) documentation which provides a history of the maintenance carried out on the aircraft, shows the status of the scheduled maintenance and life limited items, and confirms that actions required by airworthiness directives have been carried out; and

  3. (c) documentation which provides a history of any modifications or repairs embodied.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS:

under the following cases...

  • Provisional:
  1. (1) Information regarding the intended uses of the aircraft;

  2. (2) The proposed limitations placed on the operation of the aircraft; and

  3. (3) The proposed restrictions regarding the number of crew or passengers which can be carried.

  • Restricted:
Details the nature of the special role intended for the aircraft, including any proposed restrictions or special conditions regarding the operation of the aircraft, and the crew and passengers which can be carried.
  • Amateur-built:
The data required for a special certificate of airworthiness listed in Chapter 549 of this manual.
(amended 2009/12/01)

 

  • Owner-maintenance:
    (amended 2002/03/01)
A conformity statement, signed by the owner, attesting the compliance status of the aircraft in respect of the pertinent requirements of standard 507.03(6).
(amended 2002/03/01)
  • Limited:

    In respect of an aircraft for which a flight permit (Private) had been issued on or before January 1, 1989;

  1. (1) Data sufficient to confirm that maintenance has been carried out in accordance with the applicable standards;

  2. (2) The purpose for which the aircraft is to be used; and

  3. (3) Information regarding flight limitations, if applicable.

  • Limited:

    In respect of aeroplanes of a type which have been accepted for use in the military service and which are approved by the Minister for operations other than those conducted under CAR 406 or Part VII.

  1. (1) A history of the aeroplane including, where applicable, documentation regarding all conversions performed from the original military configuration; and

  2. (2) Information regarding flight limitations, if applicable.

  • Limited:

    In respect of any other aircraft.

Any data determined to be necessary giving regard to the individual situation at the time of application.
FLIGHT PERMIT:

under the following cases...

  • Experimental:
  1. (1) A statement setting forth the purpose of the flight(s);

  2. (2) ) Sufficient data to identify the aircraft and its configuration, and except for aircraft previously type certified, or for which an equivalent foreign certification has been accepted by the Minister, three-view drawings or three-view photographs of the aircraft, provided those photographs depict aircraft dimensions;
    (amended 2009/12/01)

  3. (3) ) Sufficient data to assure the safety of operation of the aircraft as prescribed under CAR 521;
    (amended 2009/12/01)

  4. (4) The estimated calendar time required for the flights;

  5. (5) The proposed geographical areas over which the flight(s) will take place;

  6. (6) A weight and balance report; and

  7. (7) Any operating limitation(s).

  • Specific Purpose:
  1. (1) A statement detailing the specific purpose of the flight(s);

  2. (2) A list of any additional equipment, fuel, or fuel carrying facilities necessary for the flight;

  3. (3) Proposed conditions and limitations for flight which differ from normal conditions and limitations for that aircraft; and

  4. (4) Where the application is made in respect of a damaged aircraft, details of that damage.

  • Validation of a Foreign Flight Authority:
  1. (1) A copy of the foreign flight authority;

  2. (2) The proposed flight itinerary; and

  3. (3) Any associated operating limitations sheets issued by the foreign authority.