Title 49, TransportationRelease 119-102
§80301 Definitions
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Summary
Defines three types of transport machines: "aircraft" are for air travel; "vehicle" are for land travel (not aircraft); "vessel" are for water travel (not aircraft).
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Title 49, §80301
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In this chapter—
(1)“aircraft” means a contrivance used, or capable of being used, for transportation in the air.
(2)“vehicle” means a contrivance used, or capable of being used, for transportation on, below, or above land, but does not include aircraft.
(3)“vessel” means a contrivance used, or capable of being used, for transportation in water, but does not include aircraft.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 80301(1)49 App.:787(c).Aug. 9, 1939, ch. 618, § 7(a)–(c), 53 Stat. 1292. 80301(2)49 App.:787(b). 80301(3)49 App.:787(a). In this section, the word “means” is substituted for “includes” as being more precise. In clause (1), the word “contrivance” is substituted for “every description of craft or carriage or other contrivance” to eliminate unnecessary words. In clause (2), the word “contrivance” is substituted for “every description of carriage or other contrivance” to eliminate unnecessary words. In clause (3), the word “contrivance” is substituted for “every description of watercraft or other contrivance” to eliminate unnecessary words.
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Citation
49 U.S.C. § 80301
Title 49, Transportation
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102