Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
I did think of the NTSB hearing but I'm not as familiar with that side.
What is the threshold of a case going in front of the NTSB judge. Is it just the next/final step in an appeal process that is available to any and all enforcement actions?
Pretty much, there are some limitations and civil penalty appeals are handled a little differently, but basically yes. Mind you, this is the realm of FAA counsel, where FAA lawyers and attorneys are the real experts.