US Deportment ofTranspor1otion Federal Aviation Administration November 18, 20 14

Steven Rivituso and Patricia Rivituso Parents ofAnthony Rivituso 1112 Woodbridge Way West Chester, PA 19380 Dear Mrs. and 

### Mr. Rivituso: Exemption No. Ill00 800 Independence Ave
. S W Washington
. DC 20591

Regulatory Docket No. F AA-20 14-0829

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 ofthc exemption, including the date it ends
. The Basis for Our Occision By letter posted October l0, 2014, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalf ofAnthony Rivituso for an exemption from § 121 .31 1 (b) ofTitle 14. Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR.). That exemption, ifgranted, would allow Anthony to exceed the specified weight and/or height limit for an FAA-approved child restraint system (CAReS, manufactured by AmSafc Corporation) during use ofthat child restraint system (CRS) aboard a United States (U
.S.) aircraft
. 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 Anthony. The FAA has issued grants ofexemption 

### in circumstances similar in 

### all material respects to those presented in your petition. In Grant ofExemption 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 satety. 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.

AFS-14-051-Epetition would not set any new precedents regarding the usc ofrestraint systems by persons with disabilities. Having reviewed your reasons tor requesting an exemption. Ifind that2

• they are similar in all material respects to reliefpreviously requested in the enclosed Grant ofExemption No. 9834: • the reasons stated by the FAA for granting the enclosed Grant ofExemption No. 9834 also apply to the situation you present; and • a grant orexemption is in the public interest. Our Decision Under the authority contained in 49 U.S.C.

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### I06(1), 40113 and 44701, which the FAA Administrator has delegated to me. I hereby grant Anthony Rivituso an exemption from § 121.311 (b). 

### In addition. any air carrier or commercial operator operating under part 121 while Anthony is aboard its aircraft is granted 

### an exemption from 14 CFR § 121
.311 (b) to the extent necessary to allow him to usc an FAA-approved CRS aboard a U.S
. aircraft. All operations under this exemption must be conducted with at least one ofAnthony's parents or a caregiver accompanying him. Anthony Rivituso may only occupy a passenger seat with no passenger seated behind him. In addition. Anthony's parent or caregiver must carry a copy ofthis exemption and advise the air carrier about the contents ofthe exemption at least 48 hours b<.:ftHc the date oreach tlight. This exemption terminates on September 31 , 2019. unless sooner superseded or rescinded.



## Sincerely.~~~

# J1..

John Barbagallo Acting Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service

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