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- • --· {',_ _ . .J ., \\ l'\ ' 5612 DARMONDALE ·**-'·~·**..c.\ '.,:._,j'.**~" ·~**  SAN ANTONIO, TX**78 ~~~:.n** _I?**\.~:**2**-~** March 24, 2015 ATTN: FAA/U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RE: Request to extend exemption for Ryan Dickerson No: 10750 from 14 CFR- Part: 121.3 Llb DOCKET NUMBER FAA-2013-0202 Iam requesting an extension ofthe exemption from 121.311(b)(2)(iii)(B) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14CFR). Ryan travels by airplane at least 4 times a year, and the child restraint system remains the best system to keep Ryan safely inhis airline seat. I have enclosed the original letter granting the exemption. Thank you for your consideration.**~cJJ'v'.---**

--- ----- .....**~J**U.S. Deportment of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration April19,2013Ms. Suzanne Dickerson Parent ofRyan Dickerson

5612 Darmondale

San Antonio, TX 78261 Dear Ms. Dickerson:

800 Independence Ave.. S.W. Washington. D.C. 2059; Exemption No. 10750 _**~** ___ _ Regulatory Docket No.F AA-2013-0202 This letter isto inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. It transmits our decision, explains its basis, and lists the conditions and limitations ofthe exemption, including the dateit ends. The Basis for Our Decision

By letter received October 25,2012, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration --(FAA) on behalf of Ryan t>rckerson for a-n=e-xemption-**fro~§ll1** .31i (b)(2)(iii)(B)-of

Title 14, Code ofFederal Regulations (14 CFR). That exemption, if granted, would allow Ryan to exceed the specified weight limit foran FAA-approved child restraint system (CAReS, manufactured by AmSafe Corporation) during use of that 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 inthe Federal Register because the requested exemption would not seta precedent and any delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to Ryan. AFS-13-253-E2 The FAA has issued grants of exemption in circumstances similar inall material respects to those presented in your petition. In Grant of Exemption 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 safety, support, and security inthe same manner of operations as described in this petition. The FAA further found that the petition, if granted, would not set any new precedents regarding the use of restraint systems by persons with disabilities. Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, Ifind that- • they do not differ materially from those presented by the petitioner inthe enclosed grant. • the reasons stated by the FAA for granting the enclosed exemption also apply tothe ----**---situation-you-present~and-** •a grant of exemption isinthe public interest. Our DecisionUnder the authority contained in49 U.S.C. 40113 and 44701, which the FAA Administrator

has delegated to me,I hereby grant Ryan Dickerson exemption from

14 CFR § 121.311 (b )(2)(iii)(B). In addition, any air carrier or commercial operator operating under part 121 while Ryan is aboard its aircraft is granted an exemption from 14 CFR § 121.311 (b )(2)(iii)(B) tothe extent necessary to allow Ryan to exceed the specified weight limit foran FAA-approved CRS during use of that CRS aboard a U.S. aircraft. All operations under this exemption must be conducted with at least one ofRyan's parents or

a caregiver accompanying him. Ryan Dickerson may only occupy a passenger seat with no passenger seated behind him. In addition, Ryan's parent or caregiver must carry a copy of this exemption and advise the air carrier about the contents ofthe exemption at least 48 hours before the date of each flight.

This exemption terminates on April 30, 2015, unless sooner superseded or rescinded. Sincerely,./s/John M. Allen

Director, Flight Standards Service Enclosure**-~----;::**