U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF HEARINGS WASHINGTON, D.C.

### ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~___,_HEARING Inthe Matter ofEndless Mountains Air, Inc., Respondent Docket No. FAA-2013-0848, Case No. 2012EA050008 Judge Sullivan AGENCY'S LIST OF WITNESSES/EXHIBITS COMES NOWthe Agency, by and through his designated representative, the Regional Counsel for the Eastern Region and his duly designated agents, and submits its list ofwitnesses and exhibits for the hearing as follows: WITNESSES 1) Harry Soudas, Allentown Flight Standards District Office, 961 Marcon Boulevard, Suite 111, Allentown, PA 18109,610-264-2888. Subject oftestimony: Mr. Soudas will testify about his investigation ofthe subject incident; howthis investigation (including butnot limited to review ofEndless Mountains Air, Inc., documents) led himto the conclusion that Respondent violated the Federal Aviation Regulations as alleged inthe Complaint; will explain the meaning ofthe pertinent Federal Aviation Regulations and howthis meaning should have been obvious to Respondent; will testify abont the importance for air safety oftraining requirements; and will testify about why a $46,200 civil penalty is warranted per the FAA sanction guidelines. 2) Robert Ference, Allentown Flight Standards District Office, 961 Marcon Boulevard, Suite 111, Allentown, PA 18109,610-264-2888. Subject oftestimony: Mr. Ference will testify about communications he had withEndless Mountains Air, Inc., will respect to the alleged violations. 

# DEXHIBITS See attached index cover sheet and attached (pre-marked) exhibits.. Respectfully submitted, Alfred R. Johnson, Jr. Regional Counsel By:

# ~~ Attorney Dated: January 9, 2015Index of Exhibits

Exhibit C-1: Endless Mountains Air, Inc., Load Manifests (5 pages) Exhibit C-2: FAA Form 8410-3, dated July 22, 2010 Exhibit C-3: FAA Form 8410-3, July 7, 2010 Exhibit C-4: Letter from Harry Soudas to William Dobitsch, dated January 4, 2012. Exhibit C-5: Letter from William Dobitsch to Harry Soudas, dated January 31, 2012 (2 pages) Exhibit C-6: Endless Mountains Air, Inc. Flight and Duty Log Sheets (2 pages) Exhibit C-7: Excerpts from FAA Order 2150.3B re sanction guidance {6 pages)

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### I RETURN RECEIPT File No.: 2012EA050008 Mr. William J. Dobitsch President Endless Mountains Air, Inc. Seamans Airport 727 Windsock Airport Factoryville,PA 18419 Dear Mr. Dobitsch: 

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Personnel ofthis office are investigating a compliance incident concerning the operation of**lwi!;;~~~** Endless Mountains Air, Inc. Specifically, we are reviewing crew qualifications not being complied with in accordance with 14 CFR 135.293, 135.299. Operations ofthis type are contrary to Federal Aviation Regulations. This is to inform you that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating this matter. We wish to offer you an opportunityto discuss the incident in person, or submit a written statement within 10 days following receipt ofthis letter. Your statement should**c~(~~~~~;o-­** all pertinent facts and any mitigating circumstances youbelieve may have a bearing on the incident. Ifwe do nothear from you within the specified time, we will process this matter without the benefit ofyour statement. Ifyouhave any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at (610) 264-2888, extension 229. Sincerely, Harry N. Soudas Aviation Safety Inspector

### Mr, Harry N. Soudas Aviation SafetyInspector Federal Aviation Administration Allentown Flight Standards District Office 961 Marcon Boulevard, Suite 111 Allentown, PA 18109 January 31, 2012 RE: File No.: 2012EA050008 Dearl\/.tr. 

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Thank you for meeting with myselfand our PIC Randy Palmer on January 18'11 

### with regards to your office's compliance incident investigation and our evident non conformancewith 14 CFR 135.293 and 135.299. As discussed and ascertained in ourmeeting, due to our lack ofcomplete understanding ofboth 14 CFR 135.293 and !35.297, we erroneously operatedunder Part 135 for a number ofchartertrips during the months ofSeptember and October 2011, with Mr. Palmerbeing overdue for his 135.293 annual check ride. As stated in ourmeeting, myselfand Mr. Palmer were initially unsure as to whether a 135.293 check ride was required at the end August 2011. Mr. Palmerhad made a number ofattempts in late August/early Septemberto contact 

### Mr. Robert Ference ofyour office for clarificationbutunfortunately, Mr. Palmer and lV.tr. Ferencekept missing each other's calis. Mr. Palmer and I then decided to refer to the regulations again and we left offwith the opinion that his 04/ll/2011, 135.297 checkride and subsequentuse ofthe autopilot were sufficient for him to have qualified for his 135.293 check ride. Unfortunately, our interpretation was wrong. After consulting with yourself, 

### Mr. Ference and Mr. Ghidiu at our meeting, we now have a complete understanding ofthese regulations and will ensure that we comply withthem. Please also be advisedthat to get us back in compliance, Mr. Palmer is scheduled with Mr. Ghidiu for his 135.293 checkride this Thursday, Febmary 2nd

### Thank you for your help and assistance with this matter. Ifyou have any questions, please don't hesitate to calL Sincerely,

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### ~ **_;,~A** 71 ,/07/26/07 2150.38 (1) VIOLATION COMMITTED BYU.S. AIR CARRIERS OR U.S. COMl\1ERCIAL OPERATOR. CLASSIFICATION OF AIR CARRIERAND OPERATOR GROUP I- Each air carrier operating under part 121 or part 135, with an annual operating revenue of$100,000,000 or more. Operating revenue is determined by reference to DOT's "Air Carrier Industry Scheduled Service Traffic Statistics Quarterly." 

### See http://ostpxweb.dot.gov/aviationlindex.html, and click on "Airline Financial**Review.~'** GROUP II
- Each air carrier or commercial operator operating under part 121 with an annual operating revenue ofless than $100,000,000, or under part 135 with an annual operating revenue ofless than $100,000,000, ifthe 135 operator has 50 or more pilots and 25 or more aircraft on its operations specifications. Operating revenue is determined by reference to DOT's "Air Carrier Industry Scheduled Service Traffic Statistics Quarterly." GROUP III
- Each air carrier or commercial operator operating under part 135 with 6 to 49 pilots or 6 to 24 aircraft. GROUP IV- Each air ca.rrier or commercial operator operating tmder pa.rt 135 with no more than 5 pilots and no more than 5 aircraft. GROUP I -large business concern (for violations on or after 12/12/03) Maximum Moderate Minimum $18,750-$25,000 $10,000-$18,749 $2,000-$9,999 GROUP I- small business concern (for violations covered under 49 U.S.C. 

### §46301(a)(5)(A) that occurred after 6/15/06): Maximum Moderate Minimum $8,250-$11,000 $4,400-$8,249 $1, I00-$4,399 GROUP I- small business concern (for violations covered under 49 U.S.C. §4630l(a)(5)(A) that occurred from 12/12/03 unti\6/15/06): Maximum Moderate Minimum $7,500-$10,000 $4,000-$7,499 $1,000-$3,999

B-407/26/07 2150.38 GROUP I- small business concern (for violations covered under 49 U.S.C. § 46301(a)(1)(A) or (B) but not under 49 U.S.C. 

### §46301(a)(5)(A) that occurred on or after 12/12/03): Maximum Moderate Minimum $850-$1,100 $650-$849 $500 $649 GROUP II -large business concern (for violations on or after 12/12/03): Maximum Moderate Minimum $16,250-$25,000 $8,750-$16,249 $1,850-$8,749 GROUP II- small business concern (for violations covered under 49 U.S.C. § 46301(a)(5)(A) that occurred after 6/15/06): Maximum Moderate Minimum $8,250-$11,000 $3,850-$8,249 $935-$3,849 GROUP II- small business concern (for violations covered under 49 U.S.C. § 46301(a)(5)(A) that occurred from 12/12/03 until6/15/06): Maximum Moderate Minimum $6,500-$10,000 $3,500-$6,499 $850-$3,499 GROUP II- small business concern (for violations covered under 49 U.S.C. 

### § 46301 (a)(l)(A) or (B) but not under 49 U.S.C. § 4630l(a)(5)(A) that occurred on or after 12/12/03): Maximum Moderate Minimum $750-$1,100 $450-$ 749 $250 $ 449 GROUP III -for violations covered under 49 U.S.C. § 4630l(a)(5)(A) that occurred after 6/15/06: Maximum Moderate Minimum $7,150-$11,000 $3,300-$7,149 $825-$3,299

B-507/26/07 2150.38 GROUP III- for violations covered under 49 U.S.C. §46301(a)(5)(A) that occurred from 12112/03 unti16/15/06: Maximum Moderate Minimum $5,500-$10,000 $3,000-$5,499 $750-$2,999 GROUP III- for violations covered under 49 U.S.C. §46301(a)(l)(A) or (B) but not under 49 U.S.C. §46301(a)(5)(A) that occurred on or after 12/12/03: Maximum Moderate Minimum $650-$1,100 $400-$ 649 $150-$ 399 GROUP IV -for violations covered under 49 U.S.C. §46301(a)(5)(A) that occurred after 6/15/06: Maximum Moderate Minimum $4,400-$11,000 $2,200-$4,399 $550-$2,199 GROUP IV- for violations covered under 49 U.S.C. §46301(a)(5)(A) that occurred from 12/12/03 until6/15/06: Maximmn $4,000-$10,000 Moderate $2,000-$3,999 Minimmn $500-$1,999 GROUP IV- for violations covered under 49 U.S.C.§ 46301(a)(l)(A) or (B) but not under 49 U.S.C.§ 46301(a)(5)(A) that occurred on or after 12112/03: Maximmn $500-$1,100 Moderate $300-$499 Minimmn $100-$299 (2) VIOLATION COMMITTED BY PART 129 OPERATOR (for violations onor after 12/12/03). Maximmu $18,750-$25,000 Moderate $10,000-$18,749 Minimum $2,000-$9,999

8-607/26/07 2150.3B 1. U.S. AIR CARRIERS, U.S. COMMERCIAL OPERATORS, PART 125 OPERATORS, AND PART 129 OPERATORS. Fig. B-1-a. Maintenance Manual CivilPenalty Certificate Actinr (1) Failure to maintain current manual Minimum Up to 7-day suspenswn (2) Failure to provide adequate Moderate to Maximum instructions and procedures in manual (3) Failure to distribute manual to appropriate personnel Minimum to Moderate (4) Release ofaircraft without required equipment Moderate to Maximum Up to 7-day suspension Fig. B-1-b. AIW Directive Civil Penalty Certificate Actio (1) Failure to comply Moderate to Maximum Fig. B-1-c. Operations Specifications Civil Penalty Certificate Acth (1) Exceed inspection or overhaul time limitation Moderate Up to 7-day suspensiOn (2) Operation contrary to ops specs - technical Minimum noncompliance (3) Operation contrary to ops specs -likelypotential or Moderate to Maximum actual adverse effect on safe operation 

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### - (1) Boarding, or serving alcoholic beverage to, a person Maximum who appears to be intoxicated (2) Failure to briefpassengers Moderate to Maximum (3) Failure to ensure seat and belt for each passenger Maximum (4) Operation w/o operable public address system Maximum (5) Failure to store baggage properly Moderate Fig. B-1-n. Provisions specific to flight deck crew Civil Penalty Certificate Acti• (1) Use ofcrewmember with expired medical certificate Minimum to Moderate (2) Failure to make flight deck seat available to Maximum authorized emoute inspector (3) Use ofunqualified crewmember Maximum (4) Flight and Duty Time violation Moderate Fig. B-1-o. Other provisions Civil Penalty Certificate Acti (1) Improperly Returning Aircraft to service Maximum (2) Illegal carriage ofcontrolled substance with Revocation knowledge ofcarrier, that is, knowledge of, or involvement in, conduct by top management personnel (3) Use ofunqualified personnel other than flight deck Maximum crewmember

- B-18CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that the foregoing AGENCY'S LIST OF WITNESSES/EXHIBITS has been sent on this date via FAX and first class mail to: Mr. Willima J. Dobitsch, Jr. Endless Mountains Air, Inc. Respondent Seamans Airport 727 Windsock Lane Factoryville, PA 18419 Judge J.E. Sullivan U.S. Administrative Law Judge Office ofHearings, M-20 U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. (Ell-310) Washington, DC 20590 FAX: 202-366-7536 I hereby certify that the foregoing AGENCY'S LIST OF WiTNESSES/EXHIBITS has been sent onthis date via first class mail to: Federal Aviation Administration (Original and one copy) 800 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20591 Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 Wilbur Wright Building- Room 2014
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