291:(FAA)'s September 1, 2008 post accident inspection report, Air Tahoma was presented on Friday November 7, 2008 with a list of alleged discrepancies on each of its aircraft. The company voluntarily suspended operations. On Monday, November 10, Air Tahoma presented the FAA with a 150-page document answering or dismissing every item in the FAA report. Air Tahoma subsequently resumed operations and requested input from the FAA as to any known safety items so that they could be properly addressed. Assigned FAA inspectors told the carrier it was "business as usual," and their instructions were to continue their daily surveillance.
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