Pursuant to paragraph 702.22(2)(a) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and after taking into account that the authorization is in the public interest and is not likely to affect aviation safety, I hereby authorize British Columbia Helicopters Ltd., 1404 Townline Road, Abbotsford, B.C., and its Flight Crew member to operate a helicopter over a built-up area at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a).
Paragraph 702.22(2)(a) states that for the purpose of paragraph 602.15(2)(a) a person may operate an aircraft over a built-up area at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a), if the person has an authorization from the Minister or is authorized to do so in an air operator certificate.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this authorization is to permit British Columbia Helicopters Ltd., 1404 Townline Road, Abbotsford, B.C., to operate a helicopter over the Greater Vancouver Regional District and Fraser Valley Regional District, B.C., at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a).
APPLICATION
This authorization applies only to British Columbia Helicopters Ltd., 1404 Townline Road, Abbotsford, B.C., when operating over the Greater Vancouver Regional District and Fraser Valley Regional District, B.C., for the purpose of aerial inspection of the Terasen Gas Pipeline.
CONDITIONS
This authorization is subject to the following conditions:
- The operations shall take place between Thursday, September 20, 2007 and Thursday, September 18, 2008.
- The operation shall be conducted within the specified period under DAY VFR conditions, using a Hughes 300 type aircraft.
- The route(s) of the operation shall be as depicted on the map submitted and held on file with Commercial and Business Aviation, Pacific Region; being the underground Terasen Gas Pipeline(s) within the Greater Vancouver Regional District and Fraser Valley Regional District, B.C.
- The aircraft shall at all times be flown along a flight path which, in case of an engine failure or other in-flight emergency necessitating an immediate landing, shall ensure a suitable (autorotational) landing site without endangering persons or property on the ground, or on the water.
- The aircraft shall be flown in compliance within the “Height-Velocity” Diagram contained with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.
- The transit route to and from the route(s) as under (c) above, shall be flown in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulation 602.14, Minimum Altitude and Distances.
- When exercising the privileges of this Authorization, the height of the aircraft shall never be less than 500 feet above ground level (AGL).
- When exercising the privileges of this Authorization, the aircraft shall remain clear of all buildings, structures and assemblies of persons at all times.
- The Municipalities and the Police Departments concerned shall be informed of, and shall acknowledge the operation.
- All personnel involved shall be briefed on the operation, safety precautions and emergency procedures before flight operations commence.
- Persons carried on board the helicopter shall be limited to essential crew only.
- A copy of this authority shall be carried on board the aircraft while operating in Canada.
- The operation shall be coordinated with the appropriate Air Traffic Control authorities.
- The company shall comply with the Commercial Air Service Standards as required under CAR 722.22(2)(b).
VALIDITY
The authorization is in effect until the earliest of the following:
- 23:59 hours PDST on Thursday, September 18, 2008;
- the date on which any of the conditions set out in this authorization is breached; or
- the date on which this authorization is cancelled, in writing, by the Minister, where he is of the opinion that it is no longer in the public interest, or that it is likely to affect aviation safety.
Dated at Vancouver, B.C., Canada, this 19th day of September 2007 on behalf of the
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
Steve Creagh
Acting Superintendent Rotorcraft
Commercial and Business Aviation
for Minister of Transport
Pacific Region
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