### Question
What does eligible equipment mean?


### Answer
**Eligible equipment** has the following meaning in *49 U.S.C. § 47140*:

> ground service or maintenance equipment that is located at the airport, is used to support aeronautical and related activities at the airport, and will remain in operation at the airport for the life or useful life of the equipment, whichever is earlier

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 47140*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART B-AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT AND NOISE > CHAPTER 471-AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT**

