Federal Aviation Administration (Fax and Certified First Class Mail) 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

800 Independence Avenue SW 

Wilbur Wright Building, Suite 2Wl000 

Washington, DC 20591 

October 26, 2016 

RE: In the Matter of William A. Curtright, DBA Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

Case No. 2014 NM090046 Judge J.E. Sullivan 

Dear Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430, 

RECEIVED 

NOV - I 2016 

HEARING DOCKET 

Please find attached the following documents for filing by Respondent William A. Curtright,DBA: 

1. RESPONDENTS' MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT with 

Certificate of Service; 

2. ORDER GRANTING RESPONDENTS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT with 

Certificate of Service; 

3. RESPONDENTS REQUEST FOR A RULING ON MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR 

SUMMARY JUDGMENT with Certificate of Service; and 

4. ORDER GRANTING RESPONDENT'S REQUEST FOR A RULING ON RESPONDENTS 

MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT with Certificate of Service. 

Respectfully Submitted, 

Dr. Wm Ames Curtright, DBA 

Enclosures 

DWC/sb 
Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

(Civil Penalty Action) 

SERVICE LIST- BY U.S. MAIL 

ORIGINAL & ONE COPY 

Federal Aviation Administration (Fax and Certified First Class Mail) 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

800 Independence Avenue SW 

Washington, DC 20591 

Wilbur Wright Building, Suite 2Wl000 

Fax: (202) 267-1293 

ONE COPY 

Judge J.E. Sullivan (Fax, Email, and Certified First Class Mail) 

U.S. Administrative Law Judge 

Office of Hearings, M -20 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE (El1-310) 

Washington, DC 20590 

TEL: 202-366-6941 

FAX: 202-366-7536 

David F. Shayne, FAA Attorney (Fax, Email, and Certified First Class Mail) 

Complainant's Counsel 

Northwest Mountain Region, ANM-7 

Federal Aviation Administration 

1601 Lind Ave. SW 

Renton, W A 98057 

TEL: 425-227-1847 

:f=A L(z<;.- - i DD7 
William A. Curtright 

Respondent 

PO Box 1350 

Jefferson, OR 97352 

Telephone: (503) 209-7388 

Fax: (503) 485-0812 

In The Matter Of: 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

WILLIAM A. CURTRIGHT, DBA 

Case No. 2014NM090046 

Respondent 

Judge J .E. Sullivan 

RESPONDENTS' MOTION and MEMORANDUM 

FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

COMES NOW Respondent, William A. Curtright, DBA respectfully files and submits 

this Motion and Memorandum for Summary Judgment against Complaint ofF AA Administrator 

Michael P. Huerta, Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration (the "Administrator" or 

Complainant") and moves for summary judgment on all ofthe claims in the Complaint pursuant 

to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56 (Fed. R. Civ. P. 56), Respondent William A. Curtright 

respectfully moves this Court for entry of an Order granting summary judgment in his favor. 

RESPONDENT'S MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

Case No. 2014NM0046 

Page 1 

William A. Curtright,DBA 

Respondent 

Telephone: (503) 209-7388 

Fax (503)485-0812 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 

TABLE OF AUTHORITIES .................................................................................................. 3 

Respondents' Motion and Memorandum for Summary Judgment.......................................... 1 

TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................ 2 

MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT................................................ 4 

Claims and Defenses upon which Judgment is Sought .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 4 

Respondent is entitled to Summary Judgment on the Claim.......................................... 4 

Burden of proof and elements. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... ...... .... .. .. ...... .......... ........ ...... ...... ....... 4 

Elements that cannot be proven by the Complainant................ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 6 

CONCLUSION.......................................................................................... 11 

RESPONDENT'S MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

Case No. 2014NM0046 

Page 2 

William A. Curtright,DBA 

Respondent 

Telephone: (503) 209-7388 

Fax (503)485-0812 
I 

TABLE OF AUTHORITIES 

Cases 

Celotex Corp. v. Catrett, 477 U.S. 317,323-24 (1986)........................... 5,6 

Statutes and Regulations 

Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56.................................................... 1 

Federal Rule of Civil Procedure ll(a)...... .............. .......... .................... 8 

14 Code of Federal Regulations C.F.R. Section 91.417(c) .......................... 4,5,6,7,8,10,11 

14 Code of Federal Regulations C.F.R. Section DOT 61.56(c)............ ........ .... 7,8 

Title 49 United States Code (Transportation) Section 46301 (a) and (d) ............. 6,8,9 

Title 49 United States Code (Transportation) Section 46301 (d) (2), (7)(a) 2014 ... 9 

FAA Rules of Practice 14 C.F.R.§l3.207(b) .............................................. 7,8,9 

FAA's Rules of Practice, 14 C.F.R.§l3.207(c) ........................................... 8 

Constitutional 

The Eight Amendment of the United States Constitution 

Part of the United States Bill of Rights ...................................... . 

RESPONDENT'S MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

Case No. 2014NM0046 

Page 3 

6,7,12 

William A. Curtright, DBA 

Respondent 

Telephone: (503) 209-7388 

Fax (503)485-0812 
William A. Curtright 

Respondent 

PO Box 1350 

Jefferson, OR 97352 

Telephone: (503) 209-7388 

Fax: (503) 485-0812 

ln The Matter Of: 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

WILLIAM A. CURTRIGHT, DBA 

Case No. 2014NM090046 

Respondent 

Judge J.E. Sullivan 

MEMORANDUM 

FORSUMMARYJUDGMENT 

CLAIMS AND DEFENSES UPON WHICH JUDGMENT IS SOUGHT 

A- Respondent is entitled to Summary Judgment on the Claim 

1. Burden of proof and elements 

A. The Federal Aviation Administration Complaint alleging violation of Section 14.C.F.R. 

91.417(c), requires the Complainant to establish, by a preponderance of the evidences, a 

prima facie case that: (I) respondent did not produce or make the Log Books available for 

inspection by the Administrator or any authorized representative of the National 

RESPONDENT'S MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

Docket No. FAA-201S-1319 

Case No. 2014NM0046 

Page 4 

William A. Curtright,DBA 

Respondent 

Telephone: (503) 209-7388 

Fax (503)485-0812 
Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Respondent would state that the FAA has not 

identified grounds that will show a genuine issue of material fact 1 

B. Respondent moves for summary judgment on his claim that the Federal Aviation 

Administration complaint alleging violation of Section 14 C.F. R. 91.417(c): claiming that 

the owner or operator shall make all maintenance Log Books required to be kept by this 

section available for inspection by the Administrator or any authorized representative of the 

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). (Herein attached as Exhibit 1 Section 14 

C.P.R. 91.417(c). 

C. Respondent would show the court that the records themselves were produced to the National 

Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and that the records themselves do not need to, and 

arguably should not be, stored on the aircraft, but must be produced for inspection in a 

reasonable amount of time when requested by the FAA, NTSB or law enforcement. In 

addition, Respondent would show this court that on or about August 13, 2015 Federal Aviation 

Administration, Curt Cowley and Terry Juan inspected the aircraft maintenance records of Super cub 

N949JP owned by Respondent. They were allowed unrestricted access to the aircraft logbooks 

without distraction, and found the records were well organized and complete, back to the birth of the 

aircraft. The records did not appear to be altered or edited in any way. No discrepancies were noted, 

and the aircraft appeared to be airworthy at the time of the incident. (Herein attached as Exhibit 2 

An Email from David F. Shayne to AmesResearch, dated October 14, 2015 with confirmation that 

the records were produced and examined to satisfaction by Billy J. McKibbon, Portland Flight 

Standards FAA with attached Speed Memo EIR NO. 2014NM090046, Lost Logs.) 

Celotex Corn. v. Catrett. 477 U.S. 317 323-24 11986) 

RESPONDENT'S MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

Case No. 2014NM0046 

Page 5 

William A. Curtright,DBA 

Respondent 

Telephone: (503) 209-7388 

Fax (503)485-0812 
D. Furthermore, Respondent moves for summary judgment on his claim that the Federal 

Aviation Administration lacks evidence that Respondent did not provide the documentation 

that was requested of him under Section 14 C.F.R. 91.417(c). Respondent contends that 

there is no genuine disputed issue as to any material fact or evidence and that he is entitled 

to judgment as a matter of law in his claim. (Herein attached as Exhibit 3 is the transcript 

wherein the Honorable Judge J.E. Sullivan that Respondent was in compliance of 

production of the Log Books under Section 14 C.F.R. 91.417(c) page 38 of teleconference 

on August 9, 2016 between complainant, respondent and the Honorable Judge J.E. Sullivan) 

2. Elements that cannot be proven by the Complainant 

The Federal Aviation Administration Complaint cannot demonstrate a triable issue of fact as to 

Sections 46301(a) and (d) of Title 49 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) (Transportation) (49 

U.S.C. Sections 46301 (a) and (d)), alleging that Respondent is liable for a civil penalty of 

$11,000.00 as being appropriate for the alleged violation of Section 14. C.F.R. 91.417(c).Z 

A. Respondent moves for summary judgment on his claim that the Federal Aviation 

Administration complaint alleging that respondent is in violation of Section 14 C.F .R. 

91.417(c) and charging under Sections 46301 (a) and (d) of Title 49 of the United States 

code (U.S.C. (Transportation) (49 U.S.C. Sections 4630l(a) and (d) a civil penalty in the 

amount of $11,000.00 violates his rights under the Eight Amendment. In addition, 

Respondent vindicating his Eight Amendment rights of the United States Constitution 

which is the part of the United States Bill of Rights prohibiting the federal government 

from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishment. (Herein 

2

Celotex Corp. v. Catrett. 477 U.S. 317 323-24119861 

RESPONDENT'S MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

Case No. 2014NM0046 

Page 6 

William A. Curtright,DBA 

Respondent 

Telephone: (503) 209-7388 

Fax (503)485-0812 
attached as Exhibit 4 is the Eight Amendment of the United States Constitution part of the 

United States Bill of Rights) 

B. Respondent moves for summary judgment on his claim that the Federal Aviation 

Administration failed to disclose the entire letter of investigation, dated September 4, 2014 

to William Ames Curtright in its entirety. The FAA letter of Investigation has no 

signature page, or page 2. The document is page 1 and 3. The document is not an official 

letter, and is not authentic without a signature, or served and is not an entire document 

either served or produced by the FAA without the signatme3

. (Herein attached as Exhibit 

5 is a copy of the letter dated September 4, 2014 which was produced on September 29, 

2016 at approximately 3:30p.m. to Respondent as document C6.) 

C. Respondent would argue that because the FAA letter of investigation was unsigned and 

incomplete and was not produced or served in its entirety and therefor is not an authentic 

document. The FAA cannot rely on it for filing their initial Complaint and the entire 

Complaint filed by the FAA should be dismissed and Summary Judgment relief be granted 

to Respondent. 

D. In addition, Respondent would argue that the FAA Letter, dated September 4, 2014 is 

for .... "documentation of your compliance with the flight review requirement of 14 C.P.R. 

DOT 61.56(c);" However, in the FAA's complaint that was filed with the Department of 

Transportation Office of Hearings in Washington, D.C. on or about May 19'h 2015 the 

FAA alleges that Respondent was in violation of 14 CPR Section 91.417 (c) and does not 

3 FAA's Rules of Practice, 14 C.F.R.§13.207(b) 

RESPONDENT'S MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

Case No. 2014NM0046 

Page 7 

William A. Curtright, DBA 

Respondent 

Telephone: (503) 209-7388 

Fax (503)485-0812 
include any allegations that Respondent was in violation of Section 14 C.P.R. DOT 61.56 

(c), which has nothing to do with 14 CFR 91.417(c). Section 14 C.P.R. DOT 61.56(c) 

states the following: ... 

"Except as provided in paragraphs (d), (e) and (g) of this section, no person may act as pilot 

in command of an aircraft unless, since the beginning of the 241

h calendar month before the 

month in which that pilot acts as pilot in command, that person has ..... " (Herein attached as 

Exhibit 6 14 C.P.R. DOT 61.56(c)) 

E. On or about January 14, 2015 the FAA through its attorney David J. Shayne sent a letter to 

William A. Curtright stating in item #2. "On or about July 1, 2014 an Aviation Safety 

Inspector (ASI) from the Portland Flight Standards District Office wrote you a letter 

demanding that you provide aircraft weight and balance, and aircraft and engine 

maintenance logbooks for N949JP." (Attached here to as Exhibit 7 is FAA Letter dated 

January 14,2015 and July 1, 2014 ASI Letter.) 

F. On or about May 19, 2015 the FAA through its attorney David J. Shayne filed a 

complaint; however, attorney David J. Shayne never signed the complaint, and did not list 

his attorney bar number to the complaint. 4 Respondent would request the court to impose 

sanctions against attorney David J. Shayne in the amount of$11,000.00 for failure to sign 

and include his state bar number on the complaint. 5 Respondent would show the court 

according to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(a) (Fed.R.Civ. P. 1l(a) provides 

4 FAA's Rules of Practice, 14 C.F.R.§13.207(b) 5 FAA's Rules of Practice, 14 C.F.R.§13.207(c) 

RESPONDENT'S MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

Case No. 2014NM0046 

Page 8 

William A. Curtright, DBA 

Respondent 

Telephone: (503) 209-7388 

Fax (503)485·0812 
instructional guidance and Rule 11 (a) states, in part: "The court must strike an unsigned 

paper" ... )\Hereto attached as Exhibit 8 FAA Complaint by the FAA id page 3 of 5 at 

paragraph III.) 

G. Respondent would show the court that the FAA has never given an explanation of why they are 

proposing an $11.000.00 fine as the civil penaltv, and what forms the basis for the maximum 

amount allowed. Respondent would further show the court that in the Complaint that was filed the 

FAA alleges that Respondent is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $11,000.00 pursuant to 49 

U.S. C. Sections 46301 (a) and (d). (Hereto attached as Exhibit 9 is Title 49 U.S.C. Sections 

46301 (a) and (d). Respondent would show this court that under Title 49 U.S.C. § 46301-Civil 

penalties (A) states the following: "(1) A person is liable to the United States Government for a 

civil penalty of not more than $25,000 (or $1,100 is the person is an individual.. .. " The FAA 

did not bring the civil penalty allegation under the proper U.S.C. code of title 49 U.S.C.§ 46301 

( d)(2), and (7)( a)) Respondent would request the court to grant summary judgment relief to 

Respondent on this matter for lack of explanation, jurisdiction, and incorrect citing of law for the 

maximum amount allowed in a civil penalty case. (Attached hereto as Exhibit I 0 is page 32 lines 

18-25 of the transcript of the telephone conference of August 9, 2016 before the Honorable J.E. 

Sullivan U.S. Administrative law Judge.) 

H. Respondent would show the court that the FAA has never given an explanation of why they are 

proposing an $11,000.00 fine as the penalty, and what forms the basis for the maximum amount 

allowed. Respondent would request the court to grant summary judgment for lack of explanation, 

and basis of the maximum amount allowed. (Attached hereto as Exhibit 10 is page 32 Lines 18-25 

6 FAA's Rules of Practice, 14 C.F.R.§13.207(b) 

RESPONDENT'S MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

Case No. 2014NM0046 

Page 9 

William A. Curtright, DBA 

Respondent 

Telephone: (503) 209-7388 

Fax (503)485-0812 
of the transcript of the telephone conference of August 9, 2016 before the Honorable J.E. Sullivan 

U.S. Administrative Law Judge.) 

I. Respondent would show the court that the FAA has not met the burden of proof as the moving 

party bringing this action before the court against Respondent because of lack of proving that the 

imposed fine of $11,000.00 truly reflects the magnitude and scope of time period where the 

records were lost and not available to the FAA for inspection. Respondent would show the court 

that in Complainant's Initial Disclosures Pursuant to the ALJ' s Order of August 10, 2016 and 

FRCP 26(1(a) that document 2014NM090046 clearly states that on July 7, 2014 and August 28, 

2014 Respondent sent copies of the documents that were requested of him to the FAA. (Attached 

hereto as Exhibit 11 is document 2014NM090046 with lines f, and h,j.) 

J. Respondent would show the court that the FAA hindered this case by not disclosing to Martin G. 

Conroy that the documents were produced on July 7, 2014 as stated in the letter from Dr. W. Ames 

Curtright to Martin G. Conroy, dated September 9, 2014 RE: EIR Number 2014NM090046 with 

attachments. (Attached hereto as Exhibit 12 is the letter from Dr. W. Ames Curtright to Martin G. 

Conroy, dated September 9, 2014 with attached documents: Oregon Aircraft Registration 

Certificate and Memorandum from Ben W. Davidson to William Ames Curtright, dated 

8/26/2014; Memorandum dated July 7, 2014 from William A. Curtright to Conray, Marty with 

attachments.) Respondent would request that this court grant summary judgment for lack of 

evidence of violation of Section 14 C.F.R. 91.417(c) against Respondent. 

RESPONDENT'S MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

Case No. 2014NM0046 

Page 10 

William A. Curtright, DBA 

Respondent 

Telephone: (503) 209-7388 

Fax (S03)485-0812 
CONCLUSION 

Because the Complainant's evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the FAA, is 

insufficient to establish all of the elements of their claims, the Respondent is entitled to summary 

judgment on all claims. In addition, the undisputed evidence indicates that the Respondent has 

proven his affirmative defense that the Log Books were produced for inspection in a reasonable 

amount of time when requested by the FAA, NTSB or law enforcement entitling Respondent to 

summary judgment on that defense. 

In addition, Respondent has shown to this court that the civil penalty imposed by the FAA in 

their complaint has been brought under the wrong U.S.C. section entitling Respondent to 

summary judgment on that defense. 

Respondent has shown to this court that no notice or demand letter was given to Respondent by 

the FAA regarding an alleged violation of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R. Section 

91.417(c) and relief of summary judgment should be granted to Respondent. 

Respondent has shown too this court that Respondent did produce the Log Books to the FAA 

pursuant to C.F.R. 9l.417(c) and that the Court has also recognized and acknowledged that 

Respondent produced the Log Books to the FAA in compliance to C.F.R. 9l.417(c) in the Courts 

Order of May 10, 2016 and relief for summary judgment should be granted to Respondent. 

Respondent has shown the court that the FAA lacks evident that respondent did not provide the 

documentation that was requested of him and that there is no material fact or evidence that the 

documents were not produced. And relief for summary judgment should be granted to 

Respondent. 

RESPONDENT'S MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

Case No. 2014NM0046 

Page 11 

William A. Curtright,DBA 

Respondent 

Telephone: (503) 209-7388 

Fax (503)485-0812 
Respondent has shown the court that the civil penalty amount of $11,000.00 violates 

Respondents rights under the Eight Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibiting the 

federal government from imposing excessive fines and relief for sununary judgment should be 

granted to Respondent. 

Respondent has shown the court that the FAA failed to disclose in its disclosure of documents an 

FAA letter of Investigation, dated September 4, 2014 in its entirety and has no signature page 

and is not the entire document or the authentic document and therefore the entire document 

should be removed from the case and relief for summary judgment should be granted to 

Respondent. 

Respondent has shown the court that the FAA failed to disclose in their initial disclosure which 

was order by the Honorable Judge J .E. Sullivan to disclose what formed the basis for the 

maximum amount allowed for a civil penalty, along with an explanation has not been disclosed 

by the FAA and relief for summary judgment should be granted to Respondent. 

Respondent has shown this court that the FAA hindered this case by not disclosing to Martin G. 

Conroy that the documents were produced on July 7, 2014 and relief for sununary judgment 

should be granted to Respondent. 

RESPONDENT'S MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

Case No. 2014NM0046 

Page 12 

William A. Curtright, DBA 

Respondent 

Telephone: (503) 209-7388 

Fax (503)485-0812 
WHEREFORE, Respondent respectfully requests and prays that the Administrative Law Judge 

enter an Order granting relief to the Respondent by granting this Summary Judgment with 

prejudice. 

Respectfully submitted this~y of October 2016 

Dr. Wm. Ames Curtright, DBA 

RESPONDENT'S MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

Case No. 2014NM0046 

Page 13 

William A. Curtright, DBA 

Respondent 

Telephone: (503) 209-7388 

Fax (503)485-0812 
Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

(Civil Penalty Action) 

SERVICE LIST- BY U.S. MAIL 

ORIGINAL & ONE COPY 

Federal Aviation Administration (Fax and Certified First Class Mail) 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

800 Independence Avenue SW 

Washington, DC 20591 

Wilbur Wright Building, Suite 2Wl 000 

Fax: (202) 267-1293 

ONE COPY 

Judge J.E. Sullivan (Fax, Email, and Certified First Class Mail) 

U.S. Administmtive Law Judge 

Office of Hearings, M-20 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE (Ell-310) 

Washington, DC 20590 

TEL: 202-366-6941 

FAX: 202-366-7536 

David F. Shayne, FAA Attorney (Fax, Email, and Certified First Class Mail) 

Complainant's Counsel 

Northwest Mountain Region, ANM-7 

Federal Aviation Administration 

1601 Lind Ave. SW 

Renton, WA 98057 

TEL: 425-227-1847 

RESPONDENT'S MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

Case No. 2014NM0046 

Page 14 

William A. Curtright,DBA 

Respondent 

Telephone: (503) 209-7388 

Fax (503)485-0812 
14 CFR 91.417- Maintenance records. 

§ 91.417 Maintenance records. 

(a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§ 91.411 and 91.413, 

each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the 

periods specified in paragraph (b) of this section: 

(1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration 

and records of the 100-hour, annual, progressive, and other required or 

approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the 

airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The 

records must include -

(i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of 

the work performed; and 

(ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and 

(iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person approving 

the aircraft for return to service. 

(2) Records containing the following information: 

(i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, 

and each rotor. 

(ii) The current status of life-limited parts of each airframe, 

engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance. 

(iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which 

are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis. 

(iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the 

last inspection required by the inspection program under which 

the aircraft and its appliances are maintained. 

(v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety 

directives including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety 

directive number and revision date. If the AD or safety directive involves 

recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required. 

(vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by § 43.9(d) of this chapter for 

each major alteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, 

propellers, and appliances. 

(b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods 

prescribed : 
(1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be 

retained until the work is repeated or superseded by other work or for 1 year 

after the work is performed. 

(2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be 

retained and transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold. 

(3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under 

§ 43.11 of this chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and 

the aircraft is approved for return to service. 

(c) The owner or operator shall make all maintenance records required to be 

kept by this section available for inspection by the Administrator or any 

authorized representative of the National Transportation Safety Board 

(NTSB). In addition, the owner or operator shall present Form 337 described 

in paragraph (d) of this section for inspection upon request of any law 

enforcement officer. 

(d) When a fuel tank is installed within the passenger compartment or a 

baggage compartment pursuant to part 43 of this chapter, a copy 

of FAA Form 337 shall be kept on board the modified aircraft by the owner 

or operator. 

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 

2120-0005) 

[Doc. No. 18334, 54 FR 34311, Aug. 18, 1989, as amended by Amdt. 91-

311, 75 FR 5223, Feb. 1, 2010; Amdt. 91-323, 76 FR 39260, July 6, 2011] 
'"~lliam Ames Curtright 

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im: David.F.Shayne@faa.gov 

::.ent: Wednesday, October 14,2015 2:15PM 

To: ames@amesresearch.com 

Subject: RE: Docket No. FAA-2015-1319, Curtright 

Attachments: document2015-08-16-071730.pdf 

Here is a copy of the email I received and the memo 

Sorry David, 

This is to confirm the records have now been provided and examined to our satisfaction. Attached is a speed memo from 

inspector Cowley regarding his examination of the records. 

Best regards, 

Billy J. McKibbon 

Front Line Manager- Heavy Helicopter Unit 

Portland Flight Standards 

Federal Aviation Administration 

(503) 615-3235 

\ .-,value your feedback. 

t Standards Service Quality Management System (QMS) Feedback 

ru 1 m : http :/ /www .fa a .gov I about/office_ o rg/h e ad quarters_ offices/ a vs/ offices/ afs/ q m s/ 

from: William Ames Curtright [mailto:ames@amesresearch.com] 

Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 1:58 PM 

To: Shayne, David F (FAA) 

Subject: Docket No. FAA-2015-1319, Curtright 

David, I note that this matter is still before the courts. I also note the Order for Reassigning the proceedings to a new Judge. 

Thus I note that this matter isn't dismissed as of yet. 

I Could you send me a copy of your last letter to the court requesting the 

Dropping and closure of this matter. 

As you know Curt Cowley visited our offices and reviewed all documentation of the lost documents from Portland, Oregon 

.D~)Wm. Ames Curtright, BS, DBA 

~ /Pr~sident 

Ames Research Laboratories, Inc. 

ames@amesresearch.com 

Phone: 503-588-7000 

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SPEED MEMO 

SUBJECT 

EIR No. 2014NM090046, Lost Logs 

TO: 

OATE OF REPLY 

Marty G Conroy 

cc Bill McKibbon 

SIGNATURE OF REPLIER 

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INITIAL MESSAGE 

INSPECTOR STATEMENT 

On Thursday, 08-13-2015, ASI's Curt Cowley and Terry Juran inspected the aircraft maintenance records of Supercub 

N949JP. at Mr Curtright's place of business in Salem, Or. Mr Curtright was pleasant and curteous. He allowed us 

unrestricted access to the aircraft logbooks without distraction. 

The records were well organized and .complete. back to the birth of the aircraft. The records did not appear to the 

alterered or edited in anyway. No descrepantcies were noted. and the aircraft appears to have been airworthy at the time 

of the accident 

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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 

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In the Matter of: Docket No. 

WILLIAM A. CURTRIGHT, DBA FAA-2015-1319 

6 Respondent. 

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9 

10 The litigation scheduling conference 

11 via telephone in the above-entitled matter 

12 commenced on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at 1:34 

13 p.m. 

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BEFORE: THE HONORABLE J.E. SULLIVAN 

U.S. Administrative Law Judge 

20 Reported by: Melissa G. Fleming 

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William A. Curtright, DBA 

1 And in the material that I had before 

2 me, and I'm looking at page 3 of this 

3 four-page order, I talk about how you asserted 

4 on August 13, 2015 you allowed the FAA to 

5 inspect your maintenance records and at ,that 

6 time the FAA agreed that the records were 

7 "well organized and complete back to the birth 

8 of the aircraft." Do you,see that on page 3? 

9 It's under paragraph three. 

10 MR. CURTRIGHT: I see that. I had 

11 missed that. All right. Go ahead. 

12 JUDGE SULLIVAN: And t also quote from 

13 your material, you know, acknowledging that 

14 you had said that these records had been 

15 "lost" for a time. And then in the discussion 

16 following that paragraph, a brief discussion 

17 in number four and it runs from page 3 to page 

18 4, I talk about how it's really great or good 

19 that the Respondent's maintenance record has 

20 been found and inspected and that as I 

21 understood the law, that wasn't a defense to 

22 the lack of having those records produced from 

23 approximately July 14, 2014 through May 19, 

24 2015. 

25 So there's been a ruling on that 

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8/9/2016 
The Eighth Article of 

the US Constituion 

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused 

shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public 

trial, by an impartial jury of the State and 

district wherein the crime shall have been 

committed, which district shall have been 

previously ascertained by law, and to be 

informed of the nature and cause of the 

accusation; to be confronted with the 

witnesses against him; to have compulsory 

process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, 

and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his 

defense. 
U.S. Department 

of TransportatiOn 

Federal AviaHon 

Administration 

September 4, 2014 

Northwest Mountain Region 

Colorado, Idaho, Montana, 

Oregon, Utah, Washington, 

Wyoming 

Flight Standards District Office 

3180 NW 229th Ave. 

Hillsboro, Oregon 97124 

503-615-3225, Fax: 503-615-3300 

1-800-847-3240 

marty.g.conroy@faa.gov 

CERTIFIED MAIL/SPECIAL DELIVERY- RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 

EIR Number: 2014NM090046 

William Ames Curtright 

1895 16th SE 

Salem, Oregon 97302 

Subject: Letter of Investigation 

Dear Mr. Curtright: 

Personnel of this office are investigating an accident, which involved the operation of an 

aircraft, N949JP, on June 14, 2014. This office sent you a letter dated July I, 2014 by 

registered mail requesting you present to us the following documents: aircraft weight and 

balance record, the airframe and engine maintenance logbooks, the Airworthiness and 

Registration certificates, and documentation of your compliance with the flight review 

requirement of 14 CFR Part 61.56( c). 

To date, you have not presented this office with the airframe and engine maintenance 

logbooks for N949JP and a complete record of your required flight review that includes the 

instructor's endorsement signature. 

This may be contrary to the Federal Aviation Regulations. 

This letter is to inform you that this matter is under investigation by the Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA). In accordance with the Pilot's Bill of Rights, we are informing you 

that: 

(1) The nature of this investigation is to determine whether you acted as pilot in cormnand 

ofN949JP in violation of the Federal Aviation Regulations, and if so, what, if any 

enforcement action should he taken. 

(2) Oral or written response to this Letter of investigation is not required, and no action can 

be taken or adverse inference made against you for declining to respond to this Letter of 

Investigation. 

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PRIVACY ACT NOTICE 

This Notice is provided in accordance with Section (e) (3) of the Privacy Act, 5 U.S. C. 

Section 552a (e) (3), and concerns the information requested in the letter or form with which 

this Notice is enclosed. 

A. Authority: This information is solicited pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 40113(a) and the 

regulations issued under that statutory provision codified in 14 C.F.R. part 13. Submission of 

information is voluntary. 

B. Principal Purposes: 

1. The request for information is intended to provide you with an opportunity to 

participate in the investigation. 

2. The requested information will be used to help determine whether or not there has 

been a violation of the Federal Aviation Regulations, and if so, what, if any, enforcement 

action should be taken. 

C. Routine uses: Records from this system of records may be disclosed in accordance with 

the following routine uses that appear in the System of Records No. DOT IF AA 847, General 

Air Transportation Records on Individuals, DOT IF AA: 

1. To provide basic airman certificate and qualification information to the public upon 

request. 

2. To disclose information to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in 

connection with its investigation responsibilities. 

3. To provide information about ainnen to Federal, state, and local law enforcement 

agencies when engaged in the investigation and apprehension of drug iaw violators. 

4. To provide information about enforcement actions arising out of violations of the 

Federal Aviation Regulations to government agencies, the aviation industry, and the 

public upon request. 

5. To disclose information to another Federal agency, or to a court or an administrative 

tribunal, when the Government or one of its agencies is a party to a judicial proceeding 

before the court or involved in administrative proceedings before the tribunal. 

D. Effect offailure to respond: The FAA cannot impose any penalties upon you if you fail 

to respond to this letter of investigation. If you fail to supply the requested information, 

however, the FAA will make determinations about possible enforcement action for this 

matter without the benefit of your comments on this matter. 
Federal Aviation Administration, DOT § 61.56 

one takeoff and one landing in an aircraft 

of the same type for which the 

qualification is sought. This requirement 

does not apply to an applicant 

who completes a proficiency check 

under part 121 or competency check 

under subpart K, part 91, part 125, or 

part 13 5 for the particular type of aircraft. 

[Doc. No. 25910, 62 FR 16298, Apr. 4, 1997; 

Arndt. 61-103, 62 FR 40898, July 30, 1997; 

Arndt. 61-109, 68 FR 54559, Sept. 17, 2003; 

Arndt. 61-113, 70 FR 45271, Aug. 4, 2005; Arndt. 

61-109, 70 FR 61890, Oct. 27, 2005; Arndt. 61-124, 

74 FR 42550, Aug. 21, 2009; Arndt. 61-128, 76 FR 

54105, Aug. 31, 2011] 

§ 61.56 Flight review. 

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs 

(b) and (f) of this section, a flight review 

consists of a minimum of 1 hour 

of flight training and 1 hour of ground 

training. The review must include: 

(1) A review of the current general 

operating and flight rules of part 91 of 

this chapter; and 

(2) A review of those maneuvers and 

procedures that, at the discretion of 

the person giving the review, are necessary 
for the pilot to demonstrate the 

safe exercise of the privileges of the 

pilot certificate. 

(b) Glider pilots may substitute a 

minimum of three instructional flights 

in a glider, each of which includes a 

flight to traffic pattern altitude, in 

lieu of the 1 hour of flight training required 

in paragraph (a) of this section. 

(c) Except as provided in paragraphs 

(d), (e), and (g) of this section, no person 

may act as pilot in command of an 

aircraft unless, since the beginning of 

the 24th calendar month before the 

month in which that pilot acts as pilot 

in command, that person has-

(1) Accomplished a flight review 

given in an aircraft for which that 

pilot is rated by an authorized instructor 

and 

(2) A logbook endorsed from an authorized 

instructor who gave the review 

certifying that the person has satisfactorily 

completed the review. 

(d) A person who has, within the period 

specified in paragraph (c) of this 

section, passed a pilot proficiency 

check conducted by an examiner, an 
approved pilot check airman, or a U.S. 

Armed Force, for a pilot certificate, 

rating, or operating privilege need not 

accomplish the flight review required 

by this section. 

(e) A person who has, within the period 

specified in paragraph (c) of this 

section, satisfactorily accomplished 

one or more phases of an FAA -sponsored 

pilot proficiency award program 

need not accomplish the flight review 

required by this section. 

(f) A person who holds a flight instructor 

certificate and who has, within 

the period specified in paragraph (c) 

of this section, satisfactorily completed 

a renewal of a flight instructor 

certificate under the provisions in 

§ 61.197 need not accomplish the one 

hour of ground training specified in 

paragraph (a) of this section. 

(g) A student pilot need not accomplish 

the flight review required by this 

section provided the student pilot is 

undergoing training for a certificate 

and has a current solo flight endorsement 

as required under§ 61.87 of this 

part. 
(h) The requirements of this section 

may be accomplished in combination 

with the requirements of§ 61.57 and 

other applicable recent experience requirements 

at the discretion of the authorized 

instructor conducting the 

flight review. 

(i) A flight simulator or flight training 

device may be used to meet the 

flight review requirements of this section 

subject to the following conditions: 

(1) The flight simulator or flight 

training device must be used in accordance 

with an approved course conducted 

by a training center certificated 

under part 142 of this chapter. 

(2) Unless the flight review is undertaken 

in a flight simulator that is approved 

for landings, the applicant must 

meet the takeoff and landing requirements 

of§ 61.57(a) or§ 61.57(b) of this 

part. 

(3) The flight simulator or flight 

training device used must represent an 

aircraft or set of aircraft for which the 

pilot is rated. 

[Doc. No. 25910, 62 FR 16298, Apr. 4, 1997; 

Arndt. 61-103, 62 FR 40898, July 30, 1997; 
Arndt. 61-104, 63 FR 20287, Apr. 23, 1998; Arndt. 

61-124, 74 FR 42550, Aug. 21, 2009 
U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

September 4, 2014 

Northwest Mountain Region 

Colorado, Idaho, Montana, 

Oregon, Utah, Washington, 

Wyoming 

Flight Standards District Office 

3180 NW 229th Ave. 

Hillsboro, Oregon 97124 

503-615-3225, Fax: 503-615-3300 

1-800-847-3240 

marty.g.conroy@faa.gov 

CERTIFIED MAIL/SPECIAL DELIVERY- RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 

EIR Number: 2014NM090046 

William Ames Curtright 

1895 16'11 SE 

Salem, Oregon 97302 

Subject: Letter oflnvestigation 

Dear Mr. Curtright: 

Personnel of this office are investigating an accident, which involved the operation of an 

aircraft, N949JP, on June 14, 2014. This office sent you a letter dated July 1, 2014 by 

registered mail requesting you present to us the following documents: aircraft weight and 

balance record, the airframe and engine maintenance logbooks, the Airworthiness and 

Registration certificates, and documentation of your compliance with the flight review 

requirement of 14 CFR Part 61.56(c). 

To date, you have not presented this office with the airframe and engine maintenance 

logbooks for N949JP and a complete record of your required flight review that includes the 

instructor's endorsement signature. 

This may be contrary to the Federal Aviation Regulations. 

This letter is to inform you that this matter is under investigation by the Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA). In accordance with the Pilot's Bill of Rights, we are infmming you 

that: 

(I) The nature of this investigation is to determine whether you acted as pilot in command 

ofN949JP in violation of the Federal Aviation Regulations, and if so, what, if any 

enforcement action should be taken. 

(2) Oral or written response to this Letter oflnvestigation is not required, and no action can 

be taken or adverse inference made against you for declining to respond to this Letter of 

Investigation. 

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PRIVACY ACT NOTICE 

This Notice is provided in accordance with Section (e) (3) of the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 

Section 552a (e) (3), and concerns the information requested in the letter or form with which 

this Notice is enclosed. 

A. Authority: This information is solicited pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 40113(a) and the 

regulations issued under that statutory provision codified in 14 C.F .R. part 13. Submission of 

information is voluntary. 

B. Principal Purposes: 

I. The request for information is intended to provide you with an opportunity to 

participate in the investigation. 

2. The requested information will be used to help determine whether or not there has 

been a violation of the Federal Aviation Regulations, and if so, what, if any, enforcement 

action should be taken. 

C. Routine uses: Records from this system of records may be disclosed in accordance with 

the following routine uses that appear in the System of Records No. DOT/FAA 847, General 

Air Transportation Records on Individuals, DOT/FAA: 

I. To provide basic airman certificate and qualification information to the public upon 

request. 

2. To disclose information to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in 

connection with its investigation responsibilities. 

3. To provide information about airmen to Federal, state, and local law enforcement 

agencies when engaged in the investigation and apprehension of drug law violators. 

4. To provide information about enforcement actions arising out of violations of the 

Federal Aviation Regulations to government agencies, the aviation industry, and the 

public upon request. 

5. To disclose information to another Federal agency, or to a court or an administrative 

tribunal, when the Government or one of its agencies is a party to a judicial proceeding 

before the court or involved in administrative proceedings before the tribunal. 

D. Effect of failure to respond: The FAA carmot impose any penalties upon you if you fail 

to respond to this letter of investigation. If you fail to supply the requested information, 

however, the FAA will make determinations about possible enforcement action for this 

matter without the benefit of your comments on this matter. 
u.s Deperrment 

Qf Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

July 1, 2014 

Northwest M()unta:in ~egio.o 

COlorado, Idaho, Montana, 

Or~gon, U~ah, W'ashington, 

Wyomiilg 

Flight Standards Distri.ct OffiCE> 

31Bo NW 229!hAvenue 

Hillsboro, Oregon 97124 

503'615-3pjQ, .F"'- !;03-615-3300 

niarty .g.conroy@faa.gov 

CERTIFIED MAIL/SPECIAL DELIVERY- RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 

William Ames Curtright 

139516thSE 

Salem, Oregon 97302 

Dear Sir: 

This office is investigating an aircraft accident involving N949JP that occurred on June 14, 

2014, in Turner, Oregon with you acting as pilot-in-command. Please provide the following 

documents for my review by July 17, 2014. 

• Aircraft weight and balance 

• Airframe and Engine maintenance logbooks 

• Airworthiness and Registration certificates 

• Documentation of compliance with 14 CFR Part 61.56(c) 

I can be reached at 503-615-3240 to make arrangements for this review. 

Sincerely, 

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DAVID F. SHAYNE 

FAA OFFICE OF REGIONAL COUNSEL 

1601 LIND AVE., SW 

RENTON, WASHINGTON 98057 

TELEPHONE: (425) 227-2165 

FACSIMILE: (425)227-1007 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

In the Matter of: 

William A. Curtright FAA Case No. 2014NM090046 

Judge Not Assigned 

JUDGE NOT ASSIGNED: 

COMPLAINT 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), by counsel, hereby files its Complaint, 

pursuant to Ru1e 208 of the Ru1es of Practice (14 Code of Federal Regu1ations (C.F.R.) Section 

13.208), and states as follows: 

I. 

On May 6, 2015, William A. Curtright was advised through a Final Notice of Proposed 

Civil Penalty that the FAA proposed to assess a civil penalty in the amount of $11,000. On May 

11, 2015, Mr. Curtright submitted a written request for a hearing. 

II. 

1. William A. Curtright was and at all times material hereto was the owner and/ or 

operator of a Piper Model PA-18135, a U.S. registered civil aircraft, N949JP. 

2. On or about Ju1y 1, 2014, an Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) from the Portland Flight 

Standards District Office wrote Mr. Curtright a letter demanding that he provide 

COMPLAINT 

FAA v. William A Curtright 

FAA Case No. 2014NM090046 

Page 2 of5 

DAVID F. SHAYNE, FAA ATTORNEY 

TEL: (425) 227-2165; FAX: (425) 227-1007 
aircraft weight and balance, and aircraft and engine maintenance logbooks for 

N949JP. 

3. Mr. Curtright sent two emails and a letter acknowledging that he was aware of the 

demand. 

4. As of this time, Mr. Curtright has failed to provide the maintenance records 

referenced above. 

III. 

l. By reason of the foregoing facts and circumstances, Mr. Curtright violated Section 91.417 

(c) of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.)) in that 

he owned or operated an aircraft for which he failed to make all maintenance records 

required to be kept by this section available for inspection by the Administrator. 

2. In accordance with Sections 4630l(a) and (d) of Title 49 of the United States Code 

(U.S.C.) (Transportation) [49 U.S. C. Sections 4630l(a) and (d)], Mr. Curtright is liable 

for a civil penalty not to exceed $11,000 for each of the violations noted. 

3. Under the facts and circumstances of this case, a civil penalty of$11,000 is appropriate. 

WHEREFORE, the Agency, by counsel, respectfully requests that the Administrative 

Law Judge enter an Order that William A. Curtright be assessed a civil penalty in the amount of 

$11,000. 

Respectfully submitted this 19th day of May 2015. 

David F. Shayne 

FAA Attorney 

COMPLAINT 

FAA v. William A Curtright 

FAA Case No. 2014NM090046 

Page 3 of5 

DAVID F. SHAYNE, FAA ATTORNEY 

TEL: (425) 227-2165; FAX: (425) 227-1007 
ANSWER 

In accordance with Section 13.209 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, William A. Curtright, 

must answer this Complaint not later than thirty (30) days from the time it is served. Failure to 

file an Answer within thirty (30) days without good cause shall be deemed an admission of the 

truth of each allegation contained in the Complaint [14.C.F.R. § 13.209(f)]. 

COMPLAINT 

FM v. William A. Curtright 

FM Case No. 2014NM090046 

Page 4 of5 

DAVID F. SHAYNE, F AAAITORNEY 

TEL: (425) 227-2165; FAX: (425) 2;17-1007 
;( 

/ CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I hereby certify that the foregoing Complaint has been served via facsimile and/or certified mailReturn Receipt Requested this date, to the following: 

COMPLAINT 

Federal Aviation Administration (Original and one copy) 

800 Independence Avenue SW 

Washington, D.C. 20591 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright Building- Suite 2W1 000 

Fax: (202) 267-1293 

William A. Curtright 

P.O. Box 1350 

Jefferson, OR 97352 

Dated this 19th day of May 2015. 

Te ·Kirk I 

Office of Regional Counsel (ANM-7) 

Federal Aviation Administration 

1601 Lind Ave. SW 

Renton, WA 98057 

(425) 227-2007 

FAA v. William A. Curtright 

FAA Case No. 2014NM090046 

Page 5 of5 

DAVID F. SHAYNE, FAA ATTORNEY 

TEL: (425) 227-2165; FAX: (425) 227-1007 
49 U.S. Code § 46301 -Civil penalties 

a)GENERAL PENALTY.-

(l)A person is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than 

$25,000 (or $1,100 if the person is an individual or small business concern) for violating-

(A) 

chapter 401 (except sections 40103(a) and (d), 40105,40116, and 40117), chapter 411, chapter 

413 (except sections 41307 and 41310(b)-(f)), chapter 415 (except sections 41502,41505, and 

41507-41509), chapter 417 (except sections 41703,41704,41710,41713, and41714), chapter 

419, subchapter II or III of chapter 421, chapter 423, chapter 441 (except section 44109), section 

44502(b) or (c), chapter 447 (except sections 44717 and 44719-44723), chapter 449 (except 

sections 44902, 44903(d), 44904, 44907(a)-(d)(1)(A) and (d)(1)(C)-(f), and 44908), chapter 

451, section 471 07(b) (including any assurance made under such section), or section 47133 of 

this title; 

(B) 

a regulation prescribed or order issued under any provision to which clause (A) of this paragraph 

applies; 

(C) 

any term of a certificate or permit issued under section 41102, 41103, or 41302 of this title; or 

(D) 

a regulation of the United States Postal Service under this part. 

(2) 

A separate violation occurs under this subsection for each day the violation (other than a 

violation of section 41719) continues or, if applicable, for each flight involving the violation 

(other than a violation of section 41719). 

(3)PENAL TY FOR DIVERSION OF AVIATION REVENUES.-

The amount of a civil penalty assessed under this section for a violation of section 47107(b) of 

this title (or any assurance made under such section) or section 47133 of this title may be 

increased above the otherwise applicable maximum amount under this section to an amount not 

to exceed 3 times the amount of revenues that are used in violation of such section. 

( 4)A VIATION SECURITY VIOLATIONS.-

Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, the maximum civil penalty for violating 

chapter 449 shall be $1 0,000; except that the maximum civil penalty shall be $25,000 in the case 

of a person operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for 

compensation (except an individual serving as an airman). 

(5)PENALTIES APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS.-

(A)An individual (except an airman serving as an airman) or small business concern is liable to 

the Government for a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for violating-

(i) 

chapter 401 (except sections 40103(a) and (d), 40105, 40106(b), 40116, and 40117), section 

44502 (b) or (c), chapter 447 (except sections 44717-44723), chapter 449 (except sections 

44902, 44903(d), 44904, and 44907-44909), or [1] chapter 451, or section 46314(a) of this title; 

or 

(ii) 

a regulation prescribed or order issued under any provision to which clause (i) applies. 

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(B)A civil penalty of not more than $10,000 may be imposed for each violation under paragraph 

(1) committed by an individual or small business concern related to-

(i) 

the transportation of hazardous material; 

(ii) 

the registration or recordation under chapter 441 of an aircraft not used to provide air 

transportation; 

(iii) 

a violation of section 44 718( d), relating to the limitation on construction or establishment of 

landfills; 

(iv) 

a violation of section 44 725, relating to the safe disposal of life-limited aircraft parts; or 

(v) 

a violation of section 40127 or section 41705, relating to discrimination. 

(C) 

Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the maximum civil penalty for a violation of section 41719 

committed by an individual or small business concern shall be $5,000 instead of $1,000. 

(D) 

Notwithstanding paragraph (1 ), the maximum civil penalty for a violation of section 41712 

(including a regulation prescribed or order issued under such section) or any other regulation 

prescribed by the Secretary by an individual or small business concern that is intended to afford 

consumer protection to commercial air transportation passengers shall be $2,500 for each 

violation. 

(6)FAILURE To [2] COLLECT [2] AIRPORT [2] SECURITY [2] BADGES [2].-

Notwithstanding paragraph (1 ), any employer (other than a governmental entity or airport 

operator) who employs an employee to whom an airport security badge or other identifier used to 

obtain access to a secure area of an airport is issued before, on, or after the date of enactment of 

this paragraph and who does not collect or make reasonable efforts to collect such badge from 

the employee on the date that the employment of the employee is terminated and does not notify 

the operator of the airport of such termination within 24 hours of the date of such termination 

shall be liable to the Government for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000. 

(b )SMOKE ALARM DEVICE PENALTY.-

(1) 

A passenger may not tamper with, disable, or destroy a smoke alarm device located in a lavatory 

on an aircraft providing air transportation or intrastate air transportation. 

(2) 

An individual violating this subsection is liable to the Government for a civil penalty of not more 

than $2,000. 

( c )PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS.-

(l)The Secretary of Transportation may impose a civil penalty for the following violations only 

after notice and an opportunity for a hearing: 

(A) 

a violation of subsection (b) ofthis section or chapter 411, chapter 413 (except sections 41307 

and 41310(b)-(f)), chapter 415 (except sections 41502,41505, and 41507-41509), chapter 417 
(except sections 41703,41704,41710, 41713, and 41714), chapter 419, subchapter II of chapter 

421, chapter 423, or section 44909 of this title. 

(B) 

a violation of a regulation prescribed or order issued under any provision to which clause (A) of 

this paragraph applies. 

(C) 

a violation of any term of a certificate or permit issued under section 41102, 41103, or 41302 of 

this title. 

(D) 

a violation under subsection (a)(l) of this section related to the transportation of hazardous 

material. 

(2) 

The Secretary shall give written notice of the finding of a violation and the civil penalty under 

paragraph (1) of this subsection. 

(d)ADMINISTRATIVE IMPOSITION OF PENALTIES.-

(1 )In this subsection-

(A) 

"flight engineer" means an individual who holds a flight engineer certificate issued under part 63 

of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. 

(B) 

"mechanic" means an individual who holds a mechanic certificate issued under part 65 of title 

14, Code of Federal Regulations. 

(C) 

"pilot" means an individual who holds a pilot certificate issued under part 61 of title 14, Code of 

Federal Regulations. 

(D) 

"repairman" means an individual who holds a repairman certificate issued under part 65 of title 

14, Code of Federal Regulations. 

(2) 

The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration may impose a civil penalty for a 

violation of chapter 401 (except sections 40103(a) and (d), 40105, 40106(b), 40116, and 40117), 

chapter 441 (except section 44109), section 44502(b) or (c), chapter 447 (except sections 44717 

and 44719-44723), chapter 451, section 4630l(b), section 46302 (for a violation relating to 

section 46504), section 46318, section 46319, section 46320, or section 471 07(b) (as further 

defmed by the Secretary under section 47107(k) and including any assurance made under section 

47107(b)) of this title or a regulation prescribed or order issued under any of those provisions. 

The Secretary of Homeland Security may impose a civil penalty for a violation of chapter 449 

(except sections 44902, 44903(d), 44907(a)-(d)(l)(A), 44907(d)(l)(C)-(f), 44908, and 44909), 

section 46302 (except for a violation relating to section 46504), or section 46303 ofthis title or a 

regulation prescribed or order issued under any of those provisions. The Secretary of Homeland 

Security or Administrator shall give written notice of the finding of a violation and the penalty. 

(3) 
In a civil action to collect a civil penalty imposed by the Secretary of Homeland Security or 

Administrator under this subsection, the issues of liability and the amount of the penalty may not 

be reexamined. 

(4)Notwithstanding paragraph (2) of this subsection, the district courts of the United States have 

exclusive jurisdiction of a civil action involving a penalty the Secretary of Homeland Security or 

Administrator initiates if-

(A)the amount in controversy is more than-

(i) 

$50,000 ifthe violation was committed by any person before the date of enactment of the Vision 

1 DO-Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act; 

(ii) 

$400,000 if the violation was committed by a person other than an individual or small business 

concern on or after that date; or 

(iii) 

$50,000 if the violation was committed by an individual or small business concern on or after 

that date; 

(B) 

the action is in rem or another action in rem based on the same violation has been brought; 

(C) 

the action involves an aircraft subject to a lien that has been seized by the Government; or 

(D) 

another action has been brought for an injunction based on the same violation. 

(5) 

(A) 

The Administrator may issue an order imposing a penalty under this subsection against an 

individual acting as a pilot, flight engineer, mechanic, or repairman only after advising the 

individual of the charges or any reason the Administrator relied on for the proposed penalty and 

providing the individual an opportunity to answer the charges and be heard about why the order 

shall not be issued. 

(B) 

An individual acting as a pilot, flight engineer, mechanic, or repairman may appeal an order 

imposing a penalty under this subsection to the National Transportation Safety Board. After 

notice and an opportunity for a hearing on the record, the Board shall affirm, modify, or reverse 

the order. The Board may modify a civil penalty imposed to a suspension or revocation of a 

certificate. 

(C) 

When conducting a hearing under this paragraph, the Board is not bound by findings of fact of 

the Administrator but is bound by all validly adopted interpretations of laws and regulations the 

Administrator carries out and of written agency policy guidance available to the public related to 

sanctions to be imposed under this section unless the Board finds an interpretation is arbitrary, 

capricious, or otherwise not according to law. 

(D) 

When an individual files an appeal with the Board under this paragraph, the order of the 

Administrator is stayed. 

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(6) 

An individual substantially affected by an order of the Board under paragraph ( 5) of this 

subsection, or the Administrator when the Administrator decides that an order of the Board under 

paragraph ( 5) will have a significant adverse impact on carrying out this part, may obtain judicial 

review of the order under section 46110 of this title. The Administrator shall be made a party to 

the judicial review proceedings. Findings offact of the Board are conclusive if supported by 

substantial evidence. 

(7) 

(A) 

The Administrator may impose a penalty on a person (except an individual acting as a pilot, 

flight engineer, mechanic, or repairman) only after notice and an opportunity for a hearing on the 

record. 

(B)In an appeal from a decision of an administrative law judge as the result of a hearing under 

subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the Administrator shall consider only whether-

(i) 

each finding of fact is supported by a preponderance of reliable, probative, and substantial 

evidence; 

(ii) 

each conclusion of law is made according to applicable law, precedent, and public policy; and 

(iii) 

the judge committed a prejudicial error that supports the appeal. 

(C) 

Except for good cause, a civil action involving a penalty under this paragraph may not be 

initiated later than 2 years after the violation occurs. 

(D)In the case of a violation of section 47107(b) of this title or any assurance made under such 

section-

(i) 

a civil penalty shall not be assessed against an individual; 

(ii) 

a civil penalty may be compromised as provided under subsection (f); and 

(iii) 

judicial review of any order assessing a civil penalty may be obtained only pursuant to section 

46110 of this title. 

(8)The maximum civil penalty the Under Secretary, Administrator, or Board may impose under 

this subsection is-

(A) 

$50,000 if the violation was committed by any person before the date of enactment of the Vision 

1 00-Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act; 

(B) 

$400,000 if the violation was committed by a person other than an individual or small business 

concern on or after that date; or 

(C) 

$50,000 if the violation was committed by an individual or small business concern on or after 

that date. 
(9) 

This subsection applies only to a violation occurring after August 25, 1992. 

( e )PENALTY CoNSIDERA TIONS.-In determining the amount of a civil penalty under subsection 

(a)(3) of this section related to transportation of hazardous material, the Secretary shall 

consider-

(1) 

the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation; 

(2) 

with respect to the violator, the degree of culpability, any history of prior violations, the ability to 

pay, and any effect on the ability to continue doing business; and 

(3) 

other matters that justice requires. 

(t)COMPROMISE AND SETOFF.-

(1) 

(A)The Secretary may compromise the amount of a civil penalty imposed for violating-

(i) 

chapter 401 (except sections 40103(a) and (d), 40105, 40116, and 40117), chapter 441 (except 

section 44109), section 44502(b) or (c), chapter 447 (except sections 44717 and 44719-44723), 

chapter 449 (except sections 44902, 44903(d), 44904, 44907(a)-(d)(l)(A) and (d)(1)(C)-(f), 

44908, and 44909), or chapter 451 of this title; or 

(ii) 

a regulation prescribed or order issued under any provision to which clause (i) of this 

subparagraph applies. 

(B) 

The Postal Service may compromise the amount of a civil penalty imposed under subsection 

(a)(l)(D) ofthis section. 

(2) 

The Goverrunent may deduct the amount of a civil penalty imposed or compromised under this 

subsection from amounts it owes the person liable for the penalty. 

(g)JUDICIAL REVIEW.-

An order of the Secretary or the Administrator imposing a civil penalty may be reviewed 

judicially only under section 46110 of this title. 

(h)NONAPPLICATION.-

(l)This section does not apply to the following when performing official duties: 

(A) 

a member of the armed forces of the United States. 

(B) 

a civilian employee of the Department of Defense subject to the Uniform Code of Military 

Justice. 

(2) 

The appropriate military authority is responsible for taking necessary disciplinary action and 

submitting to the Secretary (or the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security with respect to 

security duties and powers designated to be carried out by the Under Secretary or the 
Administrator with respect to aviation safety duties and powers designated to be carried out by 

the Administrator) a timely report on action taken. 

(i)SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN DEFINED.-

In this section, the term "small business concern" has the meaning given that term in section 3 of 

the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). 

(Pub. L. 103-272, § l(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1231; Pub. L. 103-305, title I,§ 112(c), title II, 

§ 207(c), Aug. 23, 1994, 108 Stat. 1575, 1588; Pub. L. 103-429, § 6(60), Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 

4385; Pub. L. 104-264, title V, § 502(c), title VIII,§ 804(b), title XII,§ 1220(b), Oct. 9, 

1996, 110 Stat. 3263, 3271, 3286; Pub. L. 104-287, § 5(77), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3396; Pub. 

L. 105-102, § 3(c)(4), Nov. 20, 1997, 111 Stat. 2215; Pub. L. 106-181, title II,§ 222, title V, 

§§ 503(c), 504(b), 519(c), title VII,§§ 707(b), 720, Apr. 5, 2000, 114 Stat. 102, 133, 134, 149, 

158, 163; Pub. L. 106-424, § 15, Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1888; Pub. L. 107-71, title I, 

§ 140(d)(l)-(4), Nov. 19,2001, 115 Stat. 642; Pub. L. 107-296, title XVI,§ 1602, Nov. 25, 

2002,116 Stat. 2312; Pub. L. 108-176, title V, § 503(a)-(c), Dec. 12,2003,117 Stat. 2557, 

2558; Pub. L. 108-458, title IV,§ 4027(a), Dec. 17,2004,118 Stat. 3727; Pub. L. 110-53, title 

XIII,§ 1302(b), Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 392; Pub. L. 110-161, div. E, title V, § 542, Dec. 26, 

2007, 121 Stat. 2079; Pub. L. 112-74, div. D, title V, § 564(a), Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 

981; Pub. L. 112-95, title IV,§ 415(b), title VIII,§ 803, Feb. 14, 2012, 126 Stat. 96, 119; Pub. L. 

113-188, title XV,§ 150l(b)(2)(B), Nov. 26,2014, 128 Stat. 2024; Pub. L. 114-190, title II, 

§ 2205(b), July 15,2016, 130 Stat. 631.) 
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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 

In the Matter of: 

WILLIAM A. CURTRIGHT, DBA 

Docket No. 

FAA-2015-1319 

6 Respondent. 

7 

8 

9 

10 The litigation scheduling conference 

11 via telephone in the above-entitled matter 

12 commenced on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at 1:34 

13 p.m. 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

BEFORE: THE HONORABLE J.E. SULLIVAN 

U.S. Administrative Law Judge 

20 Reported by: Melissa G. Fleming 

21 

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25 

& ,b1t iD 
William A Curtright, DBA 

1 and the initial disclosures that I'm talking 

2 about are outlined in Rule 26 of the Federal 

3 Rules of Civil Procedure and that's something 

4 you can find on line if you type in Rules of 

5 Civil Procedure, Rule 26. 

6 But just so you know, when you do 

7 initial disclosures, and I'm going to give you 

8 both a deadline to exchange information of 

9 this type, you give the name, address and 

10 phone number of each individual that you know 

11 that's likely to have discoverable information 

12 about the charge involved in. this case. 

13 You give a copy or a description of 

14 the document of anything that you have in your 

15 possession, custody or control that has 

16 anything to do with this particular charge and 

17 the proposed fine. 

18 And for the FAA, they also should be 

19 giving you an explanation of why they are 

20 proposing $11,000 as the penalty, what forms 

21 the basis for that. 

22 Those are the initial disclosures to 

23 get the ball rolling so that you have an idea 

24 of who is involved or who might be involved as 

25 a witness for the opposing side and what they 

For The Record, Inc. 

(301) 870-8025 - www.ftrinc.net- (800) 921-5555 

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8/9/2016 
SECTIONB 

Statement of Case and Factors Affecting Sanction 

1. STATEMENT. OF CASE 

b. The Northwest ;Mountain Regional Operations Center (ROC) Cll!lfacted fllspector Martin 

Conroy on 6/16/14 informing him that N949JP, a PA-18-135 ailplane, was involved in an 

accident. The ROC identified Wtlliam Ames Curtright, Certif.icde Nrimber 543487756, 

as the pilot in command and the owner·ofN949JP. The loamcn cfthe accident was at 

Mr. Curtright's private abport, Ames Airport, near Jefferson, O!egon. The accident 

occurred on 6/15/14. (lOP 1, 2, 3) 

c. Inspector Co~oy conducted an onsite accident investigation. at tll.e Ames Airport on 

6/17/14. Inspector ConrOy determined that the damage to N949JP was substantial and 

quali1ied as an accident. At that time, Inspector Conroy asked Mr. ~t to provi,de 

this office with the following 'documentation at his earliest cmvenience: aircraft weight 

and balance form, airfi:ame and engine maintenance logbooks, airworthiness and 

registration certificates, his endorsement demonstrating complian.ce with the flight review 

requirement ofl4 CFR Part 61.56. (IOP 4) 

d. This 11ffice mailed a letter to Mr. Curtright on 7/1114 again requesting the documents 

itemizecLduringthe 6/17/14 site visit. (IOP 5) 

e. That same day, Mr. Curtright contacted Inspector Conroy by email explaining tbat he 

needed more time to assemble the requested documents. (lOP 6) 

f. 

g. On 717/14, Inspector Conroy responded to this email correspondence again requesting the 

following missing docup~entation: a complete record of his flight review tbat included 

the instructor's endorsement signature; aircraft weight and balance record; airframe and 

engine maintenance logbooks. (lOP 8) 

i. This office sent a Letter of Investigation (LOl) to Mr. Curtright, because he failed to 

present this office with the airframe and engine maintenance logbooks for N949JP and a .,.-. J_ 1 · ) I 

f:;:"X-Jll Ot 

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complete record of h.. current flight review. The LOI was dat~ IJ/4/14 and sent 9/5/14. 

(lOP 10) · . 

j. 

k. On 9/24/14, Inspector Conroy contacted Mr. Curtright bytelephone. Inspector Conroy 

asked him if he ii!tended to present this office with the airframe ~~~ engin~ logbooks for 

N949JP to allow the FAA to conclude it$ investigation into the accident of 6115114. Mr. 

Curtright responded that the logbooks were at his home in Cllll!lda and that he 'I\'3S not in 

a position to travel ~ere and recover them. Inspector Co11r0y then asked Mr. Curtright if 

he could provide a future date when he would be able to make them available to this 

office for inspection. Mr. Curtright responded that he didnot ~ect to tra~l to Canada 

any time in the near future. (lOP 12) 

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September9,2014 

Martin G. conroy 

Aviation Safety Inspector 

Flight Standards .Dist. Offi~ 

3180 NW 229th Me. 

HDisboro, OR 97124 

Re: EfR Number 2014NM09004S 

Dear Sir: 

As explained via ernaH, the aircraft logs are. not in the United States;tlley are in canada where r 

alSo liv~ I am now awaiting the time to repair my aircraft repair. In crder tc meet your request. 

1 have emailed tlie remaining docum_ents. a.ncl the Ci!rtificl!tion of Annuallns~ectio.~ as requested 

to the Portland office, 

All ot~r documents have been provided to you as requested. Is it pc$Sible your people have 

nat opened your emails to check the attachments? They were sent to your Portland office, If 

you are still missing $ometbing let us· know. 

We hl'{e provided a ~tter from the mechanic who did the annual ceniffcation inspection. We 

recently em ailed the weight and balance but again we will mail it to VB~. 

ihe event was on my private property. It teak pla.ce after landing; there was a stee£i11g problem 

because of a collapsed gear which caused a breaking to the left. The aircraft was not airborne 

but inertii! and the rail on the floats P1Jiil!d the aircraft to the left and into the gras~ thus, oor 

description of~e event which damaged the aircraft. 

Your letters indicate you have never received any of this information which is troubling. 

We have provided you the aircraft weight and balance, airworthiness registration certificate, 

and document;ltion with the flight review requirements and all the documents you requested., 

. yet you people aetas if you never received those items. 

We have provided to you the documents in a spirit of cooperation. Again, we hope this meets 

your needs and pray this brings closure for us both. 

Cx~t~~!, .1] _I ~ ·1 L~ .(~;-~ . 

Dr. W. Ames Curtright 

Ames Research Laboraiories. i,i;;. ~ ui9t i61

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FAA NO.: N949JP 

Year: 1953 

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Certificate: 42137 

ExpkaUon:2128J2015 
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Memorandum 

To: William Ames Curtright 

From: Ben W: Davidson 

Dille: 8/2612014 

Re: Annual Inspection N949JP 

Bill 

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This letter is to verijjl thllt I completed an Annual Inspection on N949JP 

a PA-18 on September 23nl, 2013. At that timel provided you with 

a discrepr.mcy list that included an expired battery in your ELT that 

required replacement. 

If need forther assisttmce, please do not hesitate to call anytime before 

9pm anyday. (541) 490-6980. 

Cfff-(#Q_j 

Ben W: Davidson 

A&P2855347IA 

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UNI1ED STATES CF AMERICA 

DepartmentafTnlnspallltion 

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MEDICAL CERTIFICATE THIRD CLASS 

WILI.IAM AMES CURTIUGIIT 

4135 PARADISE HILL 

lURNER OR 97392 USA 

Must wear corrective lenses. 

CO~DlliONS OF ISSUE 

The hafder oflhis cutificate musl: 

.. Have it in his ar ~er pi!ISDnaf possesslan at all times 

whRe exWsillll priVileges of an alm1an c:el!llicate. 

(14CFR § 61.3) • Undersllnd lila! he ilsualloe of a medical cellil!cate 

by an Aviallon Modica! Examiner may be ravorsed by 

lfte FAA wll!in&U tlays. 

(14CFR § 67 ..ro~ 

• Comply wilh wliOiy slandanls spedlied !Dr first, 

Seaa!!ll-. and ~illkless medfcalcelfilicates. 

(14CFR § &U:S) .. camply wi1b any stalement af fi.lnelfonal, ~ralianal, 

andlar limo llmtlliGo lsoued as a condillon of 

certiffca11on. 

(14CFR § 67.401) 

(Nale: A lel!er a1 aJ11horizalfon (or SODA) descnoing 

any such limltalions must be kept wlltllhls calfilicate 

al all6mesw111eere1Cislng the pllvlleges alan aim1an 

certiffcal&) • Comply wilh tile stmdanlslllla1ing to pmhlbllions on 

aponalian dUllng medical deficiency. · (14CFR §§ 61.53. 63. 19, and 65A9) 

For lntemal!onal OjiOialions Only: Some holders may be 

all'ecled by--onat mecfoalsllndanls. 

Consult !he U.S. ~enmau6callnformaUon PubUcation lilr 

us. difl'erences with ICAO ~nnox 1 medical standanls. 

AEROSPACE MEDICAL CERTIFICATION DIVISION, AAM • 300 

FAA Civil Aeraspace Medical I~ 

Aen~nautical Center 

eft¥, OK 73125-8914 

WILLIAM AMES CURTRIGHT 

4135 PARADISE HILL 

TURNER OR 97392 USA 

Dear Airman: 

Above is yaur new medical cerrifiCill.e. h supersedes any previous one yau may hll\'e been issu~ 

To validate rhis certificate. iris necessary that you sign it in the space provid~Sd (Airman's Sign~). 

This certificate must be in your possession at all times while exercising your pilt\l privileg.:.!i;. 

C~led on Tbursdav. June M. 2014 
, Sonroy. Marty G <FA.A> 

Ftam: 

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To: 

Sul!iect: 

A.lt!l!:hments: 

Marty, 

Please. see att~thed. As you might recall you took a pict:ure ofthe air-worthiness certificate wnen you came ~>ut. want 

me to take another picture for you? it that: was tape~ in the c;o~.kpit !In th!! wrll . 

AirwQrthiness, Wet damaged reordered fri!.sh l)ile. !Ji;~l copy ftom log. 

I proVided a .medital certificate to you at the time, and I have a fresh New Medical exam last week. 

Re~llf;(J®i:iii\ent5'iiiiii0ftfi1if00iiai'l~~;wiirneeii!SO[ii'6,'fiiri~m-!11Sin. 

Myt~~g,~,,il:.~~~P!~,fQta~mtl.~~m'lle\'aV\iiil'b'l!t~·~:pf,tbi~ we.ek. 

1 feel sad for the People that were lost at the toast It's a hard Job, your Job. The pain rou see 1 cannot imagine. Thanks 

for your service and for your past service in the military. 

As 1 stood on my hill on the fourth bf Jlllywatchiog the explosions Of fireworks frtlnull sid~. It reminded me of Viet 

Nam ofSheQs going off, of cannon file, and the rolling thunder of Arma.geddon. 

It was different tor me that night, it gave m.e thoughts of what was to come if we do not change the course of our 

countrv-· 

Good Luck to you and God blessings. 

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!Conroy; Marty G (FAA) 

From: 

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To: 

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Sllliject: 

Mr. Ames Curtright: 

~~!~~t:= .. ··~!!~'~-""·•••>.•• .. 2;27 PM ~m~es Curtright' 

Mcl<ibbon, Bill J (FAA};. 'lewis lar.ry' 

Re N949JP lnfomiation 

I do have a photograph of the airworthiness certificate, and 1 do not need another. 

1. <Ia need a.I;Oilljllete teeord of yoUr flight iiv.J~tl:illt!iltliiil~Jie iiiiitril~fs emf(J~tnentsi(iifl!ture. 

~ - -- -- Pie~ ~\!Jd.~J!'I!! a date t~at 1 can in$ectthi!l airciliftwei'g'iitjilli'ia'nGE!'ilitlf~ltfiiiiiiiterigiritmlliitenance-iiigliii.oJcs. 

Thank'Vi)i.l: ··· · 

-Original Message---

From: vtlilliiifti:Ami!Si~rtright lmalliD:ames@amesresearch.coml 

Sent: Mimd~~lll\t07;'20141l;l.57 AM . . ... . . 

To: COnroy, Marty G (fAA) 

Subject: N949-JP Information 

Marty, 

Please see attached. As you might recall you took a pict.ure of the air-wGrthi"ess certiffcate when you came out, want 

me to take another picture for you? it that was taped in the cockpit on the wall. 

Airworthiness; Wet damaged reordered fresh one. BI-Annual copy from log. 

I provided a medical certificate to you at the time, and I have a fresh New Medea I e!ilrri last week. 

Rest Of Documents are north irt.Ga~~adll kii$W(IIn~d.~me'ttriii!-tl1gijttii•in; 

My traveti11g$tilte is ~ iilt li'r.il;ipeil fora bit fwllinbt.~~e iilllillable tliihe5toftliisweel<. 

I feel sad for the People that were lost at the coast. It's a hard Job, your Job. The pain you see I cannot imagine. Thanks 

for your service and for your past service in the military. 

As 1 stood on my hill on the fOurth of Julywatchingtheexplosionsoffireworksfromall sides. It reminded me of Viet 

Nam of Shells going off, of canJ~on file, and the rolling thuJ~der of Armageddon. 

It was different for me that night, it gave me thoughts of what was to come if we do not change the course of ~ur 

country. 

Good Luck to you and God blessings . 

. Ames 

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C9ni'Qy, Marty G (FAA) 

From: 

Sent: PM To: 

Subject: N949JP tnformatian 

Attachments: ~iifiii\~-~r; .... 2~ft.m~i!H!!!~Ji!E!,Ilti!!ri ~i.!liC!!ipdt 

To: FAA 

Marty, 

It was a pleasure to me!J!t you at Ames Ralli:h. 

1 ha~;e.n.v~ f."\IU~~e.~·~· ~~~l\,11,!1ot~~~,r~!l,l~.~:l~!Jl9..~;!W~.W~~!,1,\!~~~~)I:I~Wt9:iiP'tllis'yeer, but as vou suggested I did loi:ateWh6 U.1u the ai'iiiuii! aiill'g(il~ liiffl!rto"iitii!ef1f.Oti.i ijeeds asv~~ requested. 

I have ·been very busy with the.patri'oti£ event 1 had f gttpl//ga,theringpftheeagles.com/1; now that it is over, I have had a 

llnie bit llfQre time. Keeping Amerita safe for democrc~cy, Sel!mU$ we are gai~gto have to continue .our battle fiir 

freedom Will never end. The sacrifice of our brothers, .who died, we must notfoJillt. Thus we continue .for them. U 

Tubes are em line. Worth watching. 

Warmest and best, 

or. W. Ames Curtri~ht DBA 

Office, 503-5U·7000 

Cell, 503-209-7388 

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t'ollowiug work wos completed Under W/0 #I46!13i 

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sin rlh 21044, 1/h 21043. W1pa1no Amphib flpab; weze installed in STC SA007l:JCHaml WfpaUe MasterDzawlng list lbr Piper 

8aadmadel2100floalsreiuued6l17/97. 

dlns seer.,_ WOJiclbgnmmally end cllecked sei'Yiceable. 

a1lalloa of. Lakle end Alt Jmo. Ad'VIIIcny system in accotdence with ST SA 

H aad s.yaWm chocks BerV!ceable. "THE 

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weightilldbelencehad been amended to show11Jis change. ABOVE !-lAS i 

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. emorandum 

To: William Ames Clf'tright 

Frolll: Ben W. Davidson 

D(lte: 812612014 

Re: A.nnuallnspeetionN949JP 

.BiJL 

Thfs .letter is .to wrifjl tliat I completed em A.:nn!lllf Inspection o» N9.49JP 

.a PA-18 on S~ber 2)'11, 201 3 .. At that finte.liJI'IIVided you with 

a e&.crepqn~liat:thal included arz ~-~ ~ inyiJUI' EL'tt'M.t 

required replacement 

If need fUrther ~sistance, plet18e do not hesilafe tr> calf tmptime IJefore 

9pm anyday. (541) 490-6980. 

c:ff)_(P.Q_J 

Ben. W: Davidson 

A.&P2855347IA 

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1 
In The Matter of: 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

WILLIAM A. CURTRIGHT,DBA 

Case No. 2014NM090046 

Respondent 

Judge J.E. Sullivan 

ORDER GRANTING RESPONDENT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 

That Respondents Motion For Summary Judgment is herein granted in its entirety, with prejudice. 

I, Judge J.E. Sullivan, grant Respondents' Motion for Summary Judgment in its entirety, with prejudice. 

dated this __ day of _______ _, 2016. 

Judge J.E. Sullivan 

U.S. Administrative Law Judge 

Attachment: Service List 

Pagel of 1 ORDER GRANTING RESPONDENT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

Case No. 2014NM0046 

William A. Curtright,DBA 

Respondent 

Telephone: (5031209-7388 

Fax (503}485-0812 
Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

(Civil Penalty Action) 

SERVICE LIST- BY U.S. MAIL 

ORIGINAL & ONE COPY 

Federal Aviation Administration (Fax and Certified First Class Mail) 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

800 Independence Avenue SW 

Washington, DC 20591 

Wilbur Wright Building, Suite 2W1000 

Fax: (202) 267-1293 

ONE COPY 

Judge J.E. Sullivan (Fax, Email, and Certified First Class Mail) 

U.S. Administrative Law Judge 

Office of Hearings, M-20 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE (Ell-310) 

Washington, DC 20590 

TEL: 202-366-6941 

FAX: 202-366-7536 

David F. Shayne, FAA Attorney (Fax, Email, and Certified First Class Mail) 

Complainant's Counsel 

Northwest Mountain Region, ANM-7 

Federal Aviation Administration 

1601 Lind Ave. SW 

Renton, W A 98057 

TEL: 425-227-1847 

Page2 of 1 ORDER GRANTING RESPONDENT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

Case No. 2014NM0046 

William A. Curtright,DBA 

Respondent 

Telephone: (503) 209-7388 

Fax (503)485-0812 
William A. Curtright 

Respondent 

PO Box 1350 

Jefferson, OR 97352 

Telephone: (503) 209-7388 

Fax: (503) 485-0812 

In The Matter Of: 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

WILLIAM A. CURTRIGHT, DBA 

Case No. 2014NM090046 

Respondent 

Judge J.E. Sullivan 

REQUEST FOR A RULING ON MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

COMES NOW Respondent, William A. Curtright, DBA respectfully requests for a ruling under 

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 78(b) on Respondents Motion and Memorandum for Sunnnary 

Judgment against Complaint ofF AA Administrator Michael P. Huerta, Administrator, Federal 

Aviation Administration (the "Administrator" or Complainant") in the above referenced Case. 

Respectfully submitted thisdt-tty of October 2016 

Dr. Wm Ames Curtright, DBA 

RESPONDENT'S REQUEST FOR A HEARING 

ON MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

Case No. 2014NM0046 

Page 1 

William A. Curtright,DBA 

Respondent 

Telephone: (503) 209-7388 

Fax(503)485-0812 
Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

(Civil Penalty Action) 

SERVICE LIST- BY U.S. MAIL 

ORIGINAL & ONE COPY 

Federal Aviation Administration (Fax and Certified First Class Mail) 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

800 Independence Avenue SW 

Washington, DC 20591 

Wilbur Wright Building, Suite 2Wl000 

Fax: (202) 267-1293 

ONE COPY 

Judge J.E. Sullivan (Fax, Email, and Certified First Class Mail) 

U.S. Administrative Law Judge 

Office of Hearings, M-20 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE (Ell-310) 

Washington, DC 20590 

TEL: 202-366-6941 

FAX: 202-366-7536 

David F. Shayne, FAA Attorney (Fax, Email, and Certified First Class Mail) 

Complainant's Counsel 

Northwest Mountain Region, ANM-7 

Federal Aviation Administration 

1601 Lind Ave. SW 

Renton, W A 98057 

TEL: 425-227-1847 

RESPONDENT'S REQUEST FOR A HEARING 

ON MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

Case No. 2014NM0046 

Page 2 

William A. Curtright, DBA 

Respondent 

Telephone: (503) 209-7388 

Fax (503)485-0812 
In The Matter of: 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

WILLIAM A. CURTRIGHT, DBA 

Case No. 2014NM090046 

Respondent 

Judge J.E. Sullivan 

ORDER GRANTING RESPONDENT'S REQUEST FOR A RULING ON RESPONDENTS 

MOTION AND MEMORANDUM FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 

That Respondents request for a Ruling pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 78{b) on 

Respondents Motion and Memorandum For Summary Judgment is herein granted. 

I, Judge J.E. Sullivan, grant Respondents request for a Hearing on Respondents Motion and 

Memorandum for Summary Judgment. 

dated this __ day of------~ 2016. 

Judge J.E. Sullivan 

U.S. Administrative Law Judge 
Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

(Civil Penalty Action) 

SERVICE LIST- BY U.S. MAIL 

ORIGINAL & ONE COPY 

Federal Aviation Administration (Fax and Certified First Class Mail) 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

800 Independence Avenue SW 

Washington, DC 20591 

Wilbur Wright Building, Suite 2Wl000 

Fax: (202) 267-1293 

ONE COPY 

Judge J.E. Sullivan (Fax, Email, and Certified First Class Mail) 

U.S. Administrative Law Judge 

Office of Hearings, M-20 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE (Ell-310) 

Washington, DC 20590 

TEL: 202-366-6941 

FAX: 202-366-7536 

David F. Shayne, FAA Attorney (Fax, Email, and Certified First Class Mail) 

Complainant's Counsel 

Northwest Mountain Region, ANM-7 

Federal Aviation Administration 

1601 Lind Ave. SW 

Renton, W A 98057 

TEL: 425-227-1847