

Maintenance and Manufacturing Aircraft Importation Checklist Layout of the Importation Document HQ ContactĦ.1 The responsible division indicated below may be contacted for information regarding this MSI: Effective dateĥ.1 This instruction comes into effect immediately. Transport Canada personnel should also make copies available to the industry as required. AvailablityĤ.1 The importation document annexed to this MSI is available on the Internet and on the Intranet as a downloadable document. Part 5 - Consists of checklists that identify specific airworthiness / operational requirements for aircraft operated under the CARs. Part 4 - Identifies the additional airworthiness requirements that must be accomplished prior to operating the aircraft under an Air Operator Certificate or a Private Operator Certificate. Part 3 - Consists of two (2) distinct methods of verification of conformity to the Type Design. Part 2 - Is to be completed by the operator prior to purchasing the aircraft. Part 1 - Provides a general overview of the process.

Layout of TP Documentģ.1 The importation document as found on pages 3 to 37 of this MSI is made up of five parts: This information is over and above that needed for the issuance of a C of A and is included here to provide a comprehensive document outlining all the steps involved from import to operation.Ģ.4 This staff instruction is not intended to cover the eligibility for issuance of Special Certificates of Airworthiness in any category. This staff instruction, through the attached checklists, serves to detail the steps involved in determining eligibility for import and eligibility for the issuance of a C of A.Ģ.3 The attached checklists also include information for the addition of aircraft to various operating certificates. BackgroundĢ.1 Aircraft are routinely imported into Canada, however the process to determine eligibility for import and the process for issuance of a C of A is not detailed in the Canadian Aviation Regulations or Standards.Ģ.2 There are many variables that must be considered for persons wishing to import an aircraft and obtain a C of A. Issuance of a Certificate of Airworthiness on the Import of Type Certified Aircraftġ.1 The purpose of this instruction is to provide guidance and information to Air Operators and Transport Canada personnel concerning the issuance of a Canadian Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A) for type certificated aircraft imported into Canada.
