AFS-12-457-E August 13, 2012

Exemption No. 10603 Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2012-0711

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Steglinski Parents of Alin Steglinski

19 North Ashland Avenue Palatine, IL 60074

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Steglinski:

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

The Basis for Our Decision

By letter received July 2, 2012, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalf of Alin Steglinski for an exemp tion from § 121.311(b)(2)(iii)(B) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). That exemption, if granted, would allow Alin Steglinski to exceed the specified weight limit for an FAA-approved child restraint system (CAReS) manufactured by AmSafe Corporation) during us e of that child restraint system (CRS) aboard a U.S. aircraft. In Alin Steglinski’s case, because he is over 18 years of age, 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 the other petitioners 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 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 Alin Steglinski.2

The FAA has issued grants of exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in your petition. In Grant of Exemption No. 9834 (copy enclosed), the FAA found that numerous people with physical challenges had previously completed flights using restraint systems that 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, if granted, 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 do not differ materially from those presented by the petitioner in the enclosed grant.

 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 Alin Steglinski an exemption from § 121.311(b). In addition, any air carrier or commercial operator operating under part 121 while Alin Steglinski is aboard its aircraft is granted an exemption from § 121.311(b) to the extent necessary to allow Alin Steglinski to exceed the specified weight limit for an FAA-approved CRS during use of that CRS aboard a U.S. aircraft

All operations under this exemption must be conducted with at least one of Alin Steglinski’s parents or a caregiver accompanying him. Alin Steglinski may only occupy a passenger seat with no passenger seated behind him. In addition, Alin Steglinski 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 before the date of each flight.

This exemption terminates on August 31, 2014, unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

/s/ Raymond Towles Acting Director, Flight Standards

Service

Enclosure