Air Law 1 - Licensing Requirements

Interpretation (400.01)
Aeroplane does not include an ultralight.
Dual instruction flight time means the flight time during which a person is receiving flight
instruction from a person qualified in accordance with section 425.21.
Glider includes a powered glider.
High-performance aeroplane, with respect to a rating, means (a) an aeroplane that is specified
in the minimum flight crew document as requiring only one pilot and that has a maximum speed
(Vne) of 250 KIAS or greater or a stall speed (Vso) of 80 KIAS or greater, or (b) an amateur-
built aeroplane that has a wing loading greater than that specified in section 549.103 of the
Airworthiness Manual.
Solo fight time means, with respect to the flight time necessary to acquire a permit, licence or
rating, (a) in the case of a pilot, the flight time during which the pilot is the sole flight crew
member, and (b) in the case of a student pilot permit holder, the flight time during which the
holder is the sole occupant of an aircraft while under the direction and supervision of the holder
of an instructor rating for the appropriate category of aircraft.

Flight Crew Permits, Licenses and Ratings

Requirement to Hold a Flight Crew Permit, Licence or Rating (401.03) – must have
appropriate license, permit and rating to fly aircraft.
Flight Crew Members of Aircraft Registered in Contracting States other than Canada
(401.04) – must have appropriate license, permit or rating in Canada or other country if flying
aircraft from other country.
Recency Requirements * (401.05) – must have been PIC within last 5 years, complete recurrent
training every 2 years and do 5 take-off and landings during day or night within last 6 months if
carrying passengers.
Personal Logs (401.08) – pilots must maintain personal logbook.
Privileges - Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane * (401.26) – may act as PIC or SIC of any
aircraft if endorsed, or not endorsed if flight training and supervised by instructor.
Privileges – VFR OTT (401.45) – may do VFR-OTT.

Medical Requirements
Requirement to Hold a Medical Certificate (404.03) – must hold medical certificate.
Issuance, Renewal and Validity Period of Medical Certificate (404.04) – valid 60 months if
under 40 or 24 months if over 40.
Prohibition Regarding Exercise of Privileges (404.06) - Must advise Minister if medical issue
(treatment, drug, etc.) occurs that may affect safety of flight.
Permission to Continue to Exercise the Privileges of a Permit, Licence or Rating (404.18) –
CAME will mark “Fit” or “Unfit” in aviation document booklet.
Air Law 2 – General Provisions
Interpretation (101.01)
Aerobatic manoeuvre means a manoeuvre where a change in the attitude of an aircraft results in
a bank angle greater than 60 degrees, an abnormal attitude or an abnormal acceleration not
incidental to normal flying.
Aerodrome traffic means all traffic on the movement area of an aerodrome and all aircraft
operating at or in the vicinity of the aerodrome.
Aeroplane means a power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft that derives its lift in flight from
aerodynamic reactions on surfaces that remain fixed during flight.
Air time means, with respect to keeping technical records, the time from the moment an aircraft
leaves the surface until it comes into contact with the surface at the next point of landing.
Air transport service means a commercial air service that is operated for the purpose of
transporting persons, personal belongings, baggage, goods or cargo in an aircraft between two
points.
Airport means an aerodrome in respect of which an airport certificate issued under Subpart 2 of
Part III is in force.
Airworthiness limitation means a limitation applicable to an aeronautical product, in the form
of a life limit or a maintenance task that is mandatory as a condition of the type certificate
Class, in relation to the classification of aeroplanes, means aeroplanes having similar operating
characteristics to single-engined aeroplanes, multi-engined aeroplanes, centre-line thrust
aeroplanes, land aeroplanes or sea aeroplanes.
Commercial air service means any use of aircraft for hire or reward. (Aeronautics Act s. 3)
Controlled aerodrome means an aerodrome at which an air traffic control unit is in operation.
Day or daylight means the time between the beginning of morning civil twilight and the end of
evening civil twilight.
Elementary work means those tasks that are listed as elementary work in the Aircraft
Equipment and Maintenance Standards.
Fit for duty, in respect of a person, means that their ability to act as a flight crew member of an
aircraft is not impaired by fatigue, the consumption of alcohol or drugs or any mental or physical
condition.
Flight time means the time from the moment an aircraft first moves under its own power for the
purpose of taking off until the moment it comes to rest at the end of the flight.
Flight training means a training program of ground instruction and airborne training that is
conducted in accordance with the flight instructor guide and flight training manual applicable to
the aircraft used.
Flight training service means a commercial air service that is operated for the purpose of
conducting flight training.
Flight visibility means the visibility forward from the cockpit of an aircraft in flight.
Maintenance release means a certification made following the maintenance of an aeronautical
product, indicating that the maintenance was performed in accordance with the applicable
provisions of these Regulations and the standards of airworthiness.
Maintenance schedule means a schedule required pursuant to section 605.86 for the
performance of the inspections and other maintenance required by these Regulations.
Manoeuvring area means that part of an aerodrome, other than an apron, that is intended to be
used for the take-off and landing of aircraft and for the movement of aircraft associated with
take-off and landing.
MF area means an area of specific dimensions that consists of the surface area and airspace in
the vicinity of an uncontrolled aerodrome and (a) to which a mandatory frequency has been
assigned.
Owner, in respect of an aircraft or remotely piloted aircraft system, means the person who has
legal custody and control of the aircraft or system.
Special aviation event means an air show, a low level air race, an aerobatic competition, a fly-in
or a balloon festival.

Administration and Compliance

Inspection of Aircraft, Requests for Production of Documents and Prohibitions (103.02) –
Must make aircraft available for inspection by the Minister with reasonable notice. Must give
licence or logs to Minister, peace officer or immigration officer as demanded.
Return of Canadian Aviation Documents (103.03) – If document cancelled, must return to
Minister.
Record Keeping (103.04) – Electronic records may be kept if secured against loss.
Air Law 3 – Aircraft Identification
Requirements for Marks on Aircraft (202.01) – Aircraft must be properly marked with
registration marks that meet the Standards.
Carrying Certificate of Registration on Board the Aircraft (202.26) – Certificate of
Registration must be carried abord the aircraft.
Air Law 4 – Aerodromes and Airports
Aerodromes
Application (301.01) – Applies to all non-certified (i.e. airports) aerodrome.
Markers and Markings * (301.04) – X marks a closed runway or taxiway. 2 X’s means runway
is closed permanently. Markings must be removed when aerodrome is closed. Red cones along
an unusable movement area.
Wind Direction Indicator * (301.06) – Wind direction indicator must be solid orange
(aerodromes) or stripped (airports) and be visible from 1000’.
Lighting (301.07) – When runway used at night, edges must be lit with white lights or have
reflective markings. Unusable runway must have red lights. Taxiway’s have blue lights.
Prohibitions (301.08) – No one may block an aerodrome, discharge a firearm, or create a
hazard.
Fire Prevention (301.09) – No one may smoke or create a fire hazard on a movement area.

Airports
Prohibitions (302.10) – No one may block an aerodrome, discharge a firearm, create a hazard,
or use the airport contrary to airport certificate.
Fire Prevention (302.11) – No one may smoke or create a fire hazard on a movement area.
Air Law 5 – Airspace
Interpretation
ADIZ or Air Defence Identification Zone means the airspace that extends upward from the
surface in those areas of Canada and off the coasts of Canada, the boundaries of which are
specified in the Designated Airspace Handbook.
Aerial application means the seeding from an aircraft or the spraying or dusting of chemicals
from an aircraft, or any other operation of a similar nature.
Large aircraft means an aeroplane having a maximum permissible take-off weight in excess of
5 700 kg (12,566 pounds).

Airspace Structure
Airspace Structure (601.01) – Controlled airspace includes Arctic Control Area, Northern
Control Area, Southern Control Area, Airways, high level airspace, low level airspace, RNAV
routes, terminal control areas, control zones, control area extensions, restricted airspace, advisory
airspace, military airspace, danger areas. Uncontrolled airspace includes high- and low-level
airspace, air routes, fixed RNAV routes, restricted airspace, advisory airspace, military airspace,
danger areas.
Airspace Classification (601.02) – Controlled airspace can be Class A, B, C, D, E, F.
Uncontrolled airspace is G and F.
Transponder Airspace * (601.03) – Transponders are required in Class A, B &C airspace or
wherever designated in the Designated Airspace Handbook.
Flight in Class F Airspace * (601.04) - Must fly as specified in Designated Airspace Handbook.
VFR Flight in Class A Airspace (601.06) – No VFR flight unless approved by the Minister
VFR Flight in Class B Airspace (601.07) – Must have ATC clearance. If weather becomes
IMC, must get amended clearance or leave airspace.
VFR Flight in Class C Airspace * (601.08) – Must have ATC clearance (and radio or prior
permission) to enter class C control zone. Class C control zone becomes Class E control zone
when ATC closed.
VFR Flight in Class D Airspace * (601.09) - Must notify ATC (with radio or prior permission)
to enter class D control zone. Class D control zone becomes Class E control zone when ATC
closed.
Forest Fire Aircraft Operating Restrictions (601.15) – No operating within 5 NM and less
than 3000’ AGL from forest fire area.
Issuance of NOTAM for Forest Fire Aircraft Operating Restrictions (601.16) – Minister
issues NOTAM to notify the location of forest fire operating area.
Air Law 6 – Operating and Flight Rules
General
Reckless or Negligent Operation of Aircraft (602.01) – May not operate aircraft in reckless or
negligent manner to endanger the life or persons or property.
Fitness of Flight Crew Members (602.02) – May not operate aircraft if not fit (i.e. fatigue,
illness, injury, medication affects flight).
Alcohol or Drugs − Crew Members (602.03) – May not fly when impaired by alcohol and not
less than 12 hours since consuming alcohol. May not be under influence of drugs.
Alcohol or Drugs – Passengers (602.04) – No drinking aboard aircraft unless served by crew.
Not allowed to board when intoxicated.
Compliance with Instructions (602.05) – Passengers must comply with crew member
instructions.
Smoking (602.06) – No smoking during take-off and landing or when prohibited by PIC.
Aircraft Operating Limitations (602.07) – Aircraft must be flown in accordance with operating
limitations in Aircraft Flight Manual.
Portable Electronic Devices (602.08) – No operating PED when it could adversely affect
safety.
Fuelling with Engines Running (602.09) – No fuelling with engines running when passengers
aboard aircraft.
Starting and Ground Running of Aircraft Engines * (602.10) – No starting or running engine
unless someone competent is at controls or aircraft is secured from moving.
Aircraft Icing * (602.11) – No attempting to take-off with frost, ice, snow or other contaminant
is adhering to a critical surface (wing, tail, etc.)
Overflight of Built-up Areas or Open-Air Assemblies of Persons during Take-offs,
Approaches and Landings * (602.12) – Built up area is 2000’ from aircraft. No take-off or
landing over built up area if it could create a danger or beyond safe gliding distance except if
landing at airport.
Take-offs, Approaches and Landings within Built-up Areas of Cities and Towns * (602.13)
– May not take-off or land in built up area other than at airport or military aerodrome. Exception
for police or saving human life. Balloons have exceptions and restrictions.
Minimum Altitude and Distances * (602.14) – No flying less than 2000’ horizontally and
1000’ vertically over built up area. No flying less than 500’ from object or person in other than
built up area. Must have safe gliding distance regardless.
Permissible Low Altitude Flight (602.15) – Police, air ambulance, firefighting, etc. may fly
lower over built up area’s but must still be safe. Aerial application, flight training, aerial
photography may fly lower over un-built up areas.
Right-of-Way – General * (602.19)
- Pilots must avoid other aircraft to prevent collisions.
- Aircraft on right has right of way.
- Aircraft with emergency have right of way.
- Priority is balloons, gliders, airship, aircraft towing objects, power driven airplanes.
- When approaching head on, both aircraft turn right.
- Aircraft must pass on the right.
- Aircraft on ground must give way to aircraft about to land.
- No taking off or landing if there is a risk of collision.
Right-of-Way − Aircraft Manoeuvring on Water (602.20) – Aircraft or vessel on water on the
right has right of way.
Avoidance of Collision * (602.21) – No operating in such proximity to create a risk of collision.
Towing (602.22) – No towing objects unless there is a hook and hook release mechanism.
Dropping of Objects (602.23) – No dropping objects if there is a risk to persons or property on
the ground.
Formation Flight (602.24) - No formation flying unless agreed to by PIC’s.
Entering or Leaving an Aircraft in Flight (602.25) – Must have permission of the PIC.
Parachute Descents (602.26) – No parachuting into built-up areas or into controlled airspace.
Aerobatic Manoeuvres − Prohibited Areas and Flight Conditions * (602.27) – No aerobatics
over built-up area, with visibility less than 3 SM, below 2000’ AGL, in controlled airspace
unless co-ordinated with ATC.
Aerobatic Manoeuvres with Passengers (602.28) – No aerobatics with passengers unless 10
hrs of dual aerobatic flight instruction or 20 hrs aerobatics practice and 1 hr in last 6 months.
Compliance with Air Traffic Control Instructions and Clearances * (602.31) – Must comply
with ATC instructions when received. Must comply with ATC clearance when accepted. May
deviate for safety of flight reasons (collision, terrain, etc.).
Airspeed Limitations (602.32) – Must be below 250 KIAS below 10,000’. Must be below 200
KIAS within 10 NM or aerodrome below 3000’ AAE.
Cruising Altitudes and Cruising Flight Levels * (602.34) – Cruising altitudes based on
Magnetic track in Southern Domestic Airspace and True track in Northern Domestic Airspace.
Cruising Altitudes apply above 3000’ AGL.
000º - 179º – Odd altitudes + 500’
180º - 359º – Even altitudes +500’
Altimeter-setting and Operating Procedures in the Altimeter-setting Region * (602.35) –
Must set nearest altimeter setting.
Altimeter-setting and Operating Procedures in the Standard Pressure Region * (602.36) –
Set nearest altimeter setting prior to take-off and decent. Set 29.92 “Hg just prior to reaching
flight level.
Altimeter-setting and Operating Procedures in Transition between Regions (602.37) – Set
29.92 “Hg just after passing into standard pressure region (i.e. FL180). Set altimeter setting just
prior to passing into altimeter-setting region. (Switch altimeter in standard pressure region -
above FL180.)
Landing at or Take-off from an Aerodrome at Night (602.40) – Aerodrome must be lit to
take-off or land at night.
Air Law 7 - Pre-Flight and Fuel Requirements
Carry-on Baggage, Equipment and Cargo (602.86) – must be secure.
Fuel Requirements * (602.88) – Need enough fuel to fly to destination + 30 min (day) or +45
min (night). Must account for possible weather, ATC or other possible delays.
Passenger Briefings (602.89) – PIC must brief passengers on location of exits, seatbelts,
emergency equipment, securing luggage.
Air Law 8 - Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
Flight Distance to Cloud Notes:
Visibility Vertically Horizontally
Controlled Airspace 500’ above surface
3 SM 500’ 1 SM
(602.114) in CZ.
Uncontrolled Airspace 1 SM (day)
500’ 2000’
>1000’ AGL (602.115) 3 SM (night)
Uncontrolled Airspace 2 SM (day)
Clear of Cloud
<1000’ AGL (602.115) 3 SM (night)
Special VFR Valid in CZ only.
1 SM Clear of Cloud
(602.117) Auth. Req.
VFR-OTT 5000’ between
5 SM 1000’
(602.116) layers.
Destination can’t have ceiling 3000’ below cruise alt., 5 SM vis.
No TS or precip. from 1 hr prior to ETA to 2 hrs after ETA if using
TAF or 1 hr prior to 3 hrs after if using GFA if no TAF available.
Air Law 9 - Flight Preparation, Flight Plans and Flight
Itineraries
Overdue means no arrival report filed within 1 hr of flight plan ETA or 24 hrs of flight itinerary
ETA or whatever time specified.
Pre-flight Information (602.71) – PIC must be familiar with all available information
appropriate to the flight.
Weather Information (602.71) - PIC must be familiar with all available weather information
appropriate to the flight.
Requirements to File a Flight Plan or a Flight Itinerary * (602.73) – Must file flight plan or
flight itinerary for flight longer than 25 NM. Flight plan required when crossing a border (ie.
Canada to USA).
Contents of a Flight Plan or a Flight Itinerary (602.74) – Listed in Canada Flight Supplement.
Filing of a Flight Plan or a Flight Itinerary (602.75) – Flight plan filed with Flight Service
Station or ATC. Flight itinerary filed with “Responsible Person” (someone who will call Search
and Rescue if overdue).
Changes in the Flight Plan * (602.76) – Must advise ATC of change in route, destination or
ETA as soon as possible.
Requirement to File an Arrival Report * (602.77) – Must file arrival report with ATC or
responsible person ASAP after landing but no later than SAR time specified in flight plan (1 hr)
or flight itinerary (max 24 hrs.)
Contents of an Arrival Report (602.78) – Arrival report must contain info listed in CFS (reg.,
arrival airport, arrival time).
Overdue Aircraft Report (602.79) – Responsible person must advise ATC, FSS, Joint Rescue
Coordination Center (JRCC) if they become aware of an overdue aircraft.
Air Law 10 - Operations at or Near an Aerodrome
General * (602.96)
- Don’t land or take-off if risk of collision.
- Aerodrome must be suitable.
- Must conform to traffic pattern.
- Left hand circuits unless specified otherwise.
- Maintain listening watch on radio, communicate with ATC.
- Take-off and land into wind.
- Don’t overfly at less than 2000’ AGL.
VFR and IFR Aircraft Operations at Uncontrolled Aerodromes within a MF Area *
(602.97) – Must maintain listening watch on radio.
General MF Reporting Requirements * (602.98) – Must make radio calls directed to specified
ground station or broadcast if no ground station.
MF Reporting Procedures before Entering Manoeuvring Area * (602.99) – Must broadcast
intentions prior to entering maneuvering area.
MF Reporting Procedures on Departure * (602.100) – Must report departure intentions prior
to taking position, report clear of circuit.
MF Reporting Procedures on Arrival * (602.101) – Must report:
- Prior to entering MF area (5 min. if circumstances permit).
- Joining the circuit.
- On downwind.
- On final.
- Clear of runway.
MF Reporting Procedures when Flying Continuous Circuits * (602.102) - Must report:
- On downwind.
- On final.
- Clear of runway.
Reporting Procedures when Flying through an MF Area * (602.103) – Must report prior to
entering MF area and once clear of MF area.
Air Law 11 – Air Traffic Services
Automated Terminal Information Service (ATIS): Wx, NOTAM’s, Rwy. Reduce frequency
congestion.

Primary Radar: position of aircraft, weather, birds.

Secondary Radar: signal from transponder, position & altitude.
VFR Transponder Codes: 1200 below 12,500’. 1400 above 12,500’.
Clock system for traffic information: 12 o’clock is straight ahead. 3 o’clock is off right side.

Instruction: must be followed upon receipt unless safety jeopardized.

Clearance: permission to do something. Valid on acceptance. Must be followed unless safety.

Wake turbulence separation is responsibility of pilot.

Standard is 4 NM (2 min) between medium and heavy.

Controlled Airport Radio calls

- Prior to taxi
- Read back hold short instructions
- Call before entering MF.
- May join anywhere in circuit as directed by ATC.

VFR Position Reports: 126.7. Ident, position & altitude, intentions. Monitor emergency 121.5
on second radio if equipped.

VFR Holding: ATC may ask you to hold VFR outside of zone.

Intersecting Runways:
- ATC may ask you to land and hold short of an intersecting runway to move traffic on
intersecting runway.
- Advise ATC if unable.
Air Law 12 – Radiocommunications
Continuous Listening Watch (602.136) – Must maintain listening watch on appropriate
frequency (126.7).
Two-way Radiocommunication Failure in VFR Flight * (602.138) – If in Class C or D control
zone airspace, leave the airspace by landing. Squawk 7600 on transponder. If in Class B
airspace, leave by shortest route (usually descending). Notify ATC of particulars as soon as
possible (phone on ground).
Air Law 13 - Aircraft Requirements
Flight Authority (605.03) – Aircraft must have valid flight authority (Certificate of
Airworthiness) and be operated in accordance with it.
Availability of Aircraft Flight Manual (605.04) – Must be available if required by type.
Markings and Placards (605.05) – Must be installed as required.
Unserviceable and Removed Equipment – General (605.08) – May not fly if it affects the
safety of the flight.
Air Law 14 - Aircraft Equipment Requirements
Power-driven Aircraft − Day VFR (605.14) –
- altimeter (sensitive if in controlled airspace)
- airspeed indicator
- magnetic compass
- tachometer
- oil pressure indicator
- oil temperature indicator (air cooled) or coolant temperature (liquid cooled)
- fuel quantity indicator
- landing gear position indicator
- manifold pressure gauge if variable pitch proper or turbo/supercharged
- radio if operated in control zone or ADIZ
Power-driven Aircraft – VFR OTT (605.15)
- pitot heat
- heading indicator
- attitude indicator
- turn coordinator or turn and bank indicator
- radio
- sufficient radio navigation aids.
Power-driven Aircraft – Night VFR (605.16)
- turn coordinator or turn and bank indicator
- heading indicator
- adequate source of electrical energy (generator, alternator)
- spare fuses
- instrument lights
- landing light (if passengers carried)
- position and anti-collision lights
Use of Position and Anti-collision Lights (605.17) – Must be on at night.
Seat and Safety Belt Requirements (605.22) – Must be installed for each person (other than
infants).
Shoulder Harness Requirements (605.24) – Required on planes newer than 1978 or doing
aerobatics or aerial application.
General use of Safety Belts and Restraint Systems * (605.25) – Must be on for taxi, take-off
and landing or when directed by PIC.
Child Restraint System (605.28) – Child must be accompanied, must be secured and used
properly.
Flight Control Locks (605.29) – Can’t be used unless it has no way of being used inadvertently
in flight and has unmistakable warning when engaged.
Oxygen Equipment and Supply (605.31) – Must have O2 for all crew + 10% of passengers
when flying unpressurized aircraft above 13000’ or between 10,000’ and 13,000’ for >30 min.
Use of Oxygen * (605.32) – Crew must use O2 between 10,000’-13,000’ for more than 30 min.
Crew and passenger must use O2 for flight above 13,000’
Transponder and Automatic Pressure-altitude Reporting Equipment * (605.35) – Must be
used in transponder airspace. See Designated Airspace Handbook.
Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) (605.38) – Required unless doing flight training
within 25 NM.
ELT Activation * (605.40) – Can only be used for emergencies. Can be tested first 5 min of
every hour. Must notify ATC ASAP if inadvertently activated.
Air Law 15 - Operational & Emergency Equipment
Requirements
Prohibition (602.58) – Proper operational and emergency equipment must be on board.
Equipment Standards (602.59) – Operational equipment must meet Airworthiness Standards.
Watch, flashlight, etc. excluded.
Requirements for Power-driven Aircraft * (602.60) – aircraft must be equipped with normal
and emergency checklists, current charts if IFR or VFR-OTT, current database if GPS, fire
extinguisher, time piece, flashlight (night), first aid kit.
Survival Equipment − Flights over Land - (602.61) - must have survival equipment for # of
persons, geographic area, & season. Not required if within 25 NM and there is a radio, in area
and time of year where survival not jeopardized.
Life Preservers and Flotation Devices * (602.62) – No flying beyond gliding distance of land
or 50 NM without life preserver.
Life Rafts and Survival Equipment – Flight over Water * (602.63) – Life rafts required when
greater than 100 NM or 30 mins flying time from shore.
Air Law 16 - Emergency Equipment and Security
Emergency Radio Frequency Capability (602.143) – Radio must have capability to
transmit/receive on emergency frequency (121.5 MHz)
Interception Signals, Interception of Aircraft and Instructions to Land (602.144) – No one
other than police, military or Minister may give intercept orders or instructions to land. If pilot
receives such instruction, pilot must land. Intercept signals are found in Canada Flight
Supplement. Intercept aircraft will attempt to contact on 121.5 MHz.
ADIZ (602.145) – Air Defence Identification Zone established around coastal regions. Must file
flight plan for all flights. Must advise ATC of entry point into ADIZ within 5 min and 20 NM.
ESCAT Plan (602.146) – Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic. If ESCAT plan
(implemented by Minister during war or emergency) in effect, must obtain ATC approval for any
flight. Airspace may be shut down completely (9/11).
Air Law 17 - Aircraft Maintenance Requirements
Aircraft Maintenance – General (605.84) – Aircraft must be maintained in accordance with
type design and airworthiness directives. Owner responsible for maintenance on aircraft. AME
responsible for proper techniques once assigned tasks by owner.
Maintenance Release and Elementary Work (605.85) – AME must “release” aircraft
following maintenance and state what work has been done and that work done meets applicable
airworthiness standards. Not required for elementary work (removing seats, etc.). May need
Journey log entry following maintenance test flight.
Maintenance Schedule (605.86) – Aircraft must be maintained in accordance with an approved
maintenance schedule. Small aircraft can use CAR 625 Appendix B and C. This maintenance
schedule require an annual inspection, tach check, compass swing, ELT check and biannual
transponder and static system check.
Inspection after Abnormal Occurrences (605.88) – Aircraft must be inspected following
abnormal occurrence. Can be inspected by PIC if no disassembly required.
Air Law 18 - Technical Record
Requirement to Keep Technical Records (605.92) – Journey log and technical logs required
for air frame, each engine & propeller.
Technical Records – General (605.93) – Logs be accurate, legible, in pen, dated and signed.
Logs must be protected from damage. Alterations must be struck through and date and reason for
alteration noted.
Journey Log Requirements (605.94) – All flights must be recorded.
Journey Log − Carrying on Board (605.95) – Must be carried on board unless local flight.
Transfer of Records (605.97) – Records are transferred when aircraft title transferred (sold).
Liability Insurance (606.02) - $100,000 liability insurance required. Proof of insurance must be
carried.
Air Law 19 – Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
Definitions (AIM GEN 3.0)
Aviation Occurrence means:
(a) any accident or incident associated with the operation of an aircraft, and
(b) any situation or condition that the Board has reasonable grounds to believe could, if left
unattended, induce an accident or incident described in paragraph (a).
Collision means an impact, other than an impact associated with normal operating
circumstances, between aircraft or between an aircraft and another object or terrain.
Operation means the activities for which an aircraft is used from the time any person boards the
aircraft with the intention of flight until they disembark.
Risk of collision means a situation in which an aircraft comes so close to being involved in a
collision that a threat to the safety of any person, property or the environment exists.
Serious injury means any fracture, severe hemorrhage or nerve, muscle, tendon damage,
internal organ damage, 2nd or 3rd degree burns to 5% of the body, exposure to infectious
substance, injury that requires hospitalization.
Reporting an Aviation Occurrence * (AIM GEN 3.3) – Must notify the TSB ASAP.
Protection of Occurrence Site * (AIM GEN 3.4) – Evidence must be secured except to preserve
life, property and environment.