--- kind: "section" citation: "49 C.F.R. § 1544.103" title: "49" number: "1544.103" heading: "Form, content, and availability." url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/1544.103" --- # §1544.103. Form, content, and availability. - (a) **General requirements.** Each security program must: - (1) Provide for the safety of persons and property traveling on flights provided by the aircraft operator against acts of criminal violence and air piracy, and the introduction of explosives, incendiaries, or weapons aboard an aircraft. - (2) **Be in writing and signed by the aircraft operator or any person delegated authority in this matter.** - (3) **Be approved by TSA.** - (b) **Availability.** Each aircraft operator having a security program must: - (1) **Maintain an original copy of the security program at its corporate office.** - (2) Have accessible a complete copy, or the pertinent portions of its security program, or appropriate implementing instructions, at each airport served. An electronic version of the program is adequate. - (3) **Make a copy of the security program available for inspection upon request of TSA.** - (4) Restrict the distribution, disclosure, and availability of information contained in the security program to persons with a need-to-know as described in [part 1520](/cfr/49/part1520.md) of this chapter. - (5) **Refer requests for such information by other persons to TSA.** - (c) **Content.** The security program must include, as specified for that aircraft operator in [§ 1544.101](/cfr/49/1544.101.md), the following: - (1) The procedures and description of the facilities and equipment used to comply with the requirements of [§ 1544.201](/cfr/49/1544.201.md) regarding the acceptance and screening of individuals and their accessible property, including, if applicable, the carriage weapons as part of State-required emergency equipment. - (2) The procedures and description of the facilities and equipment used to comply with the requirements of [§ 1544.203](/cfr/49/1544.203.md) regarding the acceptance and screening of checked baggage. - (3) The procedures and description of the facilities and equipment used to comply with the requirements of [§ 1544.205](/cfr/49/1544.205.md) regarding the acceptance and screening of cargo. - (4) The procedures and description of the facilities and equipment used to comply with the requirements of [§ 1544.207](/cfr/49/1544.207.md) regarding the screening of individuals and property. - (5) The procedures and description of the facilities and equipment used to comply with the requirements of [§ 1544.209](/cfr/49/1544.209.md) regarding the use of metal detection devices. - (6) The procedures and description of the facilities and equipment used to comply with the requirements of [§ 1544.211](/cfr/49/1544.211.md) regarding the use of x-ray systems. - (7) The procedures and description of the facilities and equipment used to comply with the requirements of [§ 1544.213](/cfr/49/1544.213.md) regarding the use of explosives detection systems. - (8) The procedures used to comply with the requirements of [§ 1544.215](/cfr/49/1544.215.md) regarding the responsibilities of security coordinators. The names of the Aircraft Operator Security Coordinator (AOSC) and any alternate, and the means for contacting the AOSC(s) on a 24-hour basis, as provided in [§ 1544.215](/cfr/49/1544.215.md). - (9) The procedures used to comply with the requirements of [§ 1544.217](/cfr/49/1544.217.md) regarding the requirements for law enforcement personnel. - (10) The procedures used to comply with the requirements of [§ 1544.219](/cfr/49/1544.219.md) regarding carriage of accessible weapons. - (11) The procedures used to comply with the requirements of [§ 1544.221](/cfr/49/1544.221.md) regarding carriage of prisoners under the control of armed law enforcement officers. - (12) The procedures used to comply with the requirements of [§ 1544.223](/cfr/49/1544.223.md) regarding transportation of Federal Air Marshals. - (13) The procedures and description of the facilities and equipment used to perform the aircraft and facilities control function specified in [§ 1544.225](/cfr/49/1544.225.md). - (14) The specific locations where the air carrier has entered into an exclusive area agreement under [§ 1544.227](/cfr/49/1544.227.md). - (15) The procedures used to comply with the applicable requirements of §§ [1544.229](/cfr/49/1544.229.md) and [1544.230](/cfr/49/1544.230.md) regarding fingerprint-based criminal history records checks. - (16) The procedures used to comply with the requirements of [§ 1544.231](/cfr/49/1544.231.md) regarding personnel identification systems. - (17) The procedures and syllabi used to accomplish the training required under [§ 1544.233](/cfr/49/1544.233.md). - (18) The procedures and syllabi used to accomplish the training required under [§ 1544.235](/cfr/49/1544.235.md). - (19) An aviation security contingency plan as specified under [§ 1544.301](/cfr/49/1544.301.md). - (20) The procedures used to comply with the requirements of [§ 1544.303](/cfr/49/1544.303.md) regarding bomb and air piracy threats. - (21) The procedures used to comply with [§ 1544.237](/cfr/49/1544.237.md) regarding flight deck privileges. - (22) The Aircraft Operator Implementation Plan (AOIP) as required under [49 CFR 1560.109](/cfr/49/1560.109.md). ## Notes ### Amendments [67 FR 8364, Feb. 22, 2002, as amended at 67 FR 8209, Feb. 22, 2002; 73 FR 64061, Oct. 28, 2008] ### 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; 73 FR 64061, Oct. 28, 2008]