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.Department ofTransportation Federal Aviation Administration September 9, 2014

Mr. Ralph Meister Parent ofJannik Meister Heinrich-von-Brentano-Strasse 41 Bruchkobel, Germany D-63486 Dear Mr. Meister: Exemption No. 10635A 800 Independence Ave
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Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2012-0981

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for an extension ofExemption No. 10635. I t transmits 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 31,2014, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalfofJannik Meister for an extension ofexemption No. 10635 from§ 121.311(b) of Title 14, Code ofFederal Regulations (14 CFR). That extension, ifgranted, would allow Jannik to continue exceeding the specified weight and height 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 The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary ofthe 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 Jannik. 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. The use ofthese restraint systems addressed unique physical needs regarding safety, support, and security in the same manner ofoperations as described in this petition. The FAA further found that the petition would not set any new precedents regarding the use ofrestraint systems by persons with disabilities.

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Ha ving reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that- • they are similar in all material respects to reliefpreviously requested in the 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 the public inte.rest. Our Decision Under the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 

### §§ 1 06(f), 40113 and 44701, which the FAA Administrator has delegated to me, I hereby grant Jannik Meister an extension ofexemption No
. 10635 from§ 121.311(b). 

### In addition, any air carrier or commercial operator operating under part 121 while Jannik is aboard its aircraft is granted an exemption from 14 CFR 

### § 121.311(b) to the extent necessary to allow him to exceed the specified weight and height limit for an FAA-approved CRS during use aboard a U.S. aircraft. All operations under this exemption must be conducted with Jannik's parent or a caregiver accompanying him. Jannik Meister may only occupy a passenger seat with no passenger seated behind him. In addition, Jannik'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 October 31, 2019, unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

John Barbagallo Acting Deputy Director, F light Standards Service

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