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U,S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTION 

OFHCE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

DEFI0' {/it 

IN THE MATTER OF 

RECURRENT TRAINING CENTER, INC. 

FAA DOCKET NO. CP009GL0008 

(Civil Penalty Action) 

DMS No. FAA-2009-0971 

Complaioant's Motion for Decision without a Hearing and 

Response to Respondents Motion for Decision 

The Complainant, the FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION ("FAA" or 

"Agency"), hereby moves for a decision without a hearing in this maner pursuant to 14 C.F.R, 

§ B.21g and also responds to Respondent's, RECURRENT TRAINING CENTER, INC. 

C'RTC"), Motion for Decision without a Hearing filed March 23. 2010. 

I. ADMITTED STATEMENT OF FACTS' 

1. On September 21,2009, Respondent, Recurrent Training Centers, Inc., was 

advised through a Final Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty that the FAA proposed 

to assess a civil penalty in the amount of $3,850, On October 5,2009, the F^AA 

received Respondent's written request for a hearing. 

2. Recurrent Training Centers, Inc.(herein2fter RTC) holds and at all times 

mentioned herein held an Air Agency Certificate Number R9KS949K for an 

approved Provisional Pilot School with a Special Preparation Courses rating 

issued by the Federal Aviation Administraiion. 

3. RTC also holds and at all times mentioned herein held Training Center Certificate 

Number R9KX049K with Training Specifications to conduct training courses 

with respect to 14 C.FR. 142. 

4. On Of about January 16,2008, RTC certified that Mr. VanBerkom successfully 

completed an Instrument Proficiency Check and on December 17,2007, RTC 

certified that Mr. Moore successfully completed an Instrument Proficiency Check. 

See Complaint and Answer attached as Exhibits J and 2. 
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5. Circling Approaches and Landing from a Straight-in or Circling Approach 

maneuvers cannot be performed with a Flight Training Device ("FTD") Level 1,3 

or 6. Level 1,3 and 6 are the FTDs approved for RTC. 

IL ISSUE 

Respondent appeals from the proposed assessment of a civil penalty which the FAA 

issued after fmding that RTC was not equipped or authorized to perform the above IPCs using 

Flight Training Devices, as set forth more fully below. 

i n . ARGUMENT 

A. STANDARD FOR MOTION 

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. 13,218(f)(5), "Aparty may make a motion for decision, regawiing 

all or any pan of the proceedings, at any time before the administrative law judge has issued an 

initial decision in the proceedings. The administrative law judge shall grant a party's motion for 

decision if the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, admissions, matters that die 

administrative law judge has officially notice, ot evidence introduced during the hearing show 

thai there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the party making the motion is entitled to a 

decision as a matter of law. The party making the motion for decision has the burden of showing 

that there is no genuine issue of material fact disputed by the parties," 

'• Judgment on the pleadings is appropriate where there are no material facts in dispute and 

the moving party is entitled to judgmeni as a matter of law." In the matter of Redox Tech, LLC, 

2010 WL 630223, FAA Docket No. CP09AL0013 (Feb. 23,2010Xciting Cannon v. Ciiy of West 

Palm Beach, 250 F.3d 1299, 1301 (11"" Cir. 2001), citing Mergens v. Dreyfoos, 166 F.3d 1114, 

1116-17 (11"" Cir, 1999)). As there are no disputed material facts, the Agency is entitled to 

judgment as a matter of law. 
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B. All TASKS Contained in the Instrument Rating Practical Test Are 

Required to Successfully Conduct an IPC 

1. Language of 14 CFR § 61.57(d) incorporates the requirements in the 

Instrument Rating Practical Tests 

The Code of Federal Regulations at 14 CFR § 61.57(d) read as follows at the time of the 

violation: 

Instrument proficiency check. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section, a 

person who does not meet the instrument experience requirements of paragraph (c) of this 

section within the prescribed time, or within 6 calendar months after the prescribed time, 

may not serve as pilot in command imder IFR or in weather conditions less than the 

minimums prescribed for VFR until that person passes an instrument proficiancy check 

consisting of a representative number of tasks required by the instrument rating practical 

test, (emphasis added). 

(1) The instrument proficiency check must be— 

(i) In an aircraft that is appropriate to the aircraft category; 

(ii) For other than a glider, in a flight simulator or flight training device that is 

representative of the aircraft category; or 

(iii)For a glider, In a single-engine airplane or a glider. 

The clear, unambiguous language of §61.57(d) refers to the "instrument rating practical 

test," and. therefore, "instrtimenl rating practical test" is incorporated into §61.57(d) by 

reference. The requirements of the instnoment rating practical test become a mandatory pait of 

the IPC regulation and these requirements must be considered to properly interpret the §61.57(d). 

Moreover, the Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards ("PTS"), number FAA-S-8081-4D 

clearly state, in italic and bold wording, "Adherence to the provisions of the regulations and the 

practical test standards is mandatory for evaluation of instrument pilot applicants.'' (Extdbit 3, 

page 2, attached)(emphasis in original). The unambiguous reference to the requirements in the 

PTS and the PTS' strong wording indicates that to complete an IPC, the PTS must be adhered to. 

The Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards ("PTS"), number FAA-S-8081-4D state 

as follows; 
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"... 14 CFR Part 61.57(d) sets forth the requirements for an instrument proficiency 

check. The person giving that check shall use the standards and procedures 

contained in this PTS when administering the check. A representative miraber of 

tasks, as determined by the examiner/instructor, must be selected to assure the 

competence of the applicant to operate in the IFR environment. As a minimum, the 

applicant must demonstrate the ability to perform the tasks as listed in the above 

chart..," (Exhibit 3, page 2)(emphasis added), 

The PTS clarify §61,5 7(d) and require that an instructor ensure the applicant demonstrate 

the ability to perform specific TASKS, or titles of knowledge areas, flight procedures, or 

maneuvers, listed in the PTS chait. Therefore, to comply with §61.57(d), an instrument 

proficiency check roust satisfy the requirements of the PTS chart, 

The chart lists the minimum TASKs required when conducting an IPC. (Exhibit 3, page 

2). According to the chart, the required tasks include: 

a) Area of operation IV: Task B required during conduct of IPC. Task B refers to 

Recovery from Untisual Flight Attitudes, 

b) Area of operation VI: All Tasks in this area are required during conduct of IPC. Tlie 

Circling Approach and Landing from a Straight-in or Circling Approach are included 

in these required tasks. 

Appendix 1 of the Instrument Rating Practical Tests Standard indicates what TASK.S are 

pennitted in each type of FTD. (Exhibit 3, page 3). According to the Appendix, Recovery from 

Unusual Flight Attitudes and Circling Approaches are not permitted in Level 1 through Le-vel 6 

FTDs. Yet, these TASKs are required for an IPC in Area of Operation IV and VL Therefore, 

Respondent's conduct of IPCs in FTDs is contrary to the provisions of §61.57(d), which 

incorporates the Instrument Rating Pinctical Test Standards or "PTS." Recovery from Unusual 

Flight Attitudes and Circling Approaches cannot be omitted from the "representative tasks" 

described in §61.57(d) nor can they be conducted in Level 1 through Level 6 FTDsRespondent admits that "Circling Approaches and Landing from a Straight-in or Circling 

Approach maneuvers carmol be performed with a FTD Level 1,3 or 6. Level 1, 3 and 6 are the 
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FTDs approved for RTC," Respondent certified that two ainnen successfully completed IPCs. 

Section 61.57(d) and the instrument practiced test standards require certain maneuvers 

(specifically "Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes," 'Circling Approach," and "Landing 

from Straight-in or Circling Approach") be completed to successfully complete an IPC, 14 

C.F.R. 61.57(d) and Exhibit 3, page 2-3. As admitted by Respondent, these required maneuvers 

camiot be performed with a FTD Level 1, 3, or 6, which are the FTDs approved for RTC. See 

Exhibits 1 and 2. Therefore, RTC violated 14 C.F.R. §61.57,14 C.F.R. 141.41(b)(3), and 14 

C.F.R. 14L83(B)(1), as set forth in the Complaint and summary judgment should be granted in 

favor of the Agency. 

2. Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS) 

Handbook Paragraph 5-263 

Respondent attempts to use Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS) 

handbook to support its argument that an IPC need not test all of the TASKs listed in the 

Instrument Rating Practical Test Standard. However, the FSIMS is guidance, which is 

subordinate to the regulations. As previously discussed, the regulations clearly indicate that the 

maneuvers listed in the instrument rating practical test standards are required. These regulations 

take precedence over the FSIMS handbook. In fact, in Chapter 1-3 of the FSIMS, Section C 

discusses the protocol when a conflict arises between the FSIMS and the Code of Federal 

Regulations. It reads: 

"The guidance in this order may be found to be in conflict with that in other FAA orders 

and directives. This situation may arise inadvertently or because it is impractical to 

revise all orders simultaneously. In such a case, the order with the most recent date 

should normally be used. Should the guidance in this order conflict with 14 CFR, 14 

CFR takes precedence..." (Exhibit 4, attached) 
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Clearly, the FSIMS was not intended to conflict with the Code of Federal Regulations 

and the authors intended the Code of Federal Regulations to take precedence over any conflicts 

between ii and the FSIMS. 

3. Recent Change to 14 CFR § 6L57(d) 

As Respondent pointed out in its Motion for Decision filed March 23,2010, 14 C.F.R. 

61.57(d) was recently amended. The fact that § 61.57(d) has been recently reworded to state that 

an IPC must consist "of the areas of operation and instrument tasks required in the instrumem 

rating practical test standards" is not evidence of what the regulation required at the time of 

Respondent's alleged violation. The requirement that an IPC consist of all TASKs required by 

the Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards was evident prior to the language change in § 

61.57(d), 

4. Advisory Circular 61-98A 

The Advisory Circular ("AC") cited by the Respondent states; "It must be emphasized 

that this list [of TASKs] should not be considered all-inclusive and is not intended to limit a 

CFl's discretion in selecting appropriate maneuvers and procedures." (Exhibit 5, attached). Of 

particular importance is that the AC warns that the list of TASKs is non-exhaustive. There are a 

multitude of other TASKs for the Certified Flight Instructor ("CFP') to test an airman on, and 

those maneuvers not listed are those that a CFI has discretion to test or not test. However, the 

limited discretion that the AC provides to a CFI in no way negates the requirement in the 

Instrument Rating Practical Teat Standard (incorporated into §61.57(d)) which do require that all 

of the listed TASKs be tested. 
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5. Legal Interpretation dated December 18,2008 

As previously discussed and admitted by Respondent^ the FTD Respondent used to 

attempt to complete cenain IPCs does not allow for Circling Approaches or Recovery from 

Unusual Flight Attitudes. Those approaches are mandatory maneuvers required by 14 C.F.R 

61.57(d) and the Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards, Therefore, in this case, the legal 

interpretation quoted by Respondent in his Motion for Decision is not applicable because these 

two maneuvers are required and the FTD cannot perform them. 

C. Respondent argues that the IPCs were Accomplished in Accordance with 14 

CFR § 61.57(d), not 14 CFR § 141 

As discussed above, RTC holds an Air Agency Certificate for an approved Provisional 

Pilot School with a Special Preparation Course rating and a Training Center Certificate with 

Training Specifications to conduct training courses with respect to 14 C.F,R. § 142. These 

authorizations, and the approved training course, do not permit RTC to conduct IPCs using FTDs 

that cannot perform required TASKs. 

On August 22, 2007, RTC received a Letter of Authorization for the continued use of its 

Level I FTD. (Exhibit 6, page 1-2, attached). This authorization specifically authorizes RTC, a 

part 141 pilot school to continue use of the Level 1 FTD accepted or approved by the FAA in an 

FAA-approved flight-training program and/or under CFR Part 61. Id Under this authorization, 

RTC is permitted to use the Level 1 FTD for specific uses, which includes "Section 61,57(d), 

Ir\struttient Proficiency Check (Excludes Recovery From Unusual Attitudes, Circling 

Approach, and Landing From Straight'in or Circling)" Id (emphasis added). This 

Authorization again illustrates that RTC is not authorized to conduct these particular maneuvers; 
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therefore, under its certificates and authorizations,.ii is not capable of successftilly completing a 

full IPC, which requires these maneuvers. 

Moreover, on August 22, 2007, RTC received another Letter of Authorization for its 

Level 2, 3. and 5 FTDs, (Exhibit 6, pages 3-5). This authorisation Epecifically authorizes the 

"use of the FTDs, ..for the purpose of training, testing, or checking of maneuvers, procedures, or 

crewmember fimctions which are listed in the appendices of the following Practical Test 

Standards:-...(b) Instrument Rating (Airplane) Practical Test in accordance with FAA-S-808 I4D, Practical Test." Id. This Authorization clearly requires IPCs to be conducted in compliance 

with the PTS found in FAA-S-8081-4D, which RTC did not adhere to. 

Even if the IPCs were conducted tinder Part 61, they were not conducted in accordance 

with § 61.57(d) which requires that the IPC review "a representative number of tasks requirt^ by 

the instrument rating practical test!'' (emphasis added). 

IV. CONCLUSION 

The Respondent certified that two airman successfully completed IPCs using its Flight 

Training Devices; however, Respondent's FTDs do not perform certain maneuvers which are 

required under §61.57(d) and the incorporated instrument rathig practical test standards. 

Although RTC's FTDs may be used for parts of an PC, to comply with the requirements of 14 

C.F,R. 61.57(d) and complete an IPC, all of the TASKs required by the Instrument Rating 

Practical Test Standards ("PTS"), number FAA-S-8081-4D must be completed. RTC's FTD 

cannot perform all of the required TASKS. Therefore, Respondent has violated 14 C.F.R 

61,57(d), 14 C-F.R, 141.83(a)(1), and 14C.F,R 141.41(b)(3). 
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The proposed civil penalty of $3,850 is sustainable for any of the cited alleged violations 

individually and is in accordance with the Agency's Compliance and Enforcement Program as 

outlined in the 2150.3B Order. 

"WHEREFORE, Complainant asserts that there is no genuine issue of material fact 

disputed by the parties and respectfully requests a summary decision on the record be entered 

sustaining the Agency's issuance of a Civil Penalty in the amount of $3,850 against Respondent. 

Pursuant to the same arguments above, the Complainant further respectfiilly requests that 

Respondent's Motion for Decision be denied. 

Exhibit Number Document Number of Pages 

1 Complaint 4 

2 Answer 2 

3 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards FAA-S-8081-4D 3 

4 Order 8900.1, Volume 1 General Instructor Guidance and 2 

Information. Chapter 1 Handbook Organization, Use and 

Revision 

5 Advisory Circular No: 61-98A 2 

6 Letters of Authorization 5 

Dated: March 29,2010 

Respectfiilly submitted. 

Br& 

Attorney, AGL-7M 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Office of Regional Counsel 

2300 E. Devon Avenue 

Des Plaines, IL 60018 

Phone: 847-294-7313 

FAX: 847-294-7498 

briana.martino@faa, gov 
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I hereby certify that I have, this date, served the foregoing Complainant's Motion for 

Decision without a Hearing and Response to Respondent's Motion for Decision by mailing 

copies thereof, via Regular Mail and Facsimile, as follows 

Original and One Copy 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence Avenue, S-W. 

Washington, DC 20591 

Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright Building, Suite 2W1000 

FAX: 202-493-5141 

One Copy 

Charles R. Barnett, III 

Respondent's Covinsel 

1664 Moorland Lane 

Crystal Lake, IL 60014-2985 

FAX: 815-356-7042 

Th« Honorable Richard C. Goodwin 

Administrative Law Judge 

OfRce of Hearings, M-20 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 

East Building Ground Floor 

RoomE12-320 

Washington, DC 20590 

FAX; 202-366-7536 

Dated this 29*^ day'-of March, 2010 

Yolai^ Quiles 

Legal Orechnician 

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OP HEARINGS 

WASfflNGTON, D.C. 

IN THE MATTER OF 

Rec\m"ent Training Center, Inc. 

FAA DOCKET NO. (not assigned) 

(Civil Penalty Action) 

DMS NO, (not assigned) 

FAA CASE NO. 2008-GL-19-C021 

COMPLAINT 

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

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

I. 

1. On September 21,2009, Respondent, Recurrent Training Centers, Inc., was 

advised through a Final Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty that the FAA proposed 

to assess a civil penalty in the amount of S3,850. On October 5, 2009, the FAA 

received Respondent's written request for a hearing. 

2. Recurrent Training Centers, Inc.(hereinafter RTC) holds and at all times 

mentioned herein held an Air Agency Certificate Number R9KS949K for an 

approved Provisional Pilot School with a Special Preparation Courses rating 

issued by the Federal Aviation Adminisfration. 

3. RTC also holds and at all times mentioned herein held Training Center Certificate 

Number R9KX049K. with Training Specifications to conduct training courses 

with respect to 14 CF-R 142. 

4. On or about January 16, 2008, RTC certified that Mr. VanBerkom successfully 

completed aji Instrument Proficiency Check and on December 17, 2007, RTC 

certified that Mr, Moore successfully completed an Inf3tniment Proficiency Check. 
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5. RTC Was not equipped or autliorized under RTC's Air Agency Certification'.; to 

perform these Instrument Proficiency Checks using Flight Training Devices 

(FTDs). 

6. In order to perform Instrument Proficiency Checks all mandatory TASKs (TASKs 

are utle.s of knowledge areas, fLi^t procedures, or maneuvers appropriate to an 

AREA OF OPERATION) must be tested including Circling Approaches and 

Landing from a Straight-in or Circling Approach as required iii the practical lest 

standards, 

7. These two TASKs cannot be perfomied with a FTD Level 1,3 or 6. Level 1, 3 and 

6 are tlie FTDs approved for RTC. 

IL 

1 • By reason of the foregoing facts and circumstances, Respondent violated the 

following sections of the Federal Aviation Regulations; 

a. 14 C.F.R. Section 141.41(b)(3) Each flight training device used to obtain flight 

training credit allowed for flight training devices in an approved pilot tiaining course 

curriculum must,. ,(3) have been evaluated, qualified, and approved by the 

Administrator. 

b. 14 C.F.R. Section 141.83(a)(1) Each pilot school or provisional pilot school must 

meet the following requirements (1) comply with its approved training course. 

c. 14 CF-R- Section 61.57(d) Instrument proficiency check. A person who does not 

meet the instrument experience requirements of paragraph (c) of this section wiihin 

die prescribed time or within 6 calendar months after the prescribed time, may not 

serve as pilot in command under IFR or in weather conditions less than the minimums 

prescribed jfor VFR until that person passes an instrument proficiency check 

consisting of a representative number of tasks required by the instrument rating 

practical test, 

(1) The instniment proficiency check must be -

(i) in an aircraft that is appropriate to the aircraft category; 

(ii) For other dxan a glider, in a flight simulator or flight training device 

that is representative of the category; or 

(iii) For a glider, in a single-engine airplane or a glider. 

(2) The instrument proficiency check must be given by 

(i) An examiner; 
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(ii) A person authorized by the U.S, Armed Forces to conduct instrument 

flight teats, provided the person being tested is a member of the U.S 

Armed Forces; 

(iii) A company check pilot who is authorized to conduct instrument flight 

tests under part 121,125, or 135 of this chapter or subpart K of part 91 

of this chapter, and provided that both the check pilot and the pilot 

being tested are employees of that operator or fractional ownership . 

program manager, as applicable; 

(iv) An authorized instructor; or 

(v) A person approved by the Administrator to conduct instrumental 

practical tests. 

2- Pursuant to Title 49 of the United States Code, Section 46301 (49 U.S.C. § 

46301), Respondent is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $11,000 for each violation alleged, 

3. Under the facts and circumstances of this case, a civi] penalty of $3,850,00 is 

appropriate. 

WHEREFORE, the Agency, by counsel, respectfiilly requests that the Administrative 

Law Judge enter an Order that Respondent be assessed a civil penalty in the amount of 

$3,850.00. 

Respectfiilly submitted this 8* day of October, 2009. 

fet^ii:^ 

0 Briana Morgan 

Attorney 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Great Lakes Region, AGL-7M 

2300 East Devon Avenue 

Des Plaines, IL 60018 

Telephone: (847) 294-7313 

Facsimile: (847) 294-7498 

Email: briana.morgan@faa.gov 
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

The undersigned certifies that the foregoing Complaint was sewed via Certified Mail, Return 

Receipt Requested as follows: 

Original and One Copy: 

One Copy: 

Hearing Docket 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence Avenue, S. W. 

Washington, DC 20591 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk 

AGC^30, Wilber Wright Building 

Suite 2WI000 

Charles R. Barnett, III 

1664 Moorland Lane 

Crystal Lal«, IL 60014-2985 

jih Dated this 8'" day of October, 2009. 

Yolah la Quiles 

LegaWTechnician 

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IN THE MATTER OF 

RECURRENT TTtAINING CENTER, INC. 

FAA DOCKET NO. (CP09GL0008) 

(Civil Penalty Action) 

DMS NO. (FAA-2009-0971) 

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ANSWER 

COMES NOW Respondent, RECURRENT TRAINING CENTER, INC., by and through 

its counsel, BARNETT LAW OFFICES, P.C, pursuant to 14 CFR §13.209, hereby responds to 

the numbered paragraphs in the Administtaxor^s complaint as follows: 

Paragraph L Admite. 

Paragraph 2. Admits. 

Paiagcaph3. Admits. ^ 

Paragraph 4. Admits. 

Paragraphs. Denies. 

Paragraph 6. Denies. 

Paiagraph 7. Admits. 
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AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES 

1. The Administrator's interpretation of 14 CFR 61 -57(d) is arbitrary, capricious, an 

abuse of discretion or otherwise not in accordance with law. 

2. The Administrator's interpretation of 14 CFR 61.57(d) departs fix>m agency preosdent 

without explanation. 

3. The Adnunistraior's interpretation of 14 CFR 61.57(d) is contrary to the Agency's 

own written interpretation, 

4. The Administrator's interpretation of 14 CFR 61.57(d) is contrary to the plain 

language of the regulation. 

5. ITie Practical Test Standards are non-binding upon FAA Certiiied Flight Instructors 

and Pilot Schools. 

6. The Administrator's interpretation of 14 CFR 61.57(d) is contrary to the 

Administrator's own published policy. 

7. The Inatrument Proficiency Checks at issue were accomplished in accordance with 14 

CFR 61.57(D) not 14 CFR Section 141. 

Respondent respectfully requests that the Board reverse the Administrator's NOTICE OF 

PROPOSED CIVIL PENALTY dated September 21,2009. proposing to assess a civil penalty in 

the amount of $3,850, 

Dated: December 15,2009 Respectfiilly submitted. 

Charles R Barnett, HI 

BARNETT LAW OFFICES, P.C. 

1664 Moorland Lane 

Crystal Lake, Hlinois 60014-2985 

(815)356-8647 

(815) 356-7042 (FAX) 

Attorney for Rcspc 

Recurrent Training Center, Inc. 
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that appl/(8) Of an Indtoation that all or non« of ih« TASK£; 

muaiboiestad. 

M 

NONE 

A C 

NONE 

MX 

NONE 

ALL 

AJULAU. 

IH 

NONE 

A C 

NONE 

ALL 

NONE 

AU 

AH." 

AU. 

B>i. 

NONE 

A,C 

NONE 

ALL 

NONE 

ALL 

ALLALL 

IPC 

NONE: 

NONE'i 

C 

B 

ALL 

AU.' 

B, C, \> 

ALL 

LEGEND 

lA - Instrument airplane 

IH • Instrument hallcopter -

IPL - Instnjment powered lift. 

IPC - Instniment Profldency check 

NOTS; Except &» noted, ell TASKs ore requtred for iniHal iasuance of 

en instrument rating. 

* TASK D. Circling Approach, is applicaiJle Ohiy to the airplane 

catsgory, 

** TASKS B and C ore applicable oniy^ muttlengine airplanes. 

irwbument Profldency Check. 14 CFR part 61.57(d) Bets forth the 

requiPoments for an instnjrnsnt proficiency check. The person giving 

that check shall use the standards and procedures contained in this , 

PTS Whan admirOstorina the check. A representative number o* TASKs, ^ 

as dstermlned by the exaninerAnatructor, mufit be selected to assure 

the compeitence of the applicant to operate in tva IFFI environment As 

a minirnum, Ihe applicant must demDnBtrete the eblllty to pedbmi the 

TASKs OS listed In the above chart The person giving the cheK^lc should 

develop scenarios to assess the pilot's ADM and risk manageinent 

sKSIs during the IPC. 
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TASK VS. SIMUUmON DEVICE CREDfT 

Eaounlnen conkiokig lh« hstiunant tama pnoo l tOB «nn fflgM sttniilBtoi dewtoa* •tmid ecmidt eppiopriate doeuuMTtaiien ti> 

m u m irttf nie davlos hao bMn appravad for twlrtng, imiino, or etiaeUng. The docuiwnutlon tor «u» dwlea thouU nOed (hAt Om 

toiiDvinp ^dvMw ha«« ooBURVd: 

1. The dovtoa must to awahoMil, dMMnlnad » mMt tfw •ppropitm BMdudk md tatngrtta am MftmptitaB quofflcaflaii 

levai enr«« NaOentt SiffluiatDT Progmm M»i^ . The d«>irlo« mu« (xmHtM 10 mMt qut^ ^ 

M «utBn«] In VM appiBpUMB advtuiy dreutar (AC). PandiptmolDaht tralninndmiom (FTDt), AC I^IM G (•• imanded), Aliplano i=U|)tit 

TroMlnp Daw<C8 CkjaiWcBtlin. <A IM uBfld. R r abnulaion. AC leCMO (BB entml ^ 

2. T>iAFAAiiii«appi9»eihedawkafcrtrBMns.te8ilrtaaralonMri4nglt)»ip«dncfllgMTA9KeH«idhtH8«^ 

3. T>i«<i«fi»muAoaniira»tDiupportthBtoyelefAudantor(ppOeamparfoiiiian»i«quJ>«lbyihiBp(adiaal^ 

NOIE: Uomeflhofellcipingi3tiBrtarecaudcmdmaiaec<«iediaft«iorn»l»Komplete.Tta«^^ 

U « d in the b3dy of tti» ptaeoaal 100 fitndBfO, tnekdhB Bl NOTTE*, must Bkao t»'bwerpc^^ 

USE OP CHART 

OBdnattHL 

CradKaUa I MpprapitB* cyOMU «ie and opwiAns. 

NOTE: .1. 1^ 1 FTDs thBliBvflt*«n Issued »Uiiw»uBv)ibinflth«lrim by (ho FAA AdmlnhtiBto 

Vvm TASKk dfiglnaiy tooM an«piMhl«. U M of LA^ 1, £, er S FTD* may not b* used tar afanift mqulih^ 

. .^* - ''•FT^«f»»'mulift>rki«d for Ihe pmakBl left »!•««»»« * eppreMhpiwsdUMiB^ ^ 

• I * knnltsd 10 one pradsion STOJ <ne nonpraeiahjn appmffiii pnvdure. 

3. PocnOrirnproowbree mama. doskigtliflM plan, ctiaddnobrdteoBpsnclm and malfund 

melnleiuncefonn. 

Appendix 1-1 F>w.s^Oflr-tf> 

u*PeNDiX \ 

fnJdHTTASK 

Areas of Opnatlon 

IL 

FLIOHT SIMULATION DEVICE IfVEL 

2 3 4 9 6 7 A 

_ A X A JL JL JL 

z ±± ± 

_ - i -

_ _ X -

- A i — A A X 

PrvmflhtPraeadurHi 

C. tnstunont Cockpit ChedC 

III. AtrTVxffle Central Cloarenees and Prooidurat 

A. Ah-Tiqffto Oamoi aeamneet' 

B. Departure, En Routa and Arrival Claaianoaa * 

CL HeldtnoPreeadun* 

IV. nightbyRiileraneslBlnctrwnents 

A. Basle IrMBumentRohtManeiMeic 

B. ItoovBiy from Unusual FliglitAitttudeE 

V. Navlffauan Systama 

A. Intaraapdng and TmdchgNasiigallonal Systems 

and DME ARCS 

VL Inatpumanl Approaoh Preeadurea 

A. Noopnwialon Approawh (NPAy 

B. Praoislar> Approaoh (PA) 

C. Miased Approach 

D. Clidlne AppiOBch 

E. Urtdhgfn9m«Smlolit-lr)arC|rcl]noApprBech 

VIL Eiiiaynn y Op«don « -

A. LoeaotCDmrmintQafions 

B. Ona Enflina InopamtlvB dulng 3rrsigiit>andH.BMl 

Flight and Turns (Miiitlanglnd Anplane) 

C. One Engha InoparatlM—Inetninent Approach 

(MUWani^ AhplSna) 

D. IMS of Qyio ABKuds and/DT Haadtng Indieatois 

VIIL PaMniBhtPreaadun* 

A. Chaeklrq) inatnmsnts and Equipment _ __ 

* Alrentt raqulrad for (hmo Itarne thai cannot tM ehaokad tfilng a lliflht iTBlnino d«/icB 

-* Midtlanglne - Single Eneine 

A X X 

- X X — X X 

= f i 

_ _ X _ 

- _ X — 

- _ _ X -

- X X 

r ii 

_ X X - - X X 

"__ - X - - X X 

^..A. X . ^ A X X 

orfliQmsntuIator 

X X. X X 

X 

X 

X 

i 

X. 

X. 

X 

x_ 

A 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

JL 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

.2S 

X A X jc 

.2L 

.X 

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CHAPTER 1 HANDBOOK ORGANIZATION, USE, AND REVISION 

Section 1 General Handbook Information 

l-I. PURPOSE, This order directs the activities of Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASl) who are 

responsible for the certitication, technical administration, and suiveiUance of air carriers, certain other 

air operators who conduct their operations in accowlance witii the appropriate part of Title 14 of the 

Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), certificated airmen and other aviation activities. This order also 

provides direction for tasks related to aircraft accidents and incidents, investigations and complitince, the 

aviation safety program, administrative areas, and miscellaneous tasks not related to a specific 

regulation, In addition, it contains regional and district office requirements for the suppon of ASIs 

responsible for those activities. 

1-2. CANCELLATION. This order cancels the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) orders 5300.10, 

8400.10, and 8700.1. 

1-3. STANDARDIZATION AND COORDINATION, A major objective of FUght Standards Service 

(AFS) is to standardize the fianctions of the ASI position. For this reason, any change to this order must 

be in accordance -with the approved Aviation Safety (AVS) International Organization for 

Standardization (ISO) process. 

A. Direction and Guidance. Should inspectors, supervisors, and managers find the direction and 

gxiidance of this order too restrictive or inappropriate for a specific case, a request should be matle for 

permission to deviate from the guidance. Such requests should be forwarded through the applicable 

Flight Standards regional division to the appropriate Flight Standards Service (AFS) headquarters 

division. 

B. Authority to Change This Document. The Director of Flight Standards Service, AFS-1, 

must approve all changes to this order. 

C. Conflicts With Other Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Orders. The guidance in 

this order may be found to be in conflict with that in other FAA orders and directives. This situation may 

arise inadvertently or because it is impractical to revise all orders simultaneously. In such a case, the 

order with the most recent date should normally be used. Should the guidance in this order conflict with 

14 CFR, 14 CFR takes precedence. Inspectors should refer questions about such conflicts to their 

immediate supervisors. Supervisors and managers may contact the respective AFS Division through the 

regional office to resolve such questions. 

D. Availability of this Order. This order is available to both FAA personnel and to individuals 

outside the FAA, Flight Standards inspectors should advise operators of the availability of this order, 

1-4. HANDBOOK REVISIONS. Individuals at aU levels of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 

and individuals in the aviation industry are encouraged to make suggestions for revisions to this order. 

A. Order 8900,1 Revision Process. ISO process AFS-lOO-OOl is the procedure for revising this 

1 order. The need for a revigjon may become evident when a change occurs in the aviation industry 

[national and international regulatory bodies, in 14 CFR, or FAA policies. "~"" 

B. Policy Qaestiontt or Coacerns. Any questions or concern regarding policy mustl 

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the office management may email the FSIMS Librarian with a copy to the field office's region. 

C. Review and Notification. All questions, concerns, or suggestions submitted will be reviewed 

and considered by the appropriaie policy division. The FSIMS Librarian will acknowledge receipt of 

each suggestion, 

1-5. DIRECTIVE AND GUIDANCE INFORMATION. 

A. Directive Information. Directive information is information that is considered directive in 

nature and will contain terms such as "shall," or "must," and means the actions are mandatory, "'Shall 

not" means the action is prohibited. The use of these terms will leave no flexibility, and their direction 

shall be followed tmless otherwise authorized by Headquarters. 

B. Guidance Information. Guidance information is information considered guiding in nature 

and will contain terms such as "vvrill," "should," or "may.'* These terms indicate actions that are 

desirable, permissive, or not mandatory, and allow flexibility, 

RESERVED. Paragraphs 1-6. through 1-25. 

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Subject: CURRENCY AND ADDITIONAL Date: 3/26/91 

QUAUFICATION REQUIREMENTS Initiated byr AF5-&40 

FOR CERTinCATED PILOTS 

AC No; 61-98A 

Change: 

1. PURPOSE. This advisory circular (AQ 

provides information for cenificated pilots and 

flight insmiaon to u$e in complying with the 

flight review required by Federal Aviation 

I^egulationfi (FAR) 5 61.56, the lecem fUghc 

experience requirements of FAR § 61,57, and the 

general limitations contained in FAR § 61.3 Kd), 

(e). and (g). It also provides guidance legatding 

transition to other makes and models of aircnft 

2. FOCUS. This AC is panlculaiiy diitcicij to 

general aviation pilots holding recreational or 

higher grades of pflot certificates who wish ic 

mainuln currency or to transition to other makes 

and rnodels of aiieraft for which they are rated, 

and 10 ceititicated fliglit insimctois (CFI's) who 

will be giving flight tnstnictiQn to support such 

activities. 

3- CANCELLATION. AC 61-98, Scope and 

Content of Biennial Plight Reviews, dated 

September 1, 1987, is cancelled. AC 60-12. 

AvaiUbilixy of Industry Developed Guidelines for 

the Conduct of the Biciffdal Flight Review, dated 

February II. 1976, is also cancelled. 

4. RELATED FAR SECTIONS. FAR 5 61.193 

(flight iiistnictor authorizations). FAR $ 61.195 

(flight insiractor limitations). FAR § 61.1B9 (flight 

instructor lecotds). 

5. RELATED READING MATERIAL. 

Infonas^Dn regarding original pilot cetuficatioa 

and addition of catesory, class, and type ratings 

can be found in AC 61-65, cuneni edition. 

Cenification: Pilots and Flighr Instructors. 

Infoimatian on pilot iransiiJon courses arid pilot 

refresher courses is covered in AC 61-9, curTcni 

edition, Pilot TransJTJon Courses for Complex 

Single-Engine and light Twin-Engine Airplanes, 

and AC 61-10, current eaiiion. Private and 

Commercial Pilots Rtftcsher Courses, respectively. 

Addidonal infonnadon on operation of high 

alumde aircraft is provided by AC 61-107, 

Operations of Aiicraft at Aldcudes Above 

25,000 Feet MSL and/or Mach Numbers (Mino) 

Greater than .75. Guidance on advanced iraining 

criteria is located in AC 61-89, current edition. 

Pilat Cfenificaies: Aircraft Type Ratings. Many 

excellent pubUcadons on pilot currency and 

qualification are available from commercial souirccs 

and industry trade as&ociaUons. e.g.. die Aircraft 

Owners and Pilots Association, the Ocneral 

Aviation Manufacturers Association, and the 

National Association of Flight Instructors. One 

such publicaiion is announced in AC 61-101, 

ATtnovincemcn t o f Availability . 

Industry-Developed Transition Training Guidelines 

for High Pcribimance AircrafL 

6. BACKGROUND, 

a. The Federal Aviation Adminislrtulon 

(FAA) initiated a regulatory review covering FAR 

Parts 61,141. and 143 ih order to ensure that iJiese 

regulations confotm to the current technological 

and openiional envitDnmeni and address future 

pilot ccttification needs. The last major review of 
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A. Regardless of the tnoneuven and 

proetdura seUeud, die CFI should ensure that the 

pilot demonsErates saiisfafiioiy basic ai^nide 

insmunent flying sidlls. 

(. For cheeks conducted in an d/pUau but 

not under actual insnuincnt weadier conditions, an 

appmpciate view-limidng device diould be 

employed to simulate instrument conditions. 

d. As an aid bt seJetdng maneuvert aid 

procedures for the eomptunqf check, ihe CFI 

may wish to review the list contained in 

Appendix 3. It must be emphasized thai this list 

should not be consideicd all-inclusve and is not 

intended to limit fc CFI's discietiou in eelecdng 

appropriate maneuven and proceduRs, 

10, POSTCHECK CONSIDERAHONS AND 

RECORDKEEPING. Upon compledon of die 

competency check, the CFI should complete Oie 

plan and checklist (if used) and debiief the pilot on 

the icsults of the cbeck (fiaiisfaaoiy or 

uDSBiisfKaDTy). Reganllefis of tbe determinatiDn, 

the CFT should provide the fdlot with a 

comprehensive analyas of his or her peifoimance, 

including suggestions for Iraproviag any wealc 

aieas. 

a. Vttsat^faaory Perform/aice. The CFI 

iihould not Qidoise the ploc's loghoolc to reflect an 

unsatisfaciDiy competency diedc. but should sign 

tbe )ogtXK)k to leconl (be instniciion givem 

b. Satisfactory Performance, The 

cndotKinent for a sailsfaciory competency check 

Aoidd be in accordance vnth the cunent issue of 

AC 61-^5. If the sample plan and cbeeklisc in 

Appeudii^ 3 is used, dte CH may wish to retain 

the plan as a recoid of the scope and content of the 

competeicy eheclc. even though not lequiied by 

FAR S 61-189. 

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Letter of Authorization 

Contintted Use of Level! Flight Training Devices fFrD:t -

1. Authpiiation. This Letter of Audioiizatieio (LOA) auttiorizes the part 141 certificate holder in 

accoiduce with 1-4 CFR. Sectioa 61.4 (b), continued use of the Level 1 Flight Tcsiniag Devices (FTD) 

accepted or approved by the AdrnmisntoT prior to August 1, 1996, in an FAA.approved tUght-ttainimg 

piogtam Bud/or under CFR Fait 61. Table 1 li^ls (be rrD(E) authorized and die limitatiou and provisions 

for the eontmaed use of each, 

Serial 

Numbei1153 

1169 

Makeuid 

Model 

AST 300 

AST 300 

Table 1 - Approved Level I FTDs 

SUDdard Authorized Use of JHil> 

See Specific Use 

See Specific Use 

Ltmiudoaf asil frovinons 

N/A 

N/A 

2. SnedficUye. The Standard autfaoiized usca that die FTD was originally designed for with sufQcient 

features for use is accordance widi 14 OrB. Part 61 end/or 141 and any linitadous and provisions of tlie 

approved FTDs ate listed in Table 1 above. Hieae may iuelude aoy or all the folbwinj; which must be 

selected for Hudioriza,tion in Table 1 above: 

a. Section 61.57(c)( 1), Instiuinsnt Expeiience (Simulated); 

b. Section 61.57(d), biBttaowntProfkiciicy Cheet (BxclwieB Recovery Ffom Unusual Attitudes, 

Ciicliiig Appioacih, md Landing From Stni^t-in ot Circling); 

c. Section 61,65(e)(2)i Instrument Raticg'i Mnxiiniiin 20 Hours; 

J. Sectiou 6l .65(a)(8Xii)> Insnumeut Ratmg: Practical Test (One preciaion Sc One I^os-precisioD 

Approach); 

c. Section dl ,129(i)(l)(i). Commercial Pilot Cealificate: Maximum 50 Houra; 

f. Section 61.139(a)(3)(i), Airline Transport Pilot Certificate: Maaimum 25 hours; 

g. Section 141.41(b), Flight Trainitig Devices or as limited by Appendices B and C, 

3. Instmction in die FTDs must be given by KD authorized instructoi who has demonstrated con^etency in 

the opeiatioas and use of the FTD af-autfaoilzed in Table 1 above. 

4. Bxpimtion. The authorization i» valid uudl modified or lescinded by the FAA,, snd provided the 

odtifieate holder submits an annual report legazding its status and continued use to the jurisdictional Fli^ t 

Standaida District Office. The FAA may pet6>im periodic evaluations of the device(s) to ensure that its 

ability to perfonu its authorized and inteaided use ha^ not deteriorated. The annual icpoit is due: July 01, 

subsequent yean.. 

5. Rcftjcnceis, 

a. Flight TraiBJng Devices (FTD) Level 1: Order 8700,1 Volume 2, Chapter 34, Section 2, 

Para^ph 5, Figure 34-1. 

b. Continued Use of Flight Training Devices Level 1: 14 CFR Section 6t.4(b) and Order 870O.1, 

Chapter 34, Accept/Approve Flight Training Devices And Certain Other Devices Previously Auaorized 

For Use. 

c. AC 120-45A - Airplane FTijJtt TraJninB Device Qualificanoa. 

d. HBQA 99-06 Repoiting Qualificadoo and Appioval of Flight Tiaining Devices Levels 1 

through 5, 

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2. These Tr^JBJfflg Spec^catioos are approved by direction of die Adnuuistrator, 

Cooley, WiUiamJu Principal Operarioas Inspector 

3. Date Approval is effective: 8/22/07 

4. I hereby accept and receive ^ e Tiaining Specifications in diis paragraph. 

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Flight Training Devices fFTD). Levels 2.3. and 5 

1, Audtorizatjoq^ This Letto- of Autbcrization (LOA) authorizes the Parr 141 certificate holder to use the 

approved Flight Training Device(c) (FTD) listed in Table 1 below. This LOA is valid mtil modified or 

leKCioded by th6 FAA and provided that an imnual r^oit regarding its status and contimud use is submitted 

•to die jurisdictional Flight Stsoidards District Office: 

Serial 

Niunber 

1695 

5014 

16S4 

7700 

1633 

Make and 

Modd 

AST Hawk 

AST Hawk 

AST Hawk 

Vector 

Victory 1 

AST Hawk 

Table 1 - IdentificatiDn of Approved FTD 

Evaluated Level of Standard 

' 

3 

3 

3 

3 

ExceptiDDS 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

Annual Report 

Due 

07/01/08 and 

subsequent 

07/01/OS and 

subsequent 

07/01/08 and 

subsequent 

07/01/08 and 

subsequent 

07/01/08 and 

subsequent 

2. t^mltfjcati^n and Anoroval. This approval autboiizes the u&c of the FTDs listed in Table 1 above xmder 

14 CFR section 61.4(a), for the purposes of tzaiaing, testing, or checking of maoeuvcrs, procednies, or 

crewmeniber fimctioos which nic 1istz:d in the appendioej of die following Practical Test Standnrda; 

e. CorenvTcial Pilot Airplane Practical Test in accordance widi FAA-S-80S1-12B, Practical Test 

Standards 

b. Instrtltneat Rating (Airplane) Piaciical Test in accordance with FAA-S-S081-4D, Practical Test 

c. Airline Ttanspoft Pilot and Aircraft Type Rating (Airplane) Practical Test in accotdance with 

FAA-S-S0B1-5D, Practical Test Standards: 

d. The use of Levels 2 and 3 FIDs are authorized only for aiiplanos not lapiniiLS a type rating. 

3- Provisions and Limitationa. This audiorizaUon is contingent upon the following: 

a. Injunction b this device must be given by an anthotized instructor who has demonstrated 

coaq>ctency in the operation and use of the device as autj^orized; 

b. The TJiA must conduct a periodic evaluation of ihe FTDs listed ia Table 1 above to ensure that 

each maintain die ability to peffono the approved Tasks and/or Maneuvers authoiized has not deterioxaicd. 

c. Tlie iDBaufacturier/ccrtificate holder nainiains continuous qualificatiDD of the approved PTDs in 

accordance with AC 120-45 A Airplane Flight Tiaining Device QualiScatioa 

d. Any modificatiDris of the FTDs listed in Table 1 will be made in accordance with AC 120-45 A. 

e. The approved FTD* must retain their original qualification and evaluation for performance, 

fimctions, and other characteristics, and must be evaluated on a recurrent basis using the approved Master 

Approval Test Guide (MATG), 

4. Rjeltvifttion of fTD. In (he evenr the certificate holder moves an FTD to a new location and its lev«l of 

qualification is not changed, the following pro ceciures shall apply: 

a. The certificate holder must advise the POI and NSFM, if appropriate, prior to the move. 

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b. Prior to returoing the FTD to senicc at tbe new location, die cercifieate boldo^ should petform a 

typical recurrent validation and fimctions te$r Tbe results of such tests will he retained fay die certificate 

holder and be available fm inspection by the FA A at tbe nesct evalu&tion or as requesiBd. 

c. The FAA may schedule an evahiation of the affected FTD(s) prior to rcfumint it to service. 

5, Inactive Status of Fyp. If thC' certificate holder plans to remove a FTD from active status for 

prolonEcd periods, the FTD shall be ro-qualified pursuant to AC I20-45A, as amended: 

a. The FAA c^a!] be advised in 'nritiiig wrdi an estknate of the period of lime that the device will be 

inactive. 

b. The FAA will remove the FTD from qualified status on a mutually established date not later than 

the date on which the first missed recurrent evaluation would have been scheduled and rccuirent evaluations, 

will not be scheduled during the inactive period. 

c. Before an pTD can be restored to FAA-qoallfied status, die FAA will evaluate the time required 

for accomphEhmeot based on the number of recuzrent evaluations missed during the inactive period. 

d. The ceitificute holder will notify the FAA of any dtanges to die original scheduled time out of 

service. 

e. The FTD wjU normally be le-qualified usiog the FAA-approved MATG and critacia that was in 

effect prior to its removal from qualification; however, inactive periods cT.ceediaB 1 year -"TII require a 

review of die qualification basis. 

f. If these procedures are sot possible, the establishment of a new qualification basis will be 

uecessaiy. 

6, References^ 

a. Flight Training Devices (FTD) Levels 2» 3, and 5; Order 8700.1 Volume 2, Chapter 34, Section 2, 

Paragraphs 5-7, Figure 34-2. 

b. AC 120-4 SA - Airplane Flight Training Device Qualification 

c. HBGA 99-06 Reporting Quahfication and Approval of Flight Training Devises Levels 1 

through 5, 

d. HBGA 99-15 Letter of Auduoizatiou for Continued Use of Level 1 Flight TraiBlnij devices in 

Accordanec widi 14 CFR Section 61.4 (b). 

HQCon«>l: 06/OWOS HQ Revision: 000 

Print Date: 8/22/2007 T002-2 Cettificate No.: R9K5CW9K 

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14 CFR Part 141 Pilot Schools 

1, Issued by the Fcdecal Aviation Admsiistration. 

2. These Ttuai^&g Spedfioations are approved by direction of the Administrator. 

Cooley, Principal Operations Inspector GH9 

3. . Dale Approval is effective: S/22/07 Ainendgient Humber: 1 

4, I hereby accept and receive die Training Specifications ia ^ s paragraph. 

John Agent for Service Date; 8/22^07 

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