What is GARA and how does it relate to aviation accidents?
GARA, the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994, is a "statute of repose." GARA was designed to protect manufacturers of smaller, private aircraft (less than 20 seats) from liability for accidents involving older airplanes and/or parts. GARA bars lawsuits against the manufacturer of an aircraft or component part once that item has been in service for 18 years. GARA does not apply if the aircraft was engaged in scheduled passenger-carrying or air medical services operations at the time of the accident.
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