May 21 , 2012

U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System

400 7 th Street SW, Plaza 401 Washington, DC 20591

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Re: Exemption No. 5487, FAA Docket No. FAA

- 2002

- 12455

Ladies/Gentlemen:

In accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14CFR) § 11.61, the Air Transport Association, Inc. (DBA “ Airlines for America ” ), on behalf of its member

airlines 1 and ot her similarly situated Part 121 certificate holders, petitions the

Administrator for an extension of Exemption No. 5487I . This exemption is scheduled to expire on July 31, 2012.

14 CFR § 61.3(a) provides, in pertinent part, that no person may, within the United States, act as pilot in command or in any other capacity as a required flight crewmember

of a U.S. civil aircraft unless he or she has in their personal possession a current pilot

certificate issued under Part 61. Sections 61.3(c) and 121.383(a)(2 ) state that no person may act as pilot in command or in any other capacity as a required flight crewmember

unless he or she has in their personal possession an appropriate current medical certificate issued under Part 67. Section 63.3(a) sets forth simila r requirements for flight engineers. Section 121.383(a)(2) establishes similar requirements for airmen.

Exemption No. 5487I provides relief from 14 CFR §§ 61.3(a) and (c), 63.3(a), and 121.383(a)( 2). It permits the establishment of special procedures that enable an operator to issue to its flight crewmembers, on a temporary basis, confirmation of any required crewmember certificates based upon information contained in the operator's approved

record system subject to certain conditions and limitations. Exemption No. 5487I has proved to be a useful device that benefits the commercial aviation industry and the flying public. For this reason, it should be extended.

A4A Members include : Alaska Airlines , American Airlines, Atlas Air, Delta Air Lines, Evergreen International, Federal Express, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines,

U nited P arcel S ervice Co., US Airways. Air Canada is an a ssociate member

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Good cause exists to complete action on this petition by July 31, 2012. (14 CFR § 11.81). With regard to public interest and equivalent levels of sa fety, the conditions and circumstances, which warranted the grant of exemption originally, continue to exist. Over ten years of operational experience under this exemption demonstrates that granting a renewal of Exemption 5487I would not adversely affect safety and would be in the public interest.

Furthermore, the renewal of this exemption is not a controversial issue. This petition does not seek to establish a precedent, but merely would continue an accepted and

establ ished practice. Accordingly, A4 A ( ATA) requests that publication in the Federal Register be waived as unnecessary (14 CFR §11.87).

A summary of this petition is attached as required by 14 CFR §11.81. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at (202) 626

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Very truly yours,

/s/

AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA ( DBA Airlines for America)

Paul W. Railsback Director of Operations 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Suite 1100 Washington, D.C. 20004

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SUMMARY OF PETITION

Air Tran sport Association of America (A4 A)

Regulations affected

14 CFR § 61.3(a) and (c) 14 CFR § 61.29(c) 14 CFR § 63.3(a) 14 CFR § 63.16(d) 14 CFR § 121.383(a)(2)

Description of Relief Sought:

The Air Trans port Association of America (A4A ) petitions on behalf of its member airlines and other similarly situated Part 121 operators for an extension of Exemption No. 5487I. The exemption permits establishment of special procedures that enable an operator to issue to its flight crewmembers, on a temporary basis, confirmation of any required crewmember certificates based upon information contained in the operator's approved record system subject to certain condit ions

and limitat ions.