AFS-16-9536-E

May 16, 2016

 Exemption No. 6480M

 Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2001-8966

Ms. Peggy A. Banks

Shannon & Associates, LLC

4326 Scatterfield Road - #221

Anderson, IN 46011

Dear Ms. Banks:

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your petition to extend Exemption No. 6480, 

as amended, and have amended the conditions and limitations of this exemption in order to 

clarify our original intent and standardize the relief with similarly granted exemptions. It 

explains the basis for our decision, describes its effect, and lists the conditions and limitations.

The Basis for Our Decision

By letter dated February 10, 2016, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

on behalf of Shannon & Associates, LLC (Shannon) for an extension of Exemption No. 6480, 

as amended. That exemption from §§ 91.9(a), and 91.531(a)(1) and (2) of Title 14, Code of 

Federal Regulations permits Shannon to train, test, and approve pilots to operate certain 

Cessna Citation (CE-500 series) aircraft without a pilot who is designated as second in

command (SIC).

In your petition, you indicate that there has been no change in the conditions and reasons 

relative to public interest and safety that were the basis for granting the original exemption.

The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition 

in the Federal Register. The requested extension of the exemption would not set a precedent, 

and any delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to Shannon.
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The FAA has amended the following conditions and limitations of Exemption No. 6480, as 

amended. While the relief does not change substantially, all users of the exemption should 

thoroughly review the revised conditions and limitations.

We amended Condition/ Limitation No. 2 in order to further clarify delivery instructions of 

Shannon’s single-pilot training program to the General Aviation & Commercial Division 

(AFS-800).

We amended Condition/Limitation No. 4(g) to clarify our original intent and standardize the 

relief with similarly granted exemptions. The changes are non-substantive.

We added Condition/ Limitation No. 13 to ensure that AFS-800 is provided a copy of the 

most current course curriculum to include the specific location of the training facility, 

simulators, and/or airplanes used for such training. Also, the addition of this 

condition/limitation aligns Shannon with similarly granted exemptions.

We have added Condition/Limitation No. 24 which limits this exemption to operations within 

the United States. If Shannon (or any pilot authorized for single-pilot operation by Shannon) 

wishes to be able to operate under this exemption outside the United States, it must make a 

request to the FAA in accordance with requirements of 14 CFR § 11.83.

Our Decision

The FAA has determined that the justification for Exemption No. 6480, as amended, remains 

valid with respect to this exemption and is in the public interest. Therefore, under the 

authority provided by 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, and 44701, which the FAA Administrator has 

delegated to me, I grant your petition to extend relief from §§ 91.9(a), and 91.531(a)(1) and 

(2) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations permitting Shannon to train, test, and approve 

pilots to operate certain Cessna Citation (CE-500 series) aircraft without a pilot who is 

designated as second in command (SIC), subject to the conditions and limitations described 

below.

Conditions and Limitations

1. This exemption applies to pilots operating Cessna Citation model 500, 550, S550, 552, 

and 560 airplanes who have successfully completed Shannon’s approved single-pilot 

authorization course and complied with all of the terms of this exemption.

2. This exemption is effective for the conduct of the required training and checking only 

if Shannon’s single-pilot training program receives and maintains approval from the 

FAA’s General Aviation and Commercial Division, AFS-800, 800 Independence 

Avenue, SW., Washington, D.C. 20591.

Via e-mail: 9-AFS-800-Correspondence@faa.gov; Phone 202-267-1100.
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3. This exemption only applies to operations conducted under part 91.

4. Each pilot conducting single-pilot operations under the terms of this exemption 

must—

a. Successfully complete Shannon’s CE-500 single-pilot curriculum before 

conducting such operations;

b. Hold an airline transport pilot certificate with a CE-500 type rating or a 

commercial pilot certificate with an airplane instrument rating and CE-500 type

rating before training under Shannon’s CE-500 single-pilot curriculum;

c. Have logged at least 1,000 hours of total pilot flight time, including at least 50 

hours of night flight time; 75 hours of instrument flight time, 40 hours of 

which are in actual instrument meteorological conditions; and 500 hours as 

pilot in command (PIC), SIC, or both, in turbine-powered airplanes;

d. Not perform any circling instrument approaches to minimums of less than 200 

feet and 1 mile above the published minimums until after completing 100 

hours of single-pilot flight experience in CE-500 series airplanes; 

e. Not perform any straight-in instrument approaches to minimums of less than 

100 feet and one-half statute mile visibility above the published minimums 

until after completing 100 hours of single-pilot flight experience in CE-500 

series airplanes;

f. Use a boom microphone; and

g. Use a fully functioning three axis autopilot capable of approach coupling 

installed in the airplane.

5. The CE-500 single-pilot initial authorization and authorization renewal curriculum 

must include––

a. Ground instruction appropriate to the CE-500 series airplane given by an 

instructor employed by Shannon (designated in accordance with Shannon’s 

approved procedures) that covers at least the following aeronautical knowledge 

areas:

i. Safe and efficient operation of airplanes;

ii. Weight and balance computations;

iii. Use of performance charts;

iv. Significance and effects of exceeding airplane performance limitations;
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v. Principles and functions of airplane systems;

vi. Maneuvers, procedures, and emergency operations; and

vii. Night and high-altitude operations.

b. Flight instruction appropriate to the CE-500 series airplane given by an 

instructor employed by Shannon (designated in accordance with Shannon’s 

approved procedures) that covers at least the following areas of operation:

i. Preflight preparation;

ii. Preflight inspection and procedures;

iii. Taxiing;

iv. Normal and crosswind takeoffs and departures;

v. In-flight maneuvers including configuration changes, approaches to stalls, 

and steep turns;

vi. Simulated powerplant failure (actual powerplant failure if accomplished in 

a flight simulator);

vii. Instrument procedures;

viii. Precision and nonprecision approaches;

ix. Missed approaches;

x. Landings and approaches to landings;

xi. Normal and crosswind landings;

xii. Landing with a simulated powerplant failure (actual powerplant failure if 

accomplished in a flight simulator);

xiii. Normal and abnormal procedures;

xiv. Emergency procedures; and

xv. Post-flight procedures.

6. The instruction required in condition/limitation No. 5b may be completed in an 

approved flight simulator, qualified as––
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a. A Level A or B flight simulator, provided the applicant satisfactorily 

accomplishes as part of the training program the following in-flight maneuvers 

and procedures as sole manipulator of the controls in a CE-500 series airplane:

i. Exterior preflight inspection;

ii. Taxiing;

iii. Normal and crosswind takeoffs (minimum of three);

iv. Normal and crosswind approaches and landings (minimum of three);

v. Landing from a precision approach;

vi. Missed approach;

vii. Approach and landing with a simulated powerplant failure;

viii. Landing from a circling approach; and

ix. Landing from a no flap or nonstandard flap approach.

b. A Level C or D flight simulator provided the applicant has performed at least 

three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop as the sole manipulator of the 

flight controls in the CE-500 series airplane within the preceding 90 days.

7. An applicant seeking to obtain or renew a single-pilot authorization under this 

exemption must––

a. Satisfactorily complete Shannon’s single-pilot curriculum;

b. Satisfactorily complete the curriculum’s required qualification module, 

consisting of a stand-alone proficiency check in either a CE-500 series 

airplane, an appropriately qualified and approved flight simulator, or a 

combination thereof;

c. Satisfactorily complete this proficiency check—

i. Within 10 days of completing the training; and

ii. Under the supervision of an appropriately rated FAA inspector, Pilot 

Proficiency Examiner (PPE) or Training Center Evaluator (TCE) who is 

qualified and authorized to conduct either § 61.58 proficiency checks or 

type rating practical tests in CE-500 series flight simulators or airplanes, as 

appropriate.
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d. Satisfactorily complete all tasks listed in the Airline Transport Pilot and 

Aircraft Type Rating Practical Test Standards that are required for an initial 

CE-500 type rating, except as provided in condition/limitation No. 9; and

e. Satisfactorily perform all maneuvers and procedures as a single pilot during the 

entire proficiency check. Training to proficiency during the check is not 

permitted, and failure of any maneuver shall result in failure of the proficiency 

check.

8. The circling approach requirement must be accomplished in an airplane or in a 

simulator that is qualified for the circling approach task.

9. Until the circling approach task has been satisfactorily demonstrated to an FAA 

inspector or FAA-designated examiner in an airplane or in a simulator that is qualified 

and approved for the circling approach task––

a. The applicant’s records will be annotated with the statement, “Demonstration 

of circling approach was not accomplished;” and

b. The applicant must not perform circling approaches as the PIC when weather 

conditions are less than the weather minimums for visual flight rules.

10. A person who previously has received a single-pilot authorization in a Cessna Citation 

model 500, 550, S550, 552, or 560 airplane must complete Shannon’s single-pilot 

differences training course to obtain a single-pilot authorization for a different Cessna 

Citation model.

11. All flight training conducted in accordance with this exemption conducted in a CE-500 

series airplane must be given by a flight instructor employed by Shannon who also 

meets the requirements of condition/limitation No. 4(a), (b), and (c) of this exemption.

12. An applicant seeking to obtain a single-pilot authorization must satisfactorily complete 

ground and flight training through Shannon’s FAA-approved single-pilot training 

course and must receive training on the differences between the Cessna Citation model 

represented by the simulator used for training and checking and the Cessna Citation 

model for which single-pilot authorization is requested.

13. Shannon must provide AFS-800 with a copy of the most current course curriculum 

used to satisfy the exemption training requirements including the specific location of 

the training facility and the simulators and/or airplanes used for such training. This 

must include listing the prerequisites for training specified for pilot certificates, 

ratings, and previous experience as described in this exemption.

14. A single-pilot authorization will be valid for 12 calendar months. A person who 

renews a single-pilot authorization in the calendar month before or after the calendar 
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month in which it is due is considered to have renewed the single-pilot authorization 

when due.

15. Successful completion of the practical test used in the single-pilot initial authorization 

and authorization renewal training program identified in condition/limitation No. 5 

satisfies the requirements for a PIC proficiency check required by § 61.58. 

16. Each CE-500 series airplane operated under this exemption must have the following 

equipment installed and operational:

a. An autopilot with approach coupling;

b. A flight director system;

c. A boom microphone; and

d. A transponder “ident” switch on the pilot’s control wheel.

17. Shannon must provide a copy of this exemption to each person who is authorized to 

operate under this exemption. Each person who successfully completes the training 

and proficiency check identified in condition/limitation No. 7 must have their pilot 

logbook endorsed by the Shannon instructor administering the training, using the 

following endorsement:

“I certify that (first name, MI, last name) has successfully completed 

the CE-500 single-pilot curriculum identified in Exemption No. 6480, 

as amended.”

/s/ [date] J. J. Jones 987654321CFI Exp. 04-30-18

18. Shannon may not transfer this exemption when or if ownership or lease of the airplane 

is relinquished. 

19. Each person must carry a copy of this exemption and a record from Shannon

documenting compliance with its training and checking requirements aboard the 

airplane when operating under the terms of the exemption.

20. This exemption is valid only for aircraft configured for operation by a single pilot 

seated in the left pilot seat. The privileges of this exemption are prohibited for any 

aircraft with the landing gear lever positioned anywhere to the right of the center of the 

aircraft.

21. Upon request, Shannon must provide any representative of the FAA Administrator 

with an analysis of training and checking operations conducted under this exemption 

to include program failure rates, extra training time required, accident and incident 

data, and any known problem areas.
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22. Shannon must maintain records and make them available, when requested, to any 

representative of the FAA Administrator. These records must include all information 

required by §§ 142.73(a), 142.73(c)(1), 142.73(e), and—

a. The dates of training enrollment and completion for each applicant who enrolls 

in Shannon’s training courses;

b. The name and number of additional training hours needed by those applicants 

who require more flight training than prescribed in the FAA-approved training 

course to pass the initial authorization or authorization renewal;

c. A list of those pilots who failed to complete the training program satisfactorily 

or withdrew from the program and the reasons for the withdrawal; and

d. The name, certificate number, and address of each person who is authorized to 

operate under this exemption.

23. No person may provide training nor may any person receive training while passengers 

are aboard any aircraft operating for the purpose of meeting the training or checking 

requirements of this exemption.

24. This exemption is not valid for operations outside the United States.

Failure to adhere to any of these conditions or limitations can result in withdraw of this grant 

at any time. This exemption terminates on July 31, 2018, unless sooner superseded or 

rescinded.

Sincerely,

/s/

John S. Duncan

Director, Flight Standards Service