---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 1544.209"
title: "49"
number: "1544.209"
heading: "Use of metal detection devices."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/1544.209"
---

# §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.

## Notes

### 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.