such section. (2) Aircraft The term aircraft has the meaning given that term in paragraph (6) of section 40102 of title 49, United States Code. (3) Covered manufacturer The term covered manufacturer means an entity that manufactures or otherwise produces aircraft and holds a production certificate under section 44704(c) of title 49, United States Code. 6. Whistleblower incentives and protections Section 42121 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(2), by adding at the end the following: (C) Judicial cause of action If the Secretary has not issued a final decision within 180 days of the filing of the complaint and there is no showing that such delay is due to the bad faith of the complainant, a person may seek relief by bringing an action at law or equity for de novo review in the appropriate district court of the United States, which shall have jurisdiction over such an action without regard to the amount in controversy. Such an action shall, at the request of either party to the action, be tried by the court with a jury.