SERVED: September 24, 2013 

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In The Matter Of: 

AIRBORNE MAINTENANCE · 

AND ENGINEERING SERVICES 

Respondent 

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Docket No. FAA-2013-0291 

Case No. 2011S0290032 

ORDER GRANTING CONTINUANCE 

AND OTHER RELIEF 

On July 23, 2013, an Order Setting Rule 16 Litigation Scheduling Conference and 

Directing Rule 26(f) Planning and Submission was filed. 

On September 17, 2013 the FAA filed a Proposed Scheduling/Discovery Plan, in which it 

noted that the parties could not reach a joint agreement on scheduling. 

On September 1 7, 2013 the Respondent filed a Proposed Scheduling/Discovery Plan, in 

which it noted that the parties could not reach a joint agreement on scheduling. 

On September 24, 2013, the parties appeared by telephone for a Rule 16 Litigation 

Scheduling Conference. During this Conference, the FAA was represented by substitute counsel 

Mr. Ryan Landers, who was not familiar with the case and did not have access to Mr. 

Stephenson's litigation calendar. Mr. Landers explained Mr. Stephenson would return full-time 

as of October 28, 2013. In addition, the Respondent's counsel, Mr. Silverberg, offered further 

explanation regarding his current litigation conflicts. The parties briefly discussed this case, as 

well as other litigation procedural matters. 

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §13.205(a)(1), (6) and (7), Civ. R. 16, and 14 C.F.R. §13.217, 14 

C.F.R. §13.220, and being fully advised; 

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 

1. The FAA's inferred request for a continuance of the Rule 16 Litigation Scheduling 

Conference is granted for good cause. 

2. The Rule 16 Litigation Scheduling Conference is continued to November 7, 2013 

(11:00am-12:00pm ET). 

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3. The Respondent's request for a brief delay in setting discovery and litigation is granted 

for good cause. The initiation of discovery may begin in January 2014. 

4. Between October 28, 2013 and November 4, 2013, the parties shall conduct a 

supplemental Rule 26(f) planning conference, to try and reach agreement on discovery 

deadlines and litigation planning. The scope of the Rule 26(f) discussion shall cover 

topics as identified and referenced in the July 23, 2013 Order . 

. 5. On or before November 4, 2013, the parties shall file a Supplemental Rule 26(f) 

Schedule/Discovery Plan, which shall contain any litigation dates jointly agreed to, as 

well as identification of any disputes that the parties were unable to resolve. 

6. For clarifications of this order or questions with regard to the procedures to be followed 

in this case, please contact Mr. Cody L. Smith, Attorney-Advisor, at the Office of 

Hearings (202-366-6941). 

Attachment: Service List 

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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 2Wl 0001 

Mr. Christopher R. Stevenson 

Complainant's Counsel 

Federal Aviation Administration 

ONE COPY 

Office of the Regional Counsel, Southern Region 

P. 0. Box 20636 

Atlanta, GA 30320 

TEL: 404-305-5200 

FAX: 404-305-5223 

Mr. Robert P. Silverberg 

Respondent's Counsel 

Silverberg, Goldman & Bikoff, LLP 

Georgetown Place, Suite 120 

1101 30th St., N.W. 

Washington, DC 20007 

TEL: 202-944-3300 

FAX: 202-944-3306 

Judge J.E. Sullivan 

US. Administrative Law Judge 

Office of Hearings, M-20 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. (E11-310) 

Washington, DC 20590 

TEL: 202-366-2132 

FAX: 202-366-7536 

FDMS No. FAA-2013-0291 

(Civil Penalty Action) 

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.