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### October 6, 2015
To Whom It

### May Concern: Request to Use CARES Child Restraint System for Larger/OlderPersons I am writing to request anexemption from 14 CFR 

### § 121.311(b) to the extent required for Zair Khoran Martin to be able to use an FAA Approved Child Restraint System even though he exceeds the weight limits for the CRS. In addition, ifmy petition is granted, I request that any air carrier orcommercial operator operating under part 121 while Zair Khoran Martin is aboard its ·aircraft is granted an exemption from 14 CFR § 121.311(b)(2)(iii)(B)to the extent necessary to ·allowZair KhoranMartin to exceed the specified weight limit for an FAA-approved child restraint system during use ofthat child restraint system aboard an aircraft. I believe the pertinent section from 14 CFRpart 121 from which we seek reliefis Section 121.311 Seats, safety belts, and shoulder harnesses. My son is 11 year's old, weighs 122 pounds, and is 5'6"inches talL My son's physical condition is as follows: Zair's diagnoses now include profound neurological impairment, epilepsy, autonomic instability, severe spastic quadripareisis, severe scoliosis and chronic respiratory failure.(Please see the attached letter). As a result ofhis physical condition, he needs the support and security provided by an FAA Approved Child Restraint, but because of his weight is incapable of compliance with the regulation. I am also submitting the following contact information: Lakeisha marie Heyward, 756 N 451h 

### Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104) 

### and my email addresspterrey@philadelphia.wish.org as the wish coordinator for the above referenced child. I understand that the regulation is written to 

### create a high level ofsafety for 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 other passengers onthe airplane bybeing thrown into them during turbulent or emergency conditions.

Serving Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Lebanon, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster and Perry Counties Acopy ofthe officialregistration and financial informationmaybe obtainedfrom the Pennsylvania Department ofStateby calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1-800-732·0999.I propose that Zair Khoran Martin be allowed to occupy an FAA Approved Child Restraint (CARES, manufactured byAmSafe, Inc.), eventhough he exceeds the manufacturer's weight limits. This ensures a high level ofsafety for Zair and a high level ofsafety for the other passengers and crew onthe airplane. In fact, 

### in Zair's case, safety is greatly enhanced by the extra support and security that the FAA Approved Restraint System will provide during the entire flight. Enhancing safety for Zairis in the public interest. 

### In addition, the public interestis also served bythe fact that the use ofthis FAA Approved Child Restraint System allows him to use commercial air transportation. Without the support and security ofthe FAA Approved Child Restraint System, he wouldbe unable to fly commercially. I also believe that, withcertain limitations establishedby the FAA in a grant tothis petition, there can be an equivalent level ofsafety to that provided bythe affected regulation. The CARES restraint has been certifiedbythe manufacturer for use by children 22- 44 pounds. However, the components ofthe CARES restraint are the same as those used in restraints for adults on aircraft and wouldmaintaintheir integrity ifused by someone who weighed several hundred pounds. I believe thatthe limit of44 pounds was established because, with the additional weight ofthe child attached tothe seatback, the seatback would move forward more quickly in an accident scenario and this might cause a higher HIC load for the person seated in the seatbehind the passengerusing the CARES restraint (because the seatback moving forward more quickly would
mean that it would notbethere to attenuate the energy from the impact ofthe person seated behindthe person using the CARES restraint). 

### In order to achieve an equivalent level ofsafety as that provided by the affected regulation, I propose that the FAA establish a limitation in a grant tothis petitionthat Zair Khoran Martin only sits in a passenger seat with no passenger seated behindhim

.. Therefore, no unsafe condition would exist for a passenger seated behindZair while he is using the CARES restraint. I also propose that all operations underthis exemption be conducted with atleast one ofZair's parents or a caregiver accompanying him. 

### Inaddition, I propose that lair's parent or caregiver must carry a copy ofthis exemption. I also requestthat the processing ofthis petition not be delayed for publication and comment 

### in the Federal Register. We want to travel November 29- December 5, 2015. Ifyoutake the time to put this 

### inthe Federal Register, it will delay the process and we may not be able to travel 

### in this timeframe.Ifit is necessary to put a summary in the Federal Register, I submitthe following: This is a request for an exemption from FAR 121.311 

### (b) to the extentrequired for a child to use an FAA Approved 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 security ofthis FAA Approved Child Restraint System, this childwould be unable to fly. We request thatthis child be allowedto occupy an FAAApproved Child Restraint (CARES, manufactured by AmSafe, Inc.), even though he exceeds the manufacturer's weight limits of44 pounds. Inthis case, the safety ofthis child is greatly enhancedbythe extra support and security that the FAA Approved Restraint System will provide for him during the flight. Thank you for your consideration ofthis request.
Sincerely,



# ~~ Wish Coordinator