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U.S. Department 

Of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

Office of Regional Counsel 

September 29, 2010 

Northwest Mountain Region 

Colorado, Idaho, Montana, 

Oregon, Utah, Washington, 

Wyoming 

1601 Lind Avenue S.W. 

Renton, Washington 98057 

Tel: (425)227-2165 

Fax:(425)227-1007 

DAVID.F.SHA YNE@FAA.GOV 

VIA FACSIMILE AND CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 

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Attn; Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-43 0 

Hearing Docket 

Federal Aviation Administration 

(Wilbur Wright Bldg -- Room 2W1000) 

800 Independence Avenue S.W. 

Washington, D.C. 20591 

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Re: In the Matter of Aviation Specialties Unlimited, CP09NM0014 

FAA Case No, 2009NMT10021 

Enclosed herewith please find a copjjor a request for hearing Vind the original and one copy of the 

Amended Complaint in the abovc-rererenced proceeding. ' 

The FA A requests that the hearing in this matter be held in Boise, Idaho, and expects that the 

hearing will last one (1) day. For scheduling purposes counsel for the FAA is unavailable the 

following dates in year 2010. February 28, March 30 & 31, April 5 & 6, May 19 & 20, and 

June 10 through 22,2010. 

Please address all cominunications for the FAA lo the undersigned at: 

Federal Aviation Administraiion 

Norihwest Mountain Region, ANM-7 

1601 Lind Avenue S.W. 

Renton, Washington 98057 

Telephone: 425.227.2165 

FAX: 425.227.1007 

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David.'-h". bhayne 

FAA Attorney 

Enclosures: Request for Hearing (Appeal) 

Amended Complaint 

cc: Richard A. Johnson, Esq. 

200 N 4* Street, Ste. 200 

Boise, Idaho 83702 
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DAVID. F. SHAYME 

FAA OFFICE OI' REGIONAL COUNSEL 

1601 LIND AVE., SW 

RliNTON, WASHING'IOK 98057 

TELEPHONE; 425.227.2165 

FACSIMILE; 425.227.IOO7 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

In the Matter of: 

Aviation Specialties Unlimited 

FAA DOCKET CP09NM00U 

FAA Case No. 2009NM110021 

Judge Richard C. Goodwin 

Judge: Richard C. Goodwin 

AMENDED COMPLAINT 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), by counsel, hereby files its Amended 

Complaint, pursuant to Rule 208 of the Rules of Practice (14 C.F.R. 13.208), and states as 

follows: 

1. 

On October 9, 2009, Aviation Specialties Unlimited, was advised through a Final Notice 

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

$11,000. On October 22, 2009, Aviation Specialties Unlimited, through its legal counsel, 

submitted a written request for a hearing. 

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1. Aviation Specialties Unlimited, lnc.[hcrearter ASU], is now and at all times mentioned 

herein was the holder of FAA Repair Station Certificate UABR273K. 

2. ASU is authorized lo operate pursuant to the issuance of a limited rating under 14 CFR 

145.61, and may therefore perform maintenance and alterations only on those aircraft 

makes and models specifically listed on ASU's acceptable capability list, after the 

AMI-NDED COMPLAINT 

I-AA V, Aviaiion SpeciiiKics Unlimiied 2009NMnoO2l 

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DAVID f-'. SMAYNH, FAAATIOHNI'Y 

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3. On or about January 9, 2009, ASU perfomned maintenance on a Sikorsky Helicopter, 

Model S76C, N753P, that included the installation of a supplemental lighting system and 

approved N753P for return lo service. 

4. ASU performed the maintenance described in paragraph 3 when its capability list that was 

accepted ai the time, did not include ihe Sikorsky Helicopter, Model S76C. 

5. As a result of the above, ASU altered an article for which it was not rated. 

III. 

1. By reason of the foregoing facts and circumstances, ASU violated the foUovving 

section 145,201(b), of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR) in that it maintained or altered 

an article for which it was not rated. 

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

(Transportation) [49 U.S.C. § 46301(a) and (d)], ASU is liable for a civil penalty not lo exceed 

SI 1,000 for each of the violations noted, 

3. Under the facts and circumstances of this case, a civil penalty of S11,000 is 

appropriate. 

WHEREl'ORE, the Agency, by counsel, respectfully requests that the Administrative 

Taw Judge enter an order that ASU be assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $11,000. 

Respectfully submitted this 29'^ day of September, 2010. 

DavTaT"". Shayne 

FAA Attorney 

AMENDED COMPLAINT 

I-'AA V. Avklion Specialties Unlinitcd 2009NMI10021 

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DAVID F. SHAYNC, FAA ATTORNHY 

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ANSWER 

In accordance with Section 13.209 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, ASU, must answer tlris 

Complaint not later than 30 days from the time it is sei-ved 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. 13.209(f)]. 

AMENDED COMPLAl>Jr 

V^A V. Aviauon 5pt;ciaitics Unlimiied 2009NM110021 

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DAVIU F. SIIAYNE, FA A ATlOkNl'Y 

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

1 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 (original and 1 copy) 

800 Independence Avenue SW 

Washington, D.C. 20591 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright Building - Suite 2W1000 

FAX: 202. 493.5020 

Honorable Richard C. Goodwin 

Administrative Law Judge 

Office of Hearings, M-20, Room 5411 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

400 Seventh Street, SW 

Washington, DC 20590 

Fax: 202.366.7536 

Richard A. Johnson, Esq. 

200 N 4* Street, Stc. 200 

Boise, Idaho 83702 

TEL: 208.344.1384 

FAX: 208.343.5200 

Dated ihis 29th day of September, 2010. 

MOIFAIR CHIN 

Office of Regional Counsel (ANM-7) 

Federal Aviation Administration 

1601 Lind Ave. SW 

Renton, WA 98057 

425,227.2160 

AMP-NDtD COMPLAINT 

KAA V, Aviaiion SpecialTlcs Unlimited 2009NM110021 

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DAVID F. SIIAYNE, FAA ATTORNEV 

TEL; 425.227.2165; FAX: 425,227.1007