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Definitions american aircraft Sec. 1301. As used in this title— (a) The term “American aircraft” means “civil aircraft of the United States” as defined in section 101 (15) of this Act, and any aircraft owned or chartered by or made available to the United States, or any department or agency thereof, or the government of any State, Territory, or possession of the United States, or any political subdivision thereof, or the District of Columbia. war risks (b) The term “war risks” includes, to such extent as the Secretary may determine, all or any part of those risks which are described in “free of capture and seizure” clauses, or analogous clauses. secretary (c) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce. 72 Stat. 801 insurance company and insurance carrier (d) The terms “insurance company” and “insurance carrier” in sections 1305 (a) and (b) and in section 1307 (d) shall include any mutual or stock insurance company, reciprocal insurance association, and any group or association authorized to do an aviation insurance business m any State of the United States.