Canadian Aviation Regulations

605.36 (1) Subject to subsection (2), no person shall conduct a take-off in a turbo-jet-powered aeroplane unless it is equipped with an altitude alerting system or device that conforms to the Aircraft Equipment and Maintenance Standards.

(2) An aeroplane referred to in subsection (1) may be operated without a serviceable altitude alerting system or device if

• (a) where a minimum equipment list has been approved by the Minister in respect of the operator of the aeroplane pursuant to subsection 605.07(3), the aeroplane is operated in accordance with the minimum equipment list; or

• (b) where a minimum equipment list has not been approved by the Minister in respect of the operator of the aeroplane, the aeroplane is operated

  • (i) from the place where the operator or pilot-in-command takes possession of the aeroplane to a place where the aeroplane can be equipped with such a system or device,

  • (ii) for the sole purpose of conducting a flight test, a pilot proficiency check or flight crew member training, or

  • (iii) where the system or device becomes unserviceable after take-off, until it reaches an aerodrome at which the system or device can be repaired or replaced.