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July 22. 2011 

CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 

Hearing Docket 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence Avenue, SW 

Washington, DC 20591 

ATTN. Hearing Docket Clerk. AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright Building. Suite 2W1000 

In the Matter of Continental Airlines, Inc. 

Docket No. CP To Be Assigned 

Case No. 2010SW270157 

RECEIVED 

JUL 2 P, 2011 

HEARING DOCKET 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

Enclosed are the original and one copy of the complaint in the above-referenced proceeding. 

The Complainant requests that the hearing in this matter be held in the Houston, Texas area, 

and expects that the hearing will last one (1) day. 

Please serve me with all documents in this matter. 

Tim Duff, ASW-7E2 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Southwest Region 

2601 Meacham Blvd.. Room 663 

Fort Worth, TX 76137 

Sincerely, 

DAVID L. DONNELL 

Regional Counsel 

Southwest Region 

By. 

Tim

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Attorney 

Safety Enforcement Branch 

TEL: (817)222-5099 

FAX: {817)222-5945 

E-Mail: Tim.Duff{a)faa.QOv 

Enclosure 
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 

In the Matter of; 

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES. INC. 

FAA Case No. 2010SW270157 

FAA Docket CP To Be Assigned 

Judge Not Assigned 

COMPLAINT 

The Complainant files its complaint, under Rule 208 of the Rules of Practice in 

FAA Civil Penalty Actions. 14 CFR §13.208. and states the following: 

Respondent Continental Airlines, Inc., (CAL) was advised through a Notice of 

Proposed Civil Penalty that the FAA proposed to assess a civil penalty in the amount 

of $45,375 00. On July 18, 2011. Respondent submitted a written request for a 

hearing. 

1. Continental Airlines Inc. (CAL) holds Air Carrier Operating Certificate 

CALA014A authorizing it to engage in scheduled air transportation under Part 121 of 

the Federal Aviation Regulations. 

2. On or about March 31, 2010. a CAL flight crewmember on CAL Civil Aircraft 

N38403, a Boeing 737-924, reported the number two slat yellow light illuminated at 

13,000 feet and 280 knots. 

3. CAL Maintenance Control was contacted by a CAL maintenance technician 

concerning the problem. 

4. CAL Maintenance Control issued a MEL deferral for the discrepancy 

according to the provisions of Item 27-01-4 of the MEL. 

5. A number 2 slat illuminated yellow light on Civil Aircraft N38403 is not a 

discrepancy that is eligible for deferral under CALs MEL. 

6. CAL operated Civil Aircraft N38403 in revenue service with the improper 

deferral. 
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7. Civil Aircraft N38403 was not airworthy at the time of the flight described in 

paragraph 6. 

8. By reason of the foregoing facts and circumstances, Respondent CAL 

violated the following sections of the Federal Aviation Regulations: 

a. Section 43.13(a) in that it performed maintenance on an aircraft without 

using the methods, techniques and practices prescribed in the manufacturer's 

maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness; 

b. Section 121.153(a)(2) in that it operated an aircraft when it was not in 

an airworthy condition; and 

c. Section 121.628(a)(5) in that it took off an aircraft with inoperable 

instruments or equipment installed without operating it under all the applicable conditions 

and limitations contained in the Minimum Equipment List and the operations 

specifications authorizing use of the Minimum Equipment List. 

1. Under 49 U.S.C. §46301. Respondent CAL is subject to a civil penalty for 

each of the violations alleged. The maximum penalty per violation is $25,000.00. 

2. Under the facts and circumstances of this case, a civil penalty of $45,375.00 

is appropriate. 

Complainant respectfully requests that the administrative law judge enter an 

order that Respondent CAL be assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $45,375.00. 

Submitted this 22"^^ day of July, 2011. 

DAVID L DONNEL 

Regional Counsel < 

Southwest Region 

By: -^ ^ XJ M 

Tim Duff ^ 

Attorney 

Safety Enforcement Branch 

TEL: (817)222-5099 

FAX: (817) 222-5945 or 5092 

E-Mail: Tim. Duff(S).faa. gov 
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I certify that the foregoing Administrator's Complaint has been mailed this date 

by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, to: 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence Avenue, SW 

Washington. DC 20591 

ATTN: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright Building, Suite 2W1000 

Thomas Newton Boiling 

Vice President and Associate General Counsel 

United Air Lines, Inc. and Continental Airlines, Inc. 

77 W. Wacker Drive - 16^ Floor 

Chicago, IL 60601 

TEL: 312-997-8068 

FAX: 312-997-8068 

E-Mail: Thomas. boiHna0) united.com 

Sylvr^ C Twa. Paralegal Specialist 

Fecreral Aviation Administration 

Southwest Region 

Date; July 22. 2011 
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VTA FEDERAL EXPRESS 

Hed&rnl Aviation Adminisiration 

800 Independence Avenue, SW 

Washington. DC 20591 

Atlenlion: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright Building, Suite 2W1000 

Re: Continental Airlines, Inc. - Request for Hearing 

Final Notice orProposed Civil Penalty • F.AA Ca.se No. 201USW270157 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

By letter dated June 29. 2011, the Ft'ticra] Aviation Administration (TA.A.) issued a Final 

Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty in the above-referenced ease. Pur<;uani lo 49 U.S.C. § 46301, 

tL^ amended, and the FAA Rules of Practice in FAA Civil Penally Aclions as set forth in 14 

C.F.R. ij 13 ]6, Conlincntal Airlines. Inc. (Continental) hereby requests a hearint; in the abovereferenced case. In addition. Continental also rcL|uc3ts all future communications on ihii case be 

directed to my attention at the addre.ss provided below. 

Thomas Newton Rolling 

Vice President and Associate General Counsel 

United Air Lines, Inc. and Coniincnlal Airline.s, Inc. 

77 W. Wacker Drive - 16"' Floor 

Chicago. IL 60601 

Tel:312 997 806S Fax: 312 997 8068 

Email: thuMUi:r.tK^lline'Vf!ariitcJ.oom _ ^ ^-

RECEIVED 

JUL 2 0 20tl 

HEARING DOCKET 
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Thank you. Please let me know if you need additional infomiation. 

Sincerely, 

<M-^7Kd^ iLu^in. /l^I^ ^ 

Thomas Newton Boiling / 

Vice President and Associate General Counsel 

cc: Tim Duff, EMJ, 

Attorney, Safety Hni'orcemeni Branch 

Federal Aviation Adminisiration 

Office of Regional Counsel 

2601 Meacham Boulevard 

ForlWonh, TX 76137 

(VIA l-bOFRAL EXPRESS) 

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