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 Black Tusk Helicopters Inc., Box 1469, Squamish, B.C., and their flight crew members to conduct take-offs, approach and landings 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 paragraph 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 allow Black Tusk Helicopters Inc., Box 1469, Squamish, 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 Seascape Drive, Lions Bay, District of West Vancouver, B.C., for the purpose of removing blown down trees.
APPLICATION
This authorization applies only to allow Black Tusk Helicopters Inc., Box 1469, Squamish, B.C., when removing blown down trees at Seascape Drive, Lions Bay, District of West Vancouver, B.C.,
CONDITIONS
This authorization is subject to the following conditions:
- The operation shall take place Between Friday, November 24, 2006, and, Friday, December 8, 2006 between the hours of 08:00 and 15:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST), depending on suitable weather conditions.
- Operations shall be conducted within the specified hours, under day VFR conditions, using a Bell 214B1 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 Seascape Drive, Lions Bay, District of West Vancouver, 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.
- The landing and staging area shall be the empty lot (Phase 4) Seascape Area, Lions Bay, District of West Vancouver, 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 engine shall be at, or above, the manufacturers specifications.
- When flight operations are in progress, the area serving as the landing/take-off area, and the houses affected on Seascape Drive shall be empty of all persons not directly involved in aerial operations.
- External loads shall not be flown over persons or dwellings during flight 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.
- Persons carried on board the helicopter shall be limited to essential crew only.
- All persons involved shall be knowledgeable of equipment to be used and pre-flight briefed.
- A co-ordinated plan for each complete operation shall be developed.
- The aircraft shall comply with the Commercial Air Service Standards as required under CAR 702.22(1)(b) and CAR 702.22(3)(b).
- A copy of this authority shall be carried on board the aircraft while operating in Canada.
VALIDITY
The authorization is in effect until the earliest of the following:
- 15:00 hours PST, British Columbia, on Friday, December 8, 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, BC, this 24 day of November, 2006 on behalf of the
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
Trevor J. Heryet
Regional Manager
Commercial and Business Aviation
for Minister of Transport
Pacific Region
(RDIMS 2115161)
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