CARES Child Restraint Exemption Petition
Summary
Jordan Sissac filed a petition with the FAA requesting an exemption from 14 CFR § 121.311(b) to permit the use of an FAA Approved Child Restraint System (CARES) for a passenger who exceeds the manufacturer's weight limits. The petition seeks regulatory flexibility to accommodate individuals outside standard CRS weight parameters.
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Jordan Sissac submitted a petition requesting exemption from 14 CFR § 121.311(b), which governs child restraint system requirements on aircraft. The petition specifically asks to use the CARES (Children's Restraint System) device for an individual who exceeds the weight limits established by the CRS manufacturer. The petition references FAA-2026-3665-0001.
The FAA will review this petition and determine whether to grant an exemption based on safety equivalence. Interested parties may submit comments through the regulations.gov docket. Airline operators and manufacturers of child restraint systems should monitor this proceeding, as a favorable determination could establish precedent for similar requests involving passengers who fall outside standard weight parameters.
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Petition for exemption from 14 CFR § 121.311(b) to the extent required for Jordan Sissac to be able to use an FAA Approved Child Restraint System even though (he or she) exceeds the weight limits for the CRS.
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CARES -Request-for-Exemption-to-Use-CARES-for-LargerOlder-Persons_Sissac
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