FAA files copy of order issued to airman and designates the order as the FAA complaint 4. Airman files answer to charges in order admitting or denying charges 5. Requests for discovery of information are filed by both FAA and airman 6. Hearing is set by judge assigned to case at a place convenient to both FAA and airman. Hearing is held.
Decision is issued.
Judge affirms, modifies or referses FAA order. Appeal to Full Board 1. Appeal is filed with NTSB docket section and sent to Board's General Counsel. Appeal brief is filed by appealing party. Reply brief is filed by opposing party.