Petition of: DELTA AIR LINES, INC. BEFORE THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON D.C.

OPERATING CERTIFICATE DALA026A Docket FAA-2.ll.l§:: For exemption ofcertain requirements of 14 CFR 61.3(a) and (c), 63.3(a), and 121.383(a)(2)

PETITION OF DELTA AIR LINES, INC. FOR AN EXEMPTION

January 

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In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, 14 CFR §11.81, Delta Air Lines (Delta) petitions for an exemption from§§ 61.3(a) and (c), 63.3(a), and 121.383(a)(2) ofTitle 14, Code ofFederal Regulations (14 CFR) to allow Delta to issue written confirmation ofan FAAissued crewmember certificate to a flight crewmember employed by Delta based on information in the our approved record system. Delta Air Lines has been operating underthe authority ofa similar exemption (5487) granted to A4A (formerlyATA) member airlines since 1996. Section ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations Affected 14 CFR 

### § 61.3(a) provides, in pertinent part, that no person may, within the United States, act as pilot in command or in any other capacity as a required flight crewmember ofa U.S. civil aircraft unless he has in his personal possession a current pilot certificate issued under Part 61. Sections 61.3(c) and 121.383(a)(2) state that no person may act as pilot in command or in any other capacity as a required flight crewmember unless he has in his personal possession an appropriate current medical certificate issued under Part 67. Section 63.3(a) sets forth similar requirements forflight engineers. Section 121.383(a)(2) establishes similar requirements for airmen. Requested Relief Specifically, Delta Air Lines/ Inc. is seeking the same relieffrom 14 CFR 

### §§ 61.3(a) and (c) 1 63.3(a) 1 and 121.383(a)(2) as granted in exemption 5487. The relief requested permits the establishment ofspecial procedures that enable an operatorto issue to itsflight crewmembersf on a temporary basis, confirmation of any required crewmember certificates based upon information contained in the operator's approved record system subjectto certain conditions and limitations.Petition for Exemption- 14 CFR 61.3(a) and (c), 63.3(a), and 121.383(a)(2) Delta Air Lines, Inc. January 20, 2016 Page 2 Background Delta has utilized the reliefgranted previouslyvia Exemption No. 5487 as amended since 1996 to which it has proved to be a useful device that benefits the commercial aviation industryand the flying public. Forthis reason, the reliefshould be granted. The only change to the reliefto which Delta requests is for an individual exemption be issued as Delta is no longera member ofA4A. Requestfor Expedited consideration Delta is also requesting that, as part ofthis Petition for Exemption request, the public comment phase be waived as perTitle 14CFR Part 11.87(a),which states: "The FAA maynotpublish a summary ofyourpetition forexemption andrequest comments ifyoupresentor we findgoodcause why we shouldnotdelayaction on your petition. The factors we considerin deciding notto requestcommentinclude: (a) Whethergranting yourpetition wouldseta precedent

... It is the opinion of Delta that granting the same reliefas has been previously allowed by exemption 54871 there is no precedent being setwith our request.
NoAdverse Effect on Public Safety The conditions and circumstances, in regard to public interestand equivalent levels of safety, which warranted the original grantand continued amendments ofexemption 5487, continue to exist. Exemption No. 5487 has been in use by Delta foralmost20 years with no known compromise ofsafety.
Conclusion Based on the information provided in this petition 1 granting Delta the same relief as permitted in Exemption No. 5487 1 will allow Delta to continue to provide a useful device that benefits the commercial aviation industry and the flying public. The only change is that Delta Air Lines is no longer an active member ofA4A.Petition for Exemption- 14 CFR 61.3(a) and (c), 63.3(a), and 121.383(a)(2) Delta Air Lines, Inc. January 20, 2016 Page 3

Please contact Chuck Schramek, Director- Flight Operations QA, Compliance & Business Support at404-715-1112 (office) ifyou have questions or require additional information. Sincerely,

phen M. Dickson SeniorVice President Flight Operations Delta Air Lines, Inc.

cc: Michael Drew, Office Manager, Delta Certificate Office- FAA John Brooke, Acting Principal Operations Inspector, Delta CMU
- FAAPetition for Exemption- 14 CFR 61.3(a) and (c), 63.3(a), and 121.383(a)(2) DeltaAir Lines, Inc. January 20, 2016 Page 4 Summaryfor Federal Register Petitioner: Delta Air Lines, Inc. Affected Regulations: 14 CFR Part 61.3(a) and (c), 63.3(a), and 121.383(a)(2) Summary of ReliefSought: Delta Air Lines, Inc., Operating Certificate DALA026A, petitions the Administratorfor relief from 61.3(a) and (c), 63.3(a), and 121.383(a)(2). The relief requested permits the establishment ofspecial procedures that enable an operatorto issue to itsflight crewmembers, on a temporary basis, confirmation ofany required crewmember certificates based upon information contained in the operator's approved record system subject to certain conditions and limitations.