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 exemption 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 use 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. 
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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