Brian Byers Director of Compliance Cell: 713-443-1608 Email: brian.byers@flywesternairways.com 

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. . 200 Jim Davidson Dr., Sugar Land, Tx 77478 Ph: 281-565-9700 Fx: 281-565-9777

July 6, 2012 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations West Building Ground Floor Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE. Washington, DC 20590
RE: Petition for continuing temporary exemption from 14 CFR 61.3(a) and 91.203 (a) and (b) See item 7.

Dear Sir or Madam: Western Airways operates a fleet of jet and turboprop aircraft under 14 CFR Parts 119 and 135. It has conducted business, without interruption, since 1974. 1. We request a continuing temporary exemption from 14 CFR 61.3(a) "Requirement for certificates, ratings, and authorizations" (a) " Pilot certificate" in the physical possession of the pilot when exercising the privileges of that pilot certificate. 2. We request continuing temporary exemption from 14 CFR 91.203(a) and (b) "Civil aircraft: Certifications required" (a)(1) "An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate ," (2) "An effective U.S. registration certificate ," and (b) "... special flight authorization issued under § 91.715 ." 3. Copies of all the Pilot Certificates, Airworthiness Certificates, and Registration Certificates are maintained at Western Airways headquarters and each copy is certified by Notary as a true and correct copy. 4. All aircraft in our fleet are operated under 14 CFR Part 135 exclusively by Western Airways, Inc. 5. All aircraft in our fleet are maintained exclusivel y by Western Airways, Inc. in accordance with 14 CFR Part 135.411(a)(2), Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program

. 6. All pilots who fly these aircraft under 14 CFR Part 135 are permanent, full time employees of Western Airways, Inc. 7. The relief by this exemption(s) is reques ted only for temporary replacement of a missing certificate(s) and only for as long as may be required to secure replacement certificate(s) from the F.A.A. There are currently no missing Pilot Certificates, Airworthiness Certificates, or Registration Certificates at Western Airways. 8. The grant of exemption(s) is in the public intere st. Currently, if any of these certificates are not onboard an aircraft, it cannot be flown and passengers are severely inconvenienced and temporarily stranded until replacement certificates or replacement aircraft/pilot(s) arrive.9. Western Airways proposed actions :

 An employee who discovers that a certificate is missing will immediately notify the Western Airways Director of Operations.

 The Director of Operations will determine that the certified copy of the missing certificate(s) is current and appropriate for the flight(s) to be conducted.

 The Director of Operations will forward a copy of t he certified copy of the current certificate(s) to the flight crew.

 The Pilot in Command will ensure that the copies of Registration and/or Airworthiness certificates are displayed in the same manner as the current certificate(s) were required to be displayed.

 Within one business day of the discovery of a missing Airworthiness Certificate or Registration Certificate, the Director of Operations will submit the appropriate request for a replacement certificate to the F.A.A. The Director of Operations will place a copy of these documents in the aircraft's records file. This information will be made available to F.A.A. personnel immediately upon request.

 At all times while exercising his pilot privileges, a pilot who is without his pilot certificate willcarry the certified copy of the certificate and a current U.S. Passport and/or a current, Stateissued Drivers License, with picture identification.

 Within one business day after returning to Western Airways headquarters, a pilot who is missing his certificate will submit the appropriate request for a replacement certificate to the F.A.A. The pilot will provide proof of this action to the Director of Operations who will place a copy of the documentation in the pilot's personnel records. This information will be made available to F.A.A. personnel immediately upon request.

 The official, F.A.A.-issued Airworthiness and/or Registration Certificate(s) will replace copies upon receipt by Western Airways. A certified copy of the new certificate(s) will be placed in the aircraft's records file.

 The official, F.A.A.-issued Pilot Certificate will replace its copy upon receipt by the pilot. A certified copy of the new certificate will be placed in his personnel file.
Thank you,

Brian Byers