AFS-10-117-E March 26, 2010 Exemption No. 10039 Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2009-1188

Mr. Steve Hall CAE SimuFlite, Inc. 2929 West Airfield Drive DFW Airport, TX 75261

Dear Mr. Hall: This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. 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 dated December 10, 2009, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalf of CAE SimuFlite, Inc. (CAE SimuFlite), for an exemption from §§ 91.9(a) and 91.531(a)(1) and (2) of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). That exemption, if granted, would permit CAE SimuFlite and operators of airplanes covered by the CE-500 type rating to operate those aircraft without a pilot designated as second in command (SIC) provided each such operator received certain training and checking from CAE SimuFlite. This training and checking would be conducted under CAE SimuFlite’s part 142 air agency certificate. 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 CAE SimuFlite. The FAA has issued grants of exemption under circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in your petition. In Grants of Exemption Nos. 9899, as amended, and 7487, as amended, and Summary Grant of Exemption No. 6480, as amended (copies enclosed), the FAA noted that, although the Cessna Citation model 500 (CE-500) series airplane was2 initially type-certificated under part 25, which requires operation with two pilots, the airplane was subsequently type-certificated under part 23 for single-pilot operation. The FAA pointed out that this is the only turbojet airplane that has evolved into single-pilot operations. Furthermore, the FAA noted that the part 23 and part 25 Cessna Citations are identical from an operational standpoint. Therefore, the FAA determ ined that in view of the past single-pilot operating experience of CE-500 series airplanes type-certificated under part 23, an exemption with appropriate conditions and limitations to permit single-pilot operations of CE-500 series airplanes type-certificated under part 25 would not have an adverse effect on safety. In addition, the FAA found that such grants of exemption were in the public interest because operators are provided with increased operating flexibility and reduced economic burdens. Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that—

• they do not differ materially from those presented by the petitioners who have received the enclosed similar grants of exemption;

• the reasons stated by the FAA for granting the enclosed exemptions 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 CAE SimuFlite, Inc., an exemption from 14 CFR §§ 91.9(a) and 91.531(a)(1) and (2) to the extent necessary to permit CAE SimuFlite and operators of Cessna Citation airplanes covered by the CE-500 type rating to operate those airplanes with a single pilot subject to the conditions and limitations described below.

Conditions and Limitations
1. This exemption serves as a supplemental type certificate for those Cessna Citation model 500, 550, S550, 552, and 560 airplanes operated by a single pilot who has complied with all of the terms, conditions, and limitations of this exemption.
2. This exemption is effective for the conduct of the required training and checking only if CAE SimuFlite’s single-pilot training program receives and maintains approval under part 142 from the FAA Flight Standa rds District Office (FSDO) that has jurisdictional authority over CAE SimuFlite’s part 142 training center certificate.
3. This exemption is effective only if it is listed in CAE SimuFlite’s training specifications paragraph A005.
4. This exemption applies to only operations conducted under part 91.3
5. Each pilot conducting single-pilot operations must—

a. Complete CAE SimuFlite’s FAA-approved part 142 CE-500 single-pilot curriculum before conducting such operations;
b. Hold an airline transport pilot certificate with a CE-500 type rating or a commercial pilot certificate with an airplane instrument rating and CE-500 type rating before entering CAE SimuFlite’s part 142 CE-500 single-pilot curriculum;

c. Have logged at least 1,000 hours of total pilot flight time, including at least 50 hours of night flight time; 75 hours of instrument flight time, 40 hours of which are in actual instrument meteorological conditions; and 500 hours as pilot in command (PIC), SIC, or both in turbine-powered airplanes;
d. Not perform any circling instrument approaches to minimums of less than 200 feet and 1 mile above the published minimums until after completing 100 hours of single-pilot flight experience in CE-500 series airplanes; and

e. Not perform any straight-in instrument approaches to minimums of less than 100 feet and one-half statute mile visibility above the published minimums until after completing 100 hours of single-pilot flight experience in CE-500 series airplanes.

6. The CE-500 single-pilot initial authorization and authorization renewal curriculum must include––

a. Ground instruction appropriate to the CE-500 airplane given by a CAE SimuFlite part 142 instructor (designated in accordance with CAE SimuFlite’s approved procedures) that covers at least the following aeronautical knowledge
areas:
i. Safe and efficient operation of airplanes;
ii. Weight and balance computations;
iii. Use of performance charts;
iv. Significance and effects of exceeding airplane performance limitations;

v. Principles and functions of airplane systems;
vi. Maneuvers, procedures, and emergency operations; and
vii. Night and high-altitude operations.4
b. Flight instruction appropriate to the CE-500 airplane given by a CAE SimuFlite part 142 instructor (designated in accordance with CAE SimuFlite’s approved procedures) that covers at least the following areas of operation:
i. Preflight preparation;
ii. Preflight inspection and procedures;
iii. Taxiing;
iv. Normal and crosswind takeoffs and departures;

v. In-flight maneuvers including configuration changes, approaches to stalls, and steep turns;
vi. Simulated powerplant failure (actual powerplant failure if accomplished in a flight simulator);
vii. Instrument procedures;
viii. Precision and nonprecision approaches;
ix. Missed approaches;

x. Landings and approaches to landings;
xi. Normal and crosswind landings;
xii. Landing with a simulated powerplant failure (actual powerplant failure if accomplished in a flight simulator);
xiii. Normal and abnormal procedures;
xiv. Emergency procedures; and

xv. Post-flight procedures.

7. The instruction required in Condition No. 6b may be completed in an approved flight simulator, qualified as––

a. A Level A or B flight simulator, provided the applicant satisfactorily accomplishes as part of the training program the following in-flight maneuvers and procedures as sole manipulator of the controls in a CE-500 series airplane:
i. Exterior preflight inspection;
ii. Taxiing;5
iii. Normal and crosswind takeoffs (minimum of three);
iv. Normal and crosswind approaches and landings (minimum of three);

v. Landing from a precision approach;
vi. Approach and landing with a simulated powerplant failure;
vii. Landing from a circling approach; and
viii. Landing from a no flap or nonstandard flap approach. b. A Level C or D flight simulator provided the applicant has performed at least three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop as the sole manipulator of the flight controls in the CE-500 series airplane within the preceding 90 days.
8. An applicant seeking to obtain or renew a single-pilot authorization under this exemption must––

a. Satisfactorily complete CAE SimuFlite’s FAA-approved part 142 single-pilot curriculum;
b. Satisfactorily complete the curriculum’s required qualification module, consisting of a stand-alone proficiency check in either a CE-500 series airplane, an appropriately qualified and approved flight simulator, or a combination thereof;

c. Satisfactorily complete this proficiency check—
i. Within 10 days of completing the training; and
ii. Under the supervision of an appropriately rated FAA inspector or CAE SimuFlite Training Center Evaluator (TCE) who is qualified and authorized to conduct either § 61.58 proficiency checks or type rating practical tests in CE-500 series flight simulators or airplanes, as appropriate.
d. Satisfactorily complete all tasks listed in the Airline Transport Pilot and Aircraft Type Rating Practical Test Standards that are required for an initial CE-500 type rating, except as provided in Condition No. 10; and

e. Satisfactorily perform all maneuvers and procedures as a single pilot during the entire proficiency check. Training to proficiency during the check is not permitted, and failure of any maneuver shall result in failure of the proficiency check.6
9. The circling approach requirement must be accomplished in an airplane or in a simulator that is qualified and approved in CAE SimuFlite’s training specifications for the circling approach task.
10. Until the circling approach task has been satisfactorily demonstrated in an airplane or in a simulator that is qualified and approved for the circling approach task––

a. The applicant’s records will be annotated with the statement, “Demonstration of circling approach was not accomplished;” and
b. The applicant must not perform circling approaches as the PIC when weather conditions are less than the weather minimums for visual flight rules.
11. A person who previously has received a single-pilot authorization in a Cessna Citationmodel 500, 550, S550, 552, or 560 airplane must complete CAE Simuflite’s FAAapproved part 142 single-pilot differences training course to obtain a single-pilot authorization for a different Cessna Citation model.
12. An applicant seeking to obtain a single-pilot authorization must satisfactorily complete ground and flight training thr ough CAE Simuflite’s FAA-approved part 142 single-pilot training course and must receive training on the differences between the Cessna Citation model represented by the simulator used for training and checking and the Cessna Citation model for which single-pilot authorization is requested.
13. Regardless of the status of this exemption or CAE SimuFlite’s authorization to use it, once granted, a single-pilot authorization will be valid for 12 calendar months. A person who renews a single-pilot authorization in the calendar month before or after the calendar month in which it is due is considered to have renewed the single-pilot authorization when due.
14. Each CE-500 series airplane operated under this exemption must have the following equipment installed and operational:

a. An autopilot with approach coupling;
b. A flight director system;

c. A boom microphone; and
d. A transponder “ident” switch on the pilot’s control wheel.
15. CAE SimuFlite must provide a copy of this exemption to each person who is authorized to operate under this exemption.7
16. Each person must carry a copy of this exemption and a record from CAE SimuFlite documenting compliance with its training and checking conditions aboard the airplane when he or she is operating under its terms.
17. Upon request, CAE SimuFlite must provide th e Flight Standards Service, Air Carrier Training and 142 Training Center Branch, AFS-210, with an analysis of training and checking operations conducted under this exemption with respect to program failure rates, extra training time required, accident and incident data, and any known problem
areas. 18. CAE SimuFlite must maintain records and make them available, when requested, to the FAA FSDO that has jurisdictional authority over CAE SimuFlite’s part 142 training center certificate. These records must include all information required by § 142.73 and—

a. A list of those pilots who failed to complete the training program satisfactorily or withdrew from the program and the reasons for the withdrawal; and
b. The name and pilot certificate number of each person who is authorized to operate under this exemption. 19. No CAE SimuFlite instructor or TCE shall permit passengers to be aboard any airplane during flight operations conducted for the purpose of meeting the training or checking requirements of this exemption. This exemption terminates on March 31, 2012, unless sooner superseded or rescinded. Sincerely,

/s/ John M. Allen Director, Flight Standards Service

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