(a) The record.
- (1) The testimony and exhibits admitted at a hearing, together with all papers, requests, and rulings filed in the proceedings, are the exclusive basis for the issuance of the hearing officer's decision.
- (2) On appeal to the Administrator, the record shall include all of the information identified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section and evidence proffered but not admitted at the hearing.
- (3) Any party may obtain a transcript of the hearing from the official reporter upon payment of the required fees.
- (b) Hearing officer's decision. The decision by the hearing officer must include findings of fact based on the record, conclusions of law, and an appropriate order.
- (c) Certain aircraft registration proceedings. If the hearing officer determines that an aircraft is ineligible for a certificate of aircraft registration in proceedings relating to aircraft registration orders suspending or revoking a certificate of registration under § 13.20, the hearing officer may suspend or revoke the aircraft registration certificate.