Dos and Don'ts for Airport Sponsors Responding to a Part 16 Investigation

Airports

• Print

« Complaints about Airport Compliance

Do

• Take it seriously. If the FAA has docketed the complaint, the FAA believes the allegations stated merit investigation.
• Understand the process. Review 14 CFR Part 16.
• Respond to each allegation.
• Tell us the story. Include supporting documentation needed to substantiate the facts.
• Recognize your obligations as an airport sponsor.

Don't

• Call names or make personal accusations.
• Send a copy of the grant assurances. You can refer to the assurances by number or statute.
• Ignore deadlines. If additional time is needed to respond, make a motion requesting additional time.
• Send unnecessary exhibits.
• Bring up unrelated issues. Focus on the allegations and the facts needed to respond.
• Be afraid to admit past mistakes that you have fixed. A Part 16 investigation focuses on current compliance.