### Request for an Extension of a Prev **iously Granted** 

**Exemption to Use CA RES for Larger/Older Persons:**  I am writing to request an extension of Exemption No. **11122** issued to Kylie Shimabukuro from certain requirements of § 121.311(b) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). This exemption allowed Kylie to exceed the specified weight limit for an FAA

approved child restraint system (CARES, manufactured by AmSafe Corporation) during u se of that child restraint system (CRS) aboard a United States (U.S.) aircraft. In addition, any air carrier operating under part 121 while Kylie was aboard its aircraft was also granted an exemption from 14 CFR § 121.311(b) to the extent necessary to allo w Kylie to use an FAA

- approved CRS aboard a U.S. aircraft. My daughter is currently 9 year’s old, weighs 6 5 pounds, and is 4 8 inches tall. My daughter’s physical condition is as follows, she has low muscle tone with no diagnosis. She is wheelchair bound and needs extra help staying in her seat because of her muscles. As a result of her physical condition, she continues to need the support and security provided by an FAA

- approved CRS, but because of her weight is incapable of compliance wi th the regulation. I am also submitting the following contact inform ation : Brooke Shimabukuro, bshima03@gmail.com, 17204 Spinning Ave, Torrance CA 90504

**.** The original exemption allowed Kylie to occupy an FAA

- approved CRS (CARES, manufactured by AmSafe, In c.), even though she exceeded the manufacturer’s weight limits. This ensured a high level of safety for Kylie and a high level of safety for the other passengers and crew on the airplane. In fact, in Kylie ’s case, safety is greatly enhanced by the extra su pport and security that the FAA

- approved CRS provides during the entire flight. Enhancing safety for Kylie is in the public interest. In addition, the public interest is also served by the fact that the use of this FAA

approved CRS allows her to use comme rcial air transportation. Without the support and security of the FAA

- approved CRS, she would be unable to fly commercially. Since the original exemption was issued, there has been no change in the conditions and reasons relative to public interest and sa fety that were the basis for granting the original exemption. If it is necessary to put a summary in the Federal Register, I submit the following: This is a request for an extension of an exemption from FAR 121.311(b) to the extent required for an individ ual to use an FAA

- Approved

Child Restraint System (CRS) on an aircraft, even though the individual exceeds the weight limits for the CRS. Due to physical challenges, without the support and security of this FAA

- approved CRS, this individual would be unable to fly. We request that this individual be allowed to occupy an FAA

- approved CRS (CARES, manufactured by AmSafe, Inc.), even though the individual exceeds the manufacturer’s weight limits of 44 pounds. In this case, the safety of this individual is greatl y enhanced by the extra support and security that the FAA

- approved CRS will provide for this individual during the flight. Thank you for your consideration of this request.