In The Matter Of: 

SERVED: DECEMBER 4, 2015 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, DC 

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Docket No. FAA-2015-0635 

HORTMAN AVIATION 

SERVICES, INC. 

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Case No. 2010EA170043 

Respondent 

ORDER SETTING DEADLINES FOR 

THE RESPONDENT TO FILE EXPLANATION AND UPDATED CONTACT LIST, 

AND FOR THE FAA TO FILE A DEFAULT MOTION 

On November 2, 2015, an Order Continuing the Deadline to File the Rule 26(t) Jointly 

Proposed Discovery Plan and the Rule 16 Litigation Scheduling Conference was filed. 

On November 13, 2015, the FAA filed the Agency's Proposed Scheduling/Discovery 

Plan ("Plan"). In this Plan, the FAA stated that the Respondent "Northeastern Aviation Corp." 

[sic] jointly proposed the Plan (Plan, 1.) 

On December 3, 2015, the FAA appeared by telephone for the scheduled Rule 16 

Litigation Scheduling Conference. The pro se Respondent in this action, Hortman Aviation 

Services, Inc., did not appear, and there was no explanation for the Respondent's absence. 

During the December 3, 2015 Conference, the FAA asserted that it had not had any recent 

contact with the Respondent, and attempts to reach the Respondent using its telephone number of 

record had been unsuccessful. Upon review of the Court's record, it appeared that the 

Respondent had filed a Request for Hearing on February 13, 2015, and had last communicated 

with the FAA on April16, 2015, which was approximately eight (8) months ago. 

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §§ 13.205; 13.220; and Civ. R. 16, and after reviewing all relevant 

caselaw, regulations, statutory authority, and being fully advised; 
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 

1. December 31, 2015: Deadline for Respondent's Written Explanation: On or before 

December 31, 2015 the Respondent should serve and file a written explanation stating the 

reason(s) it failed to appear for the court-ordered December 3, 2015 Rule 16 Litigation 

Scheduling Conference. If the Respondent fails to provide a written explanation for its 

absence at the December 3, 2015 Conference, the Respondent may be deemed to have 

abandoned its Request for Hearing in these proceedings. 

2. December 31, 2015: Deadline for Respondent's Updated Contact List: On or before 

December 31, 2015 the Respondent shall serve and file an updated contact list, in which 

it provides a current address, telephone, and fax number for use in these proceedings. If 

the Respondent fails to provide an updated contact list, the Respondent may be deemed to 

have abandoned its Request for Hearing in these proceedings 

3. December 31, 2015 Motion Filing. On or before December 31, 2015 the FAA may file a 

Motion for Default. 

4. Clarification or Questions. For clarifications of this order or questions with regard to 

the procedures to be followed in this case, please contact Mr. Cody L. Smith, AttorneyAdvisor, at the Office of Hearings (202-366-6941). 

Attachment: Service List 
Docket No. F AA-2015-0635 

(Civil Penalty Action) 

SERVICE LIST- BY U.S. MAIL 

ORIGINAL & ONE COPY 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence Avenue, S.W. 

Washington, DC 20591 

Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright Building-Suite 2W1 0001 

Mr. Zachary M. Berman 

Complainant's Counsel 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Office ofthe Chief Counsel 

Enforcement Division, Northeast Team 

1 Aviation Plaza 

Jamaica, NY 11434 

TEL: 718-553-3258 

FAX: 718-995-5699 

Mr. H.M. Hortman, President 

Hortman Aviation Services, Inc. 

Respondent 

9800 Ashton Road 

Philadelphia, P A 19114 

TEL: 215-969-0311 

FAX: 215-677-6408 

Judge J .E. Sullivan 

US. Administrative Law Judge 

Office ofHearings, M-20 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

ONE COPY 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. (Ell-310) 

Washington, DC 20590 

TEL: 202-366-6941 

FAX: 202-366-7536 

1 Service was by U.S. Mail. For service in person or by expedited courier, use the following address: Federal 

Aviation Administration, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Wilbur Wright Building-Suite 2W1000, Washington, 

DC 20591; Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430.