### Question
What does covered official mean?


### Answer
**Covered official** has the following meaning in *49 U.S.C. § 44704*:

> the following officials:


(i) The Executive Director or any Deputy Director of the Aircraft Certification Service

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 44704*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart iii-safety > CHAPTER 447-SAFETY REGULATION**

