U.S. Deportment 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

April 28, 20 16 

Ms. Dawn Callahan 

Parent of Claire Callahan 

4 79 South Street 

Belchertown, MA 0 I 007 

Dear Ms. Callahan: 

800 Independence Ave .. S W. 

Washinglon. D.C 20591 

We apologize for not being able to process your request. This letter is to inform you that we 

did not receive the necessary information to process your request for an extension from 

§ 121.31l(b) ofTitle 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). 

You provided the following information: 

"Request to extend exemption FAA-2014-0312. Please notify me when the extension is 

approved. Thank you." 

Why We Cannot Process Your Request 

Unfortunately, your request for an extension is incomplete. The above information does not 

comply with the requirements of§ 11 .81 (copy enclosed). In order for the FAA to process an 

extension of an existing exemption, with slight changes, the information required is almost the 

same as the information provided in the original request. 

How Do I resubmit My Completed Application? 

For the FAA to consider your request any further, please visit 

http://kidsflysafe.com/instructions/cares-for-special-needs-flyers/ and scroll down until you 

see the template that you need and paste that information into a letter, fill in all of the 

necessary blanks and bold items and after you finish the letter go to the FDMS at 

www.regulations.gov and type your docket number (FAA-2014-0312) to open your docket 

and then upload your letter. Please make sure that you select the correct template for your 

extension request. 
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How Long Will It Take For FAA To Complete My Request? 

Once the FAA receives your complete request, processing the extension (technical analysis, a 

decision regarding a grant or denial of the extension and transmitting the grant or denial to 

you) typically takes about 45-60 days. When the FAA grants this type of extension, it is 

usually effective for five years. 

What Ifl Need To Travel Before FAA Finishes My Request? 

In the event that you may wish to take your first flight before we are able to process 

completely your request for an extension, we wanted to give you some information and 

options so you can make informed choices regarding your travel. 

If a child exceeds the weight limit or the height limit for CARES, FAA regulations prohibit 

the use of CARES during taxi, takeoff and landing on U.S. aircraft. However, even if a child 

exceeds 44 pounds or 40 inches, he or she can use CARES anytime except for taxi, takeoff 

and landing (which means there is no regulation that prohibits use of CARES during cruise 

flight). 

You may also wish to think about using an FAA Approved CRS that can accommodate a 

larger child. Air carriers are required to allow the use of approved CRS if a child is within the 

approved weight and height requirements and a ticket has been purchased for the child. The 

FAA does not recommend any particular CRS, but there are some websites where you can 

find CRSs (approved for use in automobiles and aircraft) that can be used with children up to 

150 pounds and five feet tall and I have also attached the websites at the end of this letter. The 

FAA considers anyone who has not reached their 18th birthday to be a child for the purpose of 

our regulations regarding CRSs; therefore, a child could use a CRS that accommodates their 

weight and height on any US airline until they turn 18 years of age. 

What You Should Do Now? 

If you want us to process your extension request any further, you must send the information 

described earlier to reach us within 30 days. We will consider the docket on your request 

open until we receive the required information from you. Please note that§ 11 .63(d) requires 

you to send your petition for exemption at least 120 days before the proposed effective date of 

the extension. Also, we encourage you to contact your airline of choice well in advance of 

your travel so that you can become familiar with its related operational procedures. 

If We Do Not Hear From You 

If we do not hear from you within 30 days, we will close the docket without notifying you 

further. If you have any questions or require additional time, you may call (202) 267-7977. 

Again, we apologize for not being able to process your request and we thank you for your 

patience and understanding. 
~_,-~e aneda 

ro Analyst 

Airspace Rules Division 

Enclosure 

FAA Approved CRS that can accommodate a larger child--

(1) Columbia Medical-- http://www.columbiamedical.com -- 1-562-282-0244 --Child 

TheraPedic Positioning Seat, CM2000 

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(2) Adaptive Mall-- http://www.adaptivemall.com-- 1-800-371-2778-- Carrie Tumblefonns 

(3) Brittax -- http://www.britax usa.com 

(4) Diona-- hltp://us.diono.com/en/car-sealslradian-rxl --Radian RXT 

(5) Adaptive Mall-- http://,vww.adaptivemall.com -- 1-800-371-2778 --Special Tomato.