14 CFR 16.229 : Aeronautics And Space (§ 1.1 To Parts 1311-1399) — (§ 1.1 To Parts 50-59) — Federal Aviation Administration, Department Of Transportation (§ 1.1 To Parts 50-59) — Procedural Rules (§ 11.1 To Appendix A To Part 17) — Rules Of Practice For Federally-Assisted Airport Enforcement Proceedings (§ 16.1 To § 16.305) — Hearings (§ 16.201 To § 16.245) — Burden of proof.

As used in this subpart, the burden of proof is as follows:

(a) The burden of proof of noncompliance with an Act or any regulation, order, agreement or document of conveyance issued under the authority of an Act is on the agency.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by statute or rule, the proponent of a motion, request, or order has the burden of proof.

(c) A party who has asserted an affirmative defense has the burden of proving the affirmative defense.