### u.s Deportment of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration January 8 , 2014

Mr. Allen and Mrs. Margaret Forsch Parents ofElizabeth Forsch 3314 9th Avenue Northwe st Rochester, MN 55901 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Forsch: Exemption No. 11145 800 I ndependence Ave

. S W Washington

. DC 20591

Regulatory Docket No. FAA-20 15-0002

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. It transmits our decision , explains its basis, and lists the conditions and limitations ofthe exemption, including the date it ends. 

### The Basis for Our Decision By letter posted to the pertinent docket on January 2 , 2015 , you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalf ofyour daughter Elizabeth F orsch for an exemption from§ 121.311(b) ofTitle 14 , Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). That exemption, if granted , would allow Elizabeth to exceed the specified weight and/or height limit for an FAAapproved child restraint system (CARES, manufactured by AmSafe Corporation) during use ofthat child restraint system (CRS) aboard a U.S. registered aircraft. The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary ofthe petition in the Federal Regi ster because the requested exemption would not set a precedent and any de lay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to Elizabeth. The FAA has issued grants ofexemption in circumstances simiJar in all material respects to those presented in your petition. In Grant ofExemption No. 9834 (copy enclosed) , the FAA found that numerous persons with physical challenges had previously completed flights using restraint systems that 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 precedent regarding the use ofrestraint systems by persons with disabilities.

AFS-15-273-E

### 2 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 of Exemption No. 9834; • the reasons stated by the FAA for granting the enclosed Grant ofExemption No. 9834 also apply to the situation you present ; and • a grant ofexemption is in the public interest. 

### Our Decision Under the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 

### §§ 106(f), 40113 and 44701 , which the FAA Administrator has delegated to me, I hereby grant Elizabeth forsch an exemption from 

### § I21.311 (b). In addition, any air carrier or commercial operator operating under part 121 while Elizabeth is aboard its aircraft is granted an exemption from 14 CFR 

### § 121.311 (b) to the extent necessary to allow her to use an fAA-approved CRS aboard a U.S.-registered aircraft. All operations under this exemption must be conducted with at least one ofElizabeth' s parents or a caregiver accompanying her. Elizabeth Forsch may only occupy a passenger seat with no passenger seated behind her. In addition, Elizabeth's parent(s) or caregiver must carry a copy ofthis exemption and advise the air carrier about the contents ofthe exemption at least 48 hours before the date ofeach flight. This exemption terminates on January 31 , 2020 , unless sooner superseded or rescinded. Sincerely,

John S. Duncan Director, Flight Standards Service



### Enclosure