U.S

.Deportment of Tronspor1otion Federal Aviation Administration January 8, 2015

Ms. Jenniff er Buechler Par ent of Ariana Buechler 602 North Smith Street Clark , SO 57225 Dear Ms. Buechler: Exemption No. 11141 800 I nde pendence Ave

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Regulatory Docket No. F AA -20 15-0008

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 ofthe exemption, including the date it ends. The Basis for Our Decision By J etter posted to the pertinent docket on January 2, 2015 , you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalf of Ariana Buechler for an exemption from § 121.311 (b) ofTitle 14 , Co de of Federal Regulations ( 14 CFR). That exemption , if granted , would all ow Ariana 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 U.S. -regis lered aircraft. In Ariana's case , since she wi ll be an adult before this exemption expires , an exemption must also be granted from the requirement in § 121.311 (b) , that the indi vidu al be a "child. " However, th e reasons for requesting this exemption do not diff er materially from those presented by other petitioners, and the reasons stated by the FAA for granting other exemption s also app l y to the situation you present. 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 Ariana. The FAA has issued grants ofexemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in your petition. In Grants of Exemption Nos. 7831 and 8264 (copies enclosed) , the FAA fo und that numerous persons with physical challenges had previously AFS -15-275-E2 completed flights using restraint systems. The use of these restraint systems addressed unique physical needs regarding safety, support, and security in the same manner of operations as described in this petition. The FAA further found that the petition would not set any new precedents regarding the use of restraint systems by persons with disabilities. Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that- • they are similar in all material respects to relief previously requested in the enclosed Grant of Exemption Nos. 7831 and 8264; • the reasons stated by the FAA for granting the enclosed Grant of Exemption Nos. 7831 and 8264 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. §§ l06(t) , 40113 and 44701 , which the FAA Administrator has delegated to me, I hereby grant Ariana Buechler an exemption from 

### § 121.311 (b). In addition , any air carrier or commercial operator operating under part 121 while Ariana is aboard its aircraft is granted an exemption from 14 CFR § 121.311 (b) to the extent necessary to allow her to exceed the specified weight limit for an FAA-approved CRS during use aboard a U.S.-registered aircraft.
All operations under this exemption must be conducted with Ariana' s parent or caregiver accompanying her. Ariana Buechler may only occupy a passenger seat with no passenger seated behind her. In addition, Ariana's parent or caregiver must carry a copy of this exemption and advise the air carrier about the contents of the exemption at least 48 hours b e fore the date ofeach flight.
This exemption terminates on January 31 , 2020, unless sooner superseded or rescinded. Sincerely,

John S. Duncan Director, Flight Standards Service

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