### March 24, 2015 SUZANNE DICKERSON 5612 DARMONDALE SAN ANTONIO, TX

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### ATTN: FAA/U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RE: Request to extend exemption for Ryan Dickerson No: 10750 from 14 CFR- Part: 121.311b DOCKET NUMBERFAA-2013-0202
I am requesting an extension ofthe exemption from 121.311(b)(2)(iii)(B) of Title 14, Code ofFederal Regulations (14CFR). Ryan travels by airplane at least 4 times a year, and the childrestraint system remains the best system to keep Ryan safely in his airline seat. I have enclosed the original letter granting the exemption. Thank you for your consideration.U.S.Deportment ofTransportation Federal Aviation Administration April 19, 2013

Ms. Suzanne Dickerson Parent ofRyan Dickerson 5612 Darmondale San Antonio, TX 78261 DearMs. Dickerson: Exemption No. 10750 800 Independence Ave
.. SW Washington, DC. 20591

Regulatory DocketNo. FAA-2013-0202

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. Ittransmits our decision, explains its basis, and lists the conditions and limitations ofthe exemption, including the date it ends. The Basis for Our Decision By letterreceived October 25, 2012, you petitioned theFederal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalfofRyan Dickerson for an exemption from 

### § 121.311(b)(2)(iii)(B) of Title 14, Code ofFederal Regulations (14 CFR). That exemption, ifgranted, would allow Ryan to exceed the specified weight limit for an FAA-approved child restraint system (CAReS, manufactured by AmSafe Corporation) during use ofthat child restraint system (CRS) aboard a United States (US.) aircraft The FAAhas 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 Ryan.

AFS-13-253-E2 The FAAhas issued grants ofexemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented inyourpetition. In Grant ofExemptionNo. 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 ofoperations as described in this petition. The FAAfurther found that the petition, ifgranted, would not set any new precedents regarding the use ofrestraint systems by persons with disabilities. Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that- • they do not differ materially from those presented by the petitionerinthe enclosed grant. • the reasons statedby the FAAfor granting the enclosed exemption also apply to the situation you present; and • a grant ofexemption is in the public interest. Our Decision Underthe authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 40113 and 44701, which the FAA Administrator has delegated to me, I hereby grant Ryan Dickerson exemption from 14 CFR § 121.311(b)(2)(iii)(B). In addition, any air carrier or commercial operator operating underpart 121 while Ryan is aboard its aircraft is granted an exemption from 14 CFR § 121.311(b)(2)(iii)(B) to the extent necessary to allowRyan to exceed the specified weight limitfor an FAA-approved CRS during use ofthatCRS aboard a U.S. aircraft. All operations under this exemption mustbeconducted with atleast one ofRyan's parents or a caregiver accompanying him. Ryan Dickerson may only occupy a passenger seatwith no passenger seated behind him. In addition, Ryan's parent or caregiver must carry a copy of this exemption and advise the air carrier about the contents ofthe exemption at least 48 hours before the date ofeach flight. This exemption terminates on April30, 2015, unless sooner superseded orrescinded. Sincerely, 

### Is/ John M. Allen Director, Flight Standards Service

Enclosure