Part Definitions

  1. Law
  2. Tennessee Code
  3. Aeronautics
  4. General Provisions
  5. General Regulations
  6. Part Definitions

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As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

  1. “Aeronaut” includes aviator, pilot, balloonist, and every other person having any part in the operation of aircraft while in flight;
  2. “Aircraft” includes balloon, airplane, hydroplane, and every other vehicle used for navigation through the air. A hydroplane, while at rest on water and while being operated on or immediately above water, shall be governed by the rules regarding water navigation; while being operated through the air otherwise than immediately above water, it shall be treated as an aircraft;
  3. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of transportation;
  4. “Department” means the department of transportation; and
  5. “Passenger” includes any person riding in an aircraft but having no part in its operation.


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