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March 7,2012 

Mr. Gerald F. Murphy 

Crowell & Moring LLP 

1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 

Washington, DC 20004-2595 

Re: Docket DOT-OST-2009-0116 

Application of Key Lime Air Corporation 

for Section 41738 Commuter Air Carrier Authorization 

Dear Mr. Murphy: 

This letter is in reference to the application filed by Key Lime Air CoriK»^on ("Key Lime") in 

the above referenced docket. Before we are able to issue a show cause order in this proceeding 

tentatively finding the applicant fit to conduct commuter air carrier operations, we still need 

additional information from the applicant 

First, the Federal Aviation Administration has infonnai us that Key Lime has changed some of 

its key personnel. Therefore, we request that Key Lime submit to the Department an updated list 

of its key management and technical personnel, as well as resumes for any persons for whom 

such information has not previously been submitted and the corresponding compliance 

information required by 14 CFR Part 204. Second, with respect to Key Lime's finances, we 

request that the ^plicant provide income statements for calendar years 2010 and 2011, and a 

balance sheet for the company at December 31, 2011.' Additionally, please provide updated 

projected expenses for the applicant's proposed operations, as well as updated pre-operating 

expenses.^ Also discuss any changes to the applicant's cvirrent or proposed operations, including 

its fleet of aircraJft. Lastly, we request that Key Lime submit updated compliance information for 

the company, if any, as required by 14 CFR Part 204. 

I ask that you respond fiilly to this letter within 14 days of this letter. As is the Department's 

practice, fiirtfier processing of Key Lime's application will be deferred pending receipt of this 

material. In addition, please remember that Key Lime should promptly provide the Department 

with any information regarding changes it may imdergo in areas affecting its fitness (i.e.. 

' The income statements for Key Lime submitted for 2010 and 2011 only cover a 9-month period. 

^ The jxcojectM expenses submitted by the apfiicaaat reflected {xopc^ed operations to be conducted in 2011. 

We recognize Ihat since such a considerable amount of time has elapsed since Key Lime since Key Lime filed this 

information, lliese projections may no longa* be accurate. 
management, operating plans or financial condition, compliance disposition, or ownership) while 

its application is under review by the Department. 

Thank you fw your co(^)eiation in this matter. If you have any questions regarding this letter, 

please feel fi^ to contact me at 202-366-9721. 

Vanessa KT Balgobin 

Analyst, Air Carrier FitnSss Division 

OflBce of Aviation Analyst 

cc: Docket DOT-OST-2009-0116 

Cliff Honeycutt 

President 

Key Lime Air Corporation 

13252 E. Control Tower Road 

Englewood, CO 80112 

Christopher Lang 

POI for Key Lime Air Corporation 

FAA Denver FSDO-03 

26805 East 68th Ave. 

Denver, CO 80249