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March 5th, 2007, 21:36
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  |  FAA fines North Dakota
From Avweb.com and the Bismarck Tribuine ... FAA Fines North Dakota Over Maintenance The FAA is proposing $75,000 in fines for alleged maintenance violations on the state of North Dakota’s three aircraft, including its King Air B200 that’s regularly used to fly the governor and other dignitaries. The Bismarck Tribune says North Dakota is fighting the assessment and contends that the aircraft are properly maintained although it did “voluntarily” ground its Piper Cheyenne for more than two weeks last year when it was shown that unspecified engine tests hadn’t been carried out. On the King Air, inspectors allegedly discovered that an air data computer had been replaced without the required calibration and testing. A damaged prop and oil leak were found in the rear engine of the state’s Cessna 337. "We see all these events as serious events," FAA spokeswoman Elizabeth Isham Cory told the Tribune. However, the state, so far, sees them as “allegations” and has hired a lawyer to fight them. Ernest Anderson, the Grand Forks lawyer handling the case for the state, says he’s asked for documentation so he knows what tack to take. Meanwhile, Gov. John Hoeven has said he has confidence in the airworthiness of the planes and has never had cause to doubt it. The FAA claims it also found lax procedures in administration and pilot certification. Last spring, the state’s chief pilot resigned after his certificate was suspended by the FAA. Hmmm.. lax certification for pilots .... where can I sign up ...... It'll be interesting to see how this one turns out especially seeing who is representing the case for the state. Might have to pay a little bit more in North Dakota taxes this year ....  |
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March 5th, 2007, 21:48
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Wow! It will be interesting to see what comes out of a trial.
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March 5th, 2007, 22:18
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March 5th, 2007, 22:25
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Yup, you are correct. Technically speaking, the State of ND is guilty of improper mx of it's airplanes. The hearing will be before an Adiminstrative Law Judge (ALJ) and he/she has the authority to overturn the FAA's fines.
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March 5th, 2007, 23:10
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I got worried when I saw the title of this thread because I thought it was UND. Since the state is representing us in the nickname case, maybe we should return the favor and represent them!
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March 6th, 2007, 11:12
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sidenote: i really enjoy ernie andersons aviation law class
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March 6th, 2007, 12:25
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Ernie Anderson's a really cool teacher. He's been helpful to someone else in these forums and I in simple legal advice. Very friendly guy.
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