November 1, 2013

Mr. David McGlohon Parent of David McGlohon, Jr.

1509 West Haven Boulevard Rocky Mount, NC 27803

Dear Mr. McGlohon :

This letter is to inform you that we are unable to process your request for an exemption from § 121.311(b)(2)(iii)(B ) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). It explains why

we can not process your request and what you should do in the next 30 days.

Why We Can No t Process Your Request

We entered your September 26, 2013 exemption request into the public dock et (No. FAA

20 13

- 0856 ), but we are unable to process your request any further. The information you sent

does no t comply with the requirements of § 11.81 (copy enclosed). For us to consider the request any further, please visit http://kidsflysafe.com/inst ructions/cares

- for

- special

- needs

flyers/ and scroll down until you see "Template Letter

– Request to Use CARES for Larger/Older Persons". Cut and paste that information into a letter, fill in all of the necessary

blanks and bold items. When complete , resu bmit that letter just as you did the first ti me, but to what is now your own docket number (FAA

- 2013

- 0856). [At the home of Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) website (www. regulations.gov ) , type that number in the search field.]

Once the FAA receive s your request , processing the petition (technical analysis, a decision regarding a grant or denial of the petition and transmitting the grant or denial to you) typically

takes about 45

- 60 days. When the FAA grants this type of exemption, it is usually eff ective for five years. However, we noticed that you may wish to take your first flight before we are

a ble to completely process your p etition for e xemption. We wanted to give you some information and options so you can make informed choices regarding your travel.

If a chi ld exceeds the weight limit or the height limit for CARES, FAA regulations prohibit the use of CARES during taxi, takeoff and landing on U.S. aircraft. However, even if a child exceeds 44 pounds or 40 inches, he or she can use CARES anytime except for tax i, take off and landing (which means there is no regulation that prohibits use of CARES during cruise flight) without getting an exemption from the regulations.2

You may also wish to think about using an FAA Approved CRS that can accommodate a larger child . Air carriers are required to allow the use of approved CRS if a child is within the approved weight and height requirements and a ticket has been purchased for the child. The FAA does not recommend any particular CRS....but here are some websites where you can find CRSs (approved for use in automobiles and aircraft) that can be used with children up to 150 pounds and five feet tall. The FAA considers anyone who has not reached their 18th birthday to be a child for the purpose of our regulations regardi ng CRSs ; therefore, a child could use a CRS that accommodates their weight and height on any US airline until they turn

18 years of age

.

What You Should Do

If you want us to process your request any further, you must send the information described

earlier to reach us within 30 days. We will consider the docket on your request open until we receive this required information from you. Please note that § 11.63(d) requires you to send your petition for exemption at least 120 days before the proposed effectiv e date of the exemption.

If We Do No t Hear From You

If we do not hear from you within 30 days, we will close the docket without notifying you

further. If you have any questions or require additional time, you may call (202) 267

- 9677.

Sincerely,

/s/

Br enda D. Courtney Manager, Airmen and

Airspace Rules Division

Enclosure