Mode S exemption Luxembourg Air Ambulance S.A.

Having read the request from Luxembourg Air Ambulance S.A., by e-mail, dated October 19 th 2012, POC: Mr M. Mangiarotti, e-mail: Mark.Mangiarotti@lar.lu; Taking in to consideration that a design change is prepared for the Learjet 35A aircraft to implement the airborne/on ground functionality in the Mode S transponder; the effect of the specific malfunction on the air traffic management is surveyable for the air traffic control organisation; In regard to article 49 of the Air Navigation Order (Luchtverkeersreglement); Decrees: Article 1 An exemption is granted to Luxembourg Air Ambulance to perform flights in- and outbound Amsterdam Airport with the aircraft with nationality and registration marking LX-TWO equipped with a non-compliant Mode S transponder. The exemption is granted for the Mode S transponder not capable for transmitting the on ground status in the FS (Flight Status) field of the downlinked mode S data.