I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1602 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2009 Mr. Sestak introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Navy to convey, without consideration, to Piasecki Aircraft Corporation the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to Navy aircraft N40VT, and for other purposes.

1.

Transfer of Navy aircraft N40VT

(a)

Authority To convey

The Secretary of the Navy may convey, without consideration, to Piasecki Aircraft Corporation of Essington, Pennsylvania (in this section referred to as transferee), all right, title, and interest of the United States, except as set forth elsewhere herein, in and to Navy aircraft N40VT (Bureau Number 163283) and associated components and test equipment, previously specified as Government furnished equipment, specified in contract N00019–00–C–0284. The conveyance shall be made by means of a deed of gift. (b)

Condition of aircraft

The aircraft shall be conveyed under subsection (a) in its current, as is condition. The Secretary is not required to repair or alter the condition of the aircraft before conveying ownership of the aircraft. (c)

Conveyance at no cost to the United States

The conveyance of the aircraft under subsection (a) shall be made at no cost to the United States. Any costs associated with the conveyance shall be borne by the transferee. (d)

Additional terms and conditions

The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with a conveyance under this section as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (e)

Clarification of liability

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon the conveyance of the Navy aircraft N40VT (Bureau Number 163283) under subsection (a), the United States shall not be liable for any death, injury, loss, or damage that results from the use of that aircraft by any person other than the United States.