# Gulfstream

A GENERAL DYNAMICS COMPANY

U.S. Department ofTransportation Docket Operations, M-30 West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 1200 NewJerseyAvenue, 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 DearSiror Madam: The referenced exemption no. 9887C will expire on September 30, 2015. Because the need forthis exemption continues to exist, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation ("Gulfstream") hereby petitions in accordance with 14 CFR 11 SubpartA for an extension ofthis exemption. Gulfstream continues operations ofall 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) ofour Large Cabin Airplane product line. The model G650EX is a G650 with Aircraft Service Change (ASC) number 14 as approved underType Certificate no. 00015AT since Gulfstream's last petition. ASC 14 provides for an increase in gross weight and range. The same logicthat 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 ofexemption 9887C here petitioned therefore remains similarto 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 forthe same effective provisions as previously granted in exemption no. 9887C for Gulfstream Large Cabin Airplanes. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation petitions as follows: 14CFR 11
.81 (b)- Sectionsfrom which relief is sought: 14 CFR 61.57(a) and (b) 14 CFR 11
.81 (c)
- Extent and reason for seeking relief: The extension ofthis exemption is necessaryto facilitate the operation ofGulfstream Large Cabin Airplanes for company purposes by company pilots underthe 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-offand 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 ofthese regulations would require some 300 or more flights peryear in the varioustypes covered. Conversely, ifcurrency is recognized by virtue offlight experience in any one ofthe Gulfstream types identified here, the numberofflights required to maintain currency would be reduced to approximately 100 flights peryear. Thiswould result in a reduction ofair traffic congestion and other operational impacts to the public and airtransportation system. Gulfstream's pilots are highly experienced and maintain type ratings for all models ofGulfstream aircraft. All pilots are designated as captains and operate all models ofGulfstream aircraft on a regular basis. These operations include flights for certificate ofairworthiness issuance, technical appraisals and flight demonstration. Gulfstream's pilots log an average ofsome 500 to 600 hours peryear 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 ofexecutives, government and military leaders and heads ofstate whose conduct ofbusiness has a direct impact on the public. The requested exemption would permit Gulfstream pilots to provide more time and effortto the conduct offlight for the purposes ofexpediting such aircraft into service to the benefit ofsuch operations. This exemption would apply onlyto Gulfstream pilots who conductflight activities underthe Gulfstream Flight Operations Department. 14 CFR 11
.81 (d)
- Public interest 

### I benefit: Relieffrom the current literal requirements of 14 CFR 61.57(a) and (b) reduce the present requirement of300 or more flights peryearto approximately 100 flights. This would result in a significant reduction ofairtraffic congestion and other operational impacts to the public and airtransportation system. The businesses, government and military organizations and foreign entities utilizing these airplanes would be better served bythe greateravailability ofGulfstream's pilots to support delivery into service, hence the public interest is more favorably supported. The extension ofexemption sought is identical to that granted as exemption no. 9887C, to include specificallythe Conditions and Limitations therein. The same need ofexemption continues to exist as atthe time ofgrant of9887C. 14 CFR 11
.81 (e)- Information supporting this petition: The extension ofexemption no. 9887C as-sought is identical to that previously granted forthe same airplane models. The reliefsoughtwill significantly reduce the impact ofoperations to the airtraffic system and public generally. The publicwill be better served in that the operators ofthese aircraft, again to include executives, leaders and heads ofstate ofdomesticand foreign businesses, governments, military organizations and foreign states are more efficiently supported. Gulfstream pilots are ofthe caliber oftraining and experience and receive ample training to maintain an operational standard at least equivalentto 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 seeksthe earliest possible consideration ofthis petition and grant ofan extension ofthis exemption without summary publication forthe 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 ofthis exemption as stated herein. Gulfstream appreciates FAA's consideration in extending exemption 9887C and looks forward to the earliest possible and favorable disposition so thatthe benefits as stated here may continue to be realized without interruption. Ifthere are any questions, or if I can be offurther assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Kimberly Lascell at (912) 395-8085 orat 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