Child restraint systems and restraint exemption

Restraint-system exemption (605.23): a restraint system secured to the aircraft's primary structure replaces seat and belt for a person:

• Carried on a stretcher or in an incubator.
• Carried to parachute.
• Working near an opening in the structure.

Infant (605.26):

• No child restraint system: hold infant securely in arms (605.26(1)(b)). Briefing: do not secure infant in your belt or harness (604.85).
• Max one infant per passenger (605.26(2)).

Child restraint system (605.28), all must hold:

• Parent or guardian attends the child.
• Child's weight and height within maker's range.
• Legible label with design standard and date of manufacture.
• Secured by belt of a forward-facing seat; not in an exit row; not blocking an aisle.
• Tether strap used per maker's instructions; never on a seat built to crush or separate on impact (605.28(2)).
• Responsible passenger sits adjacent; knows how to install the system and secure and release the child (605.28(3)).

Trap: 605.23 exemption DOES require a restraint system.

Practice