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September 15,2011 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Operations 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE 

West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Re: Petition for extension of exemption No. 8676B, granted October 22, 2009 Regulatory Docket No. 

FAA-2005-22250 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

On behalf of NetJets Aviation, Inc., Operating Certificate No. DXTA401D, please accept this letter for 

petition to extend exemption No. 8676B from 14 CFR91.205(b)(12). The existing exemption grants relief 

to operate over water and beyond power-off gliding distance from shore without one pyrotechnic 

signaling device, subject to conditions and hmitations outhned in the exemption. The exemption is 

scheduled to expire on January 31, 2012. 

Our petition to extend exemption 8676B will permit NetJets aircraft to continue to operate in the manner 

prescribed in the exemption. A copy of exemption S676B and excerpt from our company Flight 

Operations Manual (FOM) are attached for reference. 

Previous FAA analysis stated that the exemption is in the public interest. An equivalent level of safety is 

maintained because the NetJets flight-following system meets 14 CFR 121, and all conditions and 

limitations outlined in the exemption have been in place without negative impact for almost six years. 

Thank you for your consideration of this petition. Contact me with any questions you might have. 

Sincerely, 

or of Ope rations 

Enclosure (2): 

1. Copy of exemption 8676B 

2. FOM excerpt (NOTE: proprietary information not to be released to the public) 

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October 22, 2009 

Exemption No. 8676B 

Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2005-22250 

Mr. Eric Lambert 

Vice President/Director of Operations 

NetJets Aviation, Inc. 

4111 Bridgeway Avenue 

Columbus, OH 43219 

Dear Mr. Lambert: 

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your petition to extend Exemption 

No. 8676, as amended. It explains the basis for our decision, describes its effect, and lists the 

conditions and limitations. 

The Basis for Our Decision 

By letter dated August 27, 2009, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 

on behalf of NetJets Aviation, Inc. (NetJets), for an extension of Exemption No. 8676, as 

amended. That exemption from § 91.205(b)(I2) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations 

allows NetJets to operate over water and beyond power-off gliding distance from shore 

without at least one pyrotechnic signaling device. 

In your petition, you indicate that there has been no change in the conditions and reasons 

relative to public interest and safety that were the basis for granting the original exemption. 

The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition 

in the Federal Register because the requested extension of the exemption would not set a 

precedent, and any delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to NetJets. 

AFS-09-397-E 
Our Decision 

The FAA has determined that the justification for the issuance of Exemption No. 8676, as 

amended, remains valid with respect to this exemption and is in the public interest. Therefore, 

under the authority provided by 49 U.S.C. 40113 and 44701, which the FAA Administrator 

has delegated to me, I grant your petition, subject to the following conditions and limitations. 

Conditions and Limitations 

1. Each flight operated under this exemption must be conducted in compliance with 

§§ 121.125(a)(1), (2), (c) and (d); 121.127(a)(1), (2), and (b); 121.597(a), (b), and (c); 

and 121.689(a), (b), and (c). 

2. Each flight operated under part 135 must be conducted in accordance with NetJets 

operations specifications. 

3. Each flight operated under part 91K must be conducted in accordance with NetJets 

management specifications. 

4. Prior to conducting operations under this exemption, NetJets must obtain amended 

operations specifications, and management specifications listing this exemption. 

The Effect of Our Decision 

Our decision extends the termination date of Exemption No. 8676, as amended, to 

January 31, 2012, unless sooner superseded or rescinded. 

All conditions and limitations of Exemption No. 8676, as amended, remain the same. This 

letter must be attached to, and is a part of, Exemption No. 8676. 

Sincerely, 

/s/ 

John M. Allen 

Director, Flight Standards Service 
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2.6.2 Deferred Item Review 

1. Review any provisos associated with deferred items. 

2. Determine whether remarks or exceptions affect the flight. 

3. Accomplish any continuing operalional (O) procedures. 

2.6.3 UseofAPU/GPU 

Use judiciously, taking into account the following: 

• Safety 

- One pilot must be present at the aircraft and in position to respond to a 

malfunclion. 

- Main cabin door must be open if a pilot is not in the aircraft. 

- Switch ON NAV lights. 

• Airport restrictions {e.g., noise) 

Flight preparation requirements (including FA needs, if applicable) 

Economy (i.e.. do not use the APU/GPU solely for crew convenience) 

When assigned lo static demonstrations or other sales-related activities, coordinate 

APU usage with on-site sales representatives. 

2.6.4 Emergency Equipment 

Required 

1. Passenger briefing cards 

2. First aid kit 

3. Fire extinguishers, as required for the type of operation 

4. Supplemental Oxygen Equipment 

• Automatically deploying oxygen masks for each passenger seat and limited 

number of additional masks for lap children, as applicable (see AFM) 

Limited number of seats with two oxygen masks to accommodate lap 

children (see AFM) 

Pilot quick-dorming masks in the cockpit 

Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE) on certain aircraft only (see AFM) 

5. For ovcrwater flights 

Life vest for each occupant 

Appropriate number of Type I rafts rated for the total number of occupants 

with survival and emergency kits 

Flight Operations Mamjal 

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NOTE 

The approved overload capacity of the raft is not considered to 

be its nominal capacity (i.e., if the life raft has a capacity of six, 

with approved overioad of eight, raft capacity is still six.) 

Survival tjpe emergency locator transmitter (ELT) 

Emergency signaling device (included in life raft survival kit) 

NOTE 

NJA is exempt from carrying pyrotechnic signaling devices 

independent of the life raft survival kit. 

Optional 

Mayo medical kit 

• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) 

2.6.5 May o Medica l Ki t Inspectio n - The Mayo medical kit is not the same as 

the first aid kit required by FAR, nor is it required for dispatch. 

If kit is missing, tampered with, or seal is broken defer the unit under the approved 

aircraft deferral program. 

2.6.6 AE D Inspectio n — Accomplish a daily inspection of the AED unit by ensuring 

banery is charged and OK is displayed on the LED in the handle. If the AED does not 

pass the test or has been used, defer it. 

2.6.7 EVA S Inspectio n - if installed, test at least once every 90 days (preferably 

once per month) using Figure 2.6: EVAS Test Procedure. 

NOTE 

Citation Sovereign: Due to its location, the EVAS test is 

performed by Maintenance. 

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