# Gulfstream

A GENERAL DYNAMICS COMPANY



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. Department ofTransportation Docket Operations West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 March 18, 2015 A&C-13-031

Subject: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation- Petition for Extension of Exemption 9889B from 14 CFR 61.57(a) and (b) for Gulfstream Mid-size Cabin Airplanes References: 1) Exemption no. 9889B granted Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Docket no. FAA-2007-27325 Dear Sir or Madam: The referenced exemption no. 9889B will expire on June 28, 2015. Because the same need ofthis exemption continues to exist, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation ("Gulfstream") hereby petitions in accordance with 14 CFR 11 Subpart A for an extension ofthis exemption. Gulfstream continues operations ofall Gulfstream Mid-size Cabin airplane types as described in our previous petition posted to the docket on February 13, 2013: models 1125 Westwind Astra, Astra SPX, G100, G150, Galaxy, G200 and G280

. The same logic that underlies exemption 98898 remains in effect. The 1125 Westwind Astra, Astra SPX, GIOO and Gl50 are all type rated as a group, while the Galaxy 

### I G200, and G280 are type rated under other type ratings. All ofthese Mid-Size Cabin models are similar in size, performance, systems and handling characteristics. The extension of exemption 98898 here petitioned therefore remains similarto those previously granted Gulfstream under nos. 8945 and 8945A, and the Boeing Company (no. 6843), and Gulfstream for Large Cabin airplanes, exemption nos. 9408 and 9408A, 9887A 

### I 98878 

### I 9887C and the preceding Gulfstream exemption no. 6859. This petition for extension is therefore made for the same effective provisions as previously granted in exemption no. 9889B for Gulfstream Mid-size Cabin Airplanes. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation therefore petitions as follows: 14 CFR 11
.81 (b) - Sections from which relief is sought: 14 CFR 61.57(a) and (b) 14 CFR 11
.81 (c) - Extent and reason for seeking relief: The extension ofthis exemption is necessary to facilitate the operation ofGulfstream Mid-size Cabin Airplanes for company purposes by company pilots under the Gulfstream Flight Operations

P.O. Box 2206 • Savannah, GA 31402-2206 USA • Telephone (912) 965-3000 • gulfstream.com

# Gulfstream

A GENERAL DVNAMICB COMPANY

Department. Specifically, relief is sought from 14 CFR 61.57(a) with regard to general experience as defined therein, 61.57(b) with regard to nighttake-off and landing experience

. Compliance with the current requirements ofthese regulations would require some 300 or more flights per year. Conversely, if currency is recognized by virtue offlight experience in any one ofthe Gulfstream types identified here, the number offlights required to maintain currency would be reduced to approximately 100 flights per year. This would result in a reduction ofair traffic congestion and other operational impacts to the public and airtransportation system. Gulfstream's pilots are highly experienced and maintain type ratings for all models ofGulfstream aircraft. All pilots are designated as captains and operate all models of Gulfstream aircraft on a regular basis. These operations include flights for certificate ofairworthiness issuance, technical appraisals and flight demonstration. Gulfstream's pilots log an average ofsome 500 to 600 hours per year in Gulfstream airplanes and attend FlightSafety International every 6 months, rotating among each Gulfstream aircraft course. Gulfstream's aircraft are used by businesses, government organizations, the military and foreign entities in the transport ofexecutives, government and military leaders and heads ofstate whose conduct of business has a direct impact on the public. The requested exemption would permit Gulfstream pilots to provide more time and effort to the conduct offlight for the purposes ofexpediting such aircraft into service to the benefit ofsuch operations. This exemption would apply only to Gulfstream pilots who conduct flight activities under the Gulfstream Flight Operations Department. 14 CFR 11
.81(d)- Public interest 

### I benefit: Relieffrom the current literal requirements of 14 CFR 61.57(a) and (b) reduce the present requirement of300 or more flights peryear to approximately 100 flights

. This would result in a significant reduction ofair traffic congestion and other operational impacts to the public and airtransportation system. The businesses, government and military organizations and foreign entities utilizing these airplanes would be better served by the greater availability of Gulfstream's pilots to support delivery into service, hence the public interest is more favorably supported

. The extension ofexemption sought is identical to that granted as exemption 9889A, to include specifically the Conditions and Limitations therein
. The same need ofexemption continues to exist as atthat time. 14 CFR 11
.81(e)- Information supporting this petition: The extension ofexemption no. 98898 as-sought is identical to that previously for the same airplane models. The relief sought will significantly reduce the impact of operations to the air traffic system and public generally

. The public will be better served in that the operators ofthese aircraft, again to include executives, leaders and heads ofstate ofdomestic and foreign businesses, governments, military organizations and foreign states are more efficiently supported. Gulfstream pilots are ofthe caliber oftraining and experience and receive ample training to maintain an operational standard at least equivalent to that expected by the current rule. P.O. Box 2206 • Savannah, GA 31402·2206 USA • Telephone (912) 965·3000 • gulfstream.com

# Gulfstream

A OliNERAL DVNAMIC8 COMPANY

14 CFR 11
.81 (g)- Additional information: In accordance with 14 CFR 11.87(a) through (d), Gulfstream seeks the earliest possible consideration ofthis petition and grant ofextension ofthis exemption without summary publication for the following reasons: (a) Granting this exemption as petitioned will not set a precedent. (b) The relief requested by this petition is identical to that previously granted by previously granted in exemption no. 98898, still in effect, and preceding similar exemptions granted Boeing and Gulfstream as identified otherwise herein. (c) A delay in acting on this petition would adversely delay the benefits ofthis exemption as stated herein. Gulfstream appreciates FAA's consideration in extending exemption no. 98898 and looks forward to the earliest possible and favorable disposition so that the benefits as stated here may continue to be realized without interruption

. Ifthere are any questions, or if I can be offurther assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Kimberly Lascell at (912) 395-8085 or at Kimberly.Lascell@gulfstream.com. Sincerely,
Kimberly La cell , Director - Airworthiness 

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### J. O'Meara, Gulfstream Flight Operations

P.O. Box 2206 • Savannah, GA 31402-2206 USA • Telephone (912) 965-3000 • gulfstream.com