Historical and Revision Notes

Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

44713(a)

49 App.:1425(a).

Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, § 605(a), (b), 72 Stat. 778.

 

49 App.:1655(c)(1).

Oct. 15, 1966, Pub. L. 89–670, § 6(c)(1), 80 Stat. 938; Jan. 12, 1983, Pub. L. 97–449, § 7(b), 96 Stat. 2444.

44713(b)

49 App.:1425(b) (1st sentence).

 

49 App.:1655(c)(1).

44713(c)

49 App.:1425(b) (last sentence).

 

49 App.:1655(c)(1).

44713(d)(1)

49 App.:1303 (note).

Nov. 18, 1988, Pub. L. 100–690, § 7214, 102 Stat. 4434.

 

49 App.:1425(c).

Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, § 605(c); added Nov. 18, 1988, Pub. L. 100–690, § 7206(a), 102 Stat. 4426.

44713(d)(2)

49 App.:1401 (note).

Nov. 18, 1988, Pub. L. 100–690, § 7207(a) (1st sentence), (b), 102 Stat. 4427.

In subsections (a)–(c), the word “Administrator” in section 605(a) and (b) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (Public Law 85–726, 72 Stat. 778) is retained on authority of 49:106(g).

In subsection (a), the word “overhaul” is omitted as being included in “repair”. The word “prescribed” is added for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words “A person operating, inspecting, overhauling, or maintaining the equipment shall comply with those requirements, regulations, and orders” are substituted for 49 App.:1425(a) (last sentence) to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (b), before clause (1), the words “be charged with the duty . . . of” are omitted as surplus. In clause (1), the words “in use” are substituted for “used by an air carrier in air transportation” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “as may be necessary” and “for operation in air transportation” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (c), the words “in the performance of his duty”, “used or intended to be used by any air carrier in air transportation”, and “a period of” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (d)(1), before clause (A), the words “not used to provide air transportation” are substituted for section 7214 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (Public Law 100–690, 102 Stat. 4434) because of the restatement.

In subsection (d)(2), the words “Not later than September 18, 1989” and “final” are omitted as obsolete. The words “Administrator of Drug Enforcement” are substituted for “Drug Enforcement Administration of the Department of Justice” because of section 5(a) of Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1973 (eff. July 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 1092). The words “Commissioner of Customs” are substituted for “United States Customs Service” because of 19:2071.

Editorial Notes
Amendments

1996—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 104–264 added subsec. (e).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Change of Name

“Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection” substituted for “Commissioner of Customs” in subsec. (d)(2) on authority of section 802(d)(2) of Pub. L. 114–125, set out as a note under section 211 of Title 6, Domestic Security.

Effective Date of 1996 Amendment

Except as otherwise specifically provided, amendment by Pub. L. 104–264 applicable only to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 1996, and not to be construed as affecting funds made available for a fiscal year ending before Oct. 1, 1996, see section 3 of Pub. L. 104–264, set out as a note under section 106 of this title.

Transfer of Functions

For transfer of functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the United States Customs Service of the Department of the Treasury, including functions of the Secretary of the Treasury relating thereto, to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 203(1), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6. For establishment of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Department of Homeland Security, treated as if included in Pub. L. 107–296 as of Nov. 25, 2002, see section 211 of Title 6, as amended generally by Pub. L. 114–125, and section 802(b) of Pub. L. 114–125, set out as a note under section 211 of Title 6.

Maintenance Providers

Pub. L. 112–95, title III, § 319, Feb. 14, 2012, 126 Stat. 69, provided that:

“(a)
Regulations.—
Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act [Feb. 14, 2012], the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue regulations requiring that covered work on an aircraft used to provide air transportation under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, be performed by persons in accordance with subsection (b).
“(b)
Persons Authorized To Perform Certain Work.—
A person may perform covered work on aircraft used to provide air transportation under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, only if the person is employed by—
“(1)
a part 121 air carrier;
“(2)
a part 145 repair station or a person authorized under section 43.17 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation); or
“(3)
subject to subsection (c), a person that—
“(A)
provides contract maintenance workers, services, or maintenance functions to a part 121 air carrier or part 145 repair station; and
“(B)
meets the requirements of the part 121 air carrier or the part 145 repair station, as appropriate.
“(c)
Terms and Conditions.—
Covered work performed by a person who is employed by a person described in subsection (b)(3) shall be subject to the following terms and conditions:
“(1)
The applicable part 121 air carrier shall be directly in charge of the covered work being performed.
“(2)
The covered work shall be carried out in accordance with the part 121 air carrier’s maintenance manual.
“(3)
The person shall carry out the covered work under the supervision and control of the part 121 air carrier directly in charge of the covered work being performed on its aircraft.
“(d)
Definitions.—
In this section, the following definitions apply:
“(1)
Covered work.—
The term ‘covered work’ means any of the following:
“(A)
Essential maintenance that could result in a failure, malfunction, or defect endangering the safe operation of an aircraft if not performed properly or if improper parts or materials are used.
“(B)
Regularly scheduled maintenance.
“(C)
A required inspection item (as defined by the Administrator).
“(2)
Part 121 air carrier.—
The term ‘part 121 air carrier’ means an air carrier that holds a certificate issued under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations.
“(3)
Part 145 repair station.—
The term ‘part 145 repair station’ means a repair station that holds a certificate issued under part 145 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations.
“(4)
Person.—
The term ‘person’ means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, or association that performs maintenance, preventative maintenance, or alterations.”