Mailing (attached) 

"Why We Cannot Process Your Request" re. Docket No. FAA-2015-3468 

Brittany Newton, Program Analyst, Airmen and Airspace Rules Division 

October 29, 2015 

Sirs: 

GE Aviation Systems, LLC filed Sec 333 Exemption Request in Docket No. FAA-2015-3468 on June 26, 2015. 

GE received correspondence (referenced Mailing) from FAA on January 5, 2016. The reason for delay between 

the October 29, 2015 issuance and GE receipt on January 5, 2016, is unclear. Note that this mailing is the first 

correspondence GE received from FAA regarding our petition. Also note that GE is signed-up for automatic 

FAA emailing related to the docket- none have been received thus far. 

Regarding§ 11.81, as points of further clarification to GE's original exemption request, GE is developing large 

manned helicopter guidance, navigation and control systems that automate -and thus improve the safety oflanding helicopters in demanding environments including offshore oil platforms and hospitals. GE sUAS are 

used as surrogates for these large manned helicopters in order to efficiently develop and test such systems 

prior to actual manned helicopter installation. 

Thus, the resultant GE manned helicopter landing systems improve the safety of conducting helicopter landing 

operations, particularly on oil platforms and hospitals, at night and in bad weather, which GE believes is clearly 

a benefit to the public as a whole. 

FAA also requested make and model of the aircraft for proposed operation. See the following table: 

Manufacturer M2!W 

General Electric HEX-GE-02 

Parrot SA Bebop 

GE is actively pursuing development of this equipment with several helicopter manufacturers, oil and gas 

companies, and EMS helicopter operators. GE asks that you reconsider our Petition for Sec 333 Exemption in 

order to allow our equipment to be fielded as soon as possible. 

Mike Very ~~Feldmann 

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Chief Engineer, 

Relative Navigation Technology 

GE Aviation Systems 

3290 Patterson Ave SE 

Grand Rapids MI 49512 

(616) 901-3650 

mjJse.fe)dmann@ge.com 
October 29, 2015 

Mr. Mike Feldmann 

Chief Engineer 

GE Aviation Systems, LLC 

3290 Patterson Ave Southeast 

Grand Rapids, MI 49512 

Dear Mr. Feldmann: 

This letter is to inform you that we are unable to process your petition for an exemption. It explains 

why we caMot process your request and what you should do in the next 30 days. 

Why We Cannot Process Your Request 

We received your June 26, 2015, exemption request on behalf of GE Aviation Systems, LLC filed in 

Docket No. F AA- 2015- 3468, but we are unable to process your request any further. Your petition 

does not comply with the requirements of§ 11.81 (copy enclosed). For us to consider the request any 

further, you must send us all of the following: 

• The reasons why granting the request would be in the public interest; that is, how it would benefit 

the public as a whole. 

• Any additional information, views, or arguments available to support your request. 

For more detailed information relating to submitting petitions for exemption, please visit 

http:l/aes.faa.gov/petition/index.html. This website helps the petitioner to meet Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA) requirement outlines in § I 1.81 and helps answer any questions you may have. 

What You Should Do 

If you want us to process your request any further, you must submit the requested information within 

30 days. Please note that § 11.63( d) requires you to send your petition for exemption at least 120 days 

before the proposed effective date of the exemption. 
cfYiio~ 

Brittany Newton 

Program Analyst, Airmen and 

Airspace Rules Division 

Enclosures 
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e-CFR Data is current as of March 2, 2015 

Title 14- Chapter 1-Subchapter B- Part 11 -Subpart A- §11 .81 

Tille 14: Aeronautics and Space 

PART 11-GENERAL RULEMAKING PROCEDURES 

Subpart A-Rulemaking Procedures 

§11.81 What Information must I Include In my petition for an exemption? 

You must Include the following inlonnation in your petition for an exemption and submit it to FAA 

as soon as you know you need an exemption. 

(a} Your name and maurng address and, II you wish, other contact infonnation such as a lax number, telephone number, or e-mail address: ~ (b) The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek an exemption; 

(c) The extent of relief you seek, and the reason you seek the relief; 

" (d) The reasons why granting your request would be In the public Interest: that is, how it would benefit the public as a whole; 

" (e) The reasons why granUng the exempUon would not adversely affect safety, or how the exemption would provide a level of safety at least equal to that provided by the rule from which you seek the exemption; 

(f) A summary we can publish in the FEDERAl. REGISTER, staling: 

(1) The rule from which you seek the exemption: and 

(2) A brief description of the nature or the exemption you seek; 

(g) Any additionallnfonnallon, views or arguments available to support your request: and 

(h) If you want to exercise the privileges of your exemption outside the United Stales, the reason why you need to do so. 

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Where can I find previously granted exemptions? 

• https://www.taa.gov/uas/lel!islative prol!rams/section 333/333 authorizations/ 

• Write down the docket number in the exemption you are reviewing (it will be formatted like this: 

F AA-XXXX-:XXXX). 

• Search for that docket number at regulations.gov, and review the petition, as well as any supporting 

documents. 

Ready to create your petition? 

Use the checklist below to ensure your petition contains all the necessary information. Failure to 

include the following information may result in delays in processing your request: 

0 Operator's name and address; 

0 The specific applicable regulations from which relief is required (CFRs); 

0 How the operator will maintain an equivalent level of safety or no adverse impact to safety; 

0 How granting the exemption would be in the public interest; 

0 The proposed operations; and, 

The make and model of the aircraft for proposed operations (aircraft manuals are not necessary). 

Ready to submit your petition? 

Note: Proprietary/Confidential documents should be clearly marked and emailed to 

333exemptionsl@faa.gov. Be sure to include your comment tracking number (received upon successful 

submission to regulations.gov) when emailing these documents. Do not submit them to 

regulations.gov. 

• Visit https:/1\\ww.faa.gov/uas/legislative programs/section 333/how to file a petition/ 

Please note that due to the large volume of petitions being submitted, it will take approximately 8-10 

weeks for submissions to be posted to the docket at regulations.gov and assigned a docket number. 

Questions? 

Please reference our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at: 

https://www.taa.gov/uas.flegislative programs/section 333/333 fags/ 

If you didn't find the answer to your question on our FAQ page, questions about the Section 333 

exemption process should be directed to 333exemptions@faa.gov. Questions about the operating 

conditions and limitations should be directed to 9-AFS-UAS-Inguiries!a),faa.gov.