OTHER DEFINITIONS.

SEC. 3. OTHER DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act— (1) the term “aircraft” has the meaning given such term in section 40102(a)(6) of title 49, United States Code; (2) the term “airworthiness certificate” means an airworthiness certificate issued under section 44704(c)(1) of title 49, United States Code, or under any predecessor Federal statute; (3) the term “limitation period” means 18 years with respect to general aviation aircraft and the components, systems, subassemblies, and other parts of such aircraft; and (4) the term “type certificate” means a type certificate issued under section 44704(a) of title 49, United States Code, or under any predecessor Federal statute.