Hi,
Just got back home from the Holidays and I see that your question has
not been answered. I'd rather not post this as an "Answer," and here
you go: So long as a child has not reached its second birthday, the
child may be held by an adult.
Federal Aviation Regulations, Section 91.107 is the answer to your
question. I have cut out a bit that applies to parachute operations
and seaplanes.
Use of safety belts, shoulder harnesses, and child restraint systems.
(a) Unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator--
(1) No pilot may take off an aircraft unless the pilot in command of
that aircraft ensures that each person on board is briefed on how to
fasten and
unfasten that person's safety belt and, if installed, shoulder harness.
(2) No pilot may cause to be moved on the surface, take off, or land
an aircraft unless the pilot in command of that aircraft ensures that
each person on board has been notified to fasten his or her safety
belt and, if installed, his or her shoulder harness.
(3) Except as provided in this paragraph, each person on board an
aircraft must occupy an approved seat with a safety belt and, if
installed, shoulder harness, properly secured about him or her during
movement on the surface, takeoff, and landing.
Notwithstanding the preceding requirements of this paragraph, a person may:
(i) Be held by an adult who is occupying an approved seat or berth,
provided that the person being held has not reached his or her second
birthday and does not occupy or use any restraining device;
(iii) Notwithstanding any other requirement of this chapter, occupy an
approved child restraint system furnished by the operator or one of
the persons described in paragraph (a)(3)(iii)(A) of this section
provided that:
(A) The child is accompanied by a parent, guardian, or attendant
designated by the child's parent or guardian to attend to the safety
of the child during the flight;
(B) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(3)(iii)(B)(4) of this action,
the approved child restraint system bears one or more labels as
follows:
(1) Seats manufactured to U.S. standards between January 1, 1981, and
February 25, 1985, must bear the label: "This child restraint system
conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.";
(2) Seats manufactured to U.S. standards on or after February 26,
1985, must bear two labels:
(i) "This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal
motor vehicle safety standards"; and
(ii) "THIS RESTRAINT IS CERTIFIED FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT"
in red lettering;
[(3) Seats that do not qualify under paragraphs (a)(3)(iii)(B)(1) and
(a)(3)(iii)(B)(2) of this section must bear a label or markings
showing:
(i) That the seat was approved by a foreign government;
(ii) That the seat was manufactured under the standards of the United Nations; or
(iii) That the seat or child restraint device furnished by the
operator wasapproved by the FAA through Type Certificate, Supplemental
Type Certificate, or applicable Technical Standard Order.
(4) Except as provided in Sec. 91.107(a)(3)(iii)(B)(3)(iii),
notwithstanding any other provision of this section, booster-type
child restraint systems (as defined in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 213 (49 CFR 571.213)), vest- and harness-type child
restraint systems, and lap held child restraints are not approved for
use in aircraft; and]
(C) The operator complies with the following requirements:
(1) The restraint system must be properly secured to an approved
forward-facing seat or berth;
(2) The child must be properly secured in the restraint system and
must not exceed the specified weight limit for the restraint system;
and
(3) The restraint system must bear the appropriate label(s). |
