In The Matter Of: 

SERVED MAY 3, 2012 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, DC 

Docket No. FAA-2011-1009 

QUENTON T. BROWN 

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Respondent ) 

Civil Penalty Proceeding 

ORDER GRANTING DEFAULT JUDGMENT 

AND ASSESSING CIVIL PENALTY 

On February 2, 2012 an Order Granting Motion to Deem Allegations Admitted and 

Granting Other Relief was filed. On March 1, 2012 the Complainant, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) filed a Motion for Default Judgment. On April 9, 2012 the FAA filed the 

Complainant's Amended Motion for Default Judgment. 

On May 3, 2012 a Telephone Conference call was held, after written notice was provided 

to all parties. At this conference, the FAA appeared and renewed its Amended Motion for Default Judgment, bu~ the prose Respondent, Quenton T. Brown, failed to appear. There was no 

explanation for the Respondent's absence. · 

Having reviewed the pleadings and motions, and all relevant caselaw, statutes, regulations, rules, and authority, and being fully advised; 

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 

1) The prose Respondent, Quenton T. Brown, has abandoned any defense ofthis case, and 

is in default. 

2) Pursuant to 14 C.P.R.§ 121.580, 5 U.S.C. §46301 (a)(5)(A), and 14 C.P.R. 13.305, the 

FAA's Amended Motion for Default Judgment is granted to the maximum extent established by pleadings and regulation. 

3) Pursuant to 14 C.P.R. § 13.205, 14 C.P.R. § 13.218, and Civ. R. 55, the Respondent, 

Quenton T. Brown, is liable to the United States of America, as represented by the FAA 

ofthe U.S. Department of Transportation, for a maximum civil penalty in the total 

amount of$11,000 (eleven thousand dollars) for 1 (one) violation of 14 C.P.R.§ 121.580, 

i.e., interference with a flight crew member. 

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4) The Respondent, Quenton T. Brmvn, shall forthwith pay to the FAA the amount ofthe total amount of $11,000 (eleven thousand dollars) for which he has been found liable in this 

matter. 

5)" Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §13.233, this Order Granting Default Judgment and Assessing 

Civil Penalty becomes a Final Order unless a party files a Notice of Appeal with the FAA 

Assistant Administrator within ten (10) days after service, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. §13.233. 

Attachment: Service List 

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SERVICE LIST- BY U.S. MAIL 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence Avenue, S.W, 

Washington, DC 20591 

ORIGINAL & ONE COPY 

Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

·Wilbur Wright Building-Suite 2W10001 

Quenton T. Brown, Respondent 

622 W. Miller Street 

Orlando FL 32805-4502 

TEL: 321-594-8501 

Quenton T. Brown, Respondent 

2440 Woodwind Trail 

Melbourne FL 32953 

ONE COPY 

Mark G. Camacho, Complainant's Counsel 

Office of the Regional Counsel 

Central Region, ACE-7 

Federal Aviation Administration 

901 Locust, Room 506 

Kansas City MO 64106-2641 

TEL: 816-329-3765 

FAX: 816-329-3771 

The Honorable J.E. Sullivan, Administrative Law Judge 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Office ofHearings, M-20 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 

Washington, DC 20590 

TEL: 202-366-2132 

FAX: 202-366-7536 

FDMS NO. FAA-2011-1009 

(Civil Penalty Action) 

1 For service in person or by expedited courier, use the following address: Federal Aviation Administration, 

600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Wilbur Wright Building-Suite 2WIOOO, Washington, DC 20591; Attention: 

Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC--430.