Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433)

Application

• 200.02 (1) Subject to subsection (2), this Part applies in respect of all Canadian aircraft, other than remotely piloted aircraft, operated in or outside Canada and section 202.01 also applies in respect of aircraft, other than remotely piloted aircraft, registered in a foreign state while operated in Canada.

• (2) Subpart 1 does not apply in respect of aircraft that, pursuant to subsection 202.13(1), are not required to be registered.

[200.03 and 200.04 reserved]

Subpart 1 — Identification of Aircraft and Other Aeronautical Products

Aircraft Identification Plates

• 201.01 (1) Except for an aircraft that is operated pursuant to an authorization issued under subsection 202.14(1), no person shall operate an aircraft in flight unless there is an aircraft identification plate attached to the aircraft in accordance with this Subpart.

• (2) Subject to subsection (3), where a person manufactures an aircraft or is an aircraft owner that obtains an authorization referred to in subsection (6), the manufacturer or aircraft owner, as the case may be, shall attach to the aircraft an aircraft identification plate that contains the information required by subsection (4)

  • (a) in the case of an aircraft other than an ultra-light aeroplane or a balloon, to the structure of the aircraft in a place where it is visible to a person on the ground or to a person at the main entrance or rearmost entrance door;

  • (b) in the case of an ultra-light aeroplane, in a position near the pilot seat where it is readily visible; and

  • (c) in the case of a balloon, to the lower or upper girdle of the envelope in a place where it is readily visible prior to inflation.

• (3) Where the configuration of an aircraft precludes the attachment of an aircraft identification plate in a location specified in subsection (2), the Minister shall, on application in writing by the manufacturer or owner of the aircraft, authorize an alternative location for the attachment of the aircraft identification plate.

• (4) An aircraft identification plate attached to an aircraft shall have the following information permanently etched, engraved or stamped on it, namely,

  • (a) the legal name of the manufacturer at the time of the manufacture of the aircraft;

  • (b) the model designation identified in the type certificate or equivalent document;

  • (c) the type certificate number or equivalent designation, if applicable; and

  • (d) the aircraft serial number.

• (5) Where an aircraft does not have an aircraft identification plate, the owner of the aircraft shall submit an application in writing to the Minister, including evidence that establishes the identity of the aircraft, for authorization to attach an aircraft identification plate to the aircraft.

• (6) On receipt of an application submitted in accordance with subsection (5) that includes evidence that establishes the identity of the aircraft, the Minister shall issue a written authorization to the owner that permits the owner to attach an aircraft identification plate to the aircraft.

• (7) Where an authorization is issued by the Minister pursuant to subsection (6), the owner of the aircraft shall attach an aircraft identification plate to the aircraft in accordance with subsection (2) or (3), as applicable.

Modifications

201.02 Where a person modifies an aircraft in accordance with approved data, as that term is defined in section 571.06 of the Airworthiness Manual, and the modification results in a change in the model designation as specified by the manufacturer in the approved data, the person shall, before the next flight of the aircraft, attach to the aircraft, as near as possible to the original aircraft identification plate, an additional aircraft identification plate on which the following information is permanently etched, engraved or stamped:

• (a) the name of the person who performed the modification and, if that person is an entity, its legal name;

• (b) the new model designation described in the supplemental type certificate or equivalent document;

• (c) the supplemental type certificate number or equivalent designation; and

• (d) the aircraft serial number.

Removal, Replacement and Attachment of, and Alteration of Information on, Aircraft Identification Plates

• 201.03 (1) Subject to subsection (5), no person shall, without authorization from the Minister pursuant to subsection (3),

  • (a) remove or replace an aircraft identification plate;

  • (b) attach to an aircraft an aircraft identification plate that was attached to another aircraft; or

  • (c) alter the information on an aircraft identification plate.

• (2) Where the owner of an aircraft wishes to perform one of the actions referred to in subsection (1), the owner shall submit an application in writing to the Minister, including evidence that establishes the identity of the aircraft, for authorization to perform that action.

• (3) On receipt of an application submitted pursuant to subsection (2) that includes evidence that establishes the identity of the aircraft, the Minister shall issue a written authorization to the owner of the aircraft that permits the owner to perform the action in respect of which the authorization was sought.

• (4) Where an authorization is issued by the Minister pursuant to subsection (3), the owner of the aircraft shall perform the authorized action before the next flight of the aircraft.

• (5) A person may, without authorization from the Minister, remove an aircraft identification plate from an aircraft for the purpose of performing work on the aircraft.

• (6) Any person who removes an aircraft identification plate from an aircraft for the purpose of performing work on the aircraft shall, immediately after completing the work, re-attach the aircraft identification plate in accordance with subsection 201.01(2) or (3) or section 201.02, as applicable.

Loss or Theft of or Damage to an Aircraft Identification Plate

• 201.04 (1) Where an aircraft identification plate is lost, stolen or damaged, the owner of the aircraft shall submit an application in writing to the Minister, including evidence that establishes the identity of the aircraft, for authorization to attach a replacement aircraft identification plate to the aircraft.

• (2) On receipt of an application submitted pursuant to subsection (1) that includes evidence that establishes the identity of the aircraft, the Minister shall issue a written authorization to the owner of the aircraft that permits the owner to replace the lost, stolen or damaged aircraft identification plate.

• (3) Where an authorization is issued by the Minister pursuant to subsection (2), the owner of the aircraft shall, before the next flight of the aircraft, attach the replacement aircraft identification plate to the aircraft in accordance with subsection 201.01(2) or (3) or section 201.02, as applicable.

Identification of Engines, Propellers, Life-limited Components, Appliances, Parts, Balloon Baskets and Burner Assemblies

• 201.05 (1) No person shall operate an aircraft in flight unless each engine, propeller, life-limited component, appliance, part, balloon basket, or burner assembly for a balloon is identified in accordance with sections 201.06 to 201.11.

• (2) Subject to subsections 201.10(4) and (5), the identification information required under sections 201.08 to 201.11 shall be permanently etched, engraved or stamped directly on the aeronautical product or on an identification plate securely attached to it.

Engine Identification

• 201.06 (1) The manufacturer of an aircraft engine or an aircraft engine module shall place thereon, in accordance with subsections (2) and 201.05(2), the identification information required by section 201.08.

• (2) Identification information or an identification plate that contains such information shall be placed on an aircraft engine or on an aircraft engine module in an accessible location where it is not likely to become damaged, destroyed, lost or detached during normal operation or in an accident.

Propeller Identification

• 201.07 (1) The manufacturer of a fixed pitch propeller, a propeller blade or a propeller hub shall place thereon, in accordance with subsections (2) and 201.05(2), the identification information required by section 201.08.

• (2) Identification information or an identification plate that contains such information shall be placed on a fixed pitch propeller, a propeller blade or a propeller hub in an accessible location where it is not likely to become damaged, destroyed, lost or detached during normal operation or in an accident.

Information Relating to Aircraft Engines and Propellers

201.08 The identification information that shall be placed on an aircraft engine, aircraft engine module, fixed pitch propeller, propeller blade and propeller hub is

• (a) the name of the manufacturer and, if the manufacturer is an entity, its legal name;

• (b) the manufacturer’s model designation as described in the type certificate or equivalent document;

• (c) the type certificate number or equivalent designation;

• (d) the aeronautical product serial number; and

• (e) in the case of an aircraft engine, the power rating established for the engine by the manufacturer.

Life-limited Component Identification

• 201.09 (1) The manufacturer of a component for which a life limitation has been established by type design shall place thereon, in accordance with subsection 201.05(2), the identification information referred to in subsection (2).

• (2) The identification information that shall be placed on a component is

  • (a) the part number of the component or an equivalent series of identifying characters; and

  • (b) the serial number of the component or an equivalent series of identifying characters.

Appliance and Part Identification

• 201.10 (1) Subject to subsections (4) and (5), the manufacturer of an appliance or a part — including a part approved through the issuance of a part design approval — shall place on it, in the manner specified in subsection 201.05(2), the following identification information:

  • (a) the name, trademark or symbol identifying the manufacturer and, if the manufacturer is an entity, its legal name;

  • (b) the manufacturer’s approval number; and

  • (c) the part number of the appliance or part.

• (2) Subject to subsections (4) and (5), the manufacturer of an appliance or a part for which a Canadian Technical Standard Order (CAN-TSO) design approval has been issued under section 521.109 shall place on it, in the manner specified in subsection 201.05(2), the following additional identification information:

  • (a) the manufacturer’s address;

  • (b) the name, type or model designation of the appliance or part, if any;

  • (c) the serial number or the date of manufacture of the appliance or part;

  • (d) the letters “CAN-TSO” followed by the applicable CAN-TSO number; and

  • (e) any additional markings required by the applicable CAN-TSO.

• (3) Subject to subsections (4) and (5), the manufacturer of an appliance or a part for which a type certificate has been issued by the Minister shall place on it, in the manner specified in subsection 201.05(2), the following additional identification information:

  • (a) the manufacturer’s address;

  • (b) the name, type or model designation of the appliance or part, if any;

  • (c) the serial number or the date of manufacture of the appliance or part; and

  • (d) the type certificate designation or a reference to the applicable standard of airworthiness.

• (4) The manufacturer of an auxiliary power unit shall, in the manner specified in subsection 201.05(2), place the identification information specified in subsection (1) on the unit in an accessible location where it is not likely to become damaged, destroyed, lost or detached during normal operation or in an accident.

• (5) If an appliance or a part is too small or if it is otherwise impractical to place on it some or all of the information required by subsection (1), (2) or (3), the information that cannot be placed on the appliance or part shall be placed on its container or on the authorized release certificate referred to in section 561.10 of Standard 561 — Standard for Approved Manufacturers.

Balloon Basket and Burner Assembly Identification

• 201.11 (1) The manufacturer of a balloon basket or a burner assembly for a balloon shall place thereon, in accordance with subsection 201.05(2), the identification information referred to in subsection (2).

• (2) The identification information that shall be placed on a balloon basket and on a burner assembly is

  • (a) the name of the manufacturer and, if the manufacturer is an entity, its legal name;

  • (b) the part number of the basket or the burner assembly or an equivalent series of identifying characters; and

  • (c) the serial number of the basket or the burner assembly or an equivalent series of identifying characters.