Regulations last checked for updates: May 02, 2025

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: Mar 20, 2025
§ 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.

source: 67 FR 8364, Feb. 22, 2002, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 49 CFR 1544.209