# 14 C.F.R. § 13.35 (2026): Request for hearing, complaint, and answer

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## Section

- **Citation:** 14 C.F.R. § 13.35 (2026)
- **Heading:** Request for hearing, complaint, and answer
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 14 CFR: Aeronautics and Space / Chapter I: FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 13: INVESTIGATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES / Subpart D: Rules of Practice for FAA Hearings / § 13.35: § 13.35   Request for hearing, complaint, and answer.

## Text

(a)
Initial filing and service.
A request for hearing must be filed with the FAA Hearing Docket, and a copy must be served on the official who issued the notice of proposed action, in accordance with the requirements in § 13.43 for filing and service of documents. The request for hearing must be in writing and describe the action proposed by the FAA, and must contain a statement that a hearing is requested under this subpart.
(b)
Complaint.
Within 20 days after service of the copy of the request for hearing, the official who issued the notice of proposed action must forward a copy of that notice, which serves as the complaint, to the FAA Hearing Docket.
(c)
Answer.
Within 30 days after service of the copy of the complaint, the Respondent must file an answer to the complaint. All allegations in the complaint not specifically denied in the answer are deemed admitted.

## Nearby sections

- [14 C.F.R. § 13.31 (2026) § 13.31   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_31.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.33 (2026) § 13.33   Parties, representatives, and notice of appearance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_33.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.35 (2026) § 13.35   Request for hearing, complaint, and answer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_35.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.37 (2026) § 13.37   Hearing officer: Assignment and powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_37.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.39 (2026) § 13.39   Disqualification of hearing officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_39.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.41 (2026) § 13.41   Separation of functions and prohibition on ex parte communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_41.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.43 (2026) § 13.43   Service and filing of pleadings, motions, and documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_43.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.45 (2026) § 13.45   Computation of time and extension of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_45.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.47 (2026) § 13.47   Withdrawal or amendment of the complaint, answer, or other filings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_47.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.49 (2026) § 13.49   Motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_49.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.51 (2026) § 13.51   Intervention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_51.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.53 (2026) § 13.53   Discovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_53.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.55 (2026) § 13.55   Notice of hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_55.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.57 (2026) § 13.57   Subpoenas and witness fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_57.md)

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