{"data":{"id":"us/49-cfr-1544.209","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"49 CFR 1544.209","heading":"Use of metal detection devices.","body":"(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.\n(b) Metal detection devices must meet the calibration standards established by TSA.","path":["Title 49—Transportation","Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation","CHAPTER XII—TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","SUBCHAPTER C—CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY","PART 1544—AIRCRAFT OPERATOR SECURITY: AIR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL OPERATORS","Subpart C—Operations"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-49.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:34Z","sha256":"554ac30ba220763c634f4f22cfd73fed487d9ece41c5d9f4aaca1966e43ddbc8","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/49-cfr-1544.207","next":"us/49-cfr-1544.211"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}