Petition of: 

DELTA AIR LINES, INC. 

BEFORE THE 

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 

WASHINGTON D.C. 

OPERATING CERTIFICATE DALA026A Docket FAA-2.ll.l§:: 

For exemption of certain 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 20, 2016 

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) of Title 14, 

Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) to allow Delta to issue written confirmation of an 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 under the authority of a similar exemption (5487) 

granted to A4A (formerly ATA) member airlines since 1996. 

Section of the 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 of a 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 for flight engineers. Section 121.383(a)(2) 

establishes similar requirements for airmen. 

Requested Relief 

Specifically, Delta Air Lines/ Inc. is seeking the same relief from 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 of special procedures that enable an 

operator to issue to its flight crewmembersf on a temporary basis, confirmation of any 

required crewmember certificates based upon information contained in the operator's 

approved record system subject to 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 

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Background 

Delta has utilized the relief granted previously via Exemption No. 5487 as amended since 

1996 to which it has proved to be a useful device that benefits the commercial aviation 

industry and the flying public. For this reason, the relief should be granted. 

The only change to the relief to which Delta requests is for an individual exemption be 

issued as Delta is no longer a member of A4A. 

Request for Expedited consideration 

Delta is also requesting that, as part of this Petition for Exemption request, the public 

comment phase be waived as per Title 14 CFR Part 11.87(a), which states: 

"The FAA may not publish a summary of your petition for exemption and request 

comments if you present or we find good cause why we should not delay action on your 

petition. The factors we consider in deciding not to request comment include: 

(a) Whether granting your petition would set a precedent ... 

It is the opinion of Delta that granting the same relief as has been previously allowed by 

exemption 54871 there is no precedent being set with our request. 

No Adverse Effect on Public Safety 

The conditions and circumstances, in regard to public interest and equivalent levels of 

safety, which warranted the original grant and continued amendments of exemption 5487, 

continue to exist. Exemption No. 5487 has been in use by Delta for almost 20 years with no 

known compromise of safety. 

Conclusion 

Based on the information provided in this petition1 granting Delta the same relief as 

permitted in Exemption No. 54871 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 of A4A. 
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 

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Please contact Chuck Schramek, Director- Flight Operations QA, Compliance & Business 

Support at 404-715-1112 (office) if you have questions or require additional information. 

Sincerely, 

phen M. Dickson 

Senior Vice President Flight Operations 

Delta Air Lines, Inc. 

cc: Michael Drew, Office Manager, Delta Certificate Office- FAA 

John Brooke, Acting Principal Operations Inspector, Delta CMU - FAA 
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 

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Summary for 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 Relief Sought: 

Delta Air Lines, Inc., Operating Certificate DALA026A, petitions the Administrator for relief 

from 61.3(a) and (c), 63.3(a), and 121.383(a)(2). 

The relief requested permits the establishment of special procedures that enable an 

operator to issue to its flight crewmembers, on a temporary basis, confirmation of any 

required crewmember certificates based upon information contained in the operator's 

approved record system subject to certain conditions and limitations.