Potter & Son Agricultural Aircraft Exemption Petition

Potter & Son Incorporated filed a petition for exemption seeking relief from certain Federal Aviation Regulations to operate agricultural aircraft under 14 CFR 137.3. The petition invokes authority under 49 U.S.C. §§ 44701(f) and 44807, with procedural authority cited under 14 C.F.R. Part 11. The petition references operations involving aircraft rated at 55 pounds and heavier.

Regulated entities and interested parties may submit comments on this petition through the regulations.gov docket. The FAA will review the petition and public comments before deciding whether to grant the exemption, modify its terms, or deny the request. Agricultural aircraft operators should monitor this docket as the outcome may affect industry exemption precedent.