US. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

MAY 1 9 2016 

Mr. Kirk Hawkins 

CEO & Founder 

ICON Aircraft 

2141 ICON Way 

Vacaville, CA 95688 

Dear Mr. Hawkins: 

800 Independence Ave .. S W 

Washington. DC. 20591 

Exemption No. 1 0829A 

Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2012-0514 

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

No. 10829. It explains the basis for our decision, describes its effect, and lists the revised 

conditions and limitations. 

The Basis for Our Decision 

By letter dated February 24,2016, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 

on behalf of ICON Aircraft (ICON) for an amendment to Exemption No. 10829. That 

exemption relieved ICON from§§ 21.181, 21.190, 43.7, 61.23, 61.31, 61.89, 61.303, 61.305, 

61.315, 61.317, 61.321, 61.325, 61.327, 61.403, 61.411, 61.415, 61.417, 61.419, 61.423, and 

61.429 ofTitle 14, Code ofFederal Regulations (14 CFR). Additionally, Exemption 

No. 10829 allows the ICON model A5 to be certificated, operated, and maintained under the 

regulations applicable to aircraft issued a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport 

category while incorporating a spin-resistant airframe (SRA) at a maximum takeoff weight 

(MTOW) of 1,680 pounds. The amendment you request would delete paragraph 4(c)(7) in the 

Conditions and Limitations section of Exemption No. I 0829, which limits the propulsion 

system to a maximum power output of 100 kW (135 horsepower) or less, regardless of flight 

phase or de-rating of the engine. 

In your petition, you indicate 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. 

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

in the Federal Register because the requested amendment to the exemption would not set a 

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

Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an amendment to the exemption, J find that-

• the ICON AS amphibious aircraft, while incorporating an SRA, requires additional 

power to achieve optimal takeoff, climb, and cruise performance; 

• a propulsion power limitation is not included as part of the LSA definition in 

14 CFR § 1.1; and 

• the maximum airspeed in level flight with maximum continuous power (Vh) of not 

more than 120 knots Calibrated Airspeed (CAS) under standard atmospheric 

conditions at sea level, included as part of the LSA definition in 14 CFR § 1.1, still 

applies to the ICON AS. 

Our Decision 

The FAA has determined that the justification for the issuance of Exemption No. 10829 

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

authority provided by 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 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. All conditions and limitations of Exemption No. 10829 remain the same, except that 

paragraph 4( c )(7) is deleted. 

The Effect of Our Decision 

This exemption terminates on June 30, 2018, unless sooner superseded or rescinded. 

Sincerely, 

D ~ t--1-e..-.,..---

David Hempe 

Deputy Director 

Aircraft Certification Service 

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