### u.s.Deportmentof Transportation OfficeoftheSecretary ofTransportation

April16, 2015

Michael Siegel LIMANY Corp. 670 White Plains Road Suite 322 Scarsdale, NY 10583

Re: DocketDOT-OST-2015-0014 Application ofLIMA NY Corp. for commuterauthority

DearMr. Siegel: 1200NewJersey Avenue, SE Washinglon, DC 20590

We have completed our initial review ofthe application filed on February 2, 2015, by LIMA NY Corp for the determinationofits fitness to conduct commuter airtransportation. This review has revealed the need for additional and/or clarifying information before we can complete processing ofLIMA NY Corp.'s application. Your application is materially deficient and lacks the supporting information necessary for the Department to make a determination on the fitness ofLIMA NY to operate as a commuter air carrier. Please review the datarequired in "How to Become a Commuter Air Carrier" available at dot.gov/policy/aviation-policy. The attached Information Request lists the areas where further and/or clarification information is necessary. I ask that you respond fully to this request within 30 days ofthe date ofthis letter. Yourresponse shouldbe filed inDocketDOT-OST-2015-0014. As is the Department's practice, further processing of LIMA NY Corp.'s application will be deferred pending receipt ofthis material. In addition, please remember that LIMA NY Corp. should promptlyprovide the Department with any informationregarding changes itmay undergo in areas affecting its fitness (i.e., management, operatingplans or financial condition, compliance disposition, or ownership) while its application is underreview bythe Department. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Ifyou have any questions regarding this letter or the requested information, please feel free to contact me at 202-366-4834 and Barbara.snoden@dot.gov.Sincerely,



# e~~ Barbara Snoden Transportation Industry Analyst Air CarrierFitness Division Enclosure

cc: DOT-OST-2015-0014 StephenFerrara POI for LIMA NY Corp. FAAFSDO 11 7150 Republic Airport, Suite 235 Farmingdale, NY 11735 2INFORMATION REQUEST 

### LIMANY Corp. GENERALINFORMATION 1. On page 1 ofthe application, it states that LIMA NY Corp. ("LIMA"), operates two CE-208 Cessna Caravans "which have the capability to operate to and from" the propose stations listed in the introductory paragraph. Do you propose to use the CE- 208B inthe commuter operation? 2. What is the relationship between LIMA and Tailwind Air Service, LLC the company who leases N801 TWto LIMA? 3. Does Tailwind Air Service, LLC intend to provide financial support to LIMA's proposed commuteroperations? 4. Please explain the meaning ofthe comment regarding the Biennial Statement on the State ofNewYork certificate ofIncorporation ofLIMANY Corp. 5. What is the purpose ofUnderhill Holdings, LLC? 6. Pagenumbers are required in the application and wouldbe helpful for referencing purposes. MANAGEMENT AND KEY TECHNICAL PERSONNEL 1. ThePreapplication Statementoflntentlists Mr. RonNaane as Director of Operations. However, the resume ofMr. Michael Siegel statesthatheis the Director ofOperations. Please clarify. 2. Please provide a complete resume for Messrs. Naane, Miller, and Siegel with the informationbelow: Each resume should include the individual's full name, citizenship, current address, and telephone numbers, together with a detailed listing of all previous employment (both aviation and non-aviation) and education and training, including FAA certifications and license numbers if applicable. The employment listing should includethe name ofemployer, location (city, state), type ofbusiness, position(s) held, description ofresponsibilities, and dates employed. Further, ifthe employerheld any aviation authority, the type ofauthority held shouldbe noted. 3. The certificates submitted on the page following Ms. Tomkiel's Affidavit of Citizenship are unreadable. Pleasere-submitreadable copies.2 FINANCIAL POSITION 1. Please provide third-party verification of all lines-of-credit available to support LIMA's proposed operations. This verification should include the total line-ofcredit being made available, the amount such credit line has been drawn down to date, any conditions that mustbe met before funds will be advanced, the terms of repayment, and the expiration date. Further, ifthe line-of-credit is being supplied by an individual or organization (other than a recognized financial institution) copies of the personal or corporate financial statements of the individual or organization should also beprovided. 2. Please provide third-party verification of all cash deposits available to support LIMA'sproposed operations. 3. Please provide balance sheets and income statements for the three most recent calendar or fiscal years. These financial documents should include a statement as to who prepared them, his or her qualifications and relationship, if any, to the applicant, and whether they were prepared iri accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. 4. Please explain why there is no mention of cost for updated manuals and other expenses normally associatedwith certification. 5. Please explain "uncategorized income" indicated on the January-December 2014 income statement. 6. In reference to the "Annual Projected Profit and Loss" statement submitted in your application; is this based on your proposed commuter operations? Please provide more detailedinformation. 7

.. The numbers submitted in your untitled block ofinformation showing schedule service are hard to understand and do not add up. Please review and explainhow these numbers are determined. 8. Will the maintenance reserve of$50 per block hour be sufficient for the type of commuter operations you propose: increased landings alternating between water andhard surface? The information provided pursuant to this Information Request should be accompanied by the following certification: The contents ofthis application and the attached exhibit (s) are true and correctto the best ofmy knowledge and belief. Pursuant to Title 18 United States Code Section 1001, I [the individual signing the application, who shall be aprincipal owner, senior officer, or internal counsel ofthe applicant], in my individual capacity and as the authorized representative of the applicant, have not in any3

manner knowingly and willfully falsified, concealed or failed to disclose 

### any material fact or made any false, f1ctitious, or fraudulent statement or knowingly used any documents which contain such statements in connection with the preparation, filing or prosecution of the application. I understand that an individual who is found to have violated the provisions of 18 U.S.Csection 1001 shallbefined orimprisoned notmore than five years, orboth.