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May 19, 2014

 Exemption No. 10587A

 Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2012-0393

Mr. Robert A. Stewart

1907 Azure Drive

Dothan AL 36303

Dear Mr. Stewart:

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

No. 10587. It transmits our decision, explains its basis, and gives you the conditions and 

limitations of the exemption, including the date it ends.

The Basis for Our Decision

By letter, dated March 31, 2014, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 

for an extension of Exemption No. 10587. That exemption, from §65.71(a)(2) of Title 14

Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) allows you to be eligible for a mechanic certificate 

and associated ratings, although you are hearing impaired and unable to speak the English 

language.

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

relative to public interest and safety, which 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 you.

Our Decision

The FAA has determined that the justification for the issuance of Exemption No. 10587

remains valid with respect to this exemption extension and is in the public interest. 
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Therefore, 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 Mr. Robert Allen Stewart an 

exemption extension from 14 CFR §65.71(a)(2) to the extent necessary to allow him to be 

eligible for a mechanic certificate and associated ratings, subject to the conditions and 

limitations described below.

Conditions and Limitations 

1. Mr. Stewart must meet all the other portions of 14 CFR §65.71(a)(2) and show his 

ability to read, write, and understand the English language.

2. Mr. Stewart must comply with the provisions of 14 CFR §65.79 by using an 

interpreter who will remain neutral in delivery of technical test content as 

delivered, interpreted, and as responded to by applicant.

3. There are some duties that a certificated aircraft and powerplant mechanic may 

perform that require a person to be able to speak and hear. A typical example of 

such a duty is the run-up and taxiing of an aircraft. An Airframe and Powerplant 

mechanic performing these duties should be able to speak and hear, therefore, Mr. 

Stewart should not perform these tasks because of safety concerns.

4. This exemption letter must be attached to FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certification 

and/or Rating Application.

5. The exemption number and expiration date must be recorded in the remarks 

section on FAA Form 8610-2. The FAA inspector or the Designated Mechanic 

Examiner reviewing Form 8610-2 must ensure this is completed prior to the 

issuance of a temporary certificate. 

6. The temporary certificate, FAA Form 8060-4, must contain the exemption number 

in Block XII of the form as provided to AFS-760, Airman Certification Branch 

and any limitation in the grant letter to DOT/FAA, Airman Certification Branch, 

Registry Building (AFS-760), 6425 South Denning Road, Oklahoma City, 

OK 73169.

7. Mr. Stewart must provide a copy of the exemption, if requested, to the airman’s 

employer, a potential employer, and any FAA Safety Inspector in the performance 

of their duties.
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8. Questions about Mr. Stewart’s knowledge, skill testing, or recording process for 

airman certification files should be directed to the Flight Standards Service 

Regulatory Support Division, AFS-640, in Oklahoma City, or the Flight Standards 

Service Aircraft Maintenance Division, AFS-300, in Washington, D.C.

The Effect of Our Decision

This exemption terminates on July 31, 2016, unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

/s/

John Barbagallo

Acting Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service