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- E March 13, 2014

Exemption No. 10952

Regulatory Docket No. FAA

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Mr . Chad Boyd

Parent of Kaitlyn Boyd

4340 S. Ramona Street

Gilbert, AZ 85297

Dear M r . Boyd :

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 of the exemption,

including the date it ends.

The Basis for Our D ecision

By letter received February 6, 2014 , you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administrat ion

(FAA) on behalf of Kaitlyn Boyd for an exemption from § 121.311(b) of Title 14, Code of

Federal Regulations (14 CFR)

. That exemp tion , if granted, w ould allow Kaitlyn to exceed

the specified weight 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 ca use exists for not publishing a summary of the petition

in the Federal Register because the requested exem ption would not set a precedent and any

delay in acting on this petition would be det rimental to Kaitlyn

.

The FAA has issued grants of exemption in c ircumstances similar in all material respects to

those presented in your petition. In Grant of Exemption No. 9834 (copy enclosed), the FAA

found that numerous p eople with physical challenges had previously completed flights using

restraint systems that add ressed unique physical needs regarding safety, support, and security

in the same manner of operations as described in this petition. The FAA further found that the2

petition would not set any new precedents regarding the use of restraint systems by persons

with disabilities.

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. 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 of exemption 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 delegate d to me, I hereby grant Kaitlyn Boyd an exemption from

§ 121.311(b)

. In addition, any air carrier or commercial operator operating under part 121

while Kaitlyn is aboard its aircraft is granted an exemption from 14 CFR § 121.311(b)

. to the

extent necessary to allow h er to use an FAA

- approved CRS aboard a U.S. aircraft

.

All operations under this exemption must be conducted w ith at least one of Kaitlyn ’ s parents

or a caregiver accompanying h er. Kaitlyn Boyd may only occupy a passenger seat with no

passenger se ated behind her

. In addition, Kaitlyn ’ s parent or caregiver must carry a copy of

this exemption and advise the air carrier about the contents of the exemption at least 48 hours

before the date of each flight.

This exemption terminates on February 28 , 2 01 9 , unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

/S/

John Barbagallo

Acting Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service

Enclosure