U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

Eastern Region 

Regional Counsel 

Telephone: 718 553-3258 

Facsimile: 718 995-5699 

J~N 11 2015 

CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence Avenue, S.W. 

Washington, D.C. 20591 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright Building- Room 2014 

ATTN: HEARING DOCKET CLERK 

1 Aviation Plaza 

Jamaica, NY 11434 

RECEIVED 

JAN 2 6 2015 

HEARING DOCKET 

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Re: In the Matter of Arman Grigorian, 20l3EA150071 

Enclosed herein please find a copy of a request for hearing and the original and one 

copy of the FAA's Complaint in the above-entitled action for filing, together with 

proof of service upon the Respondent and his counsel. 

The FAA requests that the hearing in this matter be held in New York, NY. 

Please address all communications for the Federal Aviation Administration to the 

attention of Zachary M. Berman, Office of the Regional Counsel, l Aviation Plaza 

Jamaica, NY ll434. 

Sincerely, 

Alfred R. Johnson, Jr. 

Regional Counsel 

By ge4r Zachary~erman 

Attorney 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

In the Matter of Arman Grigorian 

FAA Docket No. 2013EA150071 

COMPLAINT 

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

pursuant to Rule 214(b)(l) of the Rules of Practice (14 C.F.R. 13.214(b)(l), and 

states as follows: 

I 

Respondent, Arman Grigorian, was advised through an (Amended) Final Notice of 

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

of $25,000.. On or about December 22, 2014, Respondent submitted a written 

demand for a hearing. 

II 

1. On or about May 21, 2013, you were a passenger aboard JetBlue Airways 

Flight 678 from Los Angeles International Airport, CA, to John F. Kennedy 

International Aiwort, New York (hereinafter "the flight"). 

2. The flight was operated under the rules of part 121 of the Federal Aviation 

Regulations (FARs). 

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3. Throughout the flight, you acted in a generally disruptive manner, so as to 

force crewmembers aboard the aircraft to attend to you, as a result of which 

they were distracted from their other duties. 

4. More specifically, approximately two hours into the fight, the aircraft had 

turbulence, as a result of which the crewmembers of the flight instructed the 

passengers to remain seated and the "Fasten Seat Belt" sign was lighted. 

5. You failed to comply with the instructions to remain seated. Instead, you 

stood in the aisle, and acted toward the passengers and crewmembers around 

you in a verbally abusive and argumentative manner. 

6. In addition, during the flight, you put your arm around a female flight 

attendant without her consent. 

7. In addition, during the flight, you tried to touch the hands and arms of a 

female passenger seated behind you, and you threatened to rape her. 

8. In addition, during the flight, you leaned over another flight attendant in a 

threatening manner. 

9. As a result of your disruptive behavior, you had to be escorted to another 

seat on the aircraft by air marshals. 

10. By reason of the allegations above, you, as a passenger required by section 

121.31l(b) of the FARs to occupy a seat or berth, failed to fasten your safety 

belt about you and keep it fastened while the "Fasten Seat Belt" sign was 

lighted. 

11. By reasons of the allegations above, you failed to comply with instructions 

given by a crewmember with respect to seatbelt requirements, 

12. By reason of the allegations above, you assaulted, threatened, intimidated, 

and interfered with crewmembers in the performance of their duties aboard 

an aircraft being operated under part 121 of the federal Aviation 

Regulations. 

III 

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

following section of the Federal Aviation Regulations: 

(a) a.Section 121.317(f), which states that each passenger required by § 

121.311(b) to occupy a seat or berth shall fasten his or her safety belt about 

him or her and keep it fastened while the "Faster Seat Belt" sign is lighted. 

(b) Section !21.317(k), which states that each passenger shall comply with 

instructions given him or her by a crewmember regarding compliance with 

paragraphs (f), (g), (h), and (i) of this section. 

(c) Section 121.580, which states that no person may assault, threaten, 

intimidate, or interfere with a crewmember in the performance of the 

performance of the crewmember's duties aboard an aircraft being operated 

under this part. 

By reason of the foregoing, you violated the following law of the United States: 

49 USC §46318, which states that an individual who physically assaults or 

threatens to physically assault a member of the flight crew or cabin crew of a civil 

aircraft or any other individual on the aircraft, or takes any action that poses an 

imminent threat to the safety of the aircraft or other individuals on the aircraft is 

liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of no more than 

$25,000. 

IV 

1. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. §4630l(a)(l), Respondent, as a small business concern, 

pursuant to 49 U.S.C. §4630l(a)(5), is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed 

$11,000 for each of the violations alleged. 

2. Under the facts and circumstances of this case, a civil penalty of $25,000 is 

appropriate. 

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WHEREFORE, the FAA, by counsel, respectfully requests that the 

Administrative Law Judge enter an order that Respondent be assessed a civil penalty 

in the amount of$25,000. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Alfred R. Johnson, Jr. 

Regional Counsel 

By: ~tA)b Zachary . erman 

Attorney 

Federal Aviation Administration 

1 Aviation Plaza 

Jamaica, NY 11434 

718 553-3258 

718 995-5699 

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NOTE: 

The Rules of Practice for this proceeding are set forth in Part 13, 

Subpart G, of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. Part 13). 

The Rules of Practice provide that Respondent must file a written 

answer to this Complaint, or a written Motion to Dismiss if appropriate, not 

later than 30 days after the date shown on the Certificate of Service. A general 

denial is deemed a failure to file an answer (Section 13.209(e)). 

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I hereby certifY that the foregoing Complaint has been placed this date in the United 

States mail, postage prepaid, by Certified Mail - Return Receipt Requested addressed 

as follows: 

Arsine Grun, Esq. 

GRUN & Associates 

16200 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 205 

Encino, CA 91436 

Arman Grigorian 

3126 Chadney Drive 

Glendale, CA 91026 

Federal Aviation Administration (Original and one copy) 

800 Independence Avenue, S.W. 

Washington, D.C. 20591 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright Building- Room 2014 

Date: ------- ( Lit Hooks 

Paralegal Specialist 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Office of Regional Counsel 

1 Aviation Plaza 

Jamaica, NY 11434 

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