[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 6, Parts 800 to end]
[Revised as of July 1, 1998]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR842.39]

[Page 90]
 
                        TITLE 32-NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
                CHAPTER VII--DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
 
PART 842--ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS--Table of Contents
 
                   Subpart E--Carrier Recovery Claims
 
Sec. 842.39  Statute of limitations.

    (a) International commercial air shipments. The government must file 
suit within 2 years after the delivery date. The period for notifying 
these carriers of loss or damage is 3 days for luggage, and 7 days for 
other goods. Setoff is not possible in these cases. Uncollectible claims 
are sent to HQ USAF/JACC within 6 months from the date of delivery.
    (b) All other CR claims. The government must file suit within 6 
years after the cause of action accrues. It accrues when a responsible 
US official, service member, or employee knew or reasonably should have 
known the material facts that caused the claimed loss. The requirement 
to file a claim within 9 months under commercial bills of lading does 
not apply to GBLs.