Pursuant to paragraphs 702.22(1)(a) and 702.22(3)(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 VIH Helicopters Ltd., 1962 Canso Road, Sidney, B.C., and their flight crew members to conduct a take-off, approach and landing in an aircraft within a built-up area of a city or town at a place other than an airport or a military aerodrome and to operate a helicopter that is carrying a helicopter Class B external load over a built-up area, at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2).
Paragraph 702.22(1)(a) states that for the purpose of subsection 602.13(1), a person may conduct a take-off, approach or landing in an aircraft within a built-up area of a city or town at a place other than an airport or a military aerodrome, if the person has an authorization from the Minister or is authorized to do so in an air operator certificate.
Paragraph 702.22(3)(a) states that for the purpose of subsection 602.16(2), a person may operate a helicopter that is carrying a helicopter Class B, C or D external load over a built-up area or in an aerial work zone, 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 VIH Helicopters Ltd., 1962 Canso Road, Sidney, B.C., to conduct landings and take-offs and carry out Class B external load operations at altitudes of less than 1000 feet above and less than 500 feet horizontal distance from the highest obstacle within the built-up area of the City of Victoria, B.C., for the purpose of installing air conditioning units.
APPLICATION
This authorization applies only to VIH Helicopters Ltd., 1962 Canso Road, Sidney, B.C., when installing air conditioning units at the Hillside Mall, 1644 Hillside Avenue, City of Victoria, B.C.
CONDITIONS
This authorization is subject to the following conditions:
- The operation shall take place on Sunday, October 29, 2006, alternatively on Sunday, November 5, 2006 between the hours of 08:00 and 10:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST), depending on suitable weather conditions.
- Operations shall be conducted within the specified hours, under day VFR conditions, using a KA32 type helicopter.
- The site of the operation shall be as depicted on the map submitted and held on file with Commercial and Business Aviation, Pacific Region; being the Hillside Mall, 1644 Hillside Avenue, City of Victoria, 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.
- The landing and take-off profiles shall be arranged such that in the event of an engine failure, the aircraft can safely land without creating a hazard to persons or property on the ground, or climb away single-engine.
- The landing and staging area shall be the parking lot of the Hillside Mall, 1644 Hillside Avenue, City of Victoria, B.C.
- The landing and staging area shall be clearly marked, secured, clear of, and access denied to all pedestrians and vehicular traffic.
- The aircraft shall conduct a power check immediately before commencing the operation, and the engines shall be at, or above, the manufacturers specifications.
- The aircraft shall be configured such that safe single engine fly away, without the Class B External Load, is assured at all times.
- When flight operations are in progress, the area serving as the landing/take-off area, and the Hillside mall shall be empty of all persons not directly involved in aerial operations.
- The transit route to and from the Aerial Work Zone shall be flown in accordance with 602.14, Minimum Altitude and Distances.
- Prior to external load operations the Pilot or a designated person, trained in accordance with 722.76(6)(b)(ii), shall physically inspect all cables, slings, chains and other rigging equipment as applicable. They shall ensure that the rigging equipment's condition and safe working load limits are within the approved design tolerances as suggested by the manufacturer.
- All personnel involved shall be briefed on the operation, safety precautions and emergency procedures before flight operations commence.
- All persons involved shall be knowledgeable of equipment to be used and pre-flight briefed.
- Radio communications shall be established between the helicopter and Ground Safety Coordinator.
- Persons carried on board the helicopter shall be limited to essential crew only.
- The local police authorities and municipalities concerned shall be informed of and acknowledge the operation.
- The operation shall be coordinated with the appropriate Air Traffic Control authority.
- A copy of this authority shall be carried on board the aircraft while operating in Canada.
- A co-ordinated plan for each complete operation shall be developed.
- The company shall comply with the Commercial Air Service Standards as required under CAR 702.22(1)(b) and CAR 702.22(3)(b).
VALIDITY
The authorization is in effect until the earliest of the following:
- 10:00 hours PST, British Columbia, on Sunday, November 5, 2006;
- 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 24th day of October, 2006 on behalf of the
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
Henk van Erkelens
Superintendent Rotorcraft
Commercial and Business Aviation
for Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
Pacific Region
(RDIMS 2067462)
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