Request for an Extension of a Previously Granted Exemption to Use CARES for Larger/Older 

Persons:

I am writing to request an extension of Exemption No. 10606 from 14 CFR (FAR SECTION) /faa-2012-0833 issued 

to Jennifer Moore on behalf of Kristen Burkes-Moore from certain requirements of § 121.311(b) of Title 14, Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR). This exemption allowed Kristen Burkes-Moore 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. In addition, any air carrier operating under part 121 while Kristen

Burkes-Moore was aboard its aircraft was also granted an exemption from 14 CFR § 121.311(b) to the extent necessary 

to allow Kristen to use an FAA-approved CRS aboard a U.S. aircraft.

My Kristen is currently 14 year’s old, weighs 80 pounds, and is 5’2 inches tall. My Kristen’s physical condition is as 

follows: Seizure disorder, developmental delays, cortical visual impairment. As a result of her physical 

condition, she continues to need the support and security provided by an FAA-approved CRS, but because of her weight 

is incapable of compliance with the regulation. I am also submitting the following contact information: Jennifer Moore c/o

Kristen Burkes-Moore, jendmoore@hotmail.com, 101 Overhill Rd, Montevallo, AL 35115.

The original exemption allowed Kristen to occupy an FAA-approved CRS (CARES, manufactured by AmSafe, Inc.), even 

though she exceeded the manufacturer’s weight limits. This ensured a high level of safety for Kristen and a high level of 

safety for the other passengers and crew on the airplane. In fact, in Kristen’s case, safety is greatly enhanced by the 

extra support and security that the FAA-approved CRS provides during the entire flight.

Enhancing safety for Kristen is in the public interest. In addition, the public interest is also served by the fact that the use 

of this FAA-approved CRS allows her to use commercial air transportation. Without the support and security of the FAAapproved CRS, she would be unable to fly commercially. Since the original exemption was issued, 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.

If it is necessary to put a summary in the Federal Register, I submit the following:

This is a request for an extension of an exemption from FAR 121.311 (b) to the extent required for an individual to use an 

FAA-Approved Child Restraint System (CRS) on an aircraft, even though the individual exceeds the weight limits for the 

CRS. Due to physical challenges, without the support and security of this FAA-approved CRS, this individual would be 

unable to fly. We request that this individual be allowed to occupy an FAA-approved CRS (CARES, manufactured by 

AmSafe, Inc.), even though the individual exceeds the manufacturer’s weight limits of 44 pounds. In this case, the safety 

of this individual is greatly enhanced by the extra support and security that the FAA-approved CRS will provide for this 

individual during the flight.

Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Jennifer Moore