Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “derelict aircraft” means any aircraft:

(1) that is located or stored on the premises of:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 32-33-10.5-3

  • aircraft: means any contrivance used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air. See Indiana Code 32-33-10.5-2
  • fixed-base operator: means a person that provides on the premises of a public-use airport aeronautical services, including any of the following:

    Indiana Code 32-33-10.5-4

  • person: includes a natural person, a firm, a partnership, an association, a corporation, a limited liability company, and a political subdivision. See Indiana Code 32-33-10.5-5
(A) a public-use airport; or

(B) a fixed-base operator;

for a period of at least one hundred fifty (150) days; and

(2) that, throughout the period described in subdivision (1):

(A) is not in a flyable condition;

(B) is not in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations allowing the aircraft to be operated in flight; and

(C) does not have a written repair plan approved and signed by:

(i) a Federal Aviation Administration certified airframe and power plant mechanic; or

(ii) a person authorized to perform maintenance on the aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

As added by P.L.172-2019, SEC.2.