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May 19 , 2014

Exemption No. 10587A Regu latory Docket No. FAA

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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 Exe m ption
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 Ma rch 31 , 2014, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Ad m inistration (FAA)
for an extension of Exe m ption No. 10587 . That exe m ption

, from § 65.71(a)(2) of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR ) allow s you to be eligible for a mechanic certificate
and asso ciated ratings , although you are hearing impaired and unable to speak the English language

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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

exe m ption.

The FAA has deter m ined that good cause exists for not publishing a su mm ary of the petition in the Federal Register because the requested extension of the exe m ption would not set a precedent, and any delay in acting on this petitio n would be detri m ental to you

.

Our Decision

The FAA has deter m ined that the justification for the issuance of Exe mption No. 10587

re m ains valid with respect to this exe m ption extension and is in the public interest.2

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- E Therefore, u nder the authority containe d 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 certificat e 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 aircra ft 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 P owerplant 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.3

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airman certification files should be directed to the Flight Standards Service Regulatory Support Division, AFS

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, in Oklahoma City, or the Flight Standards Service Aircraft Maintenance Division, AFS

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, in Washington

, D.C.

The Effect of Our D ecision

This exemption terminates on July 31, 2016, unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

/s/ John Barbagallo Acting Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service