Canadian Aviation Regulations

CARs

Section 01: Organizations & Authorities

Definition

The body of aviation regulations made under the Canadian Aeronautics Act, administered by Transport Canada Civil Aviation. The CARs are organized into parts covering personnel licensing, flight operations, airworthiness, commercial air services, and aerodromes. They are accompanied by the Canadian Aviation Regulations Standards (CARs Standards), which contain detailed technical standards and are incorporated by reference into the regulations.

Primary Sources

Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433)TCCA

The complete body of Canadian aviation regulations.

Related Terms

Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA)CAR 521 — Type Certificate ProceduresTCCA Airworthiness Manual (AWM)

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