February 13, 2013 

A&C-13-048 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Operations 

West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation – Petition for Extension of Exemption 9889A from 14 

CFR 61.57(a) and (b), and 142.1 for Gulfstream Mid-size Cabin Airplanes 

References: 1) Exemption no. 9889A granted Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, 

Docket no. FAA-2007-27325 

Exhibits: A) FAA letter granting exemption no. 9889A 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

The referenced exemption no. 9889A will expire on June 30, 2013. Because the same need of this 

exemption continues to exist, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (“Gulfstream”) hereby petitions in 

accordance with 14 CFR 11 Subpart A for an extension of this exemption. 

Gulfstream continues operations of all Gulfstream Mid-size Cabin airplane types as described in our 

previous petition posted to the docket on March 4, 2009: models 1125 Westwind Astra, Astra SPX, 

G100, G150, Galaxy and G200. Additionally, the model G280 received Type Certification on 

August 30, 2012 (TC A61NM). The same logic that underlies exemption 9889A remains in 

effect: the 1125 Westwind Astra, Astra SPX, GI00 and GI50 are all type rated as a group, 

while the Galaxy / G200, and G280 are type rated under other type ratings. However, all of 

these Mid-Size Cabin models are similar in size, performance, systems and handling 

characteristics. 

The extension of exemption 9889A here petitioned therefore remains similar to those 

previously granted Gulfstream under nos. 8945 and 8945a, and the Boeing Company (no. 

6843), and Gulfstream for Large Cabin airplanes, exemption nos. 9408 and 9408a, 9887A and 

the preceding Gulfstream exemption no. 6859. This petition for extension is therefore made for 

the same effective provisions as previously granted in exemption no. 9889A for Gulfstream Mid-size 

Cabin Airplanes. 

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation therefore petitions as follows: 

14 CFR 11.81(b) - Sections from which relief is sought: 

14 CFR 61.57(a) and (b) 

14 CFR 142.1 

14 CFR 11.81(c) - Extent and reason for seeking relief: 
The extension of this exemption is necessary to facilitate the operation of Gulfstream Large Cabin 

Airplanes for company purposes by company pilots under the Gulfstream Flight Operations 

Department. Specifically, relief is sought from 14 CFR 61.57(a) with regard to general experience as 

defined therein, 61.57(b) with regard to night take-off and landing experience, and 142.1 since 

Gulfstream Aerospace does not hold a training center certificate. 

Compliance with the current requirements of these regulations would require some 300 or more flights 

per year. Conversely, if currency is recognized by virtue of flight experience in any one of the 

Gulfstream types identified here, the number of flights required to maintain currency would be reduced 

to approximately 100 flights per year. This would result in a reduction of air traffic congestion and other 

operational impacts to the public and air transportation system. 

Gulfstream’s pilots are highly experienced and maintain type ratings for all models of Gulfstream 

aircraft. All pilots are designated as captains and operate all models of Gulfstream aircraft on a regular 

basis. These operations include flights for certificate of airworthiness issuance, technical appraisals 

and flight demonstration. Gulfstream’s pilots log an average of some 500 to 600 hours per year in 

Gulfstream airplanes and attend FlightSafety International every 6 months, rotating among each 

Gulfstream aircraft course. 

Gulfstream’s aircraft are used by businesses, government organizations, the military and foreign 

entities in the transport of executives, government and military leaders and heads of state whose 

conduct of business has a direct impact on the public. The requested exemption would permit 

Gulfstream pilots to provide more time and effort to the conduct of flight for the purposes of expediting 

such aircraft into service to the benefit of such operations. 

This exemption would apply only to Gulfstream pilots who conduct flight activities under the Gulfstream 

Flight Operations Department. 

14 CFR 11.81(d) - Public interest / benefit: 

Relief from the current literal requirements of 14 CFR 61.57(a) and (b) reduce the present requirement 

of 300 or more flights per year to approximately 100 flights. This would result in a significant reduction 

of air traffic congestion and other operational impacts to the public and air transportation system. 

The businesses, government and military organizations and foreign entities utilizing these airplanes 

would be better served by the greater availability of Gulfstream’s pilots to support delivery into service, 

hence the public interest is more favorably supported. 

The extension of exemption sought is identical to that granted as exemption 9889A, to include 

specifically the Conditions and Limitations therein. The same need of exemption continues to exist as 

at that time. 

14 CFR 11.81(e) - Information supporting this petition: 

The extension of exemption no. 9889A sought is identical to that previously for the same airplane 

models and to include the G280. 

The relief sought will significantly reduce the impact of operations to the air traffic system and public 

generally. The public will be better served in that the operators of these aircraft, again to include 
executives, leaders and heads of state of domestic and foreign businesses, governments, military 

organizations and foreign states are more efficiently supported. 

Gulfstream pilots are of the caliber of training and experience and receive ample training to maintain an 

operational standard at least equivalent to that expected by the current rule. 

14 CFR 11.81(g) - Additional information: 

In accordance with 14 CFR 11.87(a) through (d), Gulfstream seeks the earliest possible consideration 

of this petition and grant of extension of this exemption without summary publication for the following 

reasons: 

(a) Granting this exemption as petitioned will not set a precedent. 

(b) The relief requested by this petition is identical to that previously granted by previously 

granted in exemption no. 9889A, still in effect, and preceding similar exemptions granted 

Boeing and Gulfstream as identified otherwise herein. 

(c) A delay in acting on this petition would adversely delay the benefits of this exemption as 

stated herein. 

Gulfstream appreciates FAA’s consideration in extending exemption no. 9889A and looks forward to the 

earliest possible and favorable disposition so that the benefits as stated here may continue to be 

realized without interruption. 

If there are any questions, or if I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Richard 

J. Trusis at (912) 965-6536 or at rick.trusis@gulfstream.com. 

Sincerely, 

for 

Richard J. Trusis, Director - 

Airworthiness & Certification 

CC: J. O’Meara, Gulfstream Flight Operations