# 14 C.F.R. § 302.309 (2026): Requests for hearing

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P302_S302_309

## Section

- **Citation:** 14 C.F.R. § 302.309 (2026)
- **Heading:** Requests for hearing
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 14 CFR: Aeronautics and Space / Chapter II: OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION PROCEEDINGS) / Part 302: RULES OF PRACTICE IN PROCEEDINGS / Subpart C: Rules Applicable to Exemption and Certain Other Proceedings / § 302.309: § 302.309   Requests for hearing.

## Text

The Department will not normally conduct oral evidentiary hearings concerning applications for exemption. However, the Department may, in its discretion, order such a hearing on an application. Any applicant, or any person opposing an application, may request an oral evidentiary hearing. Such a request shall set forth in detail the reasons why the filing of affidavits or other written evidence will not permit the fair and expeditious disposition of the application. A request relying on factual assertions shall be accompanied by affidavits establishing such facts. If the Department orders an oral evidentiary hearing, the procedures in subpart A of this part shall apply.

## Nearby sections

- [14 C.F.R. § 302.301 (2026) § 302.301   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P302_S302_301.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 302.302 (2026) § 302.302   Filing of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P302_S302_302.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 302.303 (2026) § 302.303   Contents of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P302_S302_303.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 302.304 (2026) § 302.304   Service of documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P302_S302_304.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 302.305 (2026) § 302.305   Posting of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P302_S302_305.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 302.306 (2026) § 302.306   Dismissal or rejection of incomplete applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P302_S302_306.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 302.307 (2026) § 302.307   Answers to applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P302_S302_307.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 302.308 (2026) § 302.308   Replies to answers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P302_S302_308.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 302.309 (2026) § 302.309   Requests for hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P302_S302_309.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 302.310 (2026) § 302.310   Exemptions on the Department's initiative.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P302_S302_310.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 302.311 (2026) § 302.311   Emergency exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P302_S302_311.md)

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