01/11/2012 13:45 4252271007 ANM7 PAGE 02/07 

KAREN DAVIS HUBER 

FAA OFFICE OF REGIOTS'AL COUNSEL 

1601 LTNDAVE,,SW 

RENTON, WASHINGTON 93057 

TELEPHONE: (425)227-2167 

FACSIMILE: (425) 227-1007 

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

In the Matter of: 

Aviation Technical SeA'ices, Inc, 

FAA Case ISio, 2O1ONM03OIO5 

FDMSNo. FAA-20n-06S2 

Judge Richard C, Goodv<.nn 

,TUDGE: RicWd C. Goodwin 

.AMENDED COMPLAINT 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FA'\), by counsel, hereby files its Amended 

Complaint, pursuant to Rule 214 of the Rules of Practice (14 C.F.R. § 13.214), and states a$ 

follows: 

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On August 4, 20U, Aviation Technical Seri,'iccs, Inc., was advised through a Final 

Notice of Proposed Civil Penally that the FA-^. proposed to assess a civil penalty in the amount of 

$90,000. On August 23, 2011, Aviation Technical Services^ Inc., through its legal counsel, 

submitted a uTJtten request for a hearing. 

II. 

1. Aviation Technical Services, Inc. (ATS) is now, and at all times mentioned herein was, 

the holder of Repair Station Certificate No. FIN6R593N. 

2. ATS performedmaintenanceonbehaJf of Southwest Airlines (SWA), 

(an air carrier having a continuous airworthijiess maintenance prograjn) including; 

a. the repair of Boeing 737 main landing gear actuator beam assembly part number 

65-46108-19 serial number 854 on or about November 21, 2009; 
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b. the overhaul of Boeing 737 main landing gear acmator beam assembly part 

number 65-46108-19 serial number 3264 and its installation onN376SW on 

December 12,2009; 

c. . the overhaul of Boeing 737 main landing gear actuator beam assembly part 

number 65-46108-19 serial number 815 on or about January 9, 2010; and 

d. the overhaul and return to serv-'ice of Boeing 737 main landing gear actuator beam 

assembly part 65-46108-19 serial number 2565 on February 2, 2010. 

3. Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009-09-07 requires that all Boeing 737 part number 

65-46108 main landing gear actuator beams be overhauled as specified in the instructions 

given in Boeing Senice Bulletin (SB) 737-32A1355 Revision 2, to detect and correct 

broken actuator beams which could result in loss of control of the airplane, 

4. SB 737-32A1355 R2 incorporates Boeing Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) 

32-16-31. Ci^'IM 32-16-31 specifies that repair sleeves and bushings are to be made with 

17-4 PH stainless steel and cadmium plated in accordance \viih Standard Overhaul 

Practices Manual (SOPM) 20-42-05, "Bright Cadjnium Plating." 

5. SOPM 20-42-05 requires that cadmium plating be applied to a minimum thickness of .0005 

inch. ATS had cadmium plating applied to a thickness of only .0004 inch on main landing 

gear retract actuator beam assembly (repair sleeves and bushings) serial numbers 815, 854, 

and 2565, and a thickness of only .0003 inch on serial number 3264, 

6. SOPM 20-42-05 requires that following cadmium plating parts, fabricated %vith 17-4 PH 

stainless steel be given a hydrogen embrittlement bake for a minimum of 12 hours at 350-

400 degrees, ATS bad hydrogen embrittlement baking of the listed parts (repair sleeves 

and bushings) done for only S.5 hours (serial number 2565), 10,4 hours (serial numbers 

815 and 854), and 11 hours, 20 minutes (serial number 3264). 

7. In conducting the overhaul and repair of the listed main landing gear actuator beai3i 

assemblies, ATS did not conduct tlie maintenance in the manner required by 

AD 2009-09-07 and SB 737-32A1355. 

S. The SWA Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) includes airframe . 

manuals, including the Boeing Structural Repair Manual and Boeing Service Bulletins. 

9, In conducting the overhaul and repair of the listed main landing gear actuator beam 

assemblies, ATS did not comply with the SWA CAA-IP. 

Aj\^HNDEDCOMPLArNT-2010NM0l0]05 

FDMS No. FAA-2011 '06S2 

FA-A. V, Avintion Technical Services, Inc. 

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K.\KE>J DAVIS HUBER. ?K \ ATTORNEY 

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10. In conducting the overhaul and repair of the listed main landing gear actuator beam 

assemblieSj ATS did not use methods, techniques, and practices acceptable to the 

Administrator. 

11. In conducting the ovcrliaul and repair of the listed main landing gear actuator beam 

assemblies, ATS did not perform the work in such a maimer that the condition of the 

aircraft, airframe^ engine, propeller or appliance worked on was at least equal to its 

original or properly altered condition. 

Ill, 

1. By reason of the foregoing facts and circumstances, ATS violated the following sections 

of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R,): 

a. Section 43.)3(a) in that, when performing maintenance, alteration or preventive 

maintenance required by Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, ATS failed to 

use the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the current Manufacturer's 

Maintenance Manual or Instructions for Continued Airworthiness prepared by its 

Manufacturer, or other methods, techniques, and practices acceptable to the 

Administrator. 

b. Section 43,13(b) in that ATS performed maintenance, aheration, or preventive 

maintenance and did not perform the work in such a manner and use materials of such 

a quality, that the condition of the aircraft, airframe^ aircraft engine, propeller, or 

appliance worked on was at least equal to its original or properly altered condition. 

c. Section 145.205(a) in that ATS perfonned maintenance, preventive maintenance, or 

alterations for an air carrier or commercial operator that has a continuous 

ainvorthiiiess maintenance program under part 121 or part 135 and did not follow the 

air carrier's or commercial operator's program and applicable sections of its, 

maintenance manual. 

d. Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009-09-07, in that ATS failed to accomplish the 

required actions in accordance with the AD. 

2. In accordance \vitli Section 46301(a) and (d) of Title 49 of the United States Code 

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

$25,000 for each of the violations noted. 

ANfENDED COMPL-AJNT- 20rON'^fOIOI05 

FDMSNo. FAA-201)-O6S2 

?.\A V. Aviation Technical Services, Inc. 

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KAP-£N DAVIS HUBER, FAA ATTORNEY 

TEL: (425) 2J7-21G7-, F.\X: (ISS) 227-1007 
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3. Under the facts and circumstances of this case, a civil penalty of $90,000 is appropri'ate. 

WTIEREFORE. the Agency, by counsel, respectfully requests that the Administrative 

Law .Tudge enter an order that ATS be assessed a civil penalt>' in the amotmt of $90,000. 

ih Respectfully submitted this 11 day of .Tanuary 2012. 

K}kiit0-,Hu^ 

Karen Davis Ruber 

VAJK Attomev 

AMENDED COMPL.^nsrr-2010KM0I0]05 

FDMS No. F.\A-2011-0682 

F.\A V. Aviation Technics! Services, Inc. 

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KAREN DAVIS HUBER, FAA ATTOIIXEY 

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Jn accordance with Section 13.209 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, ATS, must answer this 

Complaint not later tlian 30 days from the time it is served on it. Failure to file an Answer within 

30 days \^'ithout good cause shall be deemed an admission of the tnith of each allegation 

contained in the Complaint [14.C.F.R. § 13.209(0]-

.•\MENDED COMPLAnsiT - 201OKMO10105 

FT^MS No. F.'VV201i-0632 

l'.^\ V. Aviaiion Technical Sen'iccs. Inc. 

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KAREN DAVIS MUBER. FA.^ ATTOR^"Hy 

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I liereby certify that the foregoing Complaint has been served via facsimile and FedEx overnight 

delivery, to the following: 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence Avenue SW 

Washington, D.C. 20591 

Atm: Hearinc^ Docket Cleric. AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright Buildiwg - Suite 2W1000 

Fa?:: (202)493-5142 

Honorable Richard Goodwin 

Office of Hearings, M-20 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

F.AX: (202)366-7536 

Dane B. Jacques, Esq. 

Dombroff Gilmore Jaques & French, PC 

1676 International Drive, Penthouse 

McLean, VA 22101 

TEL: (703)336-8800 

FAX: (703)966-6111 

(Original and 1 copy) 

iih Dated this M'^day of January 2012. 

Dana Stephenson ' 

Office of Regional Counsel (ANM-7) 

Federal Aviation Administration 

1601 Lind Ave. SW 

Renton, WA 98057 

(425)227-2164 

.'Uvfy^NDED COMPI-ATNT - 201ONMO10105 

FDMS Nc. FAA-2011 -0632 

.FAJ\ V, AvioLion Tcchiiicol Ser\'iccs. Inc. 

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FCAREN DA'.IS HUBERI F.-VA ATTORNEY 

TEL: (425) 227-2167; FAX: (425) 227-1007