April 1 , 2014

U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Ave. S.W. Washington, D.C. 20591 Federal Aviation Administration, This petition is to inform the FAA of a request of exemption for Anthony A
. Bautista on behalf of his mother and c onservator, Ms. Zoila Bautista
. The exemption requests relief from the following : Section 121.311(b) each person on board an airplane operated under this part shall occupy an approved seat or berth with a separate safety belt properly secured about him or her during movement on the surface, takeoff, and landing
... and ( c)(3 ) Except as provided in paragraphs (e)(1) through (e)(3) of this section, no certificate holder may take off or land an airplane unless each passenger seat back is in the upright position... of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. I, Zoila Bautista , on behalf of Anthony A
. Bautista , is requesting for him to be able to use an FAA Approved Child Restraint System even though he exceeds the weight limits for the CRS and permission to keep his individual chair reclined back during the surface movement, takeoff, and landing of the airplane. Anthony A
. Bautista is currently nineteen ye ars old
. He is approximately 5 '1 and weighs 75 pounds. At birth he suffered from brain damage and has subsequently been diagnosed with Cerebral Pals y and a seizure disorder. Anthony is wheelchair bound and has a form of scoliosis that requires him to wear a back brace the majority o f the time. Due to Anthony's medical condition s and physical limitations , he cannot sit upright on his own. When sitting, Anthony will be most at ease in a reclined position along with the support and security provided by an FAA Approved Child Restraint System
. Anthony's Neurologist, Dr. Habib Ismail , who has been Anthony's primary

doctor for over 15 ye ars agrees with the form of transportation we are requesting. Dr. Ismail best understands Anthony'smedical condition s and recognizes that this is the best scenario for Anthony when travel ing
. I advise that Anthony

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. Bautista be allowed to occup y an FAA Approved Child Restraint (CARES, manufactured by AmSafe, Inc.), even though he exceeds the manufacturer’s weight limits. This ensures a high level of safety for everyone on the airplane : himself, other passengers, and crew members
. The CARES restraint has been certified by the manufacturer for use by children 22
- 44 pounds. However, the components of the CARES restraint are the same as those used in restraints for adults on aircraft and would maintain their integrity i f used by

s omeone who weighed several hundred pounds. The FAA Approved Child Restraint System allows Anthony to use commercial air transportation; without the support and security of the FAA Approved Child Restraint System, he would be unable to fly commercially
.While traveling, Anthony will always be accompanied by myself, Zoila Bautista (mother & conservator)
. I am aware of all his personal needs and medical condition s . I will be assisting with his feedings, personal care, and basic monitoring. Anthony and our family

are planning to travel to Hawaii in July of 2014 and a delay in the approval of this exemption will further hinder the family's future planning of said trip. Your consideration in expediting this request would be greatly appreciated. The following is my c ontact information: Zoila Bautista, 1240 W. Lo cust St., Ontario, CA 91762
. Thank you, Zoila Bautista