FAA. Photo: Chad Robertson Media / Shutterstock.com The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed more than $330,000 in civil penalties against four aviation companies over alleged violations involving drug and alcohol testing and aircraft maintenance regulations.
The enforcement actions announced August 26 target Ameriflight LLC, Lycoming Engines, Holling Enterprises and Lifeflight Aviation Services. The allegations cover issues including employee testing requirements, maintenance procedures, aircraft ratings and authorization to approve parts for return to service.
The FAA’s proposed penalties total $330,448.
The FAA proposes a $127,500 civil penalty against Ameriflight LLC of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, for allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing regulations.
According to the FAA, Ameriflight hired one pilot and one mechanic but failed to include them in its random drug and alcohol testing pool. The agency alleges that both employees were subsequently allowed to perform safety-sensitive duties.
The alleged violations occurred on various dates between November 2024 and August 2025. Ameriflight has 30 days to respond to the FAA’s enforcement letter.
The FAA has also proposed a $60,000 civil penalty against Lycoming Engines of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, over alleged aircraft maintenance violations.
The FAA alleges that the company’s aircraft repair station failed to follow the manufacturer’s manual while performing maintenance on four Lycoming TEO-540-CIA engines in September 2024.
According to the agency, the engines were released for return to service without replacing the Exhaust Bypass Valve Assembly, which the manufacturer’s instructions required to be replaced.
A separate proposed $69,948 civil penalty targets Holling Enterprises of St. Augustine, Florida.
The FAA alleges that the company’s repair station performed maintenance on wheel and tire assemblies for aircraft for which it was not rated, and that the work was conducted at a non-authorized location.
The agency further alleges that Holling approved the parts for return to service despite not being certified to do so.
The alleged violations took place on various dates between July 2025 and September 2025.
The FAA is proposing another penalty related to drug and alcohol testing against Lifeflight Aviation Services LLC of Bangor, Maine.
The proposed civil penalty is $73,000. The FAA alleges that Lifeflight hired six pilots and two mechanics but failed to include them in its required random drug and alcohol testing pool.
The agency also alleges that one of the pilots was hired without a verified negative pre-employment drug test.
The four enforcement actions involve allegations made by the FAA, rather than final findings of liability. The proposed penalties and enforcement proceedings reflect the agency's response to the alleged regulatory violations.