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### Michael L. 

### Dworkin and Associates Law**Offic~**

FAXAND REGULAR MAIL: 

### FederalAviationAdministration Attn: HearingDocket Clerk, AGC-430 Wilbur Wright Building -Suite 2W1000 800 Independence Avenue S.W
. Washington, DC 20591
RE: SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC. 

### FAA Case No. 2012NM060014: Answerto Complaint SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC. 

### FAA Case No. :Z.012NM060014 July 31, 2013

Notlce ofAssociation andAppearance ofCounsel and SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC 

### FAA Case No. 2012NM060014 Consolidated FDMS Case Nos.: FAA-2012-0869; FAA-2012-0868; FAA-2012-0874; FAA-2012-0872; FAA-2012-0873; FAA-2012-0904

.Motionto Consolidate

Dear Hearing Docket Clerk:
Enclosed herewithfor filing are the following documents: SkywestAirlines, Inc's Answer to Complaint, Notice of Association andAppearance ofCounsel, andMotion to Consolidate.

80551! QNI!**NI~dOMQ** 09S/:1/:PS1P sv:s1 E106/0E/L0EC:/E0 39\ld 

### We requestthat a hearingtake place in Salt Lake City, Utah or St, George. We are unavailable on the following dates:
• B/14/.13- 10/2/13 " 10/22/13 -10/25/13 • 10/28/13-11/1/13 • 12/23/13- 1/3/14 • 2/25/14-2/28/14



### cc: Office 

### ofHearings, M-20 Robert Spitzer, Esq. 

### FAA,ANM-7 Client

8055\1 QN\1**NI~~OMQ** 

### Very trulyyours, 

# Cad Caitlin M. Miller Legal Assistant

09SC:1C:PS1P Sv:s1 E10G/0E/L0Todd C. Emerson, #8175 444 South Ri,ver Road St. George, Utah, 84790 Telephone: (435) 634-3530 Facsimile: (435) 634-3505 Email: temerson@skywest.com-andMichael 

### L. Dworkin#64047 MICHAEL L. DWORKIN AND ASSOCIATES 465 California Street, Suite 210 SanFrancisco, California 94104 Telephone: (415) 421-02500 Facsimile: (415) 421-2560 Email: law@avialex.com Attorneys for SkyWest Airlines, Inc.

UNITED STATES OF AMERlCA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTA'I'ION OFFICE OF HEARINGS

WASIDNGTON, D.C. 

### lnthe Matter of: FDMS Case Nos.: FAAFAA CaseNo.: 2012NM060014 SKYWEST AJRLINES, INC. SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC.'S ANSWERTO COMPLAINT Judge: Not Assigned

Sky West Airlines, Inc. ("Sky West"), by its counsel, hereby files its Answer to Complaint, pursuantto Rule 209 ofthe Rules ofPractice (14 C.F.R. 13.209), and states as follows:

E1:/P0 39\ld 8DSSI7 GN\7**NI~~OMQ** 0991:11:P91P 9P'B1 E101:/0E/L0I. Answering Section I. ofthe Complaint:
l. SkyWest admits that itwas advisedthrough a Final Notice ofProposed Civil Penalty on July 24, 2013 that the Federal AviationAdministmtion, the Complainantherein, proposed to assess a civilpenalty in the amount of$40,000, andonJuly 30, 2013 Sky West submitted
a timely written request for a hearing. Except as expressly admitted above, SkyWest denies each and every, all and singular, allegations contained therein, and each and every partthe;eof, both generally and specifically, conjunctively and disjunctively.
II. Answering Section II. ofthe Complaint:
1. Answering Paragraph 1, SkyWest admits that it is now and was at all times material hereto, the holder ofScheduled Air Carrier Certificate No. 

### S'WIAOllA, and conducts its operations pursuant to Part 121 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). Except as expressly admitted above, SkyWestdenies each and every, all and singular, allegations containedtherein, and each and every partthereof, both generally and specifically, conjunctively and disjunctively. 2. Answering Paragraph 2, SkyWest admits thatParagraph D085 ofits Operations

E<C/90 39\ld Specifications (Op Specs) authorizes SkyWest to use N236SW, An Embraer EMB-120-ER civil aircraft, in the conduct ofits Part 121 operations. SkyWest further avers that Paragraph D085 further speaks for itself. Except as expressly admitted above, SkyWest FDMS Case No. 

### -=-==="""'=-:--- FAA Case No.: Zfi12NM060014 SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC.'S ANSWER TO COMPLAINT 2 8055\1 GN\1**NI~~DMG** 0990101>91P 91>'81 E100/0E/L0denies each and every, all an.d singular, allegations containedtherein, and each and every part thereof, both generally and specifically, conjunctively and disjunctively.
3. Answering Paragraph 3, Sky West admits that Paragraph A098 ofits OpSpecs requires that ai.xcraft loading for EMB-120-ERaircraft be accomplished in accordance with SkyWest's Weight & Balance Operations Manual, SP4100 (W&B Manual). SkyWest further avers that Paragraph A098 and its W&B Manual speak for tltemselves. Except as expressly admitted above, SkyWest denies each and every, all and singular, allegations contained therein, and each and every partthereof, both generally and specifically, conjunctively and disjunctively.
4. Answering Paragraph 4, SkyWest admits that SkyWest's W&B Manual contains, inter 

### alia, the loading schedules and instructions for SkyWest's EMB-120-ER aircraft. Except
as expressly admitted above, SkyWest denies each and every, all and singular, allegations contained therein, and each and every partthereof, both generally and specifically, conjunctively and disjunctively. 5. Answering Paragraph 5, Sky West admits that SkyWest's W&B Manual defines "heavy checked bag" as a checked bag weighing more than 50 potmds but less than 100 pounds. Except as expressly admitted above, SkyWest denies each and every, all and singular, allegations contained therein, and each and every partthereof, both generally and specifically, conjunctively and disjunctively.
6. Answering Paragraph 6, SkyWest'sW&B Manual states, inpertinentpart: "designated CS

Ec/90 3911dGround Operations loading agent evaluates the classification ofall checked baggage (either FDMS Case No. 

# -=---c====:-:-c:--- FAA Case No.: 2012NM060014 SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC.'S ANS\VERTO COMl'LAINT 3
805511 QN\7**NI~dOMQ** 099616P91P gp:s1 E106/0E/L0standard or heavy). The designated loading agent must markthe numbeJ: ofstandard and heavy checked baggage on the CLR
...."(Ca:rgo Load Report). Except as expressly admitted above, SkyWest denies each and every, all and singular, allegations contained therein, and each and every part thereof, both generally and specifically, conjunctively and disjunctively.
7. Answering Paragraph 7, SkyWest admits that SkyWest's W&B Manual states, in pertinent part; "(u]pon completion ofloading the cargo bin/pit, the designated loading agent must verify the piece count ofall Standard Checked, Heavy Checked, and Planeside Loaded/Service ltern Baggage
..''. Except as expressly admitted above, Sky West denies each and every, all and singular, allegations containedtherein, and each and every part thereof, both generally and specifically, conjunctively and disjunctively. 8. Answering Paragraph 8, SkyWest admits that SkyWest's W&B Manual states, in pertinent partthat the flight crew will use the information f'tom the CLRto constructthe ACARS load manifest. Except as expressly admitted above, SkyWest denies each and every, all and singular, allegations contained therein, and each and every part thereof, both generally and specifically, conjunctively and disjunctively.
9. Answering Paragraph 9, SkyWest admits that SkyWest's W&B Manual requires the

Ei':/L0 39\ld loading agent to markthe number ofheavy checked bags on the CLR. Except as expressly admitted above, Sky West denies each and every, all and singular, allegatious contained therein, and each and every partthereof, both generally and specifically, conjunctively and disjunctively. FDMS Case No. FAA Case-::Nc:-o-.-, l::-:O'"'t""2N=M'"'o"'6-::-00::1:-:4-- SKYW£ST AIRLINES, INC.'S ANSWER TO COMPLAINT 4 80SSI7 GN\7**NI~~OMG** 09Si':16PS1P sv:s1 E106/0E/L010. Answering Paragraph I0, SkyWest admits that SkyWest's W&B Manual contains the warning: 

# I A WARNI"G" INACCURATE

### ~OAt>ING, REPORTI!<G, OR efAlLIJRE TO REPORi'IINFORMATION COOl» CALISE ISSUES .WITH A<R.CRAFT**~I!RFORMANC!O** AND HANDLlNG, f<!ESULTING IN TRI; ENOANGIERMENT OF H\JMAN I!IFE. ''"'"'"""" •--,, __**,_,..,...,.,.,,,.,~.-····-~·"m'"""~·---··"·'-•-'""''** '' ,,_.,•., ...**~**...........,..,,...,,,____**~,.,,,,,,,,,_~,-••----•'"** "' Except as expressly admitted above, SkyWest denies each and every, all and singular, allegations contained therein, and each and every part thereof, both generally and specifically, conjunctively and disjunctively. 11. Answering Paragraph 11, SkyWest admits that on**Novembe~** 16,2011, at Denver International**Ai~ort,** Denver, Colorado, SkyWest loaded passengers and baggage onto N236SW, to be operated as Flight 5449 bound for Rock Springs, Wyoming (RKS). Except
as expressly admitted above, SkyWest denies each and every, all and singular, allegations contained therein, and each and every partthereof, both generally and specifically, conjunctively and disjunctively. 12. Answering Paragraph 12, Sky West admits that one (1) heavy bag was loaded onto N236SW. Except as expressly admitted above, SkyWest denies each and every, all and singular, allegations containedtherein, and each and every part thereof, both generally and specifically, conjunctively and disjunctively. 13. Answering Paragraph 13, SkyWest is without information or beliefsufficient for it to

E1:/80 39\ld answer said Paragraph and, accordingly, denies each and every, all and singular, allegations

FDMSCasoNo. FAA Case--:N--:o-.--c, 2::-:0--:l-:c2N::::M=o"'6o:co"'1-o4-- sKYWEST AIRLINES, ll'fC. 'S ANSWER TO COMPLAINT 5 8055\1 GN\1**NI~dDMG** 09S1:1GPS1P sv:s1 E101:/0E/L0containedtherein, and each and every part thereof, bothgenerally and specifically, conjunctively and disjunctively.
14. Answering Paragraph 14, Sky West admits that CLR data is generally utilized to construct ACARS load manifests, but avers that CLRdata is but one componep_t ofthe datautilized to construct such manifests. Except as expressly admitted above, Sky West denies each and every, all and singular, allegations contained therein, and each and every part thereof, both generally and specifically, conjunctively and disjunctively,,
15. Answering Paragraph 15, Sky West admits that it operated N236SW was operated as Flight 5449 to RKS. Except as expressly admitted above, SkyWest denies each aP-d every, all and singular, allegations contained therein, and each and every part thereof, both generally and specifically, conjunctively and disjunctively.
16. Answering Paragraph 16, SkyWest admits that it has paid civil penalties inpriorFAA cases concerning discrepancies in CLRbaggage counts. SkyWest avers that any payments of any suchpenalties were without admission ofliability or wrongdoing. Except as expressly admitted aboveo, SkyWest denies each and every, all and singular, allegatiom contained therein, and each and every partthereof, both generally and specifically, conjunctively and disjuP-ctively. III. Answering Section III. ofthe Complaint:

El:/50 39\ld FDMS Case No. FAA Case-N-::-o.-:-::-20:-:l:-:.2-:cN::::M'"'0:-:6;::0 7 01:-4:--- SKYWEST AIRLIJ.'IlES, INC.'S ANSWER TO COMPLAINT 6 8055\1 GN\1**NI~dOMQ** 09S616vSTV sv:s1 E101:/0E/L0l. Answering Paragraph 1, and subparagraphs La., l.b., l.c., l.d. and l.e, Sky West denies each and every, all and singular, allegations contained therein, and each and every part thereof, both generally and specifically, conjunctively and disjunctively, and specifically denies that itviolated the cited sections ofthe FAR's, or any other provisions ofthe FAR's. Moreover, in FDMS Nos. FAA-20 11-0485, -0486 and-0779, whichpertainedto substantially similar facts and issues as this instant matter, the Administrative Law Judge, in his Initial Decision served on May 2, 2013, held that violations ofFAR Sections 121.693(a), 121,693(c) and 121.693(d) had notbeen established. Complainanthas not alleged any facts in this case that would suggest that this matter be treated any differently. 2. Answering Paragraph 2, SkyWest avers that Sections 4630l(a) and (d) of Title 49 ofthe United States Code (U.S.C.) (Transportation)[49 U.S.C. Sections 4630l(a) and (d)], speak for themselves. 3. Answering Paragraph 3, SkyWest denies each and every, all and singular, allegations contained therein, and each and every part thereof, both generally and specifically, conjunctively and disjunctively, and specifically denies that a civil penalty of $40,000, or in any other amount, is appropriate. FIRST AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE As and for a separate and distinct defense, SkyWest alleges: I. The sanction sought by Complainant isunwarranted by the facts, safety in commerce and the public interest and is not only excessive, but, far exceeds policy, precedent and Complainant's

EC:/01 39\ld FDMS Case No. FAA Case-;N:;;-o-.-:, 2:-:0c:1:;2N=Mo:Oc::6-:c00"'1"'4:--- SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC.'S ANSWERTO COMPLAINT 7
805517 GN\7**NI~~OMQ** 0%2:12:PS1P SP'81 E10G/0E/L0own Sanction Guidance Table. Further, the sanction is compounded, in violation of Complainant's own Compliance and EnforcementHandbook and Sanction Guidance Table.

SECOND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE As and for a separate distinct defeuse, SkyWest alleges: I. The Complainant's case, is llllwarranted and w:ithout basis orjurisdictionin lawor fact.

THIRD AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE As and for a separate distinct defense, SkyWest alleges: L The complained ofaircraft weight differentials, ifany, were nominal atbest and had absolutely no effect on aircraft center ofgravity, performance, performance computations or safety.

FOURTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE As and for a separate distinct defense, SkyWest alleges: 

### X. SKY\VEST has proactively mitigated any and all damage suchthatthis action is unwarranted bypolicy or the need for safety. Specifically, SkyWest has:

EI:/H 39\ld 

### i. Counseled all personuel involved in the loading and counting ofthe bags following each ofthe alleged incideuts;
JJ'DMS Case No. FAA Case-:N::-0-.-: l"'O'"'l::-2N=M;;:.0-:6-:c00:-:l--:4-- SKYWEST AlaLINES, INC.'S ANSWER TO COMPLAINT 8
805517 QN\7**NI~dOMQ** 09S6TI:PSTP sv:s1 ET06/0E/L0E/:/1:1 3911d n" Issued numerous Customer Service Training Bulletins directed at**prov~ding** additional training in avoiding bag count discrepancies; iii. Issued Customer Service Training Bulletin 2012-01, Verbal Verification ofCargo Load Report (CLR) Contents, directed atensuring all baggage and cargo is accurately reportedto ·lhe Pilot-in-Command; iv. Issued Customer Service Training Bulletin 2012-56, Heavy Indicator on Baggage Tags, directed atproviding additional training in avoiding bag count discrepancies;
v. Updated and revised its aU:craft loading procedures, including but not limited to tbose set forth 

### in its Station Operations Manual and Weight & Balance Operations Manual to specHically address said problems and ensure future compliance; v1. Implemented initiativesto ensure all stations are physically staffedto allow one agent to directly account for the aircraft loading process on eachflight, to ensure accurate physical baggage counts, cargo weights, and weight and balance communication with flight deck crews; VlL Performed ongoing andcontinuing internal evaluations ofcw:go load reporting to
ensure that compliance is being achieved; and viii. Taken other corrective actions to prevent recurrence.


### FIFTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE As and for a separate distinct defense, SkyWest alleges: I.
FDMS Case No.

# -=-o-----:=====:--- FAA Cose No.: 20UNM060014 SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC.'S A-NSWER TO COMPLAINT 9
805517 GN\7**NI~~DMG** 09SG11:PSTP sp:g1 E101:/0E/L0The average weightprograms contemplated by AC120-27E fully acknowledges that the
use ofactual baggage andpassenger weights are impractical, and by their very nature, permit discrepancies between what is contained in the load manifest and the actual weight ofthe aircraft. Moreover, Sky West has attempted to obtain FAA approval ofa modification to its W&B Program, similarto that whichthe FAAhas pxeviously approved for at least one other FAR 121-certificated air carrier, to permit small variances in baggage counts, necessitated by operational considerations. Despite SkyWest's having demonstratedthat at least an equivalent level ofsafety can be maintained, the FAA has arbitrarily and unreasonably refused SkyWest's requests, apparently preferring to initiate enforcement actions and seek the imposition ofexorbitant civil penalties for small variances inbaggage counts eventhough there has been no adverse effect, whatsoever, on safety.



### SIXTH AFFIRMATIVEDEFENSE As andfor a separate distinct defense, Sky West alleges: I. Any and all discrepancies upon whichthese actions are based are the product ofsimple human arithmetic error andin no way arc indicative of Sky West's regulatory compliance disposition as all relevant employees were adequately trained and qualified and have since received additional training and internal audits have since shownthat compliance levels bilve beenachieved.

E0/E1 39\ld FDMS Case No.**-=-------c-c=-,---,~--­** FAA Case No.: 20l2NM060014 SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC.'S ANSWER To COMPLAINT 10 80SS\I QN\1**NI~~OMQ** 09S010VS1P sv:s1 E102:/0E/L0SEVENTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE As and for a separate distinct defense, Sky West alleges: I. SKYWEST bas taken all necessary conective actions to avoid repeated mishaps such that additional penalties are redundant and will notresult in any increase in safety.

EIGHTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE As and for a separate distinct defense, SkyWest SKYWEST alleges: 

### 1.
In October 2012, The Honorable Richard C. Goodwin, Administrative Law Judge, heard multiple cases' with the same or extremely similar facts where Complainant sought a $33,000 penalty per flight and in his Initial DecisiO!l served onMay 2, 2013, Judge Goodwin determined that the proper sanction for each case was $250. Complainant did not appeal. Notwithstanding this, Complainant now seeks even a more outlandish civil penalty of$40,000 per flight. II. Further, Judge Goodwin found that Complainantwas unable to prove violations ofF AR Sections 121.693(a), (c) and (d) based onthe evidence and arguments submitted at trial. ComplainaJJ.t did not appeal. However, Complainanthas again alleged substantially similarfacts and issues andhas again alleged the very same violations ofFAR Sections 121.693(a), (c) and

EC:/PT 38\ld 1 FDMS Nos. FAA-2011-0485, -0486 and -0779. FDMS Case No. -:--"'-="...,--o=-::--=co--- FAA Case No.: 2012NM060014 SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC.'S ANSWERTO COMPLA.INT 11 8055\1 GN\1**NI~dOMQ** 09SC:TC:P9TP 9P'81 ET06/0E/L0(d). Precedent establishes that Complainant cannotprove said violations as alleged in the complaint. 

### WHEREFORE, it is prayed thatthe Administrative Law Judge not enter an order that SkyWest be assessed a civil penalty inthe amount of

### $40,000.00, or in any other amount; that the Complaintbe dismissed 

### withprejudice; and for suchother and fw.iher reliefas may be deemed appropriate.



### DATED this 31st

### day of

### July, 2013.

EI:/S1 39\ld**~ ··~**  Michael L. 

### Dworkin Co-Counsel for SkyWestAirlines, Inc.

FDMS Case No.-:-:--====,--.,-- FAA Case No.: 20tlNM060014 SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC.'S ANSWER TO COMPLAINT 12 8055\1 QN\1**NI~dOMQ** 0%1:1/:PSTP sp:s1 E106/0E/L0CERTIFICATE OF SERVlCE The undersigned hereby certifies that on this 31st 

### day ofJuly, 2013, a true and correct copy ofthe foregoing SKYWESTAIRLINES, INC.'S ANSWERTO COMl'LAINT was served as follows:

EC:/91 39\id Office ofHearings, M-20 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. East Building Ground Floor, RoomE12-320 Washington, D.C. 20590 FAX: (202) 366-7536 {FAX and Regular Mail} Federal Aviation Administration Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 Wilbur Wright Building- Suite 2W1000 800 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20591 FAX: (202) 493-5142 {FAX and Regular Mail} Robert Spitzer, Esq. Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region, ANM-7 1601 Lind Avenue, S.W. Renton, Washington 98057 FAX: (425) 227-1007 {FAX and Regular Mail }
Todd 

### C. Emerson, #8175 SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC. 444 SouthRiver Road St. George, Utah, 84790 Telephone: (435) 634-3530 FAX: (435) 634-3505 Email: temerson@skywest.com {Email}


# (}rtti!4n.ll1d&i 2 Caitlin Miller

FDMS Case No. FAA Case-N"'o-.-,..,20"'1'"'2cc-NccM----07 60'"'0-1-4--- SJ{YW:EST AlRLINES, INC.'S ANSWERTO COMPLAINT 13 8055\i QN\i**NI~~OMQ** 09SC:EPS1P sv:s1 E10C:/0E/L0Todd C. Emerson, #8!75 SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC. 444 South River Road St. George, Utah, 84 790 Telephone: (435) 634-3530 Facsimile: (435) 634-3505 Email: temerson@skywestcom-andMichael 

### L. Dworkin#64047 MICHAEL 

### L. DWORKIN AND ASSOCIATES 465 California Street, Suite 210 San Francisco, California 94118 Telephone: (415) 421-2500 facsimile: (415) 421-2560 

### Email: law@avialex.com

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OFHEARINGS

WASHINGTON, D.C. FDMSNo.
_________ _

In the Matter of SKYWEST AIRLINES, 

### INC. fAA Case No. 2012NM060014 NOTICE OF ASSOCIATION AND APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL Judge: The Honorable Richard C. Goodwin

TO THE HONORABLE CHlEF ADMINISTRATIVELAW JUDGE AND/OR THE ADL\1INISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE TO WHICH TIDS MATTERHAS BEEN ASSIGNED AND TO THE ADMINISTRATOR, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AND HIS COUNSEL OF RECORD:



### 1
E6/L1 39\ld 8055\1 QN\1**NI~dOMQ** 0%61:6PSl:P sv:sc El:06/0E/L0PLEASE TA!<.E NOTICE that Respondent, SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC., associates as**co~counsel** ofrecord:
Michael 

### L. Dworkin MICHAEL L. DWORKIN AND ASSOCIATES 465 California Street, Suite 21 0 San Francisco, CA 94104 Telephone: 415-421-2500 FAX: 415A21-2560 Email: la.wrrvavialex.com ··--·':.!.:;A.,.,.,.,.,.,,,._
..________**~,.,,.**
Please provide copies ofall future correspondence, filings and submissions to SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC.'s above-named co-counsel.
Dated this 3Ist day ofJuly, 2013 Respectfully 

### su1

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EC:/81 39i;id .:-· MICHAEL t:l:JWORKIN Co-Counsel for SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC.



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80551;' QNi;i**NI~dOMQ** 0'3SG12:PS1P SP'81 E102:/0E/L0Ei':/51 39\ld CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The undersigned hereby certifies that on this 31st day ofJuly, 2013, a true and correct copy ofthe foregoiug: NOTICE OF ASSOCIATION AND APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL
waS served as follows: Office ofHearings, M-20 1200 New Jersey Avenue, 

### S.E. EastBuilding Ground Floor, Room E12-320 Washington, D.C. 20590 FAX: (202) 366-7536 {FAX and Regular Mail} Federal Aviation Administration Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC"430 Wilbur Wright Building- Suite2Wl000 800 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, 

### DC 20591 FAX: (202) 493-5142 {FAX and RegUlar Mail}

8055\1 ON\1**NI~~DMD** Robert Spitzer, Esq. Federal AviationAdministration Northwest Mountain Region, ANM

### -7 1601 Lind Avenue, S.W. Renton, Washington 98057 FAX: (425) 227-1007 {FAX and RegularMail }
Todd C. Emerson, #8175 

### SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC. 444 South River Road St. George, Utah, 84790 Telephone: (435) 634-3530 FAX: (435) 634-3505 Email: temerson@skywest.com {Email}

# ~~a@&~ CAITLIN

### ~ILLER Legal Assistant

3

09Si':1i':vS1v sv:s1 E10i':/0E/L0Todd C. Emerson, #8175 444 South River Road St. George, Utah, 84790 Telephone: (435) 634-3530 Facsiroile: (435) 634-3505 Email: temexson@skywest.com-andMichael 

### L. Dworkin #64047 MICHAEL L. DWORKIN AND ASSOCIATES 465 California Street, Suite 210 SanFrancisco, California 94104 Telephone: (415) 421-02500 Facsimile: (415) 421-2560 Email: law@avialex.com Attorneys for SkyWest Airlines, Inc.

UNIT:ED STAT:ES OFAMERICA DEPARTME:NT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF HEARINGS

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

### In the Matter of:

SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC.

Ec/0<: 39\ld 8055\1 GN\1**NI~dOMG** FDMS Case No.:-------- FAA Case No. 2012NM060014 Con.solidated FDMS Case Nos.: FAA-2012- 0869; FAA-2012- 0868; FAA-2012-0874; FAA-2012·0872; FAA-2012-0873; FAA2012-0904 SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC.'S MO'J'ION TO CONSOLIDATE Judge: Not Yet Assigned

09SC:1C:PS1P Sv:s1 E10G/0E/L0OnJuly 1, 2013, the Honorable Richard C. Goodwin issued an Orderconsolidating the following cases: FDMS Case Nos.: FAA-2012-0869; FAA-2012- 0868; FAA-2012-0874; FAA2012-0872; FAA-2012-0873; FAA-2012-0904. 1 The hearing inthese cases has not yet been scheduled. Pursuant to 14 CFR Section 302.410, Consolidation ofProceedings, SkyWestAirlines, Inc. ("SkyW est"), by its counsel, hereby requests the Court consolidate FDMS Case No.

------- (FAA Case No. 2012NM060014) with CaseNos.: FAA-2012-0869; FAA-2012- 0868; FAA-2012-0874; FAA-2012-0872; FAA-2012-0873; and FAA-2012-0904 and newly docketed FAA Case No. 20llNM060095. All matters involve the same parties, are based on the same cargo loading procedures, have similar facts (miscounted baggage loaded onto aircraft), allege violation ofthe same Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR's 119.5(g) and 

### (1), and l21.693(a), (c), and (d)) and SkyWest has assertedthe same or similar affirmative defenses in all cases. Consolidating these matters willbe conducive to the dispatch ofbusiness and to the ends of justice and will not unduly delay the proceedings. 

### II 

### II II II

E6!16 39\ld 1 FDMS Case No. FAA-2012-0776 was not consolidated, citing issues different from the

FAA Case No. 2012NM060014 SK\'WEST AJRLlNES, INC.'S MOTION TO CONSOLIDA-TE .2 8055\1 QN\1**NI~dOMQ** 0996161>911> Sv:s1 E106/0E/L0WHEREFORE, it is prayed that the Administrative Law Judge consolidate 

### the all cases referenced above for hearing. Respectfully 

### submitted, /"' and ASSOCIATES

### -~ Michael L. Dworkin Co-counsel for SkyWestAirlines, Inc. Dated this 31st day ofJuly, 2013.

FAA Case No, 2012NM060014 SKYWEST AlRLlN;ES, INC.'S MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE 3
EG/GG 3911d 80SSI1 QN\7**NI~dDMQ 0%1:1/:P~TP**  sp:s1 E101:/0E/L0CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The undersigned hereby certifies that onJuly 31, 2013, a true and correct copy ofthe foregoing SKYWEST AIRLINES, lNC'S MOTIONTO CONSOLIDATE
was served as follows:

E2:/E2: 39\ld O£:fice ofHearings, M-20 1200 NewJersey Avenue, S.E. East Building Ground Floor, RoomE12-320 Washi11gton, D.C. 20590 FAX: (202) 366-7536 

### {FAX and Regular Mail} Federal AviationAdministration Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 Wilbur Wright Building- Suite 2Wl000 800 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20591 

### FAX: (202) 493-5142 {FAX and Regular Mail} Robert Spitzer, Esq. Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region, ANM-7 1601 Lind Avenue, S.W. Renton, Washington 98057 FAX: (425) 227-1007 {FAX and Regular Mail }
Todd C. Emerson, #8175 SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC. 444 South River Road St. George, Utah, 84790 Telephone: (435) 634-3530 FAX: (435) 634-3505 Email: temerson@skywest.com {Email}

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# _) Caitlin Miller

FAA Case No. l012NM060014 SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC.'S MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE 4 8055\1 QN\1**NI~dOMQ** 09S2:16PS1P sv:s1 E102:/0E/L0FAXTRANSMISSION MICHAEL L. DWORKIN and ASSOCIATES Law Offices 465 California Street, Suite 210 San Francisco, California 94104-1808 Telephone: (415) 421-2500 FAX: (415) 421-2560 Email: 

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