AFS-10-101-E 

March 8, 2010 

 Exemption No. 10021 

 Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2009-1187 

Ms. Rebecca L. Luther 

Director 

WarBird Museum of Virginia, Inc. 

P.O. Box 671 

Chesterfield, VA 23832 

Dear Ms. Luther: 

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 December 10, 2009, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration 

(FAA) on behalf of WarBird Museum of Virginia, Inc. (WMOV), for an exemption from 

§§ 91.305, 91.319(a)(2), 119.5(g), and 119.21(a) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations 

(14 CFR) to the extent necessary to allow WMOV to operate its North American T-28B 

Trojan (T-28B), which has been issued a limited or experimental airworthiness certificate, to 

carry passengers on local flights in return for donations. 

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 WMOV. 

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

those presented in your petition. In Grant of Exemption No. 9708 (copy enclosed), the FAA 

found that preserving historic U.S. aircraft is in the public interest, in the same manner that 

preserving historic buildings, landmarks, and neighborhoods has been determined to be in the 

public interest. While the aviation history can be represented with static displays in museums 

in the same manner that historic landmarks can be represented in museums, the public has 
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shown a willingness to support the preservation and operation of historic aircraft and a desire 

to experience flights in them. 

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 

of exemption; 

• 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 WarBird Museum of Virginia, Inc., an exemption from 

14 CFR §§ 91.305, 91.319(a)(2), 119.5(g), and 119.21(a) to the extent necessary to carry 

passengers on local flights in return for donations, subject to the conditions and limits 

described below. 

Conditions and Limitations 

1. This exemption applies only to the North American T-28B Trojan (N65491). 

2. WMOV must maintain its limited category airplane in accordance with the: 

a. Maintenance requirements as specified in the appropriate type certificate data 

sheet, 

 as amended; 

b. FAA-approved maintenance inspection program that meets the requirements of 

 § 91.409(e), (f)(4), and (g); and 

c. The appropriate military technical manuals. 

3. The pilot in command (PIC) for the single-engine airplane must: 

a. Hold at least a commercial pilot certificate with an airplane single-engine land 

 rating and airplane instrument rating; 

b. Have completed within the previous 12 calendar months, WMOV's PIC 

 qualification and recurrent flight and ground training program in the airplane; 

c. Have completed within the previous 12 calendar months, WMOV's PIC proficiency 

 check for the airplane; 

d. Have at least a total of: 

i. 2,500 hours of aeronautical flight experience, 1,000 hours of aeronautical flight 

 experience in single-engine land airplane, and 25 hours in the airplane; or 
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ii. Have at least a total of 1,000 hours of aeronautical flight experience, 200 hours 

 of aeronautical flight experience in a single-engine land airplane, and 100 

 hours and 50 takeoffs and 50 landings in the airplane; and 

e. Have accomplished within the previous 90 days, three takeoffs and three landings 

 to a full stop in the airplane. For initial PIC qualification in the specific 

 airplane or if the pilot has allowed his/her takeoff and landing currency to lapse in 

 the airplane, the takeoff and landing currency may not be accomplished 

 during passenger-carrying operations. 

4. WMOV must develop and maintain written qualification and recurrent ground training 

 programs for its PIC in the airplane that cover the training subjects listed below. 

 Each PIC must receive the following training within the previous 12 calendar 

 months and be found to be competent and proficient in these areas prior to serving in a 

 PIC position in the airplane: 

REQUIRED TRAINING TASKS 

a. General information and description of the airplane; 

b. Airplane limitations; 

c. Airplane servicing; 

d. Airspeeds; 

e. Fuel system; 

f. Electrical system; 

g. Hydraulic system; 

h. Engines; 

i. Instruments and avionics; 

j. Landing gear, brakes, controls, and flaps systems; 

k. Propeller; 

l. Emergency procedures, including— 

 (i) Instruction in emergency assignments and procedures, including coordination among 

 crewmembers; 

 (ii) Individual instruction in the location, function, and operation of emergency 

 equipment, including— 

 A. First aid equipment and its proper use; and 

 B. Portable fire extinguishers, with emphasis on the type of extinguisher to be 

 used on different classes of fires; 

 (iii) Instruction in the handling of emergency situations, including— 

 A. Fire in flight or on the surface and smoke control procedures with emphasis 

 on electrical equipment and related circuit breakers found in cabin areas; and 

 B. Illness, injury, or other abnormal situations involving passengers or 

 crewmembers; 

m. Weight and balance; 
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n. Performance planning; and 

o. Airplane's checklist. 

5. WMOV must develop and maintain a written qualification and recurrent ground training 

 program for its PIC in the single-engine airplane that covers the areas of operations 

 and tasks, as listed in the following table of training tasks. Each PIC must successfully 

 accomplish this airplane specific training before being assigned PIC responsibilities 

 and duties. Each PIC must receive and accomplish the following training within 

 the previous 12 calendar months and be found to be competent and proficient in 

 these areas prior to serving in a PIC position in the single-engine airplane: 

REQUIRED TRAINING TASKS 

a. Preflight Preparation, including— 

(i) Airplane exam (oral or written); and 

 (ii) Airplane performance & limitations (oral or written). 

b. Ground Operations, including— 

(i) Preflight inspection; 

(ii) Cockpit resource management; 

(iii) Powerplant start procedures; 

(iv) Taxiing; and 

 (v) Pre-takeoff checks. 

c. Takeoffs & Departures, including— 

(i) Normal & crosswind takeoffs; 

(ii) Powerplant failure; and 

 (iii) Rejected takeoffs. 

d. In-flight Maneuvers, including— 

(i) Steep turns; 

(ii) Approach to stalls; 

(iii) Powerplant failure; and 

 (iv) Specific flight characteristics. 

e. Landings & Approaches to Landing, including— 

(i) Normal & crosswind approaches & landing; 

(ii) Maneuvering to a landing with a simulated powerplant failure; 

(iii) Rejected landing; and 

 (iv) Landing from a no flap or a nonstandard flap approach. 

f. Normal & Abnormal Procedures, including— 

(i) Powerplant; 

(ii) Fuel system; 

(iii) Electrical system; 

(iv) Hydraulic system; 

(v) Environmental & pressurization system (as appropriate and if equipped); 

(vi) Fire detection & extinguishing system; 

(vii) Navigation & avionics system; 
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(viii) Automatic flight control system, electronic flight instrument system, & 

 related systems (as appropriate and if equipped); 

(ix) Flight control system; 

(x) Anti-ice & de-ice system; and 

 (xi) Airplane & personal emergency equipment. 

g. Emergency Procedures, including— 

(i) In-flight fire & smoke removal; 

(ii) Rapid decompression (as appropriate and if equipped with a pressurization 

 system); 

(iii) Emergency descent; 

(iv) Ditching; and 

 (v) Emergency evacuation. 

h. Post-flight Procedures, including— 

(i) After landing procedures; and 

 (ii) Parking and securing airplane. 

6. WMOV may not use a pilot nor may any pilot serve as a pilot in any airplane unless, since 

 the beginning of the 12th calendar month before that service, that pilot has passed a 

 competency check given by the FAA or an authorized check pilot in that airplane to 

 determine the pilot's competence in practical skills and techniques in the appropriate 

 airplane. The competency check will consist of the appropriate maneuvers and 

 procedures currently required for the original issuance of the commercial pilot certificate. 

 The FAA’s Richmond Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) will determine what 

 maneuvers and procedures are critical, such as preflight preparation, ground operations, 

 takeoffs and departures, and normal procedures, etc., and maneuvers and procedures that 

 may be unsafe for a particular airplane. 

7. Recurrent flight training for pilots must include, at least, flight training in the maneuvers 

 and procedures in this exemption. However, satisfactory completion of the check 

 required by this exemption within the preceding 12 calendar months may be substituted 

 for recurrent flight training. 

8. WMOV must document and record all ground and flight training and/or testing required by 

 this grant of exemption in a manner acceptable to the FAA's Richmond FSDO. That 

 documentation and records must contain the following information: 

a. Date of each training session; 

b. Date of each testing session; 

c. The amount of time of each session of ground and flight training given; 

d. The amount of time of each session of ground and flight testing given; 

e. Location where each session of ground and flight training was given; 
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f. Location where each session of ground and flight testing was given; 

g. The airplane identification number in which each flight training session was 

 received; 

h. The airplane identification number in which each flight testing session was received; 

i. The name and certificate number of the pilot who provided each session of training; 

j. The name and certificate number of the pilot who provided each session of testing; 

k. The signature and printed name of the pilot who received the training. That pilot's 

 signature will serve as a verification of having received each session of training; and 

l. The signature and printed name of the pilot who received the testing. That pilot's 

 signature will serve as a verification of having received each session of testing. 

9. When requested, the WMOV's pilot qualification and recurrent ground- and flight-training 

 programs and/or records listed in conditions above must be made available to the 

 Richmond FSDO, 5707 Hunstman Road, Richmond, Virginia 23250, (804) 222-7494. 

 

10. WMOV must have the services of an FAA-certificated airframe and powerplant 

mechanic 

 or an appropriately rated repair station available at all stopovers to perform all required 

 maintenance inspections and repairs. 

11. WMOV will maintain the following information and records and will make those records 

 available for review to the FAA when requested: 

a. The name of each pilot crewmember WMOV authorizes to conduct flight 

operations in its airplane under the terms of this exemption; 

b. Copies of each PIC's pilot certificate, medical certificate, qualifications, 

 and initial and recurrent training and testing documentation to comply with the 

 conditions listed above; and 

c. Records of maintenance performed and maintenance inspection records to comply 

 with the conditions above, as appropriate. Maintenance and inspection records 

must 

 meet the requirements of §§ 43.9, 43.11, and 91.405. 

12. Before permitting a person to be carried on board its airplane for the purposes authorized 

 under this exemption, WMOV will inform that person that its airplane holds only a 

 limited airworthiness certificate; the significance of the airworthiness certificate as 

 compared to a standard airworthiness certificate; and that the FAA has authorized this 

 flight under a grant of exemption from the requirements of §§ 91.315, 91.319, 119.5(g), 

 and 119.21(a). The explanation of the significance of a limited airworthiness certificate, 
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 experimental airworthiness certificate compared to a standard airworthiness certificate 

 must include at least the following information: 

a. The FAA has not established nor has it approved limited category airworthiness 

 certificated airplane manufacturing standards. The FAA has not established nor 

has 

 it approved experimental category airworthiness certificated airplane 

manufacturing 

 standards. In contrast, standard category airworthiness certificated airplanes are 

 manufactured to FAA-approved standards, including standards addressing the 

 design of the airplane and life-limited parts; 

b. Limited category airworthiness certificated airplanes are issued when the FAA 

 finds the airplane— 

i. Has been previously issued a limited category type certificate and the 

 airplane conforms to that type certificate; and 

ii. To be in a good state of preservation and repair and is in a safe operating 

 condition; 

c. An airplane may be issued an experimental airworthiness certificate for the purpose 

 of exhibition when the airplane is intended only for exhibition of the airplane's 

 flight capabilities, performance, or unusual characteristics at airshows, motion 

 picture, television, and similar productions and the maintenance of exhibition flight 

 proficiency, including (for persons exhibiting the airplane) flying to and from such 

 airshows and productions; and 

d. Standard category airworthiness certificates are issued for an airplane when the 

 FAA finds the— 

i. Airplane has been built and maintained in accordance with that airplane's 

 type certification standards as established by the FAA; and 

ii. Airplane's inspection and maintenance requirements are in compliance with 

 the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. 

13. WMOV must notify the Richmond FSDO within 24 hours of any of the following 

 occurrences by written report, by electronic mail, or by facsimile: 

a. Each in-flight fire in any system or area that requires activation of any fire 

 suppression system or discharge of a portable fire extinguisher; 

b. Each exhaust system component failure, including the turbocharger components, 

 that causes damage to any engine, structure, cowling, or components; 

c. Each airplane component or system that causes, during flight, accumulation or 

 circulation of noxious fumes, smoke, or vapor in any portion of the cabin or crew 

 area; 
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d. Except for training, each occurrence of engine shutdown or propeller feathering, 

 and the reason for such shutdown or feathering; 

e. Each failure of the propeller governing systems or feathering systems; 

f. Any landing gear system or component failure or malfunction, that requires use 

 of emergency or standby extension systems; 

g. Each failure or malfunction of the wheel brake system that causes loss of brake 

 control on the ground; 

h. Each airplane structure that requires major repair due to damage, deformation, or 

 corrosion, and the method of repair; 

i. Each failure or malfunction of the fuel system, tanks, pumps, or valves; 

j. Each malfunction, failure, or defect in any system or component that requires taking 

 emergency action of any type during the course of any flight; and 

k. For the purpose of this section, “during flight” means the period from the moment 

 the airplane leaves the surface of the earth on takeoff until it touches down on 

 landing. 

14. All flight operations must be conducted: 

a. At a minimum operating altitude of not less than 1,000 feet above ground level 

 (AGL); 

b. Between the hours of official sunrise and sunset, as established in the American Air 

 Almanac, as converted to local time; 

c. Within a 25-statute-mile radius of the departure airport with landings only 

 permitted at the departure airport; 

d. With a minimum flight visibility of not less than 3 statute miles and a minimum 

 ceiling of not less than 1,500 feet AGL; 

e. Passenger-carrying operations for compensation may be conducted at distances 

 greater than 25 statute miles of the departure airport up to 50 statute miles with 

 concurrence of the FAA FSDO having geographic responsibility for the aviation 

 event. For such flights, landings are only permitted at the departure airport. The 

 operator must provide information pertaining to the proposed route of flight, which 

 will avoid densely populated areas or congested airways in accordance with 

 14 CFR § 91.319(c) for airplane certificated in the experimental category. Those 

 operators utilizing airplane certificated in the limited category are not bound by the 

 restriction regarding the avoidance of densely populated areas or congested 

 airways; 
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f. For passenger-carrying flights greater than 25 statute miles from the departure 

 airport and up to 50 statute miles, the PIC must obtain weather reports and forecasts 

 prior to flight and valid for the duration of the proposed operation that indicate that 

 the weather would be no less than 5 statute miles visibility and cloud ceilings no 

 less than 2,000 feet AGL. Passenger-carrying operations shall be terminated if 

 ceiling and visibility become less than the minimum required by these conditions 

 and limitations. Weather forecasts listing discriminators such as probability 

 (PROB), becoming (BECOMG), or temporarily (TEMPO) shall be limiting; and 

g. The airplane may only be operated from an airport that has a fire station or fire- 

 fighting services available or within close proximity of the airport. 

15. No persons other than the assigned flight crewmembers may be permitted on the pilot 

 station of the airplane during flight operations. 

16. Except for essential crewmembers, all flight operations must carry no more than the 

 maximum number of passengers permitted by the airplane's weight and balance 

 limitations and number of approved seats in the airplane. 

17. All airplanes must have the equipment listed in §§ 91.205(b) and 91.207 and that 

 equipment must be in an operable condition during the flight. 

18. WMOV must hold and continue to hold a determination from the U.S. Internal Revenue 

 Service that it is a § 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt, charitable organization under 

 §§ 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code. 

19. WMOV must notify the Richmond FSDO at least 5 working days (Mondays through 

 Fridays) before conducting any PIC or second in command (SIC) initial or recurrent 

 qualification training and any PIC or SIC initial or recurrent proficiency checks required 

 to be conducted under the terms of this grant of exemption. 

 

20. No later than 72 hours prior to commencing flight operations under the terms of this grant 

 of exemption, WMOV must notify the jurisdictional FAA FSDO where it intends to 

 conduct the flight operations and shall provide a copy of this exemption to that 

 jurisdictional FAA FSDO. 

21. Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption 

 will be grounds for the immediate suspension or revocation of the exemption. 

This exemption terminates on March 31, 2012, unless sooner superseded or rescinded. 
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Sincerely, 

/s/ 

John W. McGraw 

Acting Director, Flight Standards 

 Service 

Enclosure