### Question
How is the term commercial item defined?


### Answer
The term **commercial item** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 40118* as the following:

> given such term in section 103 of title 41, except that it shall not include a contract for the transportation by air of passengers.

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 40118*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart i-general > CHAPTER 401-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

