---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 1544.101"
title: "49"
number: "1544.101"
heading: "Adoption and implementation."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/1544.101"
---

# §1544.101. Adoption and implementation.

- (a) **Full program.** Each aircraft operator must carry out subparts [C](/cfr/49/subpartC.md), [D](/cfr/49/subpartD.md), and E of this part and must adopt and carry out a security program that meets the requirements of [§ 1544.103](/cfr/49/1544.103.md) for each of the following operations:
  - (1) A scheduled passenger or public charter passenger operation with an aircraft having a passenger seating configuration of 61 or more seats.
  - (2) A scheduled passenger or public charter passenger operation with an aircraft having a passenger seating configuration of 60 or fewer seats when passengers are enplaned from or deplaned into a sterile area.
- (b) **Partial program—adoption.** Each aircraft operator must carry out the requirements specified in [paragraph (c)](#c) of this section for each of the following operations:
  - (1) A scheduled passenger or public charter passenger operation with an aircraft having a passenger-seating configuration of 31 or more but 60 or fewer seats that does not enplane from or deplane into a sterile area.
  - (2) A scheduled passenger or public charter passenger operation with an aircraft having a passenger-seating configuration of 60 or fewer seats engaged in operations to, from, or outside the United States that does not enplane from or deplane into a sterile area.
- (c) **Partial program-content—** For operations described in [paragraph (b)](#b) of this section, the aircraft operator must carry out the following, and must adopt and carry out a security program that meets the applicable requirements in [§ 1544.103 (c)](/cfr/49/1544.103.md?p=c):
  - (1) The requirements of §§ [1544.215](/cfr/49/1544.215.md), [1544.217](/cfr/49/1544.217.md), [1544.219](/cfr/49/1544.219.md), [1544.223](/cfr/49/1544.223.md), [1544.230](/cfr/49/1544.230.md), [1544.235](/cfr/49/1544.235.md), [1544.237](/cfr/49/1544.237.md), [1544.301](/cfr/49/1544.301.md), [1544.303](/cfr/49/1544.303.md), and [1544.305](/cfr/49/1544.305.md).
  - (2) **Other provisions of subparts C, D, and E of this part that TSA has approved upon request.**
  - (3) The remaining requirements of subparts C, D, and E when TSA notifies the aircraft operator in writing that a security threat exists concerning that operation.
- (d) **Twelve-five program-adoption—** Each aircraft operator must carry out the requirements of [paragraph (e)](#e) of this section for each operation that meets all of the following—
  - (1) Is an aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of more than 12,500 pounds;
  - (2) Is in scheduled or charter service;
  - (3) Is carrying passengers or cargo or both; and
  - (4) Is not under a full program, partial program, or full all-cargo program under paragraph [(a)](#a), [(b)](#b), or [(h)](#h) of this section.
- (e) **Twelve-five program-contents—** For each operation described in [paragraph (d)](#d) of this section, the aircraft operator must carry out the following, and must adopt and carry out a security program that meets the applicable requirements of [§ 1544.103 (c)](/cfr/49/1544.103.md?p=c):
  - (1) The requirements of §§ [1544.215](/cfr/49/1544.215.md), [1544.217](/cfr/49/1544.217.md), [1544.219](/cfr/49/1544.219.md), [1544.223](/cfr/49/1544.223.md), [1544.230](/cfr/49/1544.230.md), [1544.235](/cfr/49/1544.235.md), [1544.237](/cfr/49/1544.237.md), [1544.301(a)](/cfr/49/1544.301.md?p=a) and [(b)](/cfr/49/1544.301.md?p=b), [1544.303](/cfr/49/1544.303.md), and [1544.305](/cfr/49/1544.305.md); and in addition, for all-cargo operations of §§ [1544.202](/cfr/49/1544.202.md), [1544.205(a)](/cfr/49/1544.205.md?p=a), [(b)](/cfr/49/1544.205.md?p=b), [(d)](/cfr/49/1544.205.md?p=d), and [(f)](/cfr/49/1544.205.md?p=f).
  - (2) **Other provisions of subparts C, D, and E that TSA has approved upon request.**
  - (3) The remaining requirements of subparts C, D, and E when TSA notifies the aircraft operator in writing that a security threat exists concerning that operation.
- (f) **Private charter program.** In addition to [paragraph (d)](#d) of this section, if applicable, each aircraft operator must carry out §§ [1544.201](/cfr/49/1544.201.md), [1544.207](/cfr/49/1544.207.md), [1544.209](/cfr/49/1544.209.md), [1544.211](/cfr/49/1544.211.md), [1544.215](/cfr/49/1544.215.md), [1544.217](/cfr/49/1544.217.md), [1544.219](/cfr/49/1544.219.md), [1544.225](/cfr/49/1544.225.md), [1544.229](/cfr/49/1544.229.md), [1544.230](/cfr/49/1544.230.md), [1544.233](/cfr/49/1544.233.md), [1544.235](/cfr/49/1544.235.md), [1544.303](/cfr/49/1544.303.md), and [1544.305](/cfr/49/1544.305.md), and [subpart E](/cfr/49/subpartE.md) of this part and—
  - (1) Must adopt and carry out a security program that meets the applicable requirements of [§ 1544.103](/cfr/49/1544.103.md) for each private charter passenger operation in which—
    - (i) The passengers are enplaned from or deplaned into a sterile area; or
    - (ii) The aircraft has a maximum certificated takeoff weight greater than 45,500 kg (100,309.3 pounds), or a passenger-seating configuration of 61 or more, and is not a government charter under [paragraph (2)](#f-2) of the definition of private charter in [§ 1540.5](/cfr/49/1540.5.md) of this chapter.
  - (2) The Administrator may authorize alternate procedures under [paragraph (f)(1)](#f-1) of this section as appropriate.
- (g) **Limited program—** In addition to [paragraph (d)](#d) of this section, if applicable, TSA may approve a security program after receiving a request by an aircraft operator holding a certificate under [14 CFR part 119](/cfr/14/part119.md), other than one identified in paragraph [(a)](#a), [(b)](#b), [(d)](#d), or [(f)](#f) of this section. The aircraft operator must—
  - (1) Carry out selected provisions of subparts C, D, and E;
  - (2) Carry out the provisions of [§ 1544.305](/cfr/49/1544.305.md), as specified in its security program; and
  - (3) Adopt and carry out a security program that meets the applicable requirements of [§ 1544.103 (c)](/cfr/49/1544.103.md?p=c).
- (h) **Full all-cargo program—adoption—** Each aircraft operator must carry out the requirements of paragraph (i) of this section for each operation that is—
  - (1) In an aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of more than 45,500 kg (100,309.3 pounds); and
  - (2) **Carrying cargo and authorized persons and no passengers.**
    - (i) **Full all-cargo program—contents—** For each operation described in [paragraph (h)](#h) of this section, the aircraft operator must carry out the following, and must adopt and carry out a security program that meets the applicable requirements of [§ 1544.103(c)](/cfr/49/1544.103.md?p=c):
  - (1) The requirements of §§ [1544.202](/cfr/49/1544.202.md), [1544.205](/cfr/49/1544.205.md), [1544.207](/cfr/49/1544.207.md), [1544.209](/cfr/49/1544.209.md), [1544.211](/cfr/49/1544.211.md), [1544.215](/cfr/49/1544.215.md), [1544.217](/cfr/49/1544.217.md), [1544.219](/cfr/49/1544.219.md), [1544.225](/cfr/49/1544.225.md), [1544.227](/cfr/49/1544.227.md), [1544.228](/cfr/49/1544.228.md), [1544.229](/cfr/49/1544.229.md), [1544.230](/cfr/49/1544.230.md), [1544.231](/cfr/49/1544.231.md), [1544.233](/cfr/49/1544.233.md), [1544.235](/cfr/49/1544.235.md), [1544.237](/cfr/49/1544.237.md), [1544.301](/cfr/49/1544.301.md), [1544.303](/cfr/49/1544.303.md), and [1544.305](/cfr/49/1544.305.md).
  - (2) **Other provisions of subpart C of this part that TSA has approved upon request.**
  - (3) The remaining requirements of subpart C of this part when TSA notifies the aircraft operator in writing that a security threat exists concerning that operation.

## Notes

### Amendments

[67 FR 8364, Feb. 22, 2002, as amended at 67 FR 8209, Feb. 22, 2002; 67 FR 41639, June 19, 2002; 67 FR 79887, Dec. 31, 2002; 71 FR 30510, May 26, 2006]

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 114, 5103, 40113, 44901-44905, 44907, 44913-44914, 44916-44918, 44932, 44935-44936, 44942, 46105.

### Source

Source: 67 FR 8364, Feb. 22, 2002, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[67 FR 8364, Feb. 22, 2002, as amended at 67 FR 8209, Feb. 22, 2002; 67 FR 41639, June 19, 2002; 67 FR 79887, Dec. 31, 2002; 71 FR 30510, May 26, 2006]