General Aviation Standards Act of 1988

Summary

General Aviation Standards Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (relating to aviation accident investigations) to apply such Act, with specified exceptions, to any action for damages for harm arising out of a general aviation accident brought against a general aviation manufacturer, owner, or operator of a general aviation aircraft, or a person who supports or maintains such aircraft. Establishes guidelines for uniform standards of liability of general aviation manufacturers for general aviation accidents. States that all actions for harm arising out of a general aviation accident shall be governed by the principles of comparative responsibility. Establishes, with specified exceptions, a limitation of actions period of 12 years from delivery of aircraft or harm-causing part to the purchaser for general aviation civil liability brought against a general aviation manufacturer. Declares admissible as evidence certain income tax and payroll tax liability for purposes of establishing financial harm arising out of a general aviation accident. Permits the award of punitive damages if a claimant establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the harm suffered was the direct result of conduct manifesting conscious, flagrant indifference to safety. Establishes a two-year limitation of actions period for actions arising out of a general aviation accident. Confers original jurisdiction upon the Federal district courts, concurrently with State courts, for all civil actions for harm arising out of a general aviation accident. Provides procedures for removal from State to Federal district courts of such actions. Declares that this Act supersedes any State law regarding recovery of damages for harm arising out of a general aviation accident. Declares the intent of the Congress that sanctions be strictly enforced for violations of Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including orders to pay to the other party the reasonable costs of legal fees.

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Timeline

1. 30 April 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 30 April 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 30 April 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 May 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

   Source: Committee

5. 7 May 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness.

   Source: Committee

6. 14 May 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation.

   Source: Committee

7. 9 July 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 21 July 1987

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from DOT, OMB.

   Source: Committee

9. 29 September 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held. Hearings printed: H. Hrg. 100-27.

   Source: Committee

10. 3 March 1988

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

11. 3 March 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

12. 5 May 1988

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

13. 5 May 1988

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

14. 24 May 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Report No: 100-646 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

15. 24 May 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Report No: 100-646 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 24 May 1988

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 30 April 1987

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