12 January 2015 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Operations, M-30 

West Building ground floor, 

Room W 12-140 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Exemption No. 9899 from 14 CFR 91.9(a), 14 CFR 91.531(a)(1) and (2). 

Reference: Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2009-0520 

This letter submits the petition of Flight Safety International, LLC (FiightSafety) for the extension of 

Exemption No. 9899, Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2009-0520, that is presently due to expire on 31 July 

2015. 

Exemption No. 9899 provides qualifying pilots of Cessna Citation Model CE-500, 550, 552, and 560 

airplanes relief from 14 CFR 91.9(a), 14 CFR 91.531(a)(1) and (2) that enables them to operate without a 

pilot who is designated as second in command. 

FlightSafety would like the FAA to consider at least a two-year extension of the original Exemption as 

granted by FAA letter dated 20 July 2009, and as last amended on June 21, 2013 for revision C of this 

exemption. (copies attached) 

In closing, FlightSafety thanks FAA for their consideration of the original exemption in this subject 

Docket and we are hopeful of FAA's grant of exemption extension requested in this letter. 

Director of Training 

1851 Airport Road· Wichita, KS 67209 

Tel: 316.220.31 00 • 800.488.3214 • Fax: 316.220.3134 • flightsafety.com 

A Berkshire Hathaway company 
U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

June 21, 2013 

Mr. Jack Tessmann 

Director of Training 

FlightSafety International 

1851 Airport Road 

Wichita, KS 67209 

Dear Mr. Tessmann: 

Exemption No. 9899C 

800 Independence Ave .. SW 

Washington, 0 C 20591 

Regulatory Docket No. F AA-2009-0520 

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your petition to extend Exemption 

No. 9899, as amended. It explains the basis for our decision, describes its effect, and lists the 

revised conditions and limitations. 

The Basis for Our Decision 

By letter dated February 1, 2013, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 

on behalf of FlightSafety International, LLC (FSI) for an extension to Exemption No. 9899, as 

amended. That exemption from§§ 91.9(a) and 91.53l(a)(l) and (2) ofTitle 14, Code of 

Federal Regulations allows FSI to train and check pilots of Cessna Citation airplanes 

(certificate number UJFX071K) covered by the CE-500 type rating to operate those airplanes 

with a single pilot, rather than with two as required by their type certificate data sheets. 

In your petition, you indicate that there has been no change in the conditions and reasons 

relative to public interest and safety that were the basis for granting the original exemption. 

Our Decision 

The FAA has made minor changes to the conditions and limitations to match other similar 

exemptions. The FAA also has deleted an unnecessary logbook endorsement requirement 

from Condition/Limitation No. 17. 

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The FAA has determined that the justification for the issuance of Exemption No. 9899B, as 

amended, remains valid with respect to this exemption and is in the public interest. 

Therefore, under the authority provided by 49 U.S.C. 40113 and 44701, which the FAA 

Administrator has delegated to me, I grant your petition, subject to the following conditions 

and limitations. 

Conditions and Limitations 

1. This exemption applies to pilots operating Cessna Citation model 500, 550, S550, 

552, and 560 airplanes who have successfully completed FSI's approved singlepilot curriculum and complied with all of the terms of this exemption. 

2. This exemption is effective for the conduct of the required training and checking 

only ifFSI's CE-500 single-pilot training program receives and maintains approval 

under part 142 from the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) that has 

jurisdictional authority over the FSI's part 142 training center certificate. 

3. This exemption is effective only if it is listed in FSI's training specifications, 

paragraph A005. 

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

5. Each pilot conducting single-pilot operations under the terms of this exemption 

musta. Successfully complete PSI's FAA-approved part 142 CE-500 single-pilot 

curriculum before conducting such operations; 

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

commercial pilot certificate with an airplane instrument rating and CE-500 

type rating before entering FSI's part 142 CE-500 single-pilot curriculum; 

c. Have logged at least 1,000 hours oftotal pilot flight time, including at least 50 

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

which are in actual instrument meteorological conditions; and 500 hours as 

pilot in command (PIC), SIC, or both, in turbine-powered airplanes; 

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

feet and 1 mile above the published minimums until after completing 1 00 

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

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

100 feet and one-half statute mile visibility above the published minimums 

until after completing 100 hours of single-pilot flight experience in CE-500 

series airplanes; 

f. Use a boom microphone; and 

g. Use a fully functioning autopilot that is controllable about three axes and 

capable of approach coupling. 

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6. The CE-500 single-pilot initial authorization and authorization renewal curriculum 

must includea. Ground instruction appropriate to the CE-500 airplane given by a FSI part 142 

instructor (designated in accordance with FSI's approved procedures) that 

covers at least the following aeronautical knowledge areas: 

1. Safe and efficient operation of airplanes; 

ii. Weight and balance computations; 

iii. Use of performance charts; 

IV. Significance and effects of exceeding airplane performance limitations; 

v. Principles and functions of airplane systems; 

vi. Maneuvers, procedures, and emergency operations; and 

vii. Night and high-altitude operations. 

b. Flight instruction appropriate to the CE-500 airplane given by a FSI part 142 

instructor (designated in accordance with FSI' s approved procedures) that 

covers at least the following areas of operation: 

1. Preflight preparation; 

u. Preflight inspection and procedures; 

iii. Taxiing; 

iv. Normal and crosswind takeoffs and departures; 

v. In-flight maneuvers including configuration changes, approaches to 

stalls, and steep turns; 

v1. Simulated powerplant failure (actual powerplant failure if accomplished 

in a flight simulator); 

vu. Instrument procedures; 

viii. Precision and nonprecision approaches; 

ix. Missed approaches; 

x. Landings and approaches to landings; 

xi. Normal and crosswind landings; 

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xii. Landing with a simulated powerplant failure (actual powerplant failure if 

accomplished in a flight simulator); 

xiii. Normal and abnormal procedures; 

xiv. Emergency procedures; and 

xv. Post-flight procedures. 

7. The instruction required in Condition No. 6b may be completed in an approved 

flight simulator, qualified asa. A Level A orB flight simulator, provided the applicant satisfactorily 

accomplishes as part of the training program the following in-flight maneuvers 

and procedures as sole manipulator of the controls in a CE-500 series airplane: 

1. Exterior preflight inspection; 

u. Taxiing; 

iii. Normal and crosswind takeoffs (minimum of three); 

IV. Normal and crosswind approaches and landings (minimum ofthree); 

v. Landing from a precision approach; 

v1. Missed approach; 
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vu. Approach and landing with a simulated powerplant failure; 

viii. Normal approach and landing; 

IX. Landing from a circling approach; and 

x. Landing from a no flap or nonstandard flap approach. 

b. A Level C or D flight simulator provided the applicant has performed at least 

three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop as the sole manipulator of the 

flight controls in the CE-500 series airplane within the preceding 90 days. 

8. An applicant seeking to obtain or renew a single-pilot authorization under this 

exemption musta. Satisfactorily complete FSI's FAA-approved part 142 single-pilot curriculum; 

b. Satisfactorily complete the curriculum's required qualification module, 

consisting of a stand-alone proficiency check in either a CE-500 series 

airplane, an appropriately qualified and approved flight simulator, or a 

combination thereof; 

c. Satisfactorily complete this proficiency check1. Within 10 days of completing the training; and 

n. Under the supervision of an appropriately rated FAA inspector or FSI 

training center evaluator (TCE) who is qualified and authorized to 

conduct either § 61.58 proficiency checks or type rating practical tests 

in CE-500 series flight simulators or airplanes, as appropriate. 

d. Satisfactorily complete all tasks listed in the Airline Transport Pilot and 

Aircraft Type Rating Practical Test Standards that are required for an initial CE500 type rating; and 

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e. Satisfactorily perform all maneuvers and procedures as a single pilot during the 

entire proficiency check. Training to proficiency during the check is not 

permitted, and failure of any maneuver will result in failure of the proficiency 

check. 

9. Until the circling approach task has been satisfactorily demonstrated in an airplane 

or in a simulator qualified for the circling approach task to an FAA inspector or 

FAA-designated examinera. The applicant's records will be annotated with the statement, "Demonstration 

of circling approach was not accomplished"; and 

b. The applicant must not perform circling approaches as the PIC when weather 

conditions are less than the weather minimums for basic visual flight rules. 

10. The circling approach requirement must be accomplished in an airplane or in a 

simulator that is qualified and approved in FSI' s training specifications for the 

circling approach task 

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

Citation model 500, 550, S550, 552, or 560 airplane must complete FSI's FAAapproved part 142 single-pilot differences training course to obtain a single-pilot 

authorization for a different Cessna Citation model. 
12. All flight training conducted in accordance with this exemption J11USt be given by a 

flight instructor employed by FSI who also meets the requirements of Condition 

and Limitation No.5 of this exemption. 

13. An applicant seeking to obtain a single-pilot authorization must satisfactorily 

complete ground and flight training through PSI's FAA-approved part 142 singlepilot curriculum and must also receive training on the differences between the 

Cessna Citation model represented by the simulator used for training and checking 

and the Cessna Citat~on model for which single-pilot authorization is requested. 

14. 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. 

15. Successful completion of the proficiency check used in PSI's FAA-approved part 

142 single-pilot initial authorization and authorization renewal training program 

identified in Condition No.5 satisfies the requirements of the PIC proficiency 

check required by 14 CPR§ 61.58. 

16. Each CE-500 series airplane operated under this exemption must have the 

following equipment installed and operational: 

a. An autopilot with approach coupling; 

b. A flight director system; 

c. A boom microphone; and 

d. A transponder "ident" switch on the pilot's control wheel. 

1 7. FSI must provide a copy of this exemption to each person who is authorized to 

operate under this exemption. 

18. No operator may transfer this exemption when or if ownership or lease of the 

airplane is relinquished. 

19. Each person must carry a copy of this exemption and a record from FSI 

documenting compliance with its training and checking conditions on board the 

airplane when he or she is operating under the terms of this exemption. 

20. Upon request, FSI must provide any representative of the FAA Administrator with 

an analysis of training and checking operations conducted under this exemption 

with respect to program failure rates, extra training time required, accident and 

incident data, and any known problem areas. 

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21. FSI must maintain records and make them available, when requested, to any 

representative ofthe FAA Administrator. These records must include all 

information required by§ 142.73 anda. The dates of training enrollment and completion for each trainee who enrolls in 

a FSI Cessna CE-500 single pilot curriculum; 

b. The trainee name and number of additional training hours needed by any 

trainee who requires more flight training than prescribed in the FAA-approved 

curriculum in order to pass the initial authorization or authorization renewal; 

c. The name of each pilot who failed to complete a Cessna CE-500 single pilot 

curriculum satisfactorily or who withdrew from such a curriculum along with 

the reason( s) for withdrawal; and 

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

operate under this exemption by reason of satisfactory completion of FSI' s 

Cessna CE-500 single-pilot curriculum. 

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

passengers are aboard any aircraft operating for the purpose of meeting the training 

or checking requirements of this exemption. 

The Effect of Our Decision 

The termination date of Exemption No. 9899, as amended, remains July 31, 2015, unless 

sooner superseded or rescinded. 

Sincerely, 

~~d~ S. Duncan 

Deputy Director, Flight Standards 

Service 

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Petitioner: 

Request: 

Extent: 

Public Benefit: 

Safety: 

Summary: 

Petition for Exemption 

FlightSafety International 

Jack Tessmann 

Director of Training 

Cessna Learning Center 

Wichita, Kansas 67209 

Phone (316) 220-3202 

Fax (316) 220-3240 

Email jack. tessmann@flightsafety. com 

Relieffrom 91.9 (a) and 91.531(a)(l) & (2) oftitle 14, 

Code ofFederal Regulations (14 CFR) 

This exemption would allow FlightSafety International 

and operators of Cessna Citation model 500, 550, S550, 

552 and 560 airplanes to operate those airplanes without a 

pilot who is designated as second in command. 

Approval of this request will allow numerous Citation 

operators to train at FlightSafety International's locations 

and subsequently receive authorization to operate the 

appropriate model Citation aircraft without a designated 

pilot acting as second in command. 

This exemption would not adversely affect safety, 

FlightSafety International has conducted nearly identical 

training for Cessna Aircraft company for more than a 

decade utilizing exemption "4050", a record of safety for 

this activity has already been proven. 

1. Pettion for exemption to 91.9 (a) and 91.531(a)(l) & (2) 

oftitle 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 

2. FlightSafety International's Cessna Learning Center is 

requesting approval of an exemption which would allow 

FlightSafety International's Cessna Learning Centers to 

conduct pilot training for pilots operating Citation models 

500, 550, S550, 552 and 560 airplanes without a pilot 

designated as second in command ..