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Federal Aviation 

AdminUtratiou 

Office of Regional Counsel 

Northwest Mountain Region 

Colorado, Idaho, Montana, 

Oregon, Utah, Washington, 

Wyommg 

1601 LindAventieS.W. • 

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Td: (425)227-2167 

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karen.davjs.hubcr@faa.gov 

September 1,2011 

VIA FACSOvOLE .ANT) CERTIFIED N4AIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQlj-ESTED 

Attn: Hearing Docfcet Clerk, AGC-430 

Hearing Docket 

Federal Aviation Administration 

(Wilbur Wright Bldg - Room 2W1000) 

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Re: In the Matter of Aviation Technical Services, Inc.; Case iNo. 2010NM010105 

Enclosed herewith please fmd a copy of a request for hearing and the original and one copy of the 

Complaijit in the abovf:-referenced proceeding. 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requests that the hearing in this niarter be held in 

Seattle, Washington, and expects that the hearing will last two (2) days. 

Please address all comtnuni cations for the FAAto the undersigned at: 

Federal Aviation Administration. 

Northwest Mountain Region. ANM-1 

1601 Lind Avenue SAV. 

Renton, Waslungton 98057 

Telephone; (425)227-2167 

F.AX: (425)227-1007 

Sincerely, 

Uu^^y"'^ 

Karen D. Huber 

FAA Attorney 

Enclosures: Request for Hearing (Appeal) 

Complaint 
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KAREN DAVIS? HUBER 

FAA OFFICE OF REGIONAL COUNSEL 

1601 LIND AVE , s w 

RENTON, WASHINGTON 98057 

TELEPHONE: (425) 227-2167 

F^CSIMrLE: (425)227-1007 

UNITED STATES O F AMERIC A 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE O F HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

In the MaUer of: 

Aviation Technical Services, Inc. 

FAA Case No. 2010NM0101O5 

Judge Not Assigned 

JUDGE NOT ASSIGNED: 

COMPLAINT 

The Federai .Aviation Administration (FAA). by counsel, liereby files its Complaint, 

pursuant fo Rule 208 of tiie Rules of Practice (14 C.F.R. § 13.208), and states as.follows: 

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On August 4, 2011, Aviation Technical Serv-ices, Inc., was advised through a Final 

Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty that the F.AA proposed to assess a civil penalty in the amount of 

590,000. On August 23, 2011, Aviation Technical Ser\'ices, Inc., tltrough its legal counsel, 

submitted a written request for a hearing. 

II. 

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

the holder of Repair Station Certificate No. HN6R593N. 

2. ATS performed maintenance on behalf of Southwest Airlines (SWA), 

(an air carrier liaving a continuous airworthiness maintenance program) inclt:ding: 

COMPLAINT 

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

number 65-46108-19 serial number 854 and its installation on N385SW on 

November 21, 2009; 

b. the overhaul of Boeing 737 m.ain landing gear actuator beam assembly part' 

number 65-46108-19 serial number 3264 and its installation on N376SW on 

December 12,2009; 

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

number 65-46108-19 serial number S15 and its installation onN693S\Von 

Januar}'9, 2010, and; 

d. the overhaul and retum to sen'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 Service 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; CMM 32-16-31 specifies tliat repair sleeves and bushings are to be made uith 

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

Practices Manual (SOPM) 20-42-05, "Bright Cadmium 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 foUo\ving cadmium plating parts, fabricated with 17-4 PH 

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

400 degrees. ATS had hydrogen embrittlement baking of the listed parts done for only 

S.5 hours (serial number 2565), 10.4 hours (serial numbers 815 and S54), and 11 hours. 

20 minutes (serial number 3264). 

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

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

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

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

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

9. In conducting the overhaul and repair of the hsted main landing gear actuator beam 

assemblies, ATS did not comply with the SWA CAMP. 

C0M?U\SN T K>.RIIN^ DAVIS HUSER, FA-l ATTORKEY 

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

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

Administrator. 

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

assemblies, ATS did not perfonn the work in such a manner that the condition of the 

aircraft, airframe was at least equal to its original or properly altered condition. 

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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 43.13(a) in that, when perfprrhing 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 

Ma,intenance 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, alteration, 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 properiy altered condition. 

c. Section 145.205(a) iu that ATS performed maintenance, preventive maintenance, or 

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

air^vorthiness 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. Airvr'orthiness Directive (AD) 2009-09-07^ in tliat ATS failed to accomplish the 

required actions in accordance with the'AD. 

2. In accordance with 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 

S25,000 for each of the violations noted. 

COMPLAINT ^^ ^ I^_^,^5 ^,j^ ^ P_ ^ ATTORMEV 

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3. Under the facts and circumstances of this case, a civil penalty of $90,000 is appropriate. 

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

Law Judge enter an order That ATS be assessed a ci\nl penalt\: in the amount of $90,000. 

Respectfully submitted this 1-^ day of September, 2011. 

Kfnu^ P-/-u<^i--' 

Karen Davis Huber 

VAA Attorney 

COVfPLAtNT KAREN DAVIS HXJ-BER, FAA ArroR-Mfv 

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ANSWER 

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

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

30 days \vithout eood cause shall be deemed an admission of the truth of each allegation 

contained in the Complaint [14.C.F.R. § 13.209(f)]. 

CO^•IPLAI^T KART?; DA\7S yiUHER. FAA ATTCfy^'EV 

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

t hereby certify tliat the foregoing Complaint has been served via facsimile and certified mai' 

Retum Receipt Requested this date, to the foHov^ing; 

Federal Aviation Administration (Original and 1 copy) 

800 Independence Avenue SW 

Washin^on, D.C. 20591 

. Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright Building - Suite 2W1000 

Fax: 202. 493.5142 

Dane B. .Tacques, Esq. 

Dombroff Gilmore Jaques & French. PC 

1676 International Drive. Penthouse 

McLean, VA 22101 

TEL: (703)336-SS00 

FAX: (703)966^6111 

Dated this 1st day of September, 2011. 

Dajia Stephenson 

Office of Regional Counsel (y\NM-7) 

Federal Aviation Administration 

1601 Lind Ave. SW 

Remon. WA 98057 

(425)227-2164-

COMPLAINT KL^REf^ D^vis MUBCT, F.VA ATTORNBr 

FAA V. Aviation Technicn] Sen-icet, inc. TEL; (425) 227-2167; F.AX: (425) ;!2?-1007 

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United States of America 

FEDER.\L AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 

J. RANDOLPH BABBITT 

Administrator 

Federal .\viation Administration, 

Complainant 

V. 

Aviation Technical Services, Inc. 

Respondent 

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FAACaseNo-2010NMOlOr05 

REQUEST FOR HEARING 

Notice of Appearance: 

Dane B. Jaques, Esq. 

DombrofTGUmorc Jaques & French, PC 

1676 International Drive, PH 

McLean, VA 22102 

(703) 336-8800 

Counsel for Aviation Technical Senices, Inc. 
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COMES NOW Respondent Aviation Technical Services, Inc, through counsel and, 

pursuant to 14 CFR Section l3.16(g)(2){ii),requestsaHearmg)iiFAACaseT^4o.2010NM010l05. 

Respectftdly submitted. 

Dane B. Jaques, Esq. 

DgrabrofTGilmore Jaques & French. PC 

1676 hitemationa! Drive. Penthouse 

McLean, VA 22102 

(703)336-8800 

dj aqucs^dalitigaiors.com 

Counsel for Respondent Aviation Technical 

Services. Inc. 

Matt Yerbit 

President, Aviation Technical Services, Inc. 
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I hereby ceilify that T have this day served theToregoing REQUEST FOR HEARING 

on the following, at the address indicated, via U.S. Mail: 

Hearing Docket 

Federal Aviation Admiriistration 

800 Independence Aveiiue. SW 

Wilbur Wright Building - Suite 2W1000 

Washington, DC 20591 

Attention; Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

/\nd have served a copy on the following, at the addresd indicated, via email and U.S. Mail: 

Karen Davis Huberj Esq. 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Office of Regional Counsel- ANM-7 

Northwest Mountain Region 

1601 Lind Avenuel SW •• 

Renton.W A 98(1)57 

Karen.Davis.Huber@i^aa.Rov 

Signed; 

Dane B. Jaques 

Counsel for Respondent 

Dated: August 23, 20: 

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