U.S

.Department ofTroosponolion Federal Aviation Administration April14, 2016

Ms. Teresa Hubbard Parent/Guardian ofKeymarja Hubbard 16 Fidelis Way, Apartment 432 (3rd Floor) Brighton, MA 02135 Dear Ms. Hubbard: Exemption No. 16238 800 Independence Ave

.. SW Washington

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.C 20591

Regulatory DocketNo. FAA-2016-4006

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. It transmits our decision, explains its basis, and it lists the conditions and limitations ofthe exemption, including the date it ends. 

### TheBasis for Our Decision By letterposted to the public docket on February 18, 2016, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalfofyour daughter Keymarja Hubbard for an exemption from§ 121.311(b) ofTitle 14, Code ofFederal Regulations (14 CFR)
. That exemption, ifgranted, would allow Keymarja to exceed the specified weight and/orheight limit for an FAA-approved child restraint system (CAReS, manufactured by AmSafe Corporation) during use ofthat child restraint system (CRS) aboard a United States (U.S.)- registered aircraft. 1n Keymarja's case, since she will be an adult before this exemption expires, an exemption must also be granted from the requirement in§ 121.311(b) that the individual be a "child." However, the reasons for requesting this exemption do not differ materially from those presented by otherpetitioners, and the reasons stated by the FAA for granting other exemptions also apply to the situation you present. The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary ofthe 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 Keymarja.

AFS-16-8410-E2 The FAA has issued grants ofexemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in your petition. 

### In Grants ofExemptionNos. 7831 and 8264 (copies enclosed), the FAA found that numerous persons withphysical challenges had previously completed flights using restraint systems. The use ofthese restraint systems addressed unique physical needs regarding safety, support, and security in the same manner ofoperations as described in this petition. The FAA further found that the petition would not set any new precedents regarding the use ofrestraint systems by persons with disabilities. Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that- • they are similar in all material respects to reliefpreviously requested in the enclosed Grants ofExemption Nos. 7831 and 8264; • the reasons stated by the FAA for granting the enclosed Grant ofExemption Nos. 7831 and 8264 also apply to the situation you present; and • a grant ofexemption is in the public interest. Our Decision Underthe authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 

### §§ 106(f), 40113 and 44701, which the FAA Administratorhas delegated to me, I hereby grant Keymarja Hubbard an exemption from 

### § 121.311(b). 

### In addition, any aircarrier or commercial operator operating underpart 121 while Keymarja 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 and/or height limit for an FAA-approved CRS during use aboard a U.S.-registered aircraft. All operations under this exemption must be conducted with Keymarja's parent or a caregiver accompanying her
. Keymarja may only occupy a passenger seat with no passenger seated behind her. 

### In addition, Keymarja's parent or caregiver must carry a copy ofthis exemption and advise the air carrier about the contents ofthe exemption at least 48 hours before the date ofeach flight. This exemption terminates on March 31, 2021, unless sooner superseded orrescinded. Sincerely,

John Barbagallo

Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service
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