Canadian Aviation Regulations

602.153 (1) Subject to subsection (2), no person shall operate a Chapter 2 aeroplane that was imported into Canada after August 1, 1995, unless the aeroplane

• (a) is operated only for the purpose of northern operations and no Canadian aeroplane is available that is suitable for operation on a gravel runway;

• (b) is operated as a replacement for an aeroplane that was included as part of the operator’s original base level and that was removed from service and was not transferred to another operator; or

• (c) was imported from the United States and the operator meets the applicable requirements respecting the phase-in of Chapter 3 aeroplanes set out in Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of a Chapter 2 aeroplane that is owned by a Canadian operator and that was leased to a foreign operator on August 1, 1995, where the aeroplane

• (a) was reported to the Minister in writing as part of the operator’s original base level pursuant to subsection 6(1) of the Order; and

• (b) is returned to Canada not later than six months after the date of the expiration of the lease agreement or of any extensions thereof.