§ 44726. Denial and revocation of certificate for counterfeit parts violations
(a)
Denial of Certificate.—
(1)
In general.—
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and subsection (e)(2), the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration may not issue a certificate under this chapter to any person—
(b)
Revocation of Certificate.—
(1)
In general.—
Except as provided in subsections (f) and (g), the Administrator shall issue an order revoking a certificate issued under this chapter if the Administrator finds that the holder of the certificate or an individual who has a controlling or ownership interest in the holder—
(c)
Notice Requirement.—
Before the Administrator revokes a certificate under subsection (b), the Administrator shall—
(d)
Appeal.—
The provisions of section
44710
(d) apply to the appeal of a revocation order under subsection (b). For the purpose of applying that section to the appeal, “person” shall be substituted for “individual” each place it appears.
(e)
Acquittal or Reversal.—
(1)
In general.—
The Administrator may not revoke, and the National Transportation Safety Board may not affirm a revocation of, a certificate under subsection (b)(1)(B) if the holder of the certificate or the individual referred to in subsection (b)(1) is acquitted of all charges directly related to the violation.
(g)
Amendment of Certificate.—
If the holder of a certificate issued under this chapter is other than an individual and the Administrator finds that—
(1)
an individual who had a controlling or ownership interest in the holder committed a violation of a law for the violation of which a certificate may be revoked under this section or knowingly, and with intent to defraud, carried out or facilitated an activity punishable under such a law; and
then the Administrator may amend the certificate to impose a limitation that the certificate will not be valid if that individual has a controlling or ownership interest in the holder. A decision by the Administrator under this subsection is not reviewable by the Board.