AFS-15-811-E 

Corrected Copy

This letter amends the conditions and limitations of Exemption No. 11276, originally issued 

by the FAA on April 2, 2015. The corrections include adding identification of the exempted 

aircraft by FAA registration number, removing certain pilot and maintenance requirements, 

and weight restrictions. This version is the amended Exemption No. 11276 that includes the 

aforementioned changes. We have made the correction in our records as of April 7, 2015. 

April 2, 2015 

 Exemption No. 11276

 Regulatory Docket No. FAA 2015-0543 

Mike Lynn 

Aero-Flite, Inc. 

8520 W. Electric Avenue 

Spokane, WA 99224 

Dear Mr. Lynn: 

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. It transmits our 

decision, explains its basis, and gives you the conditions and limitations of the exemption, 

including the date it ends. 

The Basis for Our Decision 

By letter dated February 20, 2015, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 

on behalf of Aero-Flite, Inc. (Aero-Flite) for an exemption from §§ 91.313(a) and (b) of Title 

14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) to the extent necessary to allow Aero-Flite to 

conduct operations needed to satisfy crewmember training, type rating requirements, and 

proficiency requirements found in part 61 in the Bombardier CL-415 and the Bae Avro RJ85 

series restricted category aircraft. 

Section 91.313(a) limits operation of a restricted category aircraft to: (1) the special purpose 

operation for which it is certificated; and (2) an operation necessary to accomplish the work 

activity directly associated with that special purpose. 
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Section 91.313(b) allows an operator to consider flight crewmember training in a special 

purpose operation for which the aircraft is certificated to be an operation for that special 

purpose under paragraph (a). Although petitioner has requested relief from § 91.313(b), such 

relief is not necessary because relief from paragraph (a) permits Aero-Flite to use its restricted 

category aircraft to conduct flight training and testing necessary to provide type ratings to its 

flight crewmembers. 

Further, and although not specifically requested, the FAA believes that relief from § 91.313(c) 

will be necessary in order for the petitioner to conduct operations described in its request. 

Therefore, the FAA is construing the petition as a request for relief from § 91.313(c). 

The FAA contacted Aero-Flite on February 26, 2015 to clarify the aircraft that Aero-Flite 

would operate under the requested relief. Aero-Flite responded via e-mail on 

February, 27 2015 and provided the registration numbers, serial numbers, and model 

designations of the aircraft to be used under the exemption. A record of conversation that 

captures this information was placed in the docket. 

The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the 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 Aero-Flite. 

The FAA has issued a grant of exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to 

those presented in your petition. In Grant of Exemption No. 11245 (copy enclosed), the FAA 

found that an exemption was appropriate to allow Neptune Aviation Services to conduct 

practical tests, proficiency training, and associated flights in restricted category aircraft. 

Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that: 

 They are similar in all material respects to relief previously requested in the enclosed 

Grant of Exemption No. 11245; 

 The reasons stated by the FAA for granting the enclosed Grant of Exemption No. 11245 

also apply to the situation you present; and 

 For the reasons stated in Grant of Exemption No. 11245 a grant of exemption is in the 

public interest. 

Our Decision 

Therefore, pursuant to the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. §§ 106(f), 40113, and 44701 

delegated to me by the Administrator, Aero-Flite, Inc. is granted an exemption from 

14 CFR §§ 91.313(a) and (c) to the extent necessary to allow Aero-Flite, Inc. to conduct 

operations in restricted category civil CL-415 and RJ85 series aircraft, subject to the 

conditions and limitations listed below. 
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Conditions and Limitations 

1. The privileges of this exemption are limited to the following aircraft: 

a. CL-415: N389AC and N392AC 

b. RJ85: N839AC, N354AC, N355AC, N366AC, N374AC and N379AC 

 

2. Aero-Flite, Inc. must be in full operational control of any aircraft operated using 

the privileges of this exemption. 

3. The relief from § 91.313(c) is only granted to the extent necessary to allow for the 

operations described in Condition No. 4. 

4. Aero-Flite. Inc. may only use the aircraft for the special purposes identified on the 

restricted category airworthiness certificate for the aircraft in Condition No. 1 and 

the following operations: 

a. Practical tests necessary to issue type ratings required by § 61.31(a) to pilots 

employed by Aero-Flite; 

b. Flight training for pilots employed by Aero-Flite seeking to take a practical test 

for a type rating designation necessary to operate an aircraft covered under this 

exemption; and, 

c. Observation flights performed for the purpose of designating or observing a 

Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE). 

5. An aircraft configuration analysis including, but not limited to, flight deck, flight 

manual, operating limitations, required placards, and procedures must be 

completed and provided to the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) with 

geographic responsibility for the airport or area where the aircraft is based. This 

analysis must reflect the capability of the aircraft to perform all required 

procedures and maneuvers necessary to meet the applicable requirements of the 

aircraft type rating Practical Test Standards (for airplanes, FAA-S-8081-5F as 

amended). 

6. A copy of this exemption must be provided to the FSDO in the geographic region 

where the aircraft is based, must be provided to any representative of the 

Administrator upon request, and must be carried aboard the aircraft at all times. 

7. Failure to meet any of the conditions of this exemption immediately cancels the 

authority authorized by this exemption. 

 
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8. This exemption is not valid for operating outside the United States. 

This exemption terminates on April 30, 2017, unless sooner superseded or rescinded. 

Sincerely, 

/s/ 

Michael J. Zenkovich 

Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service 

Enclosure 

Exemption 11245