RECEIVED 

OCT 0 3 2016 

September 27, 2016 HEARING DOCKET 

VIA FIRST-CLASS AND CERTIFIED MAIL-RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 

#7004-2890-0000-2884-7971 

David Shayne 

FAA Attorney 

Northwest Mountain Region 

Office of the Regional Counsel 

1601 Lind Avenue SW 

Renton, WA 98057 

Re: Curtright, FAA Case No. 2014NM090046 

Dear Mr. Shayne: 

In the Spirit of things, I have enclosed a copy of the original August 5, 2015 Response to the Complaint 

against me that you have requested to my assistant and would ask that all future correspondence or 

requests that you have be addressed to me in writing, email, or fax and in an emergency you can contact 

me via my cell phone, please do not contact my staff. You have my direct cell phone number of 503-

209-7388. I would appreciate this very much. 

In addition, I note that Judge Goodwin acknowledged receipt of the original filing of the attached answer 

and it is also noted, and acknowledged in the ORDER issued on May 18, 2016. I note that you have lost 

the Answer of August 5, 2015 and this way we can keep the communication open to avoid disasters. 

Hope you understand. 

jo----· 

Dr. Wm. Ames Curtright, DBA 

0: 503-588-7000, ext. 110 

C: 503-209-7388 

ames@amesresearch.com 
Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

(Civil Penalty Action) 

SERVICE LIST- BY U.S. MAIL 

ORIGINAL & ONE COPY 

Federal Aviation Administration (Certified First Class Mai 7004-2890-0000-2884-7865) 

800 Independence Avenue SW 

Washington, DC 20591 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright Building, Suite 2W1000 

ONE COPY 

Judge J.E. Sullivan (Certified First Class Mail 7004-2890-0000-2884-7872) 

U.S. Administrative Law Judge 

Office of Hearings, M-20 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE (E11-310) 

Washington, DC 20590 

TEL: 202-366-6941 

FAX: 202-366-7536 

David F. Shayne, FAA Attorney Certified First Class Maii#7004-2890-0000-2884-7971 

Complainant's Counsel 

Northwest Mountain Region, ANM-7 

Federal Aviation Administration 

1601 Lind Ave. SW 

Renton, WA 98057 

TEL: 425-227-1847 
August 5, 2015 

DELIVERED VIA EMAIL TO Richard.Goodwin@dot.gov and Patricia.Matthews@dot.gov 

AND FED EX TO JUDGE GOODWIN 

Han. Richard C. Goodwin 

U.S. Administrative Law Judge 

ATIN: PATRICIA MATIHEWS 

Office of Hearings, M-20 

U.S. Dept. of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE (E11-310) 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: William A. Curtright, Docket No FAA-2015-1319 

Dear Judge Goodwin: 

In response to the Complaint against me: 

1. I acknowledge that I am the owner and/or operator of a Piper Model PA-18135, 

registered N949JP. After a gear collapse of the left wheel on my private strip, I called 

and reported the wheel collapse. The wheel in one float apparently did not lock 

properly, thus the plane slid off the runway, damaging aircraft. 

2. I acknowledge receipt of a letter from an Aviation Safety Inspector from the Portland 

Flight Standards District Office. Whereas the log books that were lost have been found 

and anything missing has been presented and those documents have been sent to the 

Flight Standards District Office in Hillsboro, Oregon, via email on July 27, 2015. 

Supplemental aircraft weight and balance documents were sent July 23, 2015 via email. 

David Shayne of the Northwest Mountain Region, FAA office, has been sent a copy of 

the documents. Whereas weight and balance was also presented from the 

manufacturer and those found in the aircraft as well. I note that things sent were not 

immediately acknowledged. This is not understood why! 

3. Supplemental aircraft weight and balance documents were sent July 23, 2015 via email. 

David Shayne of the Northwest Mountain Region, FAA office, has been sent a copy of 

the documents as well. 

The investigator Marty Conroy was informed that the logs were lost. He seemed to 

ignore that explanation always referring back to the regulations without an explanation. 

This seemed wrong. It seems that a fine is given, and thus a cascade of "you are guilty 

until proven innocent" events seems to come down. For many pilots, I think, this may 
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seem punitive. The definition of that may be a lot like getting a ticket for speeding, 

when the officer shoots you through the accelerator foot after speeding. 

4. I have made several attempts to communicate with the Flight Standards District Office. 

In most part, my calls have not been returned. I note that calls are often not returned 

and that materials sent are not acknowledged. However, I did receive notice on August 

4, 2015, from the FSDO that the documents have been received. 

5. I denv the claim that I have failed to provide maintenance records. Weight and balance 

and annual documents have been sent. As noted above, maintenance records have 

been sent via email attachments to the Flight Standards District Office and David 

Shayne. On August 4, 2015, I received an email response from the Flight Standards 

District Office regarding the documents. Once this system is set in motion, it seems to 

not get any information as to progress on the satisfaction of the complaint. 

There seems to be some need for improved communications. In the past calls were placed to 

Marty Conroy asking for confirmation of acceptance of documents satisfying needs. Finally, a 

call to Bill McKibbon, Supervisor, was placed August 4, 2015, and I asked for a return call. I did 

receive an email on August 4 noting that Mr. McKibbon will not be in the office until August 6. I 

feel good communication is expression, listen and response. I have tried consistently and am 

hoping that we may have some help on that from FSDO to bring this to closure. 

A punch list was asked for on other items possibly missing, I have not received that PUNCH LIST. 

I do not know of any other missing items. So if there is something missing, I would like a 

detailed explanation as to what it is and then an acknowledgment that the item was received 

and satisfied. No communication has been received regarding that request. 

With respect, based upon the information above, I ask that you would please deem this case 

substantially settled and resolved. Please dismiss the civil penalty of $11,000. As far as I can 

tell, I have fulfilled any obligation that I may have had. If not, I ask you to clarify and extend any 

time needed to resolve this issue and meet your needs in reasonable fashion. 

Resp~ submitted, 

Dr.William~nt PO Box 1350 

Jefferson, OR 97352 

ames@amesresearch.com 

cc via email David Shayne, Complainant's Counsel 
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,, -., ;- • MANUFACTURERS OF WIPLINE FLOATS & SKIS 

• SPECIALISTS IN AIRCRAFT MODIFICATION 

www.wipaire.com 

1700 Henry Avenue - Fleming Field 

South St. Paul, MN 55075 

651-451-1205 

FAA APPROVED 

AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT 2 

LANDPLANE 

SUPER CUB MODELS PA-18-150, PA-18A-150, PA-18S-150, & PA-18AS-150 

AT A GROSS WEIGHT OF 2000 POUNDS 

REG. NO: ____ _ 

SERIAL NO:, ____ _ 

This Supplement must be attached to the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual when the airplane is 

modified in accordance with STC SA00997CH. The information contained herein supplements or 

supersedes the basic FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual only in those areas listed. For limitations, 

procedures, and performance information not contained in this Supplement, consult the basic airplane 

placards, markings, and the AFM as applicable. 

Date~ 
AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT 2 

LOG OF REVISIONS 

REV. 

NO. PAGES DESCRIPTION 

* Approved by Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office. 

NOTE: Revised text is indicated by a vertical black line along right margin. 

2 

DATE 

LAND PLANE 

MODEL PA-18-150 

FAA APPROVED* 

FAA APPROVED 
AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT 2 

OPERATING LIMITATIONS 

1. Airspeed Limitations (CAS): NO CHANGE 

SPEED MPH 

Maneuvering Speed (VA)............................................................................................. 103 

Airspeed Indicator Markings 

LAND PLANE 

MODEL PA-18-150 

KNOTS 

89 

Green Arc- Nonnal Operating Range From Flaps Up Stall Speed to VN0 ............................... 52 to 121 mph 

White Arc- Flap operating Range From Flaps Down Stall Speed to VFE ................................. 50 to 85 mph 

2. Powerplant Limitations: NO CHANGE 

3. Weight Limitations 

Maximum Takeoff Weight ........................................................................................................................ 2000 pounds 

Maximum Landing Weight ........................................................................................................................ 1900 pounds 

4. Load Distribution Limitations 

Center of Gravity Limits (inches aft of wing leading edge) 

Nonnal Category 

16.2 to 20.0 inches at 2000 pounds, 

I 0.5 to 20.0 inches at 1300 pounds or less, 

Straight line variation between points given above. 

Utility Category 

12.3 to 19.0 inches at 1500 pounds, 

10.5 to 19.0 inches at 1300 pounds or less, 

Straight line variation between points given above. 

APPROVED VVEIGHT I C. G. ENVELOPE 

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2000 

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AFT OF WING LEADING EDGE 

NORMAL CATEGORY --

UTlLITY CATEGORY ·-----

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AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT 2 

5. Maneuvers: NO CHANGE 

6. Flight Load Factor: NO CHANGE 

7. Placards: 

In clear view of pilot: 

MANUEVERING SPEED 103 MPH (89 K) 

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION 

Performance of the PA-18-150 satisfies the requirements of CAR Part 3. 

4 

LAND PLANE 

MODEL PA-18-150 

FAA APPROVED 
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Wipaire Inc. 

1700 Hcmy A venue R Fleming Field 

South St. Paul, MN 55075 

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Installation of Gross Weight Increase Kit No. 1 OB l-6521, in accordance with Wipaire Inc. Installation Drawing No. I OB 1-6521, no 

revision, dated December 17, 1998, or later FAA approved revisions. 

9J'i;..n,;t,htwJ I"Mt"/?.fPnt6;t'i(vl,;: 

l. The installer must dctcnnine whether this design change is compatible with previously approved modifications. 

2. Landplane: Maximum gross weight is limited to 2,000 lbs. for take off and 1,900 lbs. for landing. 

3. Floatplane: Maximum gross weight is limited to 2,000 lbs. for take off and landi11g. 

(See continuation sheet 3 of 3) 

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({Signallll'e) 

Gregory J. Michalik, Senior Aerospace Engineer 

Airframe & Administrative Branch 

Chicago Aircraft Certification Onice 

{Tit/c) 

Any alter-ation of. this certificate is punishable by a f"ine of. not excseding $l,OOil, or impl"lsonment not exceeding 3 years, or both. 

P.M. FORM 8110-2(10~66) PI\GE 1 of 3 PAGES This certificate may be transferred in accordance with FAR 21.41. 
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SA00997CH 

Date of Issuance: March 01, 1999 

Date Amended: March 0 l, 20 ll 

4. FAA Approv:ed Airplane Flight Manual Supplement 1, Landplane, dated January 25, 1999, ar later FAA appi-ove~ revision, is 

requirc<l with this installation on Piper Model PA-18"150" or PA-18A"I50" modified per STC No. SA682AL (160BHP). 

5. FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement 2, Landplane, dated January 25, 1999, or later FAA approved revision, is 

requii-ed with this installation on Piper Model PA·18"150", PA-18A"l50", PA-!8S"l50", PA-l8AS"l50". · · 

6. FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement 3, Floatplane Operation, dated February 28,2011, or later FAA approved 

revision, is required with this installation on Piper Model PA-18S" 150" or P A-18AS"i50" modified per STC No. SA682AL 

(160BHP) & EDO Model89-2000 Straight Floats. 

7. FAA ApProved Airplane Fl-ight Manual Supplement 4, Floatplane Operation, dated February 28, 2011, or later FAA approved 

revision, is required with this installation on Piper Model PA·18S"150" or PA-18AS"l50n with EDO Model 89-2000 Straight 

Floats. 

8. If the holder agrees to pennit another person to use this certificate to alter a product, the holder must give the other person 

written evidence of that pennission. 

--END--

Any alteration of this certificate !s pun!shable by a fine o~ not exceeding $1., 000, or imprisonment not exceeding J years, or both. 

PAGB 3 of 3 E'AGBS This certificate may be tran~!erred in accorclance with FAR 21.47.