Petition of: 

DELTA AIR LINES, INC. 

BEFORE THE 

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 

WASHINGTON D.C. 

OPERATING CERTIFICATE DALA026A Docket FAA-2016-

For exemption of certain requirements of 

14 CFR 121.309(1}(2} 

Ladies and Gentlemen; 

PETITION OF DELTA AIR LINES, INC. 

FOR AN EXEMPTION 

February 25, 2016 

In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, 14 CFR §11.81, Delta Air Lines 

petitions for an exemption to 14 CFR § 121.309(f)(2) to the extent necessary to locate the 

aft megaphone at door 4-feft on Boeing 747 aircraft. 

Delta Air Lines has been operating under the authority of a similar exemption (6140) 

granted to Airlines for America (A4A) member airlines for over 20 years. 

Section of the Federal Aviation Regulations Affected 

14 CFR § 121.309(1)(2); Megaphones 

Requested Relief 

Currently Delta is operating under the authority of Exemption No. 6140 which provides 

relief, under certain conditions and limitations, from provisions of 14 CFR § 121.309(f)(2) to 

the extent necessary to locate the aft megaphone at door 4-left on Boeing 747 aircraft. 

As outlined in previous petitions on this matter, the Boeing 747 (B-747) aircraft was 

certificated in accordance with 14 CFR §25 with the aft megaphone located at door 4-left, 

instead of door 5-left, the most rearward door on the B-747. The B-747 has been in 

worldwide airline operation and Delta has been operating the aircraft for more than 30 

years, and the positioning of the aft megaphone at door 4-left has proved to be an 

advantageous location in emergency evacuations. Repositioning the aft megaphone from its 

current position at door 4-left to the most aft position, door 5-left, would not improve safety 

but would require Delta to expend resources unnecessarily. 
Petition for Exemption- 14 CFR § 121.309(f)(2) 

Delta Air Lines, Inc. 

February 25, 2016 

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Background 

The FAA has previously determined that the justification for the issuance of Exemption No. 

6140, as valid and is in the public interest. The FAA Administrator has granted relief through 

exemption to Airlines for America from 14 CFR § 121.309(f)(2} 

Delta Air Lines has been successfully operating the 6747-451 under the relief authorized in 

Exemption 6140 for over 20 years. 

The only change to the relief to which Delta requests is for an individual exemption be 

issued as Delta is no longer a member of A4A. 

Request for expedited consideration 

Delta is also requesting that, as part of this Petition for Exemption request, the public 

comment phase be waived as per Title 14 CFR Part 11.87(a}, which states: 

"The FAA may not publish a summary of your petWon for exemption and request 

comments if you present or we find good cause why we should not delay action on your 

petition. The factors we consider in deciding not to request comment include: 

(a) Whether granting your petition would set a precedent ... 

It is the opinion of Delta that operations conducted under the previous relief granted by 

exemption 6140 and the conditions and limitations of that exemption remain in place, there 

is no precedent being set with our request. 

Furthermore, the issuance of this exemption is not a controversial issue. This petition 

does not seek to establish a precedent, but merely continue an accepted and established 

practice. Accordingly, Delta requests that publication in the Federal Register be waived 

as unnecessary (14 CFR §11.87). 

No Adverse Effect on Public Safety 

The conditions and circumstances, in regard to public interest and equivalent levels of 

safety, which warranted the original grant of exemption 6140, continue to exist. Exemption 

6140 has been in use by Delta for over 20 years with no known compromise of safety. 

Conclusion 

Based on the information provided in this petition, granting Delta the same relief as 

permitted in Exemption No. 6140, will allow Delta to continue to provide the same level of 

service and safety without interruption. 
Petition for Exemption- 14 CFR § 121.309(f)(2) 

Delta Alr Lines, Inc. 

February 25, 2016 

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Please contact Chuck Schramek, Director- QA, Compliance & Business Support at 404-715-

1112 (office) if you have questions or require additional information. 

Sincerely, 

Stephen M. Dickson 

Senior Vice President flight Operations 

Delta Air Lines, Inc. 

cc: Michael Drew, Office Manager, Delta Certificate Office- FAA 

John Brooke, Acting Principal Operations Inspector, Delta CMU - FAA 
Petition for Exemption- 14 CFR § 121.309(f)(2) 

Delta Air Unes, Inc. 

February 25, 2016 

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Summary for Federal Register 

Petitioner: Delta Air Lines, Inc. 

Affected Regulations: 14 CFR § 121.309(f)(2); Megaphones 

Summary of Relief Sought; 

Delta Air Lines, Inc., Operating Certificate DALA026A, petitions the Administrator for relief 

from 14 CFR § 121.309(f)(2) to the extent necessary to contmue to locate the aft 

megaphone at door 4-left on Boeing 747 aircraft.