U.S Deportment of Transponation FederalAviation Administration September 2, 2014

Ms. Anne Janowicz Parent ofJohn Janowicz 81 08 Elliott Street Vancouver, BC V5SP2 Dear Ms. Janowicz: Exemption No. 11044 800 Independence Ave
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. Washington D.C
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Regulatory Docket No. FAA-20 14-0536

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. Ittransmits our decision, explains its basis, and gives you the conditions and limitations ofthe exemption, including the date it ends. 

### The Basis for Our Decision By letter posted July 31, 20 14, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalfofJohn Janowicz for an exemption from§ 121.311(b) ofTitle 14, Code ofFederal Regulations ( 14 CFR). That exemption, ifgranted, would allow John to exceed the specified weight limit for an FAA-approved child restraint system (CAReS, manufactured by AmSafe Corporation) during use ofthat child restraint system (CRS) aboard a United States (U.S.) aircraft. In John's case, although he is currently 17 years old, he will be over 18 years old before this exemption terminates, therefore, an exemption must also be granted from the requirement in 

### § 12 1.311(b), that the individual be a "child". However, the reasons for requesting this exemption do not differ materially from those presented by other petitioners, and the reasons stated by the FAA for granting other exemptions also apply to the situation you present. The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary ofthe petition in the Federa l Register because the requested exempt ion would not set a precedent, and any delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to John
. The FAA has issued grants ofexemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in your petition
. In Grants ofExemption Nos. 7831 and 8264 (copies enclosed), the FAA found that numerous people with physical challenges had previously completed flights using restraint systems. AFS-14

-404-E2 The use ofthese restraint systems addressed unique physical needs regarding safety, support, and security inthe same manner ofoperations as described in this petition. The FAA further found that the petition would not set any newprecedents regarding the use ofrestraint systems by persons with disabilities. Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I fmd that- • they are similar in all material respects to reliefpreviously requested inthe enclosed Grant ofExemption Nos. 7831 and 8264; • the reasons stated by the FAA for granting the enclosed Grant ofExemption Nos. 7831 and 8264 also apply to the situation you present; and • a grant ofexemption is in thepublic interest. 

### Our Decision Under the authority contained in 49 U .S.C
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### §§ 106(f), 40113 and 44701, which the FAA Administrator has delegated to me, I hereby grant John Janowicz an exemption from 

### § 121.311(b). In addition, any air carrier or commercial operator operating under part 121 while John is aboard its aircraft is granted anexemption from 14 CFR 

### § 121.311(b) to the extent necessary to allow him to exceed the specified weight limit for an FAA-approved CRS during use aboard a U.S. aircraft. All operations under this exemption mustbe conducted with John's parent or a caregiver accompanying him. John Janowicz may only occupy a passenger seat with no passenger seated behind him. 

### In addition, John's parent or caregiver must carry a copy ofthis exemption and advise the air carrier about the contents ofthe exemption at least 48 hours before the date ofeach flight. This exemption terminates on September 30,2019, unless sooner superseded or rescinded
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# Sine~**~J/u** John Barbagallo Acting Deputy D1rector, Flight Standards Service

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