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.Deporrmenr ofTransporralion Federal Aviation Administration April28, 2015 Exemption No. 1 1443 800 Independence Ave

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Regulatory Docket No. FAA-20 15-0620

Mr. Wayne Wilcoxson and Mrs. Carla Wilcoxson Parents ofTye Gentry Wilcoxson 2078 County 677 Avenue Osborne, KS 67473 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Wilcoxson: This letter is to inforn1 you that we have granted your request for exemption. It transmits our decision, explains its basis , and gives you the conditions and limitations ofthe exemption, including the date it ends. 

### The Basis for Our Decision By Jetter posted to the docket on March 11 ,2015 , you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalfofyour son Tye Gentry Wilcoxson for an exemption from § 121.311 (b) ofTitle 14, Code of Federal Regulations ( 14 CFR). That exemption, ifgranted, would allow Tye Gentry Wilcoxson to exceed the specified weight and/or height limit for an FAA-approved child restraint system (CAReS, manufactured by AmSaf e Corporation) during use ofthat child restraint system (CRS) aboard a United States (U.S.)-registered aircraft. In Tye Gentry Wilcoxson's case, although he is currently 17 years old, he will be over 18 years old before this exemption terminates; ther efore, an exemption must also be granted from the requirement in§ 121.31l(b) that the individual be a "child"
. However, the reasons for requesting this exemption do not differ materially from those presented by other petitioners and the reasons stated by the FAA for granting other exemptions also apply to the situation you present. The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary ofthe petition in the Federal Register because the requested exemption would not set a precedent, and any delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to Tye Gentry Wilcoxson.

AFS-15-862-E2 The FAA has issued grants ofexemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in your petition. In Grants ofExemption Nos. 7831 and 8264 (copies enclosed), the FAA found that numerous people with physical challenges had previously completed flights using restraint systems. The use ofthese restraint systems addressed unique physical needs regarding safety, support, and security in the same manner ofoperations as described in this petition. The FAA further found that the petition would not set any new precedents regarding the use of r estraint systems by persons with disabilities. Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that

- • they are similar in all material respects to r eliefpreviously requested in the enclosed Grants of Exemption Nos. 7831 and 8264 ; • the reasons stated by the FAA for granting the enclosed Grant of Exemption Nos. 7831 and 8264 also apply to the situation you present; and • a grant ofexemption is in the public interest. Our 

### Decision Under the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 

### §§ 106(f), 40113 and 44701, which the FAA Administrator has delegated to me , I hereby grant Tye Gentry Wilcoxson an exemption from 

### § 121.311 (b). In addition, any air carrier or commercial operator operating under part 121 while Tye Gentry Wilcoxson is aboard its aircraft is granted an exemption from 14 CFR 

### § 121.311 (b) to the extent necessary to allow him to exceed the specified weight and/or height limit for an FAA-approved CRS during use aboard a U.S.-registered aircraft. All operations under this exemption must be conducted with one ofTye Gentry Wilcoxson 's parents or a caregiver accompanying him. Tye Gentry Wilcoxson may only occupy a passenger seat with no passenger seated behind him. In addition, Tye Gentry Wilcoxson's parent or caregiver must carry a copy ofthis exemption and advise the air carrier about the contents ofthe exemption at least 48 hours before the date ofeach flight. This exemption terminates on April 30, 2020, unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

# Sincerely**~ JSJ1~** 

John Barbagallo Acting Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service
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