AFS-11-347-E July 29, 2011

Exemption No. 6541M Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2001-10876

Mr. Randy Hansen
Government Relations Director Experimental Aircraft Association

P.O. Box 3086 Oshkosh, WI 54903

Dear Mr. Hansen:

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your petition to extend Exemption No. 6541, as amended. It explains the basis for our decision, describes it s effect, and lists the
revised conditions and limitations.

The Basis for Our Decision

By letter posted to the docket on June 9, 2011, you petitioned the Federal Aviation

Adm inistration (FAA) on behalf of the Experiment al Aircraft Association, Inc. (EAA), for an extension of Exemption No. 6541, as am ended. That exemption from §§ 91.315, 91.319(a)(2), 119.5(g), and 119.21(a) of Title 14, C ode of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) allows EAA to operate its Spirit of St. Loui s and B-17, N5017N, aircraft for the purpose of carrying passengers for compensation or hire on local flights for educational and historical

purposes.

In your petition, you indicate that there has been no change in the conditions and reasons relative to public interest and safety that were the basis for granting the original exemption.

The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition

in the Federal Register because the requested extension of and amendment to the exemption would not set a precedent, and any delay in ac ting on this petition woul d be detrimental to

EAA.2

Our Decision

The FAA ha s modified and/or added to the c onditions and limitations of Exemption No. 6541, as amended, to address several issues raised by another exemption holder. These changes are to clarify the original content and further defi ne the intent and provide consistency of the safety-related aspects of the conditions a nd limitations. The F AA will be making these changes to all living history f light experience (LHFE) exemptions as they are amended or

extended.

Please note that the conditions and limitations included with an exemption are not based on specific regulations but are the FAA’s means of en suring an equivalent level of safety. This may necessitate limitations that go beyond the estab lished regulations due to the fact that the proposed operation is, by its need for an exem ption, outside the normal regulatory structure.

Limitation No. 24 had previously given the inco rrect impression that the aircraft could be operated at weights greater than permitted by operating limitations. The wording was revised to clarify that the aircraft must be operated within the we ight and balance limitations prescribed at all times.

Limitation No. 29 has been added to ensure th at the intent of the exemption is clear. Passengers wishing to experience aerobatics can obtain rides in aircraft type certificated for aerobatics. The LHFE exemptions are designed to provide for experiences not otherwise available to the public. Therefore, this limitati on will be added to all LHFE exemptions in order to clarify the inte nt of the exemptions.

Limitation No. 30 prohibits formation flight. Formation flight is already prohibited by § 91.111(b), but this is added to ensure that the exemption holders have a clear understanding
of this restriction. This limitation will be adde d to all LHFE exemptions to clarify the intent of the exemptions.

Limitation No. 31 requires a pr eflight briefing but permits other than the pilot in command (PIC) to provide the necessary preflight briefing; however, EAA is reminded that in accordance with § 91.107(a)(2), the briefing remain s a PIC responsibility. This requirement will be added to all LHFE exemptions.

Limitation No. 32 is added to clarify the issue of manipulating the flight controls. The LHFE exemptions have never permitted the passengers to manipulate the flight controls. Only trained crewmembers may manipulate the flight controls. This clarification will be added to all LHFE exemptions.

Limitation No. 33 is added to require that LHFE operators develop a continuous analysis and management program for all aircraft subject to this exemption that ensures compliance with its inspection program, training program, and conditions and lim itations of this exemption. This requirement will be added to all LHFE exemptions.3

The FAA has determined that the justificati on for the issuance of Exemption No. 6541, as amended, remains valid with respect to this exemption and is in the public interest. Therefore, under the authority provided by 49 U.S.C. 40113 and 44701, which the FAA Administrator has delegated to me, I grant your petition, subject to the conditions and
limitations listed below.

Conditions and Limitations

1. This exemption applies only to the following aircraft:

a. B-17, N5017N; and

b. The EAA Spirit of St. Louis replica Ryan NYP.

2. EAA must maintain its B-17 in accordance with the—

a. Maintenance requirements as specified in the B-17 type specification sheet, as amended;

b. FAA-approved maintenance inspection program that meets the requirements of § 91.409(e), (f)(4), and (g); and

c. B-17 military technical manuals.

3. EAA must maintain its Spirit of St. Louis replica in accordance with the—

a. Maintenance requirements as specified in its Spirit of St. Louis operating limitations, as amended; and

b. FAA-approved maintenance inspection progr am that meets the requirements of § 91.409(a) and (b).

4. The PIC for the B-17 must –

a. Hold at least a commercial pilot certifi cate with an airplane single-engine land rating and an airplane instrument rating;

b. Have completed within the previ ous 12 calendar months, EAA’s PIC qualification and recurrent flight and ground training program in the B-17 for which PIC privileges are sought;

c. Have completed within the previous 12 calendar months, EAA’s PIC proficiency check in the B-17 for which PIC privileges are sought;

d. Have at least a total of:

i. 2,500 hours of aeronautical flight expe rience, 1,000 hours of aeronautical flight experience in multiengine land airplanes, and 25 hours in a B-17; or4

ii. 1,000 hours of aeronautical flight expe rience, 200 hours of aeronautical flight experience in a multiengine land airplane, and 100 hours and 50 takeoffs and 50 landings in a B-17; and

e. Have accomplished within the previous 90 days, three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop in a B-17 for which PIC privileges are sought. For initial PIC qualification in a B-17 or if the pilot has allowed his/her takeoff and landing currency to lapse in a B-17

, the takeoff and landing currency may not be accomplished during passenger-carrying operations.

5. The PIC for the Spirit of St. Louis must –

a. Hold at least a commercial pilot certifi cate with an airplane single-engine land rating and an airplane instrument rating;

b. Have completed within the previ ous 12 calendar months, EAA’s PIC qualification and recurrent flight and ground training program in the Spirit of St. Louis for which PIC privileges are sought;

c. Have completed within the previous 12 calendar months, EAA’s PIC proficiency check in the Spirit of St. Louis for which PIC privileges are sought;

d. Have at least a total of:

i. 2,500 hours of aeronautical flight expe rience, 1,000 hours of aeronautical flight experience in single-engine land airplanes, and 25 hours in the Spirit of St. Louis; * or

[ *NOTE : 12.5 hours of the aeronautical fl ight experience required to be performed in the Spirit of St. Louis may be performed in EAA’s 1929 Travel Air E-4000.]

ii. 1,000 hours of aeronautical flight expe rience, 200 hours of aeronautical flight experience in a single-eng ine land airplane, and 100 hours and 50 takeoffs and 50 landings in the Spirit of St. Louis; ** and

[ **NOTE : 50 hours and 25 takeoffs and 25 landings of the aeronautical flight experience required to be perfor med in the Spirit of St. Louis may be performed in EAA’s 1929 Travel Air E-4000.]

e. Have accomplished within the previous 90 days, three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop in the Spirit of St. Louis for which PIC privileges are sought. For initial PIC qualification in the Spirit of St. Louis or if the pilo t has allowed his/her takeoff and landing currency to lapse in th e Spirit of St. Louis, the takeoff and landing currency may not be accomplished during passenger-carrying operations.5

6. The second in command (SIC) for the B-17 must—

a. Hold at least a commercial pilot certif icate with an airpla ne multiengine land rating and an airplane instrument rating;

b. Have completed within the previ ous 12 calendar months, EAA’s SIC qualification and recurrent flight and gr ound training program in a B-17 for which SIC privileges are sought;

c. Have completed within the previous 12 calendar months, EAA’s SIC proficiency check in a B-17 for which SIC privileges are sought;

d. Have at least a total of :

i. 1,500 hours of aeronautical flight expe rience, 250 hours of aeronautical flight experience in a multi engine land airplane; or

ii. 500 hours of aeronautical flight ex perience, 100 hours of aeronautical flight experience in a multiengine land airplane, and 25 hours and 10 takeoffs and 10 landings in a B-17; and

e. Have accomplished within the previous 90 days, three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop in a B-17 for which SIC privileges are sought. For initial SIC qualification in a B-17 or if the pilot has allowed his/her takeoff and landing currency to lapse in a B-17, the takeoff and landing currency may not be accomplished during passenger-carrying operations.

7. EAA must develop and maintain a written B-17 qualification and recurrent ground training program for its PICs and SICs in th e B-17 that covers the training subjects
listed below. Each PIC and SIC in th e B-17 must receive the following training within the previous 12 calendar months and be found to be competent and proficient in these areas prior to serving in a PIC or SIC position in the B-17:

REQUIRED TRAINING TASKS a. General information and description of the airplane; b. Aircraft limitations; c. Aircraft servicing; d. Airspeeds; e. Fuel system; f. Electrical system; g. Hydraulic system; h. Engines; i. Instruments and avionics; j. Landing gear, brakes, c ontrols, and flaps systems; k. Propeller; l. Emergency procedures, including—6

(i) Instruction in emergency assignment s and procedures, including coordination among crewmembers; (ii) Individual instruc tion in the locati on, function, and operation of emergency equipment, including— A. First aid equipment and its proper use; and B. Portable fire extinguishers, with emphasi s on the type of extinguisher to be used on different classes of fires; (iii) Instruction in the handling of emergency situations, including—

A. Fire in flight or on the surface and smoke control procedures with emphasis on electrical equipment and related circuit breakers f ound in cabin areas; and B. Illness, injury, or other abnormal situ ations involving passenge rs or crewmembers; m. Weight and balance; n. Performance planning; and o. Airplane’s checklist.

8. EAA must develop and maintain a written Spirit of St. Louis qualification and recurrent ground training program for its PICs in the Spirit of St. Louis that covers the training subjects listed below. Each PIC in the Spirit of St. Louis must receive the following training within the previous 12 calendar months and be found to be competent and proficient in these areas prior to serving as PIC in the Spirit of
St. Louis:

REQUIRED TRAINING TASKS a. General information and description of the airplane; b. Aircraft limitations; c. Aircraft servicing; d. Airspeeds; e. Fuel system; f. Electrical system; g. Hydraulic system; h. Engines; i. Instruments and avionics; j. Landing gear, brakes, c ontrols, and flaps systems; k. Propeller; l. Emergency procedures, including—

(i) Instruction in emergency assignment s and procedures, including coordination among crewmembers; (ii) Individual instruc tion in the locati on, function, and operation of emergency equipment, including— A. First aid equipment and its proper use; and B. Portable fire extinguishers, with emphasi s on the type of extinguisher to be used on different classes of fires; (iii) Instruction in the handling of emergency situations, including—7

A. Fire in flight or on the surface and smoke control procedures with emphasis on electrical equipment and related circuit breakers f ound in cabin areas; and B. Illness, injury, or other abnormal situ ations involving passenge rs or crewmembers; m. Weight and balance; n. Performance planning; and o. Airplane’s checklist.

9. EAA must develop and maintain a written B- 17 qualification and r ecurrent flight training program for its PICs in the B-17 that covers the areas of operations and tasks, as listed in the following table of training tasks. Each PIC in the B-17 must successfully accomplish this training before being assigned PI C responsibilities and
duties. Each PIC in the B-17 mu st receive and successfully accomplish the following training within the prev ious 12 calendar months and be found to be competent and proficient in these area s prior to serving in a PIC position in the B-17

for EAA:

REQUIRED TRAINING TASKS a. Preflight Prep aration, including— (i) Aircraft exam (oral or written); and (ii) Aircraft performance & limitations (oral or written). b. Ground Operations, including— (i) Preflight inspection; (ii) Cockpit resource management; (iii) Powerplant start procedures; (iv) Taxiing; and (v) Pre-takeoff checks. c. Takeoffs & Departures, including— (i) Normal & crosswind takeoffs; (ii) Powerplant failure; and (iii) Rejected takeoffs. d. In-flight Maneuvers, including— (i) Steep turns; (ii) Approach to stalls; (iii) Powerplant failure; and (iv) Specific flight characteristics. e. Landings & Approaches to Landing, including— (i) Normal & crosswind approaches & landing; (ii) Maneuvering to a landing w ith a simulated powerplant failure; (iii) Rejected landing; and (iv) Landing from a no flap or a nonstandard flap approach. f. Normal & Abnormal Procedures, including— (i) Powerplant; (ii) Fuel system;8

(iii) Electrical system; (iv) Hydraulic system; (v) Environmental & pressurization syst em (as appropriate and if equipped); (vi) Fire detection & extinguishing system; (vii) Navigation & avionics system; (viii) Automatic flight control system, electronic flight instrument system, & related systems (as appropriate and if equipped); (ix) Flight control system; (x) Anti-ice & deice system; and (xi) Aircraft & personal emergency equipment. g. Emergency Procedures, including— (i) In-flight fire & smoke removal; (ii) Emergency descent; (iii) Ditching; and (iv) Emergency evacuation. h. Postflight Procedures, including— (i) After landing procedures; and (ii) Parking and securing aircraft.

10. EAA must develop and maintain a written Spirit of St. Louis qualification and recurrent flight training program for its PICs in the Spirit of St. Louis that covers the areas of operations and tasks, as listed in the following table of required training tasks. Each PIC in the Spirit of St. Louis must successfully accomplish this training before being assigned PIC responsibilities and duties. Each PIC in the Spirit of St. Louis must receive and successfully accomplish the following training within the previous 12 calendar months and be found to be competent and proficient in these areas prior to serving as PIC in the Spirit of St. Louis:

REQUIRED TRAINING TASKS a. Preflight Prep aration, including— (i) Aircraft exam (oral or written); and (ii) Aircraft performance & limitations (oral or written). b. Ground Operations, including— (i) Preflight inspection; (ii) Cockpit resource management; (iii) Powerplant start procedures; (iv) Taxiing; and (v) Pre-takeoff checks. c. Takeoffs & Departures, including— (i) Normal & crosswind takeoffs; (ii) Powerplant failure; and (iii) Rejected takeoffs. d. In-flight Maneuvers, including—9

(i) Steep turns; (ii) Approach to stalls; (iii) Powerplant failure; and (iv) Specific flight characteristics. e. Landings & Approaches to Landing, including— (i) Normal & crosswind approaches & landing; (ii) Maneuvering to a landing w ith a simulated powerplant failure; (iii) Rejected landing; and (iv) Landing from a no flap or a nonstandard flap approach. f. Normal & Abnormal Procedures, including— (i) Powerplant; (ii) Fuel system; (iii) Electrical system; (iv) Hydraulic system; (v) Environmental & pressurization syst em (as appropriate and if equipped); (vi) Fire detection & extinguishing system; (vii) Navigation & avionics system; (viii) Automatic flight control system, electronic flight instrument system, & related systems (as appropriate and if equipped); (ix) Flight control system; (x) Anti-ice & deice system; and (xi) Aircraft & personal emergency equipment. g. Emergency Procedures, including— (i) In-flight fire & smoke removal; (ii) Emergency descent; (iii) Ditching; and (iv) Emergency evacuation. h. Postflight Procedures, including— (i) After landing procedures; and (ii) Parking and securing aircraft.

11. EAA must develop and maintain a written B-17 qualification a nd recurrent flight training program for its SICs in the B-17 that covers areas of operations and tasks, as listed in the following table of training tasks. Each SIC in the B-17 must successfully accomplish this training before being assigne d SIC responsibilities and duties. Each SIC in the B-17 must receive and successfully accomplish the following training within the previous 12 calendar months and be found to be competent and proficient in these areas prior to serving in an SIC position in the B-17 for EAA:

REQUIRED TRAINING TASKS: a. Operational procedures applicable to the powerplant, equipment, and systems; b. Performance specific ations and limitations; c. Normal, abnormal, and emergency operating procedures;10

d. Three takeoffs and three landings to a fu ll stop as the sole mani pulator of the flight controls; e. Engine-out procedures and maneuvering wi th an engine out while executing the duties of PIC; f. Crew resource management training; and g. Familiarization with the airplane f light manual, placards, and markings.

12. EAA may not use a pilot nor may any pilot se rve as a pilot in any aircraft unless, since the beginning of the 12 th calendar month before that service, that pilot has passed a competency check given by the FAA or an authorized check pilot in that aircraft to determine the pilot’s competence in practical skills and techniques in the appropriate aircraft. The competency check will consist of the appropriate maneuvers and procedures currently requi red for the original issuance of the commercial pilot certificate. The FAA’s Milw aukee Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) will determine what maneuvers and pr ocedures are critical, such as preflight preparation, ground operations, ta keoffs and departures, and normal procedures, etc., and maneuvers and procedures that may be unsafe for a particular aircraft.

13. Recurrent flight training for pilots must include, at least, f light training in the maneuvers and procedures in this exemp tion. However, satisfactory completion of the check required by this exemption with in the preceding 12 calendar months may be substituted for recurrent flight training.

14. EAA must document and record all ground and f light training and/or testing required by this grant of exemption in a manner acceptable to the FAA’s Milwaukee FSDO.

That documentation and records must contain the following information:

a. Date of each training session;

b. Date of each testing session;

c. The amount of time of each session of ground and flight training given;

d. The amount of time of each session of ground and flight testing given;

e. Location where each session of gr ound and flight training was given;

f. Location where each session of gr ound and flight testing was given;

g. The airplane identification number in which each flight training session was received;

h. The airplane identification number in which each flight testing session was received;

i. The name and certificate number of the pilot who provided each session of training;

j. The name and certificate number of the pilot who provided each session of testing;11

k. The signature and printed name of the pilot who received the training. That pilot’s signature will serve as a verificat ion of having received each session of training; and

l. The signature and printed name of the pilo t who received the testing. That pilot’s signature will serve as a ve rification of having received each session of testing.

15. When requested by the FAA, the EAA’s pilo t qualification and recurrent ground- and flight-training programs and/or records listed in condition Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 must be made available to the Milwaukee FSDO, 4915 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207, (414) 486-2920.

16. EAA must have the services of an F AA-certificated airframe and powerplant mechanic or an appropriately rated repair station available at a ll stopovers to perform all required maintenance in spections and repairs.

17. EAA will maintain the following information and records and will make those records available for FAA review when requested:

a. The name of each pilot crewmember EAA au thorizes to conduct flight operations in its airplanes under the te rms of this exemption;

b. Copies of the PIC’s pilot certificate, medi cal certificate, qualifications, and initial and recurrent training and te sting documentation to comply with condition Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14; and

c. Records of maintenance performed and ma intenance inspection records to comply with condition Nos. 2 and 3, as appropriat e. Maintenance an d inspection records must meet the requirements of §§ 43.9, 43.11, and 91.405.

18. Before permitting a person to be carried on board its airplane for the purposes authorized under this exemption, EAA will info rm that person that its airplanes hold only a limited airworthiness certificate; the significance of the airworthiness certificate as compared to a standard airw orthiness certificate; and that the FAA has authorized this flight under a grant of exemption from the requirements of §§ 91.315, 91.319, 119.5(g), and 119.21(a). The explanation of the significance of a limited airworthiness certificate, experimental airworthiness certificate compared to a
standard airworthiness certificate must in clude at least the following information:

a. The FAA has not established nor has it approved limited-category-airworthinesscertificated aircraft manufacturing sta ndards. The FAA has not established nor has it approved experimental-category- airworthiness-certif icated aircraft manufacturing standards. In contra st, standard-cate gory-airworthinesscertificated aircraft are manufactured to FAA-appr oved standards, including standards addressing the design of the aircraft and life-limited parts;

b. Limited-category-airworthin ess-certificated aircraft are issued when the FAA finds the airplane—12

i. Has been previously issued a limite d-category type certificate and the

aircraft conforms to that type certificate; and

ii. To be in a good state of preservation a nd repair and is in a safe operating condition;

c. An aircraft may be issued an experimental airworthiness certificate for the purpose of exhibition when the aircraft is intended only for exhibition of the aircraft’s flight capabilities, performance, or unusual characteristics at airshows, motion picture, television, and simila r productions and the maintenance of exhibition flight proficiency, including (for persons e xhibiting the aircraft) flying to and from such airshows and productions; and

d. Standard-category airworthine ss certificates are issued for an aircraft when the

FAA finds the—

i. Aircraft has been built and maintained in accordance with that aircraft’s type certification standards as established by the FAA; and

ii. Aircraft’s inspection and maintena nce requirements are in compliance with the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.

19. EAA must notify the Milwaukee FSDO within 24 hours of any of the following occurrences by written report, by electronic mail, or by f acsimile. For the purpose of this section, “during flight” means the period from the moment the airplane leaves the

surface of the earth on takeoff until it touches down on landing.

a. Each in-flight fire in any system or area that requir es activation of any fire suppression system or discharge of a portable fire extinguisher;

b. Each exhaust system component failure, including the turbocharger components, that causes damage to any engine, structure, cowling, or components;

c. Each airplane component or system that causes, during flight, accumulation or circulation of noxious fumes, smoke, or va por in any portion of the cabin or crew

area;

d. Except for training, each o ccurrence of engine shutdow n or propeller feathering,

and the reason for such shutdown or feathering;

e. Each failure of the propeller govern ing systems or feathering systems;

f. Any landing gear system or component failures or malfunctions, which require use of emergency or standby extension systems;

g. Each failure or malfunction of the wheel brake system that causes loss of brake control on the ground;

h. Each airplane structure that requires ma jor repair due to damage, deformation, or corrosion, and the method of repair;

i. Each failure or m alfunction of the fuel system, tanks, pumps, or valves; and13

j. Each malfunction, failure, or defect in any system or component that requires taking emergency action of any type during the course of any flight.

20. All flight operations must be conducted —

a. At a minimum operating altitude of not less than 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL);

b. Between the hours of official sunrise and sunset, as established in the American Air Almanac, as converted to local time;

c. Within a 25-statute-mile radius of th e departure airport with landings only permitted at the departure airport;

d. With a minimum flight visi bility of not less than 3 statute miles and a minimum ceiling of not less than 1,500 feet AGL; and

e. From an airport that has a fire station or fire-fighting services available or within close proximity of the airport.

21. Passenger-carrying operations for compen sation may be conducted at distances greater than 25 statute miles of the depa rture airport up to 50 statute miles with concurrence of the FAA FSDO having ge ographic responsibility for the aviation event. For such flights, landings are only permitted at the departure airport. The operator must provide information pertaini ng to the proposed route of flight, which will avoid densely populated areas or conge sted airways in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.319(c) for aircraft certif icated in the experimental category. Those operators utilizing aircraft certificated in the lim ited category are not b ound by the restriction regarding the avoidance of densely populated areas or congested airways.

22. For passenger-carrying flights greater than 25 statute mile s from the departure airport and up to 50 statute miles, the PIC must obt ain weather reports a nd forecasts prior to flight and valid for the duration of the pr oposed operation that indicate that the
weather would be no less than 5 statute m iles visibility and cloud ceilings no less than 2,000 feet AGL. Passenger-carrying operations shall be terminated if ceiling and visibility become less than the minimum required by these conditions and limitations. Weather forecasts listing discriminators such as probability (PROB), becoming (BECOMG), or temporarily (TEMPO) shall be limiting.

23. No persons other than the assigned flight crewmembers may be permitted on the pilot station of the airplane during flight operations.

24. Except for essential crewmembers, all flight operations must carry no more than the maximum number of passengers permitted by the aircraft’s weight and balance limitations and number of approved seats in the airplane.14

25. All aircraft must have the equipmen t listed in §§ 91.205(b) and 91.207 and that equipment must be in an operable condition during the flight.

26. EAA must hold and continue to hold a dete rmination from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service that it is a § 501(c )(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt, charitable organization under §§ 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code.

27. EAA must notify the Milwaukee FSDO at least 5 working days (Mondays through Fridays) before conducting any PIC initial or recurrent qualifica tion training and any PIC initial or recurrent proficiency checks required to be con ducted under the terms of this grant of exemption.

28. No later than 72 hours prior to commencing flight operations under the terms of this grant of exemption, EAA must notify the jurisdictional FAA FS DO where it intends to conduct the flight operations and shall pr ovide a copy of this exemption to that jurisdictional FAA FSDO.

29. The PIC is prohibited from performing aer obatic flight while passengers are onboard

the aircraft.

30. For all aircraft subject to this exemption, flight within 500 feet of another aircraft (i.e., formation flying) is prohibited.

31. Prior to flight, the PIC must ensure that a passenger briefing meeting the scope and content of § 135.117 has been provided to the passenger(s).

32. No persons other than the assigned flight crewmembers may be permitted to manipulate the flight contro ls during flight operations.

33. EAA must develop a continuous analysis a nd management program for all aircraft subject to this exemption that ensures compliance with its inspection program, training program, and conditions an d limitations of this exemption.15

Failure to comply with any of the conditions an d limitations of this grant of exemption will be grounds for the immediate suspension or re vocation of Exemption No. 6541, as amended.

The Effect of Our Decision

The term ination date of Exemption No. 6541, as amended, is extended to November 30, 2013, unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

/s/
David C. Gillion Acting Deputy Director, Flight Standards
Service