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April 20, 2010 DOCKETS 

Docket Management Facility : ) ; 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

West Building Ground Floor 

Room Wl 2-140 

Washington, DC 20590 

From: Agusta Aerospace Corporation 

Subject: Renewal of Grant of Exemption No. 9783 

Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2008-0801 

Dear Sir: 

Agusta Aerospace Corporation is formally requesting a continuation of the Exemption 

No. 9783 from 14 CFRPart §21.195(a) and 14 CFRPart §21.191(f) issued on November 

10, 2008. The current Exemption will expire on October 31, 2010. This exemption allows 

Agusta Aerospace Corporation to apply for an experimental airworthiness certificate for 

aircraft model Al 19, S/N 14004, N18YC, for the purpose of conducting market surveys, 

sales demonstrations, or customer crew training. 

14 CFR Part §21.195 (a) provides, in pertinent part, that a manufacturer of aircraft 

manufactured within the United States may apply for an experimental certificate 

for an aircraft that is to be used for market surveys, sales demonstrations, or 

customer crew training. 

14 CFR Part §21.191(f) prescribes, in pertinent part, that experimental certificates 

are issued for the purpose of market surveys only as provided in Section 21.195. 

Agusta Aerospace Corporation owns prototype Al 19, S/N 14004, N18YC. This aircraft 

was manufactured in Italy and used in the development of the Al 19 line of aircraft and 

was not type certificated. This aircraft has been, operated safely, and without incident 

under an experimental certificate for market surveys, sales demonstrations, or customer 

crew training since November 1008. 

Agusta Aerospace Corporation, located in Philadelphia, Pa., currently holds Production 

Certificate 120NE, for the AgustaWestland Al 19 and Al 19MkII aircraft, which are type 

certificated under U.S. Type Certificate H7EU, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of 

AgustaWestland, located in Italy, holder of the type design. Agusta Aerospace 

Corporation operates a final assembly plant, FAA Repair Station, Overhaul Facility, Parts 

Distribution Center, and a Training Center at its Philadelphia location. 
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Agusta Al 19 aircraft are heavily engaged in the aero-medical field providing necessary 

emergency response and evacuation services for the U.S. public. Several city and state 

law enforcement agencies providing law enforcement and Homeland Security services to 

the U.S. public also use these aircraft. 

Companies in the U.S. as well as in Europe, serve as original equipment manufacturers 

for components installed in these aircraft. AgustaWestland spends a large percentage of 

its procurement budget with American suppliers. Hundreds of companies in more than 

40 U.S. states produce hardware for AgustaWestland. 

As the type certificate holder, AgustaWestland is responsible for the support of in-service 

aircraft and has made the commitment to U.S. customers to provide warranty, 

maintenance, and both maintenance and pilot training. Aircraft S/N 14004, N18YC, is a 

key part of the training program. 

Deviations between this aircraft and a type certificated Al 19 are detailed in an Agusta 

Form 59. All changes to the configuration of this aircraft are documented in this form. A 

copy of this form is carried on board the aircraft at all times. 

To date, this aircraft has logged over 1450 safe flight hours. 

This aircraft is under the control of Agusta Aerospace Corporation and is maintained in 

accordance with the manufacturers maintenance guidelines and is operated within the 

operating limitations issued by the FAA. 

We consider this exemption necessary to ensure that our U.S. customers have access to 

this aircraft for training purposes. We believe it would be in the public's interest because 

it allows operators to use Agusta Aerospace Corporation's Al 19 to keep their flight 

crews proficient and increase their overall safety. 

Agusta Aerospace Corporation requests that this exemption be extended for an indefinite 

period. 

Sincerely, 

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Andrew Toussaint 

Chief Inspector, FAA Repair Station DT1R098K 

Agusta Aerospace Corporation 

Ph.215-281-1312 

Email: AndrewToussaint@agustawestland.com