AFS-13-227-E

March 12, 2013

 Exemption No. 10723

 Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2013-0155

Ms. Alanna Worrell

Parent of James Richard Worrell, III

2423 Beretania Circle

Charlotte, NC 28211

Dear Ms. Worrell:

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. It transmits our 

decision, explains its basis, and lists the conditions and limitations of the exemption, 

including the date it ends.

The Basis for Our Decision

By letter received February 13, 2013, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration 

(FAA) on behalf of James Richard Worrell, III for an exemption from § 121.311(b)(2)(iii)(B) 

of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). That exemption, if granted, would allow 

James Richard Worrell, III to exceed the specified weight limit for an FAA-approved child 

restraint system (CAReS, manufactured by AmSafe Corporation) during use of that child 

restraint system (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 this petition would be detrimental to James Richard Worrell, III.

The FAA has issued grants of exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to 

those presented in your petition. In Grant of Exemption No.9834 (copy enclosed), the FAA 

found that numerous people with physical challenges had previously completed flights using 
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restraint systems that addressed unique physical 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 systems by

persons with disabilities.

Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that—

 they do not differ materially from those presented by the petitioner in the enclosed grant.

 the reasons stated by the FAA for granting the enclosed exemption also apply to the 

situation you present; and 

 a grant of exemption is in the public interest.

Our Decision

Under the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 40113 and 44701, which the FAA Administrator 

has delegated to me, I hereby grant James Richard Worrell, III exemption from 

14 CFR § 121.311(b)(2)(iii)(B). In addition, any air carrier or commercial operator operating 

under part 121 while James Richard Worrell, III is aboard its aircraft is granted 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 with at least one parent or care giver 

of James Richard Worrell, III accompanying him. James Richard Worrell, III may only

occupy a passenger seat with no passenger seated behind him. In addition, James Richard 

Worrell, III 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, 2015, unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

/s/

Michael J. Zenkovich

Deputy Director, Flight

Standards Service

Enclosure