49 CFR § 1544.209 - Use of metal detection devices.

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t49/s1544.209"
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title: "49 CFR § 1544.209 - Use of metal detection devices."
title_number: 49
title_name: "Transportation"
section_number: "1544.209"
section_name: "Use of metal detection devices."
chapter_name: "TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
subchapter_number: "C"
subchapter_name: "CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY"
part_number: "1544"
part_name: "AIRCRAFT OPERATOR SECURITY: AIR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL OPERATORS"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "49 U.S.C. 114, 5103, 40113, 44901-44905, 44907, 44913-44914, 44916-44918, 44932, 44935-44936, 44942, 46105."
regulatory_source: "67 FR 8364, Feb. 22, 2002, unless otherwise noted."
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# 1544.209 Use of metal detection devices.

(a) No aircraft operator may use a metal detection device within the United States or under the aircraft operator's operational control outside the United States to inspect persons, unless specifically authorized under a security program under this part. No aircraft operator may use such a device contrary to its security program.

(b) Metal detection devices must meet the calibration standards established by TSA.