High-Complexity Operation - section overview
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In plain language
This section outlines the Transport Canada service standards and processing times for high-complexity Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) applications, amendments, and special aviation events.
Requirement as structured
This section outlines the Transport Canada service standards and processing times for high-complexity Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) applications, amendments, and special aviation events.
Original regulatory text
under 903.02(4) 60 business days *Two or more medium-complexity operations 60 business days Special aviation event with 10,000 or fewer spectators under 603.02 20 business days Special aviation event with more than 10,000, up to 50,000 spectators under 603.02 20 business days A special aviation event with more than 50,000 spectators under 603.02 20 business days Re-issue an SFOC with a minor amendment under 903.02(5) 20 business days *Note: If the application includes several operations, the highest complexity level applies. If an application includes two or more medium-complexity operations, the application is deemed a high-complexity operation. Learn more about the Service Fees Act .
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- Canada
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