# • January 11, 2016 Federal Aviation Administration Boo Independence Ave

. S . W . Washington

, D.C. 20591 Reference: 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 Ex e mption 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 dela y 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 h a ve been received thus far. Regarding§ 11.81, as points of further clarification
to GE's original exemption request, GE is de v eloping 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 hospit
a l s . 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 install
a tion

. Thus

, the resultant GE manned helicopter landing systems impro v e the safety of conducting

h e l i copter landing operations, particularly on oil platforms and hospitals,

a t night and in bad weather , w hich GE belie v es is clearl y a benefit to the public as a whole

. FAA also requested make and model of the aircraft for proposed operation. See th e following table: Manufacturer M2!W Gen e ral Electric HEX

- GE-02 Pa r rot 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 Ex e mption in order to allow our equipment to be fielded as soon as possible

. **Very ~~** **~** Mike Feldmann Chief Engineer, Relative Navigation Technology GE Aviation Sy s tems 3290 Patterson Ave SE Grand Rapids MI 49512 (616) 901-3650 mjJse.fe)dmann@ge.comUS
.Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration October 29, 2015 Mr
.Mike Feldmann Chief Engineer GE Aviation Systems, LLC 3290 Patterson Ave Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Dear Mr. Feldmann

:

800 Independence Ave S W Washmgton DC 20591 This letter is to inform you that we are unable to process your petition for an exemption.

It e x plains why we caMot process your request and what you should do in the next 30 d a ys. Why We Cannot Process Your Request We received you r June 26 ,2015

,exempt

i on requ e st 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 add
i tional 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 Admin

i stration (FAA) requirement outlines in § I 1.81 and helps answer any questions you may have. What You Should Do I f you want us to process your request any further, you must subm

i t 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.2 If We Do Not Hear From You If we do not receive the infonnation, we will close the docket without notifying you further

.If you have any questions you may call the 333 Infonnation Line (202) 267-2999. Sincerely, **cfYiio~** Brittany Newton Program Analyst, Airmen and Airspace Rules Division EnclosurescCFR- Code ofFcdcrnl Regulations ELECTRONIC CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS e-CFR Data is current asof 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

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45 Section 333 Petition Guidance & Checklist Note: It is highly recommended petitioners carefully review the "Conditions and Limitations" section in the most recently granted exemptions. This will provide valuable insight as to what the FAA is approving under Section 333. 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

f o r proposed operations (aircraft manuals are not necessary)

. Ready to submit your petition? Note: Proprietary

/ Confidential documents should be clearly marked and emailed to 333exemptions
l@ faa

.gov

.Be sure to include your comment tracking number (received upon successful subm

i ssion to regulations.gov) when emailing these documents

.Do not submit them to regulations

.gov. • Visit https: /1 \\ww.faa.gov

/ uas / legislative program s/ section 333 / how to file a petitio n/ 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 .f legislative 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.