U.S.Deportment ofTransportation Federal Aviation Administration October 16, 2014 

### Mr. Kyle Medeiros Parent ofLogan Medeiros 57 Savoie Street Fall River, MA 02723 Dear 

### Mr. Medeiros: Exemption No. 11077 800 I ndependence Ave .. S w Washington . DC . 20591 Regulatory Docket No . FAA-2014-0696

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for an 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 letter posted September 5, 2014, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalfofLogan Medeiros for an exemption from§ 121.311(b) ofTitle 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). That exemption, if granted, would allow Logan to exceed the specified weight and/or height limit for an FAA-approved child restraint system (CAReS, manufactured by AmSafe Corporation) during use of that 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 Logan. 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 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.

AFS-14-455-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 Nos. 7831 and 8264; • the reasons stated by the FAA for granting the enclosed Grant ofExemption Nos. 7831 and 8264 also apply to the situation you present; and • a grant of exemption is in the public interest. Our Decision Under the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 

### §§ 106(t), 40113 and 44701, which the FAA Administrator has delegated to me, I hereby grant Logan Medeiros an exemption from 

### § 121.3ll(b). In addition, any air carrier or commercial operator operating under part 121 while Logan 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 FAAapproved CRS during use aboard a U . S . aircraft. All operations under this exemption must be conducted with Logan's parent or a caregiver accompanying him. Logan Medeiros may only occupy a passenger seat with no passenger seated behind him . 

### In addition, Logan'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 October 31, 2019, unless sooner superseded or rescinded. Sincerely, 

# J John S. Duncan Dll"ector, Flight Standards Service

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