### Question
How does the law define American aircraft?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 410*, **American aircraft** is defined as:

> an aircraft registered under the laws of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 410*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

