Well, isn't this interesting?
Despite the assertions of various posters in support of the
illegal data-plate swapping activities that were going on, the FAA has now initiated steps to revoke their Repair Station and the same people are identified as being behind the actions that took place. Maybe we'll learn more about their innocence if they fight this?
https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/5392...c-of-tennesseePress Release - FAA Revokes Repair Station Certificate of Apple International Inc. of Tennessee
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April 23, 2021, 14:22 GMT
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WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to revoke the repair station certificate of Apple International Inc., of Bristol, Tenn.
The FAA alleges that Apples owner instructed employees to remove the identification plate from one Bell Helicopter and put it on a different Bell Helicopter without the approval of the FAA. Changing the aircrafts identification plate had the effect of misrepresenting the identity of the aircraft to potential purchasers.
Additionally, Apples owner pleaded guilty in September 2020 to attempted aircraft-parts fraud. Federal law requires the FAA to revoke a certificate when an individual who has a controlling or ownership interest in a certificate holder is convicted of certain aviation-related crimes, including parts fraud.
Apple International has 15 days after receiving the FAAs enforcement letter to respond to the agency.