I am writing to request an exemption from 14 CFR § 121.311(b) to the extent required to

allow **Savion Fuentes** to occup y a Child Restraint Sy stem (CRS) that is not certified for use in aircraft during all phases of flight, including movement on the surface, take off and landing . In addition, if my petition is granted, I request that any air carrier operating under part 121 while **Savion Fuentes** is aboard its aircraft is granted an exemption fro m 14 CFR § 121.311(b) and 121.311(c) to the extent necessary to all ow **Savion Fuentes** to occup y a CRS that is not certified for use in aircraft during all phases of flight, including movement on the surface, take off and landing
**Savion Fuentes** is 11 ye ar’s old, weighs 45 pounds, and is 52 inches tall
**. Savion**  **Fuente s**  **’** phy sic al condition is as follows : Pelizaeus

- Merzbacher Disease. As a result of his phy sical condition, he needs the support and security provided by

an FAA Approved Child Restraint, but because of his weight is incapable of compliance with the regulation. I am also submitting the following contact information: Angela Nixon 10 Winard Circle Sellersville, PA 18960 thefuentes4@gmail.com , 267

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- 9695 Make

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- Wish Contact Ashley Coyle Make

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- Wish Philadelphia 5 Valley S quare, Suite 210 Blue Bell, PA 19422 215

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- 3106 aco yl e@philadelphia.wish.org I understand that the regulation is written to create a high level of safety for each individual passenger b y ensuring that they are securely

restrained in their seats during all phases of flight. The regulation also ensures that an individual does not cause harm to other passengers on the airplane b y being thrown into them during turbulent or emergency

conditions.
I propose th at **Savion Fuentes**  be allowed to occup y a **Graco Nautilus**  **3 in**  **1 CRS** 

. Although the **Graco Nautilus**  **3 in**  **1 CRS**  isn't certified for use on aircraft, it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 213 for use of child restraint sy stems in motor vehicles. The **Graco Nautilus**  **3 in**  **1 CRS**  is manufactured by **Graco ,**  a car seat manufacturer. It is specifically designed to safel y support and transport a child

. The **Graco Nautilus 3 in 1 CRS**  will be securely strapped in the passenger seat of the aircraft using the existing lap belt of the aircraft. The lap belt's original functionality will be used as the primary

means of occupant restraint. The **Graco Nautilus 3 in 1 CRS**  will be placed in the window seat such that it will not restrict access to or use of any require d emergency

or regular exit, or of the aisle in the passenger cabin. The **Graco Nautilus 3 in** **1 CRS** will also not obstruct any passenger’s view of the “fasten seat belt” sign, “no

smoking” sign or any required exit sign. This ensures a high level of safety for **Savion Fuentes** and a high level of safety for the other passengers and crew on the airplane. In fact, in **Savion Fuentes’** case, safety is greatl y enhanced b y the extra support and security that the FAA Approved Restraint Sy stem will provide during the entire flight. Enhancing safety

for **Savion Fuentes** is in the public interest. In addition, the public interest is also served b y the fact that the use of this FAA Approved Child Restraint Sy stem allows him to use commercial air transportation. Without the support and security of this Child Restraint Sy stem, he would be unable to fly commerciall y. I also propose that all operations under this exemption be conducted with at least one of **Savion Fuentes** ’ parents or a caregiver accompanying him or her. In additi on, Ipropose that **Savion Fuentes ’**  parent or caregiver must carry a cop y of this exemption.
I also request that the processing of this petition not be delayed for publication and comment in the Federal Register. We want to travel **8/21/2015**

**– 8/27/2015**  . If you take the time to put this in the Federal Register, it will delay the process and we may

not be able to travel in this timeframe. I believe that the FAA issued a grant of exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in my petition. In Grant of Exemption 8264, the FAA found that it would be in the public interest and would provide a level of safety equivalent to that provided under the regulation. The FAA also found that numerous persons, afflicted by disabilities simil ar to **Savion Fuentes**  , such as the person described in Grant of Exemption No. 8264, have previousl y completed flights using CRS that have not been certified for use on aircraft. I believe that m y reasons for requesting an exemption do not differ materially from those presented b y the petitioner in Grant of Exemption 8264. In addition, Ibelieve that the reasons stated b y the FAA for granting that exemption also apply to the situation I present. If it is necessary

to put a summary

in the Federal Register, I submit the following: This is a request for an exemption from FAR 121.311 (b) to the extent required to allow a child to occup y a CRS that is not certified for use in aircraft during all phases of flight, including movement on the surface, takeo ff and lan ding . Due to ph ys ical challenges, without the support and security of this Child Restraint Sy stem, this child would be unable to fly . Additionally , we request that any air carrier operating under part 121 would be granted an exemption from 14 CFR § 121.311 (b)(2)(iii)(B) and 121.311(c)(2)(iv) to the extent necessary

to allow this child to occupy a CRS that is not certified for use in aircraft during all phases of flight, including movement on the surface, takeo ff andlandin g . In this case, the safety of this child is greatly enhanced by

the extra support and security that this Child Restraint Sy stem will provide during the flight.