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To: FAA

Re: Exemption Letter for Special Car Seat Passenger: Liam Idzi American Airlines Flights: Nov. 10 & 13, 2015

I am writing to request an exemption from 14 CFR 

### § 121.3ll(b) to the extent required for Liam Idzi to be able to use anFAA Approved Child Restraint System even though he exceeds the weightlimits for the CRS. In addition, ifmy petition is granted, I request that any air carrier or commercial operator operating under part 121 while Liam is aboard its aircraft is granted an exemption from 14 CFR 

### § 121.3ll(b)(2)(iii)(B) to the extent necessary to allow Liam to exceed the specified weight limit for an FAA-approved child restraint system during use ofthat child restraint system aboard an aircraft.

Liam is a Make-A-Wish male recipient. He is 8 year's old, weighs 71 pounds, and is 4' tall. Liam has CerebralPalsy andLennox Gastaut Syndrome. As a result ofhis physical condition, he needs the support and securityprovided by
an FAAApproved Child Restraint, butbecause ofhis weight, is incapable of compliance with the regulation. Liam's parents are Elizabeth and Rafal Idzi, 7130 County Rd K, Apt. A, Middleton, WI 53562. Elizabeth's emailis eliz.idzi(ii)gmail.com. We understand that the regulation is written to create a high level ofsafetyfor each individual passenger by ensuring that they are securely restrained in their seats during all phases offlight. The regulation also
ensures that an individual does not cause harm to otherpassengers on the airplane by being thrown into them duringturbulent or emergency conditions.

I propose that Liam be allowed to occupy an FAA Approved ChildRestraint 

### (Columbia TheriPedi Positioning Car Seat CM2000) even though he exceeds the manufacturer's weight limits. This ensures a high level ofsafety for Liam and a high level ofsafety for the otherpassengers and crew on the airplane. In fact, in Liam's case, safetyis greatlyenhancedby the extra support and security that the FAA Approved Restraint System will provide during the entire flight.
Enhancing safetyfor Liam is inthe public interest. In addition, the public interestis also servedby the fact that the use ofthis FAA Approved Child Restraint System allows him to use commercial air transportation. Without the

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# •I BBB. Trust • Performance • Integrity BBB Serving Wisconsinsupport and security ofthe FAAApproved Child Restraint System, he would be unable to fly commercially.

I also believe that, with certainlimitations establishedby the FAA in a grant to this petition, there canbe an equivalentlevel ofsafety to that provided by the affected regulation.

I also request that the processing ofthis petition not be delayedfor publication and commentinthe FederalRegister. Liam's American Airlines flights are scheduled for Nov. 10-13, 2015. Ifyou take the time to put this in the Federal Register, it will delay the process and we may not be able to travel in this timeframe. Ifitis necessary to put a summaryin the FederalRegister, I submit the following:

This is a request for an exemption from FAR 121.311 (b) to the extentrequired for a child to use an FAAApproved Child Restraint System on an aircraft, even though the child exceeds the weight limits for the CRS. Due to physical challenges, without the support and securityofthis FAA Approved Child Restraint System, this child would be unable to fly. We request that this child be allowed to occupy an FAAApproved ChildRestraint 

### (Columbia TheriPedi Positioning Car Seat CM2000), even thoughhe exceeds the manufacturer's weight limits of44 pounds. In this case, the safety ofthis child is greatly enhancedby the extra support and securitythat the FAA Approved Restraint System will provide for him during the flight.

I can be reached at 262.781.4445 ifyou have any questions.

Thank you for your consideration ofthis request. Sincerely,

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