### Question
What does Federal credit instrument mean?


### Answer
**Federal credit instrument** has the following meaning in *49 U.S.C. § 41762*:

> a secured loan, loan guarantee, or line of credit authorized to be made under this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 41762*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart ii-economic regulation > CHAPTER 417-OPERATIONS OF CARRIERS > SUBCHAPTER III-REGIONAL AIR SERVICE INCENTIVE PROGRAM**

