49 CFR 1544.209
§ 1544.209 Use of metal detection devices.
United States · 49 CFR — Transportation · Status: effective
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- 49 CFR 1544.209, § 1544.209 Use of metal detection devices, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/264389
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(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.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.