0U.S. Deportment of Tronsportotion Federal Aviation Administration November l0, 2014 Ms. Marta Brantley Parent of Caroline Brantley

3981 East Indigo Bay Court Gilbert ,AZ 85234

Dear Ms. Brantley:

Exemption No.I 0494A

800 Inde pendence Ave .SW Washington . DC 20591 Reg ulatory Dock et No. FAA-2014-0764 This Jetter isto inform you that we have granted your request for an extension of Exemption No. l 0494. It transmits our decision , explains its basis ,and gives you the conditions and limitations of the exemption , including the date it ends. The Basis for Our Decision

By letter posted September 216, 2014 ,you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalf of Caroline Brantl ey for an extension of Exemption No. l 0494 from § 121.311 (b) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (I4 CFR). That extension, if granted , would allow Caroline to excJed the specified weight and/or height limit for an FAA-approved

child restraint system (CA ReS, manufactured by AmSafe Corporation) during use of that child restraint system (CRS) aboar tla Unit ed States (U.S.) aircraft. In Caroline 's case , although she is currently 13 years old,she will be over 18 years old before this extension terminates ; therefore ,an exemption must also be granted from the requirement in§ 121.311 (b), that the indir idual bea" child". However ,the reasons for requesting this e xemption do not differ materially from those presented by other petitioners, and the reasons stated by the FAA for granting otherexe mptions also apply to the situation you pres ent. The FAA has dete rmined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition in the Federal Reg ister beca +ethe requested exemption would not seta precedent and any delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to Caroline.

The FAA has issued grants o( exemption in circumstances simi lar in all material respects to those pr ese nted inyour**petit on.**  In Grants of Exemption Nos. 7831 and 8264 (copies enclosed) ,the FAA found that num e rous people with physical challenges had previously completed flights using res traint systems. AFS-14-515-E2 The use of these restraint systems addressed unique physical needs regarding safety, support, and security in the same manner of operations as described in this petition. The FAA further found that the petition would not set any new precedents regarding the use of restraint systems by persons with disabilities. Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that- • they are similar in all material respects to relief previously requested in the enclosed Grant ofExemption Nos. 7831 and 8264; • the reasons stated by the FAA for granting the enclosed Grant of Exemption Nos. 7831 and 8264 also apply to the situation you present; and • a grant of exemption isin the public interest. Our DecisionUnder the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. §§ 106(t) , 40113 and 44701, which the FAA Administrator has delegated to me, I hereby grant Caroline Brantley an extension of Exemption No. 1 0494 fTom § 121.311 (b). In addition, any air carrier or commercial operator

operating under part 121 while Caroline is aboard its aircraft is granted an exemption from 14 CFR § 121.311 (b) to the extent necessary to allow her to exceed the specified weight and/or height limit for anF AA- approved CRS during use aboard a U.S. aircraft. All operations under this exemption must be conducted with Caroline's parent ora caregiver accompanying her. Caroline Brantley may only occupy a passenger seat with no passenger seated behind her. In addition , Caroline's parent or caregiver must carry a copy of this exemption and advise the air carrier about the contents of the exemption at least 48 hours before the date of each flight.

This exemption terminates on October 31, 20 19, unless sooner superseded or rescinded. Sincerely,**~~w4~**John Barbagallo A cti.ng Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service Enclosures