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j. first officer only, but only on such flights as are described in subdivision [i]; or

k. any combination or variation of the foregoing which does not sever the employment relationship between the pilot and the airline by which he is employed, and subject to the consent of that airline; or

l. any combination or variation of the foregoing which does not sever the employment relationship between the pilot and the airline by which he is employed.

29. The published statements of Mr. Quesada respecting the purposes of the rule do not make the termination of the employment relationship between the pilot and his airline during this interim period a prerequisite to the achievement of those purposes, even if the rule is given prima facie validity. Indeed, there are serious logical inconsistencies between the announced purpose of the rule and the statements of Mr. Quesada respecting its applicability. In paragraph 20 of his affidavit referred to above, Mr. Quesada stated:

"Even after the effective date of this rule, pilots who have passed their 60th birthday may continue to exercise