08/12/2015 11:05 8472947498 FAA GLRC U.S.**DEPARTMEN~** OF**TRANSPOR~A~ION** OFFICE OF**EEAR~NGS WASH~NGTON,**  D.C. INTHE MATTER OF Spirit Avionics, Ltd. FAA DOCKET NO. FAA-2014-0119 DMS NO. 2012-GL-07-0056 FAA CASE NO. 2012-GL-07-0056 AME·t.JJl}W COMPLAINT The Federal Avi.a.ti.on Administration (FAA), by counsel, hereby PAGE 04/05 fJ.les its Complaint, pursuant to Rule 208ofthe Rules of Practice (14 C.F.R. 13.208), and states as follows: I 1. on April 25, 2014, Respondent was advised through a Final

Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty that the FAA proposed to assess a.

civil pen<Jlty inthe amount of $11,000. On Ap.r.i.J. 30, 2014, Respondent submitted a writ·ten request fora hearing. 2. At all times hereinafter-mentioned Spirit, was the holder of Repair Station Certificate UOKR250X. 3. Spirit was hired to perform. maintenance ona number of -----1--V"n_ ·e---c-ertificated aircraft owned and operated by the B"'ed.eral Avj.ation Admj.nistration (FAA).

4. Spirit subcontracted major portions of this work to Lane Aviation, holder of RBpair Station Certificate DYCR407D. 5. At some time prior to February 24, 2011, Spirit08/12/2015 11:05 8472947498 FAA GLRC PAGE 05/05 2 fabricated or had fabricated at least twenty-two (22) brackets and twenty-two (22) lanyards that eventually would be used onthe FAA aircra;F,t.6. The brackets and lanyards were replacement or modification parts for useonthe FAA aircraft. 7. On February 24, 2011, Spirit sold twenty-two (22) of the fabricated brackets and twenty-two (22) of the fabricated lanyards to Lane Aviation as replacement or modification articles rep resent in **g_l;~3e_pa** rtsa **s---SuJ~h-le-t'=-inst--a±-J~ct--i.en--<7&--t--fl~FAA------­** airc.r.aft. II By reason ofthe foregoing facts and, circumstances, Respondent violated Section(s) 21.9(b) ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations.

1. Pursuant to Title 49ofthe United States Code, Section 46301 (49 u.s.c. §46301), Respondent is subject toa civil penalty not to exceed $11,000 for each violation alleged. 2. Under the facts and circumsta.n.ces of this case, a civil penalty of $11,000 is appropriate. WHEREFOB.E, the Agency, by counsel, respectfully requests that the

Administrative Law Judge enter an Order that Respondent be asses:;led a civil pena.lty inthe a.mount of $11,000.08/12/2015 11:05 8472947498 FAA GLRC Respectfully ,.;ubmitted this 12'" day of August, 2015**~·** A.ttorney !"aderal Avia.tion Adminl.stration Great Lakes Region, AGL-7

2300 East Devon Avenue

Des Plaines, IL 60018 847) 294-7165 FAX: (847) 294-7498 PAGE 05/05 308/12/2015 11:07 8472947498 FAA GLRC Respectfully submitted this 12th day of August, 2015**~JJ-~~**'_::----·-·- Ufd:enHoys 'cft--(J--iL'.L '= Attor.ney Fed.eral A,viation Administration Great Lakes Region, AGL-7

2300 East Devon Avenue

Des Plaines, IL 60018 847) 294-7165 E'AX: (847) 294-7498 PAGE 01/02 308/12/2015 11:07 8472947498 FAA GLRC PAGE 02/02 4 I hereby certify that the foregoing Amend.ed Complaint ha.s been sent by O.s. Mail and facsimile tothe following atthe address indicated: Hearing Docket Federal Aviation**Administ~ation** 800 I.ndependence Avenue, S.w. Washington, DC 20591 Attn: Hearing Docket Clerl< AGC-430, Wilber Wright Building Suite 2W1000

Fax: 202-267-1293 Jerry A.**Eichenberge~**EICHENB8RGER & ASSOCIATES

6037 Fr.antz**~oad~,~S~u~i~t:e~l~0~7~---------------------------------­ --------------------------------~~1~~-,** **&H-4~** Fax: 614-798-1620 The Honorable J.E. Sullivan U.S. Administrative Law Judge Office of Hearings, M-20 U.s. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. (Ell-310) Washington, DC 20590 Fax: 202-366-7536 Dated this 12th dayot August, 2015 0-A"·.**·-~~ ~Gar**  er Legal Tee ician FAA Great r.akes08/12/2015 11:05 8472947498 FAA GLRC To:_ **'JJR~ ko~**  **compan~** d) Iu vicr±wx) ()dP.. Phone:------------ Pages w/cover:· ____ _ ('If, ,A RE: '5P'f.P4 PAGE 01/05 Federal AviationAdministrationRegional Counsel's Office,AGL-7 2300 East Devan Avertue .Des Plaines, Illinois 60018 T847-294- 1715 F 847-294-7498**Facsirn~e**