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Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.66
703.66 No person shall operate an aircraft on a single-pilot operation in IMC unless the aircraft is equipped with (a) an auto-pilot that is capable of operating the aircraft controls to maintain flight and manoeuvre the aircraft about the lateral and longitudinal axes; (b) a headset with a boom microphone or equivalent and a transmit button on the control column; and (c) a chart holder that is placed in an easily readable position and a means of illumination for the chart holder.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.67
703.67 (1) No air operator shall operate a pressurized aircraft unless protective breathing equipment with a 15-minute supply of breathing gas at a pressure-altitude of 8,000 feet is readily available at each flight crew member position. (2) The protective breathing equipment referred to in subsection (1) may be used to meet the crew member oxygen requirements specified in section 605.31.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.68
703.68 No air operator shall operate an aircraft with passengers on board above FL 250 unless the aircraft is equipped with oxygen dispensing units and an undiluted supply of first aid oxygen sufficient to provide at least one passenger with oxygen for at least one hour or the entire duration of the flight at a cabin pressure-altitude above 8,000 feet, after an emergency descent following cabin depressurization, whichever period is longer.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.69
703.69 No person shall operate an aircraft unless the pilot seat and any seat beside the pilot seat are equipped with a safety belt that includes a shoulder harness.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.70
703.70 (1) Subject to subsection (3), no air operator shall operate an aeroplane having an MCTOW greater than 5 700 kg (12,566 pounds) in RVSM airspace unless the aeroplane is equipped with an operative ACAS that (a) meets the requirements of CAN-TSO-C119b or a more recent version of it or other requirements that the Minister has accepted as providing a level of safety that is at least equivalent to the level that that CAN-TSO provides; and (b) is equipped with a Mode S transponder that meets the requirements of CAN-TSO-C112 or a more recent version of it. (2) Subject to subsection (3), no air operator shall operate an aeroplane having an MCTOW greater than 5 700 kg (12,566 pounds) in airspace outside RVSM airspace unless the aeroplane is equipped with an operative ACAS that (a) meets the requirements of CAN-TSO-C118 or a more recent version of it or other requirements that the Minister has accepted as providing a level of safety that is at least equivalent to the level that that CAN-TSO provides; or (b) meets the requirements of CAN-TSO-C119a or a more recent version of it or other requirements that the Minister has accepted as providing a level of safety that is at least equivalent to the level that that CAN-TSO provides and is equipped with a Mode S transponder that meets the requirements of CAN-TSO-C112 or a more recent version of it. (3) The air operator may operate the aeroplane without its being equipped with an operative ACAS if (a) where a minimum equipment list has not been approved by the Minister and subject to subsection 605.08(1), the operation takes place within the three days after the date of failure of the ACAS; or (b) it is necessary for the pilot-in-command to deactivate, in the interests of aviation safety, the ACAS or any of its modes and the pilot-in-command does so in accordance with the aircraft flight manual, aircraft operating manual, flight manual supplement or minimum equipment list. (4) This section does not apply in respect of aeroplanes manufactured on or before the day on which this section comes into force until two years after that day. SOR/2007-133, s. 7; SOR/2009-280, ss. 37, 39 to 42
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.71
703.71 (1) Subject to subsection (2), no air operator shall operate an aeroplane that has a seating configuration, excluding pilot seats, of six or more, unless the aeroplane is equipped with an operative TAWS that (a) meets the requirements for Class A or Class B equipment set out in CAN-TSO-C151a or a more recent version of it; (b) meets the altitude accuracy requirements set out in section 551.102 of Chapter 551 of the Airworthiness Manual ; and (c) has a terrain and airport database compatible with the area of operation. (2) The air operator may operate the aeroplane without its being equipped with an operative TAWS if (a) the aeroplane is operated in day VFR only; (b) in the event that a minimum equipment list has not been approved by the Minister and subject to subsection 605.08(1), the operation takes place within the three days after the day on which the failure of the TAWS occurs; or (c) it is necessary for the pilot-in-command to deactivate, in the interests of aviation safety, the TAWS or any of its modes and the pilot-in-command does so in accordance with the aircraft flight manual, aircraft operating manual, flight manual supplement or minimum equipment list. (3) This section does not apply in respect of aeroplanes manufactured on or before the day on which this section comes into force until the day that is two years after that day. SOR/2012-136, s. 11 SOR/2020-253, s. 11
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.82
703.82 No air operator shall operate an aircraft unless the emergency equipment carried on board under Division II of Subpart 2 of Part VI and this Division is inspected at the intervals recommended by the equipment manufacturer. SOR/2020-253, s. 12
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.83
703.83 (1) Subject to subsection (4), the air operator of a seaplane shall have, in its company operations manual, procedures to ensure that each crew member and passenger wears an inflatable life preserver, an inflatable individual flotation device or an inflatable personal flotation device when the seaplane is operated on or above water. (2) Subject to subsection (4), the pilot-in-command of a seaplane shall give an instruction to each crew member and passenger to wear an inflatable life preserver, an inflatable individual flotation device or an inflatable personal flotation device when the seaplane is operated on or above water. (3) For the purposes of this section, a person is wearing an inflatable life preserver, an inflatable individual flotation device or an inflatable personal flotation device if it (a) is in a pouch that is attached to the person’s waist; (b) has been placed over the person’s head and is secured at his or her waist; or (c) is attached to the person in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. (4) This section does not apply in respect of a person who is carried on a stretcher or in an incubator or other similar device. SOR/2019-49, s. 4
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.85.1
703.85.1 No person shall conduct a take-off in an aircraft operated by an air operator unless the first aid kit carried on board in accordance with paragraph 602.60(1)(h) contains the supplies and equipment set out in the Aviation Occupational Health and Safety Regulations . SOR/2020-253, s. 13
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.85.2
703.85.2 (1) No air operator shall operate an aircraft, other than an aircraft referred to in subsection 602.61(2), unless a survival manual is carried on board that contains information about how to use the survival equipment that is carried on board to meet the requirements of subsection 602.61(1). (2) No air operator shall operate an aircraft on board of which life rafts are required to be carried in accordance with section 602.63 unless the survival kit referred to in paragraph 602.63(6)(c) contains (a) a life raft repair kit; (b) a bailing bucket and a sponge; (c) a whistle; (d) a waterproof flashlight; (e) a supply of potable water — based on 500 mL per person and calculated using the rated capacity of the life raft — or a means of desalting or distilling salt water that can provide 500 mL of potable water per person; (f) a waterproof survival manual that contains information about how to use the survival equipment; (g) a first aid kit that contains antiseptic swabs, burn dressing compresses, bandages and motion sickness pills; and (h) a pyrotechnic signalling device, or an aviation visual distress signal that has a marking applied by the manufacturer indicating that the signal meets the requirements of CAN-TSO-C168, a signalling mirror and a dye marker for visually signalling distress. (3) Despite subsection (2), if there is insufficient space in the attached survival kit, a supplemental survival kit shall be stowed adjacent to each required life raft and contain (a) a supply of potable water — based on 500 mL per person and calculated using the rated capacity of the life raft — or a means of desalting or distilling salt water that can provide 500 mL of potable water per person; and (b) motion sickness pills. SOR/2020-253, s. 13
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.86
703.86 No air operator shall operate an aircraft with passengers on board in IFR flight with fewer than two pilots unless the air operator (a) is authorized to do so in its air operator certificate; and (b) complies with the Commercial Air Service Standards .
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.87
703.87 (1) An air operator must designate, for each flight, a pilot-in-command or, if the crew includes two pilots, a pilot-in-command and a second-in-command. (2) An air operator must record the name of the pilot-in-command and, if applicable, the name of the second-in-command who were designated under subsection (1) and must retain the record for at least 180 days after the day on which the flight is completed. SOR/2019-119, s. 39 SOR/2025-26, s. 32
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.89
703.89 (1) No air operator shall permit a person to act and no person shall act in an operational control position unless that person has fulfilled the training requirements set out in this Subpart and has demonstrated to the air operator the knowledge and abilities required by the Commercial Air Service Standards . (2) A person who has not acted in an operational control position within the previous three months shall, prior to acting in an operational control position, satisfy the air operator that the person still has the knowledge and abilities referred to in subsection (1).
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.90
703.90 (1) A pilot proficiency check shall be conducted by the Minister. (2) Any other check required under this Subpart may be conducted by the Minister.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.91
703.91 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), the validity period of a pilot proficiency check, a competency check and the annual training referred to in section 703.98 expires on the first day of the thirteenth month following the month in which the pilot proficiency check, competency check or training was completed. (2) Where a pilot proficiency check, a competency check or annual training is renewed within the last 90 days of its validity period, its validity period is extended by 12 months. (3) The Minister may extend the validity period of a pilot proficiency check, a competency check or annual training by up to 60 days where the Minister is of the opinion that aviation safety is not likely to be affected. (4) Where the validity period of a pilot proficiency check, a competency check or annual training has been expired for 24 months or more, the person shall requalify by meeting the training requirements specified in the Commercial Air Service Standards .
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.98
703.98 (1) Every air operator shall establish and maintain a ground and flight training program that is (a) designed to ensure that each person who receives training acquires the competence to perform the person’s assigned duties; and (b) approved by the Minister in accordance with the Commercial Air Service Standards . (2) An air operator’s ground and flight training program shall include (a) company indoctrination training; (b) upgrading training; (c) initial and annual training, including (i) aircraft type training, (ii) aircraft servicing and ground handling training, (iii) emergency procedures training, (iv) training for operational control personnel, and (v) aircraft surface contamination training for pilots and other operations personnel; (c.1) initial training followed by training every three years on underwater egress for seaplane pilots; and (d) any other training required to ensure a safe operation under this Subpart. (3) An air operator shall (a) include a detailed syllabus of its ground and flight training program in its company operations manual; (b) ensure that adequate facilities and qualified personnel are provided for its ground and flight training program, in accordance with the Commercial Air Service Standards ; and (c) establish and maintain a safety awareness program concerning the adverse effects of aircraft surface contamination and provide the program to all flight operations personnel who are not required to receive the training described in subparagraph (2)(c)(v). (4) An air operator shall have a fatigue management training program for its flight crew members that contains (a) personal fatigue management strategies relating to (i) sleep hygiene, (ii) lifestyle, exercise and diet, and (iii) the consumption of alcohol and drugs; (b) the impact of fatigue on aviation safety; (c) sleep requirements and the science relating to fatigue; (d) the causes and consequences of fatigue; (e) how to recognize fatigue in themselves and in others; (f) sleep disorders, their impact on aviation safety and treatment options; and (g) human and organizational factors that may cause fatigue, including (i) sleep quality and duration, (ii) the impact of shift work and overtime, (iii) the circadian rhythm, and (iv) the effects of changes of time zones. SOR/2018-269, s. 15 SOR/2019-49, s. 5 SOR/2025-26, s. 33(F) SOR/2025-226, s. 13
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.99
703.99 (1) Every air operator shall, for each person who is required to receive training under this Subpart, establish and maintain a record of (a) the person’s name and, where applicable, personnel licence number, type and ratings; (b) if applicable, the person’s medical category and the expiry date of that category; (c) the dates on which the person, while in the air operator’s employ, successfully completed any training, pilot proficiency check, competency check or examination required under this Subpart or obtained any qualification required under this Subpart; (d) information relating to any failure of the person, while in the air operator’s employ, to successfully complete any training, pilot proficiency check, competency check or examination required under this Subpart or to obtain any qualification required under this Subpart; and (e) the type of aircraft or flight training equipment used for any training, pilot proficiency check, competency check or qualification required under this Subpart. (2) An air operator shall retain the records referred to in paragraphs (1)(c) and (d) and a record of each pilot proficiency check for at least three years. (3) An air operator shall retain a copy of the most recent written examination completed by each pilot for each type of aircraft for which the pilot has a qualification.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.100
703.100 (1) If the Minister determines that an air operator’s training program required under section 703.98 does not include the competencies required for each person who receives training to perform their assigned duties, the Minister shall notify the air operator of (a) the corrective actions that the air operator is required to implement to its training program; and (b) the date by which the air operator is required to submit its amended training program to the Minister for approval under paragraph 703.98(1)(b). (2) The air operator referred to in subsection (1) shall submit its amended training program to the Minister on or before the date specified by the Minister under paragraph (1)(b). SOR/2022-17, s. 4
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.104
703.104 (1) Every air operator shall establish and maintain a company operations manual that meets the requirements of section 703.105. (2) An air operator shall submit its company operations manual, and any amendments to that manual, to the Minister. (3) Where there is a change in any aspect of an air operator’s operation or where the company operations manual no longer meets the Commercial Air Service Standards , the air operator shall amend its company operations manual. (4) The Minister shall, where the Commercial Air Service Standards are met, approve those parts of a company operations manual, and any amendments to those parts, that relate to the information required by section 703.105.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.105
703.105 (1) A company operations manual, which may be issued in separate parts corresponding to specific aspects of an operation, shall include the instructions and information necessary to enable the personnel concerned to perform their duties safely and shall contain the information required by the Commercial Air Service Standards . (2) A company operations manual shall be such that (a) all parts of the manual are consistent and compatible in form and content; (b) the manual can be readily amended; (c) the manual contains an amendment control page and a list of the pages that are in effect; and (d) the manual has the date of the last amendment to each page specified on that page.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.106
703.106 (1) Subject to subsection (2), an air operator shall provide a copy of the appropriate parts of its company operations manual, including any amendments to those parts, to each of its crew members and to its ground operations and maintenance personnel. (2) An air operator may place a copy of the appropriate parts of its company operations manual in each aircraft that it operates, instead of providing a copy to each crew member, if the air operator has established in its company operations manual procedures for amending that manual. (3) Every person who has been provided with a copy of the appropriate parts of a company operations manual pursuant to subsection (1) shall keep it up to date with the amendments provided and shall ensure that the appropriate parts are accessible when the person is performing assigned duties.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 703.107
703.107 (1) Every air operator shall, for each of its aircraft that is required to be operated by two or more pilots, establish and maintain standard operating procedures that enable the crew members to operate the aircraft within the limitations specified in the aircraft flight manual and that meet the Commercial Air Service Standards . (2) An air operator that has established standard operating procedures for an aircraft shall ensure that a copy of the standard operating procedures is carried on board the aircraft.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 704.01
704.01 This Subpart applies in respect of the operation by a Canadian air operator, in an air transport service or in aerial work involving sightseeing operations, of any of the following aircraft: (a) a multi-engined aeroplane that has a MCTOW of 8 618 kg (19,000 pounds) or less and a seating configuration, excluding pilot seats, of 10 to 19 inclusive; (b) a turbo-jet-powered aeroplane that has a maximum zero fuel weight of 22 680 kg (50,000 pounds) or less and for which a Canadian type certificate has been issued authorizing the transport of not more than 19 passengers; (b.1) a multi-engined helicopter with a seating configuration, excluding pilot seats, of 10 to 19 inclusive, unless it is certified for operation with one pilot and operated under VFR; and (c) any aircraft that is authorized by the Minister to be operated under this Subpart. SOR/2005-193, s. 2
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 704.02
704.02 No air operator shall operate an aircraft under this Subpart unless the air operator complies with the conditions and operations specifications in an air operator certificate issued to that operator by the Minister pursuant to section 704.07.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 704.07
704.07 (1) Subject to section 6.71 of the Act, the Minister shall, on receipt of an application submitted in the form and manner required by the Commercial Air Service Standards , issue or amend an air operator certificate where the applicant demonstrates to the Minister the ability to (a) maintain an adequate organizational structure; (b) maintain an operational control system; (c) meet training program requirements; (d) comply with maintenance requirements; (e) meet the Commercial Air Service Standards for the operation; and (f) conduct the operation safely. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), an applicant shall have (a) a management organization capable of exercising operational control; (b) managerial personnel who have been approved by the Minister in accordance with the Commercial Air Service Standards , are employed on a full-time basis and perform the functions related to the following positions, namely, (i) operations manager, (ii) chief pilot, and (iii) where the applicant does not hold an approved maintenance organization (AMO) certificate, maintenance manager; (c) operational support services and equipment that meet the Commercial Air Service Standards ; (d) after January 1, 1997, where a master minimum equipment list has been established for a type of aircraft, a minimum equipment list for each aircraft of that type, approved by the Minister in accordance with the procedures specified in the MMEL/MEL Policy and Procedures Manual ; (e) aircraft that are properly equipped for and flight crew members who are qualified for the area of operation and the type of operation; (f) an operational control system that meets the requirements of section 704.15; (g) a training program that meets the requirements of this Subpart; (h) legal custody and control of at least one aircraft of each category of aircraft that is to be operated; (i) a company operations manual that meets the requirements of sections 704.120 and 704.121; and (j) a maintenance control system approved pursuant to Subpart 6.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 704.08
704.08 An air operator certificate shall contain (a) the legal name, trade name and address of the air operator; (b) the number of the air operator certificate; (c) the effective date of certification; (d) the date of issue of the certificate; (e) the general conditions identified in section 704.09; (f) specific conditions with respect to (i) the areas of operation authorized, (ii) the types of service authorized, (iii) the types of aircraft authorized and, if applicable, their registration, and any operational restrictions, and (iv) the main base, scheduled points and, if applicable, sub-bases; and (g) where the air operator complies with the Commercial Air Service Standards , operations specifications with respect to (i) aircraft performance, equipment and emergency equipment requirements, (ii) instrument approach procedures, (iii) enroute aerodrome authorizations and limitations, (iv) special weather minima authorizations, (v) authorizations concerning flight crew member qualifications and flight crew member complement, (vi) navigation system authorizations, (vii) pilot training and pilot proficiency checks, (viii) special helicopter procedures, (ix) the air operator maintenance control system approved pursuant to Subpart 6, (x) leasing arrangements, and (xi) any other condition pertaining to the operation that the Minister deems necessary for aviation safety. SOR/2009-152, s. 13 SOR/2022-246, s. 26(F)