AFs-10-019-E 

January 28, 2010 

 Exemption No. 10004 

 Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2009-0945 

Mr. William Heiss 

Front Range Executive Flight Training 

98 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 127-131 

Lakewood, CO 80226 

Dear Mr. Heiss: 

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

decision, explains its basis, and gives you the conditions and limitations of the exemption, 

including the date it ends. 

The Basis for Our Decision 

By letter dated September 30, 2009, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration 

(FAA) on behalf of Front Range Executive Flight Training (FREFT) for an exemption from 

§§ 91.9(a) and 91.531(a)(1) and (2) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) to the 

extent necessary to allow you to operate Cessna Citation models 500, 550, S550, 552, and 560 

airplanes without a pilot designated as second in command (SIC). 

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 FREFT. 

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

those presented in your petition. In Grants of Exemption No. 4050, as amended, and 5517, as 

amended, and Summary Grant of Exemption No. 6480, as amended (copies enclosed), the 

FAA noted that, although the Cessna Citation model 500 (CE-500)-series airplane was 

initially type-certificated under part 25, which requires operation with two pilots; the airplane 

was subsequently type-certificated under part 23 for single-pilot operation. The FAA pointed 

out that this is the only turbojet airplane that has evolved into single-pilot operations. 

Furthermore, the FAA agreed with Cessna that the part 23 and part 25 Cessna Citations are 
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identical from an operational standpoint. Therefore, the FAA determined that in view of the 

past single-pilot operating experience of CE-500-series airplanes type-certificated under 

part 23, an exemption with appropriate conditions and limitations to permit single-pilot 

operations of CE-500-series airplanes type-certificated under part 25 would not have an 

adverse effect on safety. In addition, the FAA found that the grants of exemption were in the 

public interest because operators are provided with increased operating flexibility and 

reduced economic burdens. 

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

• they do not differ materially from those presented by the petitioners in the enclosed grants 

of exemption; 

• the reasons stated by the FAA for granting the enclosed exemptions 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 you an exemption from 14 CFR §§ 91.9(a) and 

91.531(a)(1) and (2) to the extent necessary to permit you to operate Cessna Citation 

airplanes covered by the CE-500 type rating to operate these airplanes with a single pilot, 

subject to the conditions and limits described below. 

Conditions and Limitations 

1. This exemption serves as a supplemental type certificate for Cessna Citation 

model 500, 550, S550, 552, and 560 aircraft operated with a single pilot under the 

terms of this condition, provided the pilot has complied with all of the terms of 

this exemption. 

2. This exemption is not effective unless your single-pilot training program receives 

and maintains approval from the FAA’s General Aviation and Commercial 

Division, AFS-800, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, D.C. 20591. 

3. This exemption applies only to operations conducted under part 91. 

4. Each pilot conducting single-pilot operations must— 

a. Before operations, complete a single-pilot training program approved by the 

FAA’s General Aviation and Commercial Division, AFS-800, 800 

Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, D.C. 20591; 

b. Hold an airline transport pilot certificate with a C-500 type rating or 

commercial pilot certificate with an airplane instrument rating and C-500 type 

rating; 
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c. Have logged at least 1,000 hours of total pilot flight time, including at least 50 

hours of night flight time, 75 hours of instrument flight time, 40 hours of 

instrument flight time in actual instrument meteorological conditions, and 500 

 hours as pilot in command (PIC) or SIC or a combination of both in turbinepowered airplanes; 

d. Not perform any circling instrument approaches to minimums of less than 200 

feet and 1 mile above the published minimums until completion of at least 100 

hours of single-pilot flight experience in Cessna 500-series airplanes; 

e. Not perform any straight-in instrument approaches to minimums of less than 

100 feet and 1/2 mile above the published minimums until completion of at 

least 100 hours of single-pilot flight experience in a Cessna 500-series 

airplane; 

f. Use a boom microphone; and 

g. Use a fully functioning autopilot controllable about three axes and capable of 

approach coupling. 

 

5. The exemption holder’s single-pilot initial authorization and authorization renewal 

 training program must include the following: 

a. Ground instruction that includes the following aeronautical knowledge areas: 

i. Safe and efficient operation of aircraft; 

ii. Weight and balance computations; 

iii. Use of performance charts; 

iv. Significance and effects of exceeding aircraft performance limitations; 

v. Principles and functions of aircraft systems; 

vi. Maneuvers, procedures, and emergency operations appropriate to the 

 aircraft; and 

vii. Night and high-altitude operations. 

b. Airplane instruction that includes the following areas of operation: 

 i. Preflight preparation; 

 ii. Preflight procedures; 

 iii. Takeoff and departure phase; 

 iv. In-flight maneuvers; 

 v. Instrument procedures; 

 vi. Landings and approaches to landing; 
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 vii. Normal and abnormal procedures; 

 viii. Emergency procedures; and 

 ix. Postflight procedures. 

6. An applicant seeking initial single-pilot authorization, in accordance with the 

provisions of this exemption, must accomplish the following: 

a. Satisfactorily complete the training requirements as specified in the exemption 

 holder’s FAA-approved training course; 

b. Satisfactorily accomplish the entire practical test in flight in a Cessna 500- 

 series make and model airplane; 

c. Satisfactorily accomplish the final practical test, which must be conducted— 

i. Within 10 days after the training has been completed; and 

ii. By an appropriately rated FAA-designated pilot examiner or an FAA 

 inspector who is authorized and qualified to give such examinations in 

 Cessna 500-series airplanes; 

d. Comply with the practical test requirements and standards appropriate to the 

 grade and class of pilot certificate the applicant holds, and demonstrate 

 proficiency in circling approaches both to the left and right; and 

e. Satisfactorily perform all maneuvers and procedures throughout the entire 

 practical test as a single pilot. 

7. An applicant seeking renewal of single-pilot authorization in a Cessna 500-series 

 airplane must accomplish the following: 

a. Satisfactorily complete the training requirements as specified in the exemption 

 holder’s FAA-approved training course; 

b. Satisfactorily accomplish the entire practical test in the Cessna 500-series 

make and model airplane; 

c. Satisfactorily accomplish the final practical test, which must be conducted— 

i. Within 10 days after the training has been completed; and 

ii. By an appropriately rated FAA-designated pilot examiner or an FAA 

 inspector who is qualified and authorized to conduct tests in the Cessna- 

 500 series airplanes; 

d. Comply with the practical test requirements and standards appropriate to the 

grade and class of pilot certificate the applicant holds, and demonstrate 

 proficiency in circling approaches both to the left and right; and 
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e. Satisfactorily perform all maneuvers and procedures throughout the entire 

 practical test as a single pilot. 

8. Flight training conducted in accordance with this exemption must be given by a 

 flight instructor who also meets the requirements of condition No. 4 of this 

 exemption and is employed by FREFT. 

9. The exemption holder must provide a copy of this exemption to each person who is 

 authorized to operate under the provisions of this exemption. 

 

10. Each operator must carry a copy of this exemption on board each airplane when 

 operating under the provisions of this exemption. 

 

11. A person who previously has received single-pilot authorization in a Cessna 

Citation Model 500, 550, S550, 552, and 560 aircraft must receive the FAAapproved differences training to obtain single-pilot authorization for a different 

Cessna Citation model. 

12. A person requesting single-pilot authorization must satisfactorily accomplish 

 ground and flight training in accordance with the FAA-approved single-pilot 

 training program. 

13. A single-pilot authorization will be valid for 12 calendar months. A person who 

 renews a single-pilot authorization in the calendar month before or after the 

 calendar month in which it is due is considered to have renewed the single-pilot 

 authorization when due. 

14. The Cessna Citation model 500, 550, S550, 552, and 560 aircraft permitted to be 

 used under the terms of this grant of exemption must have the following equipment 

 installed and operational: 

a. Autopilot with approach coupling; 

b. Flight director system; 

c. Boom microphone; and 

d. Transponder “ident” switch on pilot's control wheel. 

15. Upon request, FREFT must provide the FAA's General Aviation and 

Commercial Division, AFS-800, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, 

D.C. 20591, with an analysis of operations conducted under this exemption with 

 respect to operational exposure, accident/incident data, and any known 

 problem areas. 

16. The exemption holder must maintain the following records and make them 
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 available to the Administrator upon request— 

a. The name, address, and dates of training enrollment and completion of each 

 applicant who enrolls in its training course; 

b. The date and location where the practical test was conducted, including the 

 name of the FAA-designated examiner or FAA inspector conducting the test; 

c. The names of those applicants who require more flight training to pass the 

initial authorization or authorization renewal than that prescribed in the FAAapproved training course; 

d. The amount of additional training hours required by each applicant listed in 

 accordance with condition No. 16(a) to pass the flight check; 

e. A list of those pilots whom— 

i. Failed to complete the training program satisfactorily; or 

ii. Withdrew from the program and the reasons for the withdrawal; and 

f. The name, certificate number, and address of each person who is authorized to 

 operate under this exemption. 

17. No person may provide training nor may any person receive training while 

 passengers are on board the aircraft during operations conducted under the 

 privileges of this exemption. 

This exemption terminates on November 30, 2011, unless sooner superseded or rescinded. 

Sincerely, 

/s/ 

John W. McGraw 

Acting Director, Flight Standards 

 Service 

Enclosures