U.S. Deportment 

of Tronspoootion 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

October 16, 2014 

Ms. Bridget Balogh 

Parent of Jack Patrick Balogh 

328 Park Street 

Menasha, VVI54952 

Dear Ms. Balogh: 

Exemption No. 10651A 

800 Independence Ave .. S.W 

Washington. DC. 20591 

Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2012-1060 

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for an extension of Exemption 

No. 10651. It transmits our decision, explains its basis, and gives you the conditions and 

limitations of the exemption, including the date it ends. 

The Basis for Our Decision 

By letter posted September 9, 2014, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration 

(FAA) on behalf of Jack Patrick Balogh for an extension of exemption No. 10651 from 

§ 121.311(b) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). That extension, if granted, 

would allow Jack Patrick to continue exceeding the specified weight and height limit for an 

FAA-approved child restraint system (CAReS, manufactured by AmSafe Corporation) during 

use of that child restraint system (CRS) aboard a United States (U.S.) aircraft 

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 Jack Patrick. 

The FAA has issued grants of exemption 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 found that numerous people with physical challenges had previously 

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. 

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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. §§ 106(f), 40113 and 44701, which the FAA 

Administrator has delegated to me, I hereby grant Jack Patrick Balogh an extension of 

exemption No. 10651 from§ 121 .31l(b). In addition, any air carrier or commercial operator 

operating under part 121 while Jack Patrick is aboard its aircraft is f,Tfanted an exemption from 

14 CFR § 121.311 (b) to the extent necessary to allow him to exceed the specified weight and 

height limit for an FAA-approved CRS during use aboard a U.S. aircraft. 

All operations under this exemption must be conducted with Jack Patrick's parent or a 

caregiver accompanying him. Jack Patrick Balogh may only occupy a passenger seat with no 

passenger seated behind him. In addition, Jack Patrick'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 before the date of each flight. 

This exemption terminates on October 31, 2019, unless sooner superseded or rescinded. 

Sincerely, 

J ohn S. Duncan 

Director, Flight Standards Service 

Enclosures