### Question
How is the "aviation critical safety item" defined?


### Answer
The term **aviation critical safety item** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2319* as follows -

> a part, an assembly, installation equipment, launch equipment, recovery equipment, or support equipment for an aircraft or aviation weapon system if the part, assembly, or equipment contains a characteristic any failure, malfunction, or absence of which could cause a catastrophic or critical failure resulting in the loss of or serious damage to the aircraft or weapon system, an unacceptable risk of personal injury or loss of life, or an uncommanded engine shutdown that jeopardizes safety

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2319*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 137-PROCUREMENT GENERALLY**

