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The Civil Aeronautics Authority Act of 1938 was enacted by Congress in 1938 to regulate domestic and international air transportation in the United States.

History
The Air Commerce Act of 1926 was established by the Aeronautics Branch within the Department of Commerce. The ACA established regulations for airman and aircraft, as well as regulations regarding the building of airports and establishment of air routes. Until 1938, government regulation primarily focused on regulation of airlines transporting mail for the U.S. Postal Service. However, the Airmail Act of 1930, which created financial incentives for higher cargo capacity, regardless of the volume of mail actually transported. As a result, airlines began purchasing bigger planes and thus were able to carry more passengers.

A Federal Aviation Commission was established to study and make policy recommendations regarding all phases of aviation in 1934. On January 30th, 1935 the committee submitted their report to Congress consisting of 102 recommendations, with final recommendation being the creation of a commission with broad supervisory and regulatory powers over civil aeronautics and the power to hold hearing and conduct investigations.(1)

Sen. Pat McCarran (D-Nevada) introduced Bill S.3845 on April 14th, 1938.

of to Recognizing that current legislation was not sufficient to address the growth in consumer air travel, Sen. Pat McCarran (D-Nevada) introduced S.3845 on April 14th, 1938.

President Roosevelt signed the act on June 23, 1938.

Establish

Powers of the Civ Aero Auth. 5 member appointed by the president, with consent of the Senate for 6 year terms, with a salary of $12,000 per year. A chairman and vice chairman is selected by the president annually.

Aircraft Ownership
Registration and Recording

Aeronatics Safety Regulations
Rules & Regs

AIrman and Aircraft Certificates

Air Carrier Certificates

Maintenance

Navigation

Penalties
Civil & Criminal

Procedures
1 - Federal Aviation Commission- http://www.worldcat.org/title/federal-aviation-commission/oclc/681716256?referer=di&ht=edition

Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938 - http://libraryonline.erau.edu/online-full-text/books-online/CivilAeronauticsAct.pdf