I am writing to request an exemption from 14 CFR § 121.311(b) to the extent required to

allow **Gianni McLaurin** to occup y a Child Restraint System (CRS) that is not certified for use in aircraft during all phases of flight, including movement on the surface , take off and landing . In addition, if my petition is granted, I request that an y air carrier operating under part 121 while **Gianni McLaurin** is aboard its aircraft is granted an exemption fro m 14 CFR § 121.311(b) and 121.311(c) to the extent necessary to a llow **Gianni McLaurin**  to occupy

a CRS that is not certified for use in aircraft during all phases of flight, including movement on the surface, take off and landing
**Gianni McLaurin** is 8 ye ar’s old, weighs 55 pounds, and is 43 inches tall
**. Gianni**  **McLaurin** ’s p hy sical condition is as follows : she suffers from Cy tomegaloviral Disease, which inhibits her from being able to phy sicall y support herself, sit up, walk, or communicate effectivel y. As a result of her phy sical condition, she needs the support and securit y provided b y an FAA Approved Child Restraint, but because of her weight is incapable of compliance with the regulation. I am also submitting the following contact information: **Parent/Guardian: Lynette Ward and Glenn McLaurin Address: 1503A Patricia Driv**  **e, Yeadon, PA 19050 Email:**  **tootie219@gmail.com**
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**- Wish Coordiantor: Ashley Coyle**  **Address: 5 Valley Square, Suite 210, Blue Bell, PA 19422 Email:**  **acoyle@phi ladelphia.wish.org**  ****PLEASE SEND ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO THIS CONTACT  I understand that the regulation is written to create a high level of safety for each individual passenger b y ensuring that they are securely restrained in their seats during all phas es of flight. The regulation also ensures that an individual does not cause harm to other passengers on the airplane b y being thrown into them during turbulent or emergency

conditions.
I propose that Gianni McLaurin be allowed to occupy a B ritax Traveler P lus CRS

. Although the Britax Traveler Plus isn't certified for use on aircraft, it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

S tandard (FMVSS) 213 for use of child restraint sy stems in motor vehicles. T he Traveler Plus is manufactured by B ritax, a car seat manufa cturer. It is specificall y designed to safel y support and transport a child.
The Traveler Plus will be securel y strapped in the passenger seat of the aircraft using the existing lap belt of the aircraft. The lap belt's original functionality will be used as the primary means of occupant restraint. The Traveler Plus will be placed in the window seat such that it will not restrict access to or use of any required emergency or regular exit, or of the aisle in the passenger cabin. The Traveler Plus will also not obstruct any passenger’s view of the “fasten seat belt” sign, “no smoking” sign or an y required exit sign.This ensures a high level of safety for Gianni McLaurin and a high level of safety for the

other passengers and crew on the airplane. In fact, in Gianni McLaurin ’s case, safety is greatl y enhanced b y the extra support and security that the FAA Approved Restraint Sy stem will provide during the entire flight. Enhancing safety

for Gianni McLaurin is in the public interest. In addition, the public interest is also served b y the fact that the use of this FAA Approved Child Restraint Sy stem allows her to use commercial air transportation. Without the support and securit y of this Child Restraint Sy stem, she would be unable to fly commerciall y. I also propose that all operations under this exemption be conducted with at least one of Gianni McLaurin’s parents or a caregiver accompanying him or her. In addition, I propose that Gianni McLaurin’s parent or caregiver must carry a cop y of this exemption.
I also request that the processing of this petition not be delayed for publication and comment in the Federal Register. We want to travel 5/2/15

– 5/8/2015 . I f you take the time to put this in the Federal Register, it will delay the process and we may

not be abl e to travel in this timeframe. I believe that the FAA issued a grant of exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in m y petition. In Grant of Exemption 8264, the FAA found that it would be in the public interest and wo uld provide a level of safety equivalent to that provided under the regulation. The FAA also found that numerous persons, afflicted by disabilities similar to ** (name),** such as the person described in Grant of Exemption No. 8264, have previously completed f lights using CRS that have not been certified for use on aircraft.
I believe that m y reasons for requesting an exemption do not differ materially from those presented b y the petitioner in Grant of Exemption 8264. In addition, Ibelieve that the reasons s tated b y the FAA for granting that exemption also apply to the situation I present. If it is necessary

to put a summary

in the Federal Register, I submit the following: This is a request for an exemption from FAR 121.311 (b) to the extent required to allow a child to occup y a CRS that is not certified for use in aircraft during all phases of flight, including movement on the surface, takeo ff and landing . Due to ph ys ical challenges, without the support and security of this Child Restraint Sy stem, this child would be unable to fly . Additionally , we request that any air carrier operating under part 121 would be granted an exemption from 14 CFR § 121.311(b)(2)(iii)(B) and 121.311(c)(2)(iv) to the extent necessary

to allow this child to occupy a CRS that is not c ertified for use in aircraft during all phases of flight, including movement on the surface, takeo ff and landin g . In this case, the safet y of this child is greatly enhanced b y the extra support and securit y that this Child Restraint Sy stem will provide during the flight.