Section 229-400-01 - DEFINITIONSUnless the context otherwise indicates, the following words when used in any rule or regulation administered by the Maine Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics shall have the following meanings:
A. Air Operating Area. Any area of the airport used or intended to be used for landings, takeoffs or surface maneuvering of aircraft.B. Airport. Airport means the Augusta State Airport as it now exists and as it may be expanded in the future, including all lands and roadways.C. Commissioner. Commissioner means Commissioner of the Department of Transportation or his duly authorized representative.D. Airport Manager. Airport Manager means the manager of the Augusta State Airport as appointed by the Director of the Bureau of Aeronautics.E. FSS. FSS means the Flight Service Station operated by the Federal Aviation Administration.F. Aircraft. Aircraft means any contrivance now known or hereafter invented, used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air, except a parachute or other contrivance designed for such navigation but used primarily as safety equipment.G. Airman. Airman means any individual who engages as the person in command or as pilot, mechanic or member of the flight crew, in the navigation of aircraft while under way; and any individual who is directly in charge of the inspection, maintenance, overhauling, or repair of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, or appliances.H. Person. Person means, any individual, firm, corporation, company, association, joint stock association, or body politic and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee or other similar representative thereof.I. Fixed Base Operator. Fixed Base Operator means any person or company engaged in the business of the sale of aircraft, aircraft parts, fuel, and petroleum products; or rental of aircraft, flight instruction, and the rendition of any related service.17-229 C.M.R. ch. 400, § 01