Maverick Act

The Maverick Act authorizes the transfer of three surplus F-14D Tomcat aircraft from the U.S. Navy to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama. The transfer is made at no cost to the government through a conditional deed of gift, with the Navy providing existing maintenance manuals and spare parts sufficient to make one aircraft flyable or suitable for static display. The agreement includes conditions requiring the Commission to maintain the aircraft according to Federal Aviation Administration standards, obtain approval before transferring ownership, and comply with federal and state laws regarding arms control and export regulations. If the Commission fails to meet these conditions, ownership of the aircraft reverts to the United States. The Navy is not responsible for repairing the aircraft before transfer, nor is it liable for any injuries or damages resulting from the aircraft's future use.