US Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration November 18 , 2014

Mrs
. and Mr. Luedtke Parents of Connor Francis Raymond 1443 Layman Street McLean, VA 221 01 Dear Mrs. and Mr. Luedtke : Exemption No.111 02 800 Independen ce Ave . . S W Wa sh ingt on . D C 20591

Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2014-0900

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. It transmits our decision, explains its basis , and lists the conditions and limitations ofthe exemption, including the date it ends. The Basis for Our Decision By letter received October 28 , 2014 , you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalf ofConnor Francis Raymond for an exemption from § 121.311 (b) ofTitle 14, Code ofFederal Regulations (14 CFR). That exemption, if granted, would allow Connor to exceed the specified weight and/or height limit for an FAA-approved child restraint system (CAReS , manufactured by AmSafe Corporation) during use ofthat child restraint system (CRS) aboard a United States (U.S.) aircraft. 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 Connor. The FAA has issued grants ofexemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in your petition
. In Grant ofExemption No. 9834 (copy enclosed) , the FAA found that numerous people with physical challenges had previously completed flights using restraint systems that addressed unique physical needs regarding safety, support, and security in the same manner of operations as described in this petition. The FAA further found that the petition would not set any new precedents regarding the use ofrestraint systems by persons with disabilities.

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- 1 08--E2 Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that

- • they are similar in all material respects to reliefpreviously requested in the enclosed Grant ofExemption No. 9834 ; • the reasons stated by the FAA for granting the enclosed Grant of Exemption No. 9834 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 Connor Francis Raymond an exemption from § 121.311 (b). In addition, any air carrier or commercial operator operating under part 121 while Connor is aboard its aircraft is granted an exemption from 14 CFR § 121.311 (b) to the extent necessary to allow him to use an FAA-approved CRS aboard a U.S. aircraft. All operations under this exemption must be conducted with at least one of Connor's parents or a caregiver accompanying him
. Connor Francis Raymond may only occupy a passenger seat with no passenger seated behind him. In addition, Connor' 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 of each flight. Thi s exemption terminates on November 30 , 2019 , unless sooner superseded or rescinded. 

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John Barbagallo Acting Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service

Enclosure