Gulfstream 

A GENERAL DYNAMICS COMPANY 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Operations, M-30 

West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

March 18, 2015 

A&C-15-030 

Subject: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation - Petition for Extension of Exemption 9887C from 

14 CFR 61.57(a) and (b) for Gulfstream Large Cabin Airplanes 

Reference: 1) Exemption no. 9887C granted Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, 

docket no. FAA-2007-27324 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

The referenced exemption no. 9887C will expire on September 30, 2015. Because the need for this 

exemption continues to exist, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation ("Gulfstream") hereby petitions in 

accordance with 14 CFR 11 Subpart A for an extension of this exemption. 

Gulfstream continues operations of all Gulfstream airplane types as described in our previous petition 

dated February 12, 2013: Gulfstream models Gil, Gill, GIV, GV, GIV-X, GV-SP, GVI (G650 and 

G650EX) of our Large Cabin Airplane product line. The model G650EX is a G650 with Aircraft 

Service Change (ASC) number 14 as approved under Type Certificate no. 00015AT since 

Gulfstream's last petition. ASC 14 provides for an increase in gross weight and range. 

The same logic that underlies exemption 9887C remains in effect. The Gil and Gill airplanes remain 

under a G1159 type rating and GIV/GIV-X, GV/GV-SP and GVI all have individual type ratings. All are 

similar in size and have similar performance, systems and handling characteristics. 

The extension of exemption 9887C here petitioned therefore remains similar to those previously 

granted the Boeing Company (no. 6843) and Gulfstream, including exemption nos. 9887C, 9408 and 

9408A and the preceding Gulfstream exemption no. 6859. This petition for extension is therefore made 

for the same effective provisions as previously granted in exemption no. 9887C for Gulfstream Large 

Cabin Airplanes. 

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation petitions as follows: 

14 CFR 11 .81 (b)- Sections from which relief is sought: 

14 CFR 61.57(a) and (b) 

14 CFR 11 .81 (c) - Extent and reason for seeking relief: 

The extension of this exemption is necessary to facilitate the operation of Gulfstream Large Cabin 

Airplanes for company purposes by company pilots under the Gulfstream Flight Operations 

Department. Specifically, relief is sought from 14 CFR 61.57(a) with regard to general experience as 

defined therein, and 61.57(b) with regard to night take-off and landing experience. 

P.O. Box 2206 • Savannah, GA 31402-2206 USA • Telephone (912) 965-3000 • gulfstream.com 
Gulfstream 

A GENERAL DVNAMICB COMPANY 

Compliance with the current requirements of these regulations would require some 300 or more flights 

per year in the various types covered. Conversely, if currency is recognized by virtue of flight 

experience in any one of the Gulfstream types identified here, the number of flights required to maintain 

currency would be reduced to approximately 100 flights per year. This would result in a reduction of air 

traffic congestion and other operational impacts to the public and air transportation system. 

Gulfstream's pilots are highly experienced and maintain type ratings for all models of Gulfstream 

aircraft. All pilots are designated as captains and operate all models of Gulfstream aircraft on a regular 

basis. These operations include flights for certificate of airworthiness issuance, technical appraisals 

and flight demonstration. Gulfstream's pilots log an average of some 500 to 600 hours per year in 

Gulfstream airplanes and attend FlightSafety International every 6 months, rotating among each 

Gulfstream aircraft course. 

Gulfstream's aircraft are used by businesses, government organizations, the military and foreign 

entities in the transport of executives, government and military leaders and heads of state whose 

conduct of business has a direct impact on the public. The requested exemption would permit 

Gulfstream pilots to provide more time and effort to the conduct of flight for the purposes of expediting 

such aircraft into service to the benefit of such operations. 

This exemption would apply only to Gulfstream pilots who conduct flight activities under the Gulfstream 

Flight Operations Department. 

14 CFR 11 .81 (d) - Public interest I benefit: 

Relief from the current literal requirements of 14 CFR 61.57(a) and (b) reduce the present requirement 

of 300 or more flights per year to approximately 100 flights. This would result in a significant reduction 

of air traffic congestion and other operational impacts to the public and air transportation system. 

The businesses, government and military organizations and foreign entities utilizing these airplanes 

would be better served by the greater availability of Gulfstream's pilots to support delivery into service, 

hence the public interest is more favorably supported. 

The extension of exemption sought is identical to that granted as exemption no. 9887C, to include 

specifically the Conditions and Limitations therein. The same need of exemption continues to exist as 

at the time of grant of 9887C. 

14 CFR 11 .81 (e)- Information supporting this petition: 

The extension of exemption no. 9887C as-sought is identical to that previously granted for the same 

airplane models. 

The relief sought will significantly reduce the impact of operations to the air traffic system and public 

generally. The public will be better served in that the operators of these aircraft, again to include 

executives, leaders and heads of state of domestic and foreign businesses, governments, military 

organizations and foreign states are more efficiently supported. 

Gulfstream pilots are of the caliber of training and experience and receive ample training to maintain an 

operational standard at least equivalent to that expected by the current rule. 

P.O. Box 2206 • Savannah, GA 31402-2206 USA • Telephone (912) 965-3000 • gulfstream.com 
Gulfstream 

A G5:NERAL DYNAMICS COMPANV 

14 CFR 11.81(q)- Additional information: 

In accordance with 14 CFR 11.87(a) through (d), Gulfstream seeks the earliest possible consideration 

of this petition and grant of an extension of this exemption without summary publication for the following 

reasons: 

(a) Granting this exemption as petitioned will not set a precedent. 

(b) The relief requested by this petition is identical to that previously granted by previously 

granted in exemption no. 9887C and preceding similar exemptions granted Boeing and 

Gulfstream as identified otherwise above. 

(c) A delay in acting on this petition would adversely delay the benefits of this exemption as 

stated herein. 

Gulfstream appreciates FAA's consideration in extending exemption 9887C and looks forward to the 

earliest possible and favorable disposition so that the benefits as stated here may continue to be 

realized without interruption. 

If there are any questions, or if I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Kimberly 

Lascell at (912) 395-8085 or at Kimberly.Lascell@gulfstream.com. 

Sincerely, 

Kimberly 1!: cell, Director -

Airworthiness & Certification 

CC: J. O'Meara, Gulfstream Flight Operations 

P.O. Box 2206 • Savannah, GA 31402·2206 USA • Telephone (912) 965-3000 • gulfstream.com