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 Omega Air Corporation, 4360 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C., 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 subsection 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 allow Omega Air Corporation, 4360 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C., to operate a helicopter at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a).
APPLICATION
This authorization applies only to Omega Air Corporation, 4360 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C., when operating for the purpose of BC Hydro power line inspections and mapping.
CONDITIONS
This authorization is subject to the following conditions:
- The operation shall take between Friday, December 10, 2004 and Monday, February 28, 2005 between the hours of:
Weekdays: 08:00 and 16:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST); and
Weekend/Public Holidays: 10:00 and 16:00 PSTdepending on suitable weather conditions.
- Transport Canada shall be provided with 24 hours notice prior to commencing flight operations.
- Operations shall be conducted within the specified hours, under Day VFR conditions, using an AS355 type helicopter.
- The sites of the operation shall be as depicted on the map submitted and held on file with Commercial and Business Aviation, Pacific Region; being the 69KV power line routes within the geographical area from Horseshoe Bay to Chilliwack, B.C.
- The aircaft 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 configured such that safe single-engine fly-away performance is assured at all times.
- The aircraft shall be flown in compliance within the “Height-Velocity” Diagram contained with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.
- The aircraft shall conduct a power check immediately before commencing the operation(s), and the engines shall be at, or above, the manufacturers specifications.
- The aircraft shall remain clear of all structures, buildings or assemblies of persons at all time.
- The height of the aircraft shall never be less than 300 feet above ground level (AGL) within built ups areas. Elsewhere according to regulations.
- The transit route to and from the sites as under (c) above shall be flown in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulation 602.14, Minimum Altitude and Distances.
- 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 authority.
- The aircraft shall comply with the Commercial Air Service Standards as required under CAR 702.22(2)(b).
VALIDITY
The authorization is in effect until the earliest of the following:
- 16:00 hours PST on Monday, February 28, 2005;
- 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 2nd, day of December 2004 on behalf of the Minister of Transport.
Henk van Erkelens
Superintendent Rotorcraft
Commercial and Business Aviation
for Minister of Transport
Pacific Region
(RDIMs 995986)
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