Kevin -

The FAA response to keep flying is exactly what I have a problem
with... What private owner or small FBO has the FAA tell them "its OK
to keep flying, even though you're in violation of ADs"?? But for an
airline, someone in the FAA thinks its alright to give 'em a pass.

I may only be 30 years old, but I'm old-fashioned. If you make a rule
and say its universal, then you sure as heck oughta apply it to
everyone equally, and hold everyone equally accountable.

We'll see how it all shakes out...

--Noel


On Mar 6, 1:55*pm, "
wrote:
So, Southwest realized it was in error and had not properly inspected
for ADs. *It informs the FAA who say go ahead and keep flying, so
Southwest follows the verbal directions of the FAA. *Then the FAA
comes back and slaps them with a $10MM fine. *Honestly, thats
rediculous. *They are getting fined for doing what the FAA told them
to do. *How would you like it if you were told to go ahead and keep
flying your glider while waiting to be able to perform an AD, and then
later, after performing the AD, get slapped with a fine? *The villian
here is bureaucratic double-talk. *Wouldn't be at all suprised if
Southwest wins this one in the courts.