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Renton, Washington 98057 

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SCOTT.MORRIS@FAA.GOV 

August 6, 2010 

VIA FACSIMILE AND CERTIFIED MAH. - RETURN RFCBlP^l' RhOUHSTl'D 

Atm: Hearing Docket Clerk, ACK:-430 

Hearing Docket 

Federal Aviation Adtiiinistration 

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Washington, D.C. 20591 

Re: In the Matter of Scenic Aviation, CP09NM0011, DMS No. FAA-2009-0974, FAA 

No. 2009NM070066 

Ladies & Gentlemen: 

Enclosed herewith please find a copy of the AMENDED Complaint in the above-referenced 

proceeding. 

The changes to the Complaint are ministerial and all concern slight adjustments to the dates 

contained in the original Complaint. Changes to the Complaint are in bold print. 

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FAA Attorney 

Enclo-sures: Amended Complaint 

cc: Gregory Winton, Esq. 

Aviation Law Experts, LLC 

330 Aviation Way, 2nd Floor 

Frederick, MD 21701 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPO R lA HON 

OFHCE OF HEARINGS 

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In the Matter of; 

Scenic Aviation, Inc. 

FAA DOCKET CI' 09NM0011 

DMS No. l'AA-2009-0974 

FAA Case No, 2009NM070066 

-iudge Goodwin 

AMENDED COMPLAfN T 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), by coun.sel, hereby files its Complaint, 

p-uisuant to Rule 208 of the Rules of Practice (14 C.H.R. 13.208), and statCii as follows: 

1. 

On October 19 2009, Scenic Aviation, was advi.sed through a Final Notice ofPrctposcd 

('ivil Penalty thai the FAA proposed to as.';es.'i a civil penalty in the amount of $42,900. On 

October 22, 2009, Scenic Aviation, through its legal counsel, submitted a written request for a 

hearing. 

IT. 

1. Al all times di.scussed herein, Scenic Aviation Inc. (hereafter Scenic) was the holder 

of Air Carrier (;:eitificato DYVA416D, and conducted its operations under FAR Paits 

119 and 135. 

2. Scenic's Operations Spccilication D085 authorized to use N3221M, N588SA, and 

N617MM, all Beech 90-C90A civil aircraft, in the conduct of it.s operations. 

AMENDtD COMPLAINT 

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On February 3, 2007, the pilot's altimctcr/cncoder and ATC transponder system was 

tested and ccrtiticd cm N3221M. 

On or about August 7, 2007, N3221 M's altimcter/cncoder was replaced without a 

system integration test. 

Replacing an altimctcr/cncoder could introduce a data correspondence error. 

The failure to properly test the altimctcr/cncoder rendered N3221M unairworthy. 

On January 23, 2008, N3221 M's altimeter/encoder aiid ATC transponder system were 

properly tested and certificated per 14C.F.R. §§91.411 and 91.413. 

Between August 7, 2007 and January 23, 2008, Scenic operated N3221 M on about 

415 flights when if was in an unairworthy condition. 

N588SA 

On December 7, 2006, the pilot's altimeter/encoder and ATC transponder system was 

tested and certified on N588SA. 

On July 10, 2007, N58SSA's altimeter/encoder was replaced without a system 

integration test. 

Replacing an altimeter/encoder could introduce a data conespondcnce error. 

The failure to properly test the altimeter/encoder rendered N588SA unairworthy. 

On February 17, 2008 N588SA' S altimeter/encoder was replaced again without a 

system integration test. 

The failure to properly test the altimeter/encoder rendered N588SA uiiairwonhy. 

On December 10, 2008, N5K8SA'g altimeter system was properly tested and 

certiticaied per 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.411 and 91.413. 

Between July 10, 2007 and r.:)cccinbcr 10, 2008, Scenic operated N588SA on about 

1498 nights when it was in an unairworthy condition. 

N617MM 

On July 26, 2007, the pilofs altimeter/encoder and A'I'C transponder system was 

tested and ccrtilicd on N617MM. 

AMFMDE O COMrLAlNT 

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18. On October 19, 2007, N617MM\s altimctcr/cncoder was replaced without a system 

integration tost, 

19. Replacing an altimeter/encoder could introduce a data coirespondcnce error. 

20. The failure to properly test the altimeter/encoder rendered N617MM unaii-woi-thy. 

21. On or iibout May 27, 200X, Nf-il 7MlVFs altimeter/encoder was replaced without a 

system integration test. 

22. The failure to properly test the altimeter/encoder rendered N617MM unaii-w(.)Tthy, 

23. On December 22, 2008, N6I7MM's altimeter/encoder and transponder control was 

replaced without a system integration test. 

24. The iailiire to properly test the altimeter/encoder rendered N617MM unairworthy. 

25. On or about March 25, 2009, N617MM''s altimeter system was properly tested and 

certificated per 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.411. 

26. Between October 19, 2007 and March 25, 2009, Scenic operated N617MM on about 

1288 nights when it was in an unaii^worthy condition. 

HI. 

By reason of the foregoing facts and circumstances, Scenic violated the following 

sections of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR): 

a. Section 91.413(b), in that it used an ATC transponder that is spccilied in, FAR 

91.125(a), 121.345(c), or 135.143(c) when, following maintenance performed on 

an ATC transponder where data corrc-ipondence error could be introduced, the 

integrated system had not be tested, inspected, and found to comply with 

paragraph (c), appendix E of 14 C.F.R. Part 43. 

b. Section 135-25(a)(2), in that it operated an aircraft, on several llights. under Part 

135 of the Kedeial Aviation Regulations when that aircraft was not in an airworthy 

condition and did not meet the applicable airworthiness requirements of the 

Federal Aviation Regulations. 

In accordance with Section 46301(a) and (d) of Title 49 of the United States Code 

(Transportation) [49 U.SC § 46301 (a) and (d)], Scenic is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed 

%\ 1,000 for each of the violations noted. 

AMh"NDhL> COMPLAINT 

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FAA Dockol No. Cl'09NM0011 

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Under the facts and circumstances of this case, a civil penalty of !)i42,9()0 is appropriate. 

WHF,RKFORH, the Agency, by counsel, respectfully requests that the Administrative 

Law Judge enter an order that Scenic be assessed a civil penally in the amount of .S42,900. 

Respectfully submitted this 6''' day of August, 2010. 

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:ott R. Morris 

['"A A Attorney 

AMENDF D COMPLAIN T 

In ihc Maucr of Scciiiv; Avinrion, Inc. 

FAA Docket No. Cl>09.^JM0011 

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In accordance with Section 13.209 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, Scenic Aviation, must 

answer this Amended Complaint not later than 30 days from the time it is served on it. Failure to 

file an Answer within 30 days without good cause shall be deemed an admission of the truth of 

each allegation contained in the Complaint [14.C-F.R. I3.209(t)]-

AMtNDtU COMIM.AlNT 

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I hereby certify that the foregoing Amended Complaint has been served via facsimile and 

certified mail - Return Receipt Requested this date, to the following: 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 hidependcnce Avenue SW 

Washington, D.C. 20591 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright Building - Suite 2W1000 

Fax: 202. 493.5020 

Gregory S. Winton 

Aviation Law lixperts, LLC 

330 Aviation Way, 2nd Floor 

Frederick, MD 21701 

TEL: 301.294.8550 

FAX: 301.294.2525 

Dated thils UV th day of August, 2010. 

MOiFAiR-CMlN 

Office of Regional Counsel (ANM-7) 

Federal Aviation Administration 

1601 Lind Ave. SW 

Renton, W A 98057 

425.227,2160 

AMENDED COMPLAINT 

In the Mailer of Scenic Aviaiion, Inc. 

FAA Docket No. CP09NMOO11 

Page 7 of7 

SCOTTR. MORRIS, F/LA ArroRNEY 

TEL; 425,227.1417; FAX; 425.227.1007