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Re: Petition for extension of exemption No. 8662E, granted July 14, 2015 Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2005-22733 Gentlemen: Through this communication NetJets Aviation, Inc., Operating Certificate #DXTA401 D, represented by Mr. John Coleman, FAR 135 Chief Inspector, 4111 Bridgeway Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43219-1882 petitions to extend exemption No. 8662E from 14 CFR §91.203 (a), 14 CFR §91.203 (b), and 14 CFR § 47.49. The existing exemption grants relief to permit temporary operation ofthe Company's U.S. registered aircraft in domestic operations without the registration or airworthiness certificates on board. The exemption is scheduled to expire on July 31, 2017. An exemption similar to this petition has been granted, amended, and extended, for air carriers operating within the 48 contiguous United States and adhering to the procedures and policies described within the exemption (Ref. Grants of Exemption No. 5318 through 53181). Accordingly, NetJets Aviation petitions to extend exemption No. 8662E to permit temporary operation of its U.S. registered aircraft in domestic operations without the certificate of registration, airworthiness, or both on board until such time as the lost, stolen, or mutilated certificate(s) can be

A BERKSHlRE HATHAWAY COMPANYreplaced. A copy ofexemption No. 8662E has been attached to better document the request for extension. This exemption would be in the public interest since delays or cancellations resulting from loss of certificates have been numerous in the past, and said exemption has alleviated, if not eliminated, these occurrences. An equivalent level ofsafety is maintained since a method of documentation is found in the Grant of Exemption No. 8662, which has been in place without negative impact for the past 11-1/2 years. Should anyone have questions or comments, I can be reached at the address, phone number, or e-mail address listed below. Thank you for your consideration ofthis petition.

John aleman FAR 135 ChiefInspector NetJets Aviation, Inc. 4111 Bridgeway Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43219-1882 (614)239-4812 email: ahamilto@neljets.com
Attached: Exemption No. 8662E

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July 14, 2015

Mr. Anthony C. Hamilton ChiefInspector NetJets Aviation, Inc. 4111 Bridgeway Avenue Columbus, OH 43219
Dear Mr. Hamilton: ExemptionNo. 8662E 800 Independence Ave . S W Washington. D.C. 20591

Regulatory DocketNo. FAA-2005-22733

This letter is to inform you that we have granted yourpetition to extend ExemptionNo. 8662, as amended. It explains the basis for our decision, describes its effect, and lists the conditions and limitations.
The Basis for Our Decision Byletter dated January 8, 2015, youpetitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalfofNetJetsAviation, Inc. (NetJets), for an extension ofExemptionNo. 8662, as amended. That exemption from§§ 91.203(a) and (b) and 47.49 ofTitle 14, Code ofFederal Regulations (14 CFR) allows NetJets to temporarily operate U.S.-registered aircraft in domestic operations withoutthe registration or airworthiness certificates onboard. Inyour petition, you indicate that there has been no change inthe conditions and reasons relative to public interest and safetythat were the basis for granting the original exemption. The FAAhas determined that good cause exists for notpublishing a summary ofthe petition in the Federal Register because the requested extension ofthe exemption would not set a precedent, and any delay in acting onthis petition would be detrimental to NetJets.

AFS-15-449-EOur Decision The FAAhas determinedthatthejustificationfor the issuance ofExemptionNo. 8862, as amended, remains valid with respect to this exemption and is in the public interest. Therefore, underthe authority provided by 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113 and 44701, which the FAA Administratorhas delegatedto me, Ihereby grant NetJets Aviation, Inc. an exemption from §§ 91.203(a) and (b) and 47.49 ofTitle 14, Code ofFederal Regulations (14 CFR) to allow NetJets to temporarily operate U.S.-registered aircraft in domestic operations without the registration or airworthiness certificates on board, subject to the following conditions and limitations. Conditions and Limitations 1. NetJets must apply for and receive from the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) responsible for its air carrier certificate an amendment to its operations specifications authorizing it to exercise theprivileges ofthis exemption. 2. NetJets must develop a comprehensiveprogramthatprovides for continued operation ofits aircraft through use ofan appropriate entry inthe aircraft logbook whenthe airworthiness certificate orregistration certificate is lost, stolen, ormutilated; ensure thattimely application is made to the FAA for a replacement certificate; and provide for the temporary operation ofthe aircraft during the interim required to receive a replacement certificate from the FAA and install it on the affected aircraft. This program mustbe FAA-approved, and instructions for its use shall be included in NetJets's air carrier manual as required by 14 CFR § 135.23. 3. The comprehensive program specified in Condition and LimitationNo.2 above will contain: (a) A requirement that the following statement be entered into the appropriate section ofthe aircraft logbook whenever this exemption is to be used:' "This aircraft is being operated without a certificate ofregistration (or airworthiness, as applicable) underthe provisions ofExemptionNo.

__for a period of3 working days, not including weekends or Federal holidays, following the start ofthe next business day, beginning: TIME: DATE: 20 " The signature, title, and station location ofthe person(s) authorized by paragraph shall be affixed to this statement; (b) An identification ofthe designated person(s) within NetJets's maintenance organization authorized to enterthe statement outlined in Condition and LimitationNo. 3(a) and the method ormethods wherein the documents required under Condition and LimitationNo.5 belowwill be transmitted to the affected aircraft; 

### 2(c) An arrangement whereby those persons within NetJets's organization responsible for certificates ofairworthiness and registration would maintain a currentrecord ofthe data from the certificates ofeach aircraft within its fleet that may be affected by the exemption. These datamust be made readily available to that element within NetJets's maintenance organization identified in Condition and LimitationNo. 3(b) and must be kept current at all times; (d) Procedures to ensure that the FAAprincipal maintenance inspector with responsibility for NetJets would be immediately notified ofa missing or mutilated certificate and that timely application is made to the FAA for a replacement certificate (in the case ofan airworthiness certificate) or a duplicate certificate (inthe case ofa registration certificate); and (e) Procedures that would describe specific duties and responsibilities byjob title. 4. The privileges ofthis exemptionmay be exercised by NetJets only for temporary replacement ofa missing or mutilated certificate that is current and in effect and would only apply to U.S.-registered aircraft listed in NetJets's FAA-approved operations specifications.
5. A copy ofthe grant ofexemption and a copy ofthe operations specifications authorizing its use would be carried onboard the aircraft when exercising the privileges ofthe exemption.
6. Theprivileges ofthe exemption would only be exercised whenthe affected aircraft is operated totally within the contiguous 48 States ofthe United States.
The Effect ofOur Decision Our decision extends the termination date ofExemptionNo. 8662, as amended, to July 31, 2017, unless sooner superseded orrescinded.



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