From the sound of things it may have been that the FAA was pressed for a decision before they had the time to analyze and approve the change and then later appr

From the sound of things it may have been that the FAA was pressed for a decision before they had the time to analyze and approve the change and then later approved it. Or after reviewing evidence in the appeal, it was clear it could be approved. My impression with these processes is that there's sometimes a bit of back and fourth with denials and appeals before something is approved.