14 C.F.R. § 77.43 Nature of hearing.
Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space
Sections 4, 5, 7, and 8 of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 1003, 1004, 1006, and 1007) do not apply to hearings held on proposed construction or alteration to determine its effect on the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of navigable airspace because those hearings are factfinding in nature. As a factfinding procedure, each hearing is nonadversary and there are no formal pleadings or adverse parties.
Title 14: Aeronautics and Space
PART 77—OBJECTS AFFECTING NAVIGABLE AIRSPACE
Subpart E—Rules of Practice for Hearings Under Subpart D
§ 77.43 Nature of hearing.

