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March 12, 2013 Exemption No. 10723 Regulatory

Docket No. FAA
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- 0155

Ms. Alanna Worrell Parent of James Richard Worrell , I II 2423 Beretania Circle Charlotte, NC 28211 Dear Ms. Worrell : This letter is to inform y ou that we have granted y our request for exemption. I t transmits our decision, explains its basis, and lists the conditions and limitations of the exemption, in cluding the date it ends. **The Basis for Our Decision** By letter received February

13, 2013 , y ou petitioned the Federal Aviation Administrat ion (FAA) on behalf of James Richard Worrell, I II for an exemption from § 121.311(b)(2)(iii)(B) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
. That exemp tion , if granted, would allow James Richard Worrell, I II to exceed the specified weight limit for an FAA
- approved child restraint sy stem (CAReS, manufactured by AmSafe Corporation ) during use of that child restraint sy stem (CRS) aboard a United States (U.S.) aircraft. The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition in the Federal Register because the requested exemption would not set a precedent and any delay in acting on t his petition would be det rimental to James Richard Worrell, I II
. The FAA has issued grants of exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in y our peti tion. I n Grant of Exemption No. 9834 (copy enclosed), the FAA found tha t numerous p eople with phy sical challenges had previously completed flights using2

restraint sy stems that addressed unique phy sical needs regarding safety , support, and security in the same manner of operations as described in this petition. The FAA further found that the petition , if granted, would not set any new precedents regarding the use of restraint sy stems by persons with disabilities. Having reviewed y our reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that

—  they do not differ materially from those pre sented by

the petitioner in the enclosed grant.  the reasons stated by

the FAA for granting the enclosed exemption also apply to the situation y ou present ; and  a grant of exemption is in the public interest. **Our Decision** Under the authority

containe d in 4 9 U.S.C. 40113 and 44701, which the FAA Administrator has delegated to me, I hereby grant James Richard Worrell, I II exemption from 14 CFR § 121.311(b) (2)(iii)(B). Inaddition, any air carrier or commercial operator operating u nder part 121 while James Ri chard Worrell, I II is aboard its aircraft is gran ted an exemption from 14 CFR § 121.311(b)(2)(iii)(B) to the extent necessary to allow James Richard Worrell, III to exceed the specified weight limit for an FAA
- approved CRS during use of that CRS aboard a U .S. aircraft. All operations under this exemption must be conducted w ith at least one parent or care giver of James Richard Worrell, I II accompanying him
. James Richard Worrell, I II may only occupy a passenger seat with no passenger se ated behind him
. I n addition, James Richard Worrell, I II parent or caregiver must carry a copy of this exemption and advise the air carrier about the contents of the exemption at least 48 hours before the date of each flight. This exemption terminates on March 31, 201 5 , un less sooner superseded or rescinded. Sincerely , /s/ Michael J. Zenkovich Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service
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