Canadian Aviation Regulations

605.41 (1) No person shall conduct a take-off in a turbo-jet-powered aeroplane that is operated under Part VII without a third attitude indicator that meets the requirements of section 625.41 of the Aircraft Equipment and Maintenance Standards unless the aeroplane

• (a) has a MCTOW of less than 5 700 kg (12,566 pounds); and

• (b) was operated in Canada in a commercial air service on October 10, 1996.

(2) No person shall conduct a take-off in a transport category aircraft without a third attitude indicator that meets the requirements of section 625.41 of the Aircraft Equipment and Maintenance Standards unless the aircraft

• (a) is a transport category helicopter not operated in IFR flight;

• (b) is a transport category aeroplane powered by reciprocating engines that was manufactured before January 1, 1998; or

• (c) is not operated pursuant to Part VII.

(3) No person shall conduct a take-off in a turbo-propeller powered aeroplane that is operated under Part VII without a third attitude indicator that meets the requirements of section 625.41 of the Aircraft Equipment and Maintenance Standards unless the aeroplane

• (a) has a passenger seating configuration, excluding pilot seats, of 30 or fewer;

• (b) has a payload capacity of 3 402 kg (7,500 pounds) or less; and

• (c) was manufactured prior to March 20, 1997.

(4) After December 20, 2010, no person shall conduct a take-off in a turbo-propeller powered aeroplane having a passenger seating configuration, excluding pilot seats, of 10 or more, and operated under Part VII, unless the aeroplane is equipped with a third attitude indicator that meets the requirements of section 625.41 of the Aircraft Equipment and Maintenance Standards.