32 C.F.R. § 842.39 Statute of limitations.
Title 32 - National Defense
(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.
Title 32: National Defense
PART 842—ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS
Subpart E—Carrier Recovery Claims
§ 842.39 Statute of limitations.
