Air Tractor Inc. P.O. Box 485 Olney, Texas 76374 

### January 21, 2014 U.S. Department ofTransportation Docket Operations 940-564-5616 940-564-5612 (Fax) www.airtractor.com



### West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington DC 20590
Dear Sirs, This letter is Air Tractor, Inc.'s formal request to renew Exemption No. 5651K, which was last issued on March 29, 2012 (and expires on April30, 2014). A copy ofthe current Exemption is included with this submittal. There have been no changes to the conditions and reasons relative to public interest and safety that were the basis for granting the original exemption, and Air Tractor wishes for the exemption to be re-issued with no changes. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments regarding this matter.

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# #R~**M~e~** ChiefTest Pilot Air Tractor, Inc. P.O. Box485 Olney, TX 76374 (940)564-5616 ext. 319 mrhodes@airtractor.com**~** . . •;U.S. Deportment ofTransportation Federal Aviation Administration March 29, 2012

Mr. Mike Rhodes ChiefTest Pilot Air Tractor, Inc. P.O. Box485 Olney, TX 76374 Dear Mr. Rhodes: Exemption No. 5651L 800 Independence Ave

.. S.W. Washington. D.C. 20591

Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2002-11498

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your petition to extend and amend Exemption No. 5651, as amended. It explains the basis for our decision, describes its effects, and lists the conditions and limitations ofthe exemption, including the date it ends. TheBasis for Our Decision By letter dated February 13, 2012, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalfofAir Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor), for an extension ofand amendment to Exemption No. 5651, as amended. That exemption from§ 61.31(a)(l) ofTitle 14, Code ofFederal Regulations allows Air Tractor and pilots ofAir Tractor AT-802 and AT -802A airplanes to operate those airplanes without holding a type rating, although the maximum gross weight of the airplanes exceeds 12,500 pounds. The amendment you request would add the Air Tractor AT-1002/1002Atype to the list ofaircraft operated under this exemption. Additionally, you requested to extend your exemption for 5 years because ofthe time ittakes to process administrative requests. The FAA, however, finds itinthe best interest ofsafety to reviewthis exemption every 2 years. This allows us to ensure that there has beenno change in circumstances or regulations from which the exemption is granted. Inyour petition, you indicate thatthere has been no change in the conditions and reasons relative to public interest and safety that were the basis for granting the original exemption.

AFS-12-244-E2 The FAAhas determined that good cause exists for notpublishing a summary ofthe petition inthe Federal Register because the requested extension ofthe exemption would not set a precedent, and any delay in acting onthis petition wouldbe detrimental to Air Tractor. Our Decision The FAA has determined that thejustification for the issuance ofExemption No. 5651, 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, whichthe FAA Administrator has delegatedto me, 

### I grant your petition, subjectto the conditions and limitations listed below. Conditions and Limitations 

### 1. This exemption is applicable only to Air Tractor Models AT-802, AT-802A, AT-1002, and AT -1002A that operate under 

### a restricted category airworthiness certificate. 2. The manufacturer shall develop and maintain a training manual that includes the aircraft systems, performance, and handling characteristics. 3. Except as provided inCondition No.5, prior to operations under this exemption, the pilot musthave successfully completed ground instruction onthe systems performance and handling_characteristics ofthe AT -802/802A or AT-1002/1002A. A record ofthis instructionmust be made available by the pilot upon request by the Administrator. 4. Theperson authorized to give instruction underthis exemption must meet the following minimum qualifications: a. Be authorized by Air Tractor to give this instruction; b. Hold at least a commercial pilot certificate; and c. Meet the following experience requirements: i. 500 hours offlight time inturbine-powered agricultural type airplanes; or 

### ii. 1,000 hours offlight time,in agricultural type airplanes which includes at least 100 hours offlight time in an AT -502 or AT-802/802A. 5. Pilots who have logged at least 100 hours offlight time, with at least 10 hours in the preceding 12 calendar months, in an Air Tractor AT-502 need not complete the training requirements ofConditionNo.3. A record ofthis flight time must be made available by the pilot upon request by the Administrator. ·6. A copy ofthis exemptionmust eitherbe incorporated into the FAA-approved flight manual or carried onthe airplane while operating underthis exemption. ·The Effect ofOur Decision

Our decision extends the termination date ofExemptionNo. 5651, as amended, to April30, 2014, unless sooner superseded or rescinded. This letter mustbe attached to, and is a part of, ExemptionNo. 5651. Sincerely,

Ray nd Towles Acting Director, Flight Standards

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