49 U.S.C. § 80301

Definitions

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.

( Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e) , July 5, 1994 , 108 Stat. 1353 .)