Field Reference Guide for Aviation 

Security for Airport or other Aviation 

Facilities (AAF) 

March 2006 
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DOI Aviation Security Procedures for 

Airports or other Aviation Facilities 

(AAF) 

 BLM FWS BIA NPS USGS BOR 

Facilities Security Procedures Template 

(Including instructions)

For the purposes of this document the term “Aviation Airport Facility” (AAF) 

means any DOI owned or controlled real property that has been developed or 

improved for aircraft (landing and taking off) at which DOI owned or controlled 

aircraft are regularly or intermittently based. 

Name and location address 

______________________________ 

(Original Completion Date) 

_________________________ 

(Date Last Revised) 
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General Information: 

Purpose 

This document was prepared to assist the bureaus of the Department of the Interior 

(DOI) to comply with the requirements for a DOI Aviation Security Plan (352 DM 

10). The use of this document is intended to provide a standardized method of 

assessing the security of an Aviation Airport Facility (AAF) that is located on real 

property owned, or otherwise controlled by DOI. 

The use of this document is location driven, not aircraft driven, and as such deals 

with the security of the facility where aircraft takeoff and landings are made, not 

with the security of the aircraft itself. The intent of the Aviation Security Plan is 

to provide an appropriate measure of security for DOI aircraft depending on the 

assessed threat. Security procedures and enhancements will vary depending on the 

individual facility location, type, frequency of operations, and types and size of 

aircraft operated from the AAF. 

It is anticipated that this DOI Aviation Security Plan will cover the entire spectrum 

of required security procedures due to the wide variety of locations used by DOI. 

Some facilities that are located in urban areas near large populated areas may need 

to meet the highest security protocol. Other AAF sites are located within the vast 

wilderness prevalent in some DOI locations and will meet the national security 

threat preparedness with little or no additional security measures other than what is 

presently being used. 

Matrices and check lists are provided to assist each unit with their assessment of 

their individual circumstance. Each bureau will be able to identify the appropriate 

levels of security planning needed by using this document. 
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Table of Contents Page 3 

Section 1: Instructions/ AAF Characteristics Measurement Tool 4 

Section 2: Immediate Contact Information Sheet 7 

Section 3: Formal Security Plan, Disclosure Statement/ Security 

Responsibilities 8 

Section 4: General Information 8 

Section 5: Definitions and Terms 14 

Section 6: Administration 15 

 

Section 7: Aircraft Movement Area/ Security Control 16 

 

Section 8: Airport/ AAF Security Procedures 17 

Section 9: Airport/ AAF Emergency grid map 18 

 

Section 10: Identification of Airport / AAF Personnel 18 

 

Section 11: Identification of Vehicles 19 

Section 12: Law Enforcement 19 

Section 13: Special Events 20 

Section 14: Increased Security Threats 20 

Section 15: Aviation Security Contingency Plans 20 

Bomb Threat Call Checklist 21 

FAA Advisory Circulars 23 

US Government Regulations 24 

 
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Section 1: Instructions and (AAF) Airport Characteristics Measurement Tool 

Instructions 

After reviewing the entire document the security evaluator should complete the 

following tasks for each AAF in their unit’s inventory: 

1. Determine your AAF threat score by circling the elements on the AAF 

Measurement Tool on page 5 that most closely describe your facility. 

2. Review the suggested Security Enhancements that are contained in the 

excerpt from TSA publication A-001 on page 6. 

3. If your facility has a score 0 -14 then fill out the contact list on page 7. 

Signage should meet your agencies requirements for access to hazardous 

areas. Insure relevant personnel have received departmental training 

developed by Aviation Management on community watch programs, 

positive ID and aircraft security. Completed AAF security assessment 

should be reviewed annually by local management and updated when 

necessary. 

4. If your AAF has a score greater than 14 continue into the following section 

and develop a formal security plan. 

o If your facility has a score 15-24 then in addition to requirements 0-

14, establish protocol for Law Enforcement Support and ensure that 

agency management is involved with security measures. 

o If your facility has a score 25-44 then addition to the requirements 0 

- 24, physical barriers such as perimeter fencing , sensors and alarms 

as well as associated signage, night lighting systems, personnel and 

vehicle ID systems, and an active challenge procedures. 

o If your facility has a score greater than 44 then in addition to the 

requirements of 0 - 44 additional intrusion detection systems, realtime closed circuit television monitoring, additional night lighting 

and strengthened perimeter fencing. 

5. Completed AAF security plans should be reviewed and endorsed annually 

by local management and appropriate agency law enforcement personnel and 

updated as necessary. 
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(AAF) Airport Characteristics Measurement Tool 

1. First determine if your AAF is public or private use. 2. Then identify the characteristics of your 

AAF. 3. Circle the appropriate assessment and total the score at the bottom. 4. Proceed to the next 

page to determine your required level of security. 

Assessment Scale

Security Characteristics Public Use 

Airports/Heliports

Private Use 

Airports/Heliports

Location 

Within 30 nm of mass population areas1 5 3 

Within 30 nm of a sensitive site2 4 2 

Falls within outer perimeter of Class B airspace 3 1 

Falls within the boundaries of restricted airspace 3 1 

Based Aircraft 

Greater than 101 based aircraft 3 1 

26-100 based aircraft 2 - 

11-25 based aircraft 1 - 

10 or fewer based aircraft - - 

Based aircraft over 12,500 lbs 3 1 

Runways3, 4

Runway length greater than 5001 feet 5 3 

Runway length less than 5000 feet, Greater than 2001 

Feet 

4 2 

Runway length 2000 feet or less 2 - 

Asphalt or concrete runway 1 - 

Operations 

Over 50,000 annual aircraft operations 4 2 

Part 135 operations 3 1 

Part 137 operations 3 1 

Part 125 operations 3 1 

Flight training 3 1 

Flight training in aircraft over 12,500 lbs 4 2 

Rental aircraft 4 2 

Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facilities 

conducting long term storage of aircraft over 12,500 

lbs 

4 2 

Total 

1. Mass population area - Area with a total metropolitan population of at least 100,000 people. 

2. Sensitive sites - Areas which would be considered key assets or critical infrastructure of the 

United States. Sensitive sites can include certain military installations, nuclear and chemical 

plants, centers of government, monuments and iconic structures, and/or international ports. 

3. Facilities with multiple runways should only consider the longest runway on the airport. 

4. Airports at higher elevations may need longer runways to accommodate even the smallest of 

aircraft. It is not the intent of this document to assess points for a longer runway if it is 

unrealistic that the runway could be used for larger aircraft operations. 
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 Suggested Airport Security Enhancements 

Points/Suggested Guidelines (TSA Information Publication A-001, Security 

Guidelines for General Aviation Airports)

>45 25-44 15-24 0-14

• Fencing 

(Section 3.3.3) 

• Hangars 

(Section 3.3.1) 

• CCTV 

(Section 3.4.5) 

• Intrusion Detection 

System 

(Section 3.4.6)

 

• Access Controls 

(Section 3.3.3) 

• Lighting System 

(Section 3.3.4) 

• Personnel ID system 

(Section 3.3.6) 

• Vehicle ID system 

(Section 3.3.6) 

• Challenge Procedures 

(Section 3.4.1)

 

• LEO Support 

(Section 3.4.4) 

• Security Committee 

(Section 3.4.3) 

• Transient Pilot Sign-In/Out Procedures 

(Section 3.1.4)

 

• Signs 

(Section 3.3.5) 

• Documented Security Procedures 

(Section 3.5.1) 

• Positive Passenger/Cargo/Baggage ID 

(Section 3.1.1) 

• All Aircraft Secured 

(Section 3.2) 

• Community Watch Program 

(Section 3.4.1) 

• Contact List 

(Section 3.5.3) 

At a minimum all DOI aircraft will utilize Dual Locks per the Departmental Manual and 

DOI Contract B2.2 Security of Aircraft and Equipment
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Section 2: 

Immediate Contact Information 

• Suspicious Activity: CALL 911 or your Local/Agency Law Enforcement 

Officer (LEO) & 1-866-GA-SECUR (E) - 1-866-427-3287. 

• Current 24-hour contact information for principle location/ facility personnel and 

local/regional response agencies. 

• If an aircraft is stolen contact the FBI IMMEDIATELY 

(see http://aviation.blm.gov then Aviation Security for FBI contact information and 

other Security resources online) 

Primary Contact(s) for this location 

Name: Work Phone: Cell: 

 

Contact Information 

Agency: Phone: Name: 

Local Law Enforcement 

Agency Law 

Enforcement 

 

State Highway Patrol 

Fire 

FBI 

TSA-State 

FAA 

Location / Facility 

Security Personnel 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Section 3: Formal Security Plan, Disclosure Statement / Security 

Responsibilities 

Distribution of these Security Procedures should be restricted to individuals with a 

legitimate need for access to them. 

Identify the individual who has the responsibility for the development, upkeep and 

administration of the Aviation Security Procedures 

Name: Email: Work Phone: 

 

Section 4: General Information 

1. Forward 

Identify the AAF owner and the person(s) responsible for AAF activities 

(e.g. State, county, authority, and commission). 

Owner: Responsible Party (Manager, 

Commissioner, land owner, etc.): 

Phone: 

 

2. Introduction and Purpose 

Provide a brief introduction that describes the purpose (what will it be used 

for) and the need (why was it created) for AAF security procedures. 
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3. Distribution 

You should list all individuals and agencies that will receive copies of the 

Aviation Security Procedures. 

Example: 

• State / Local Police Department 

• Fixed Base Operator 

• Individual Tenants 

Name Title Phone 

1. 

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10. 

4. Security levels and minimum security requirements for Federal facilities are 

detailed within 444 DM 1, Physical Protection and Building Security. As 

appropriate, DOI aviation facilities must comply with this part. 

 

5. To further guarantee appropriate measures are in place to secure aircraft 

against theft and associated misuse, the Bureau Aviation Manager will ensure 

the TSA ACMT point scoring system is utilized to identify the TSA 

“Suggested Airport Security Enhancements” for each DOI aviation facility. 

Implementation guidance for the TSA “Suggested Airport Security 

Enhancements” can be found in Appendix C of TSA Information Publication 

A-001, Security Guidelines for General Aviation Airports and is provided on 

the next page. 

6. Military or government agency cooperator aircraft under DOI operational 

control. Such cooperator aircraft shall adhere to their department-specific 

aircraft security policies. 

• United States Forest Service Security Policy: 5709.16_50.doc or 

http://fsweb.wo.fs.fed.us/directives/fsh/5709.16/5709.16_50.doc 
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6. Name and Location of this AAF or site. 

a. AAF Name 

b. AAF Address 

c. Normal Business / 24-hour 

Emergency / Fax Phone 

Number 

d. Airport Identifier / AAF name 

e. Proximity to nearest major 

city. List the city and provide 

a state location map as an 

attachment. 

f. AAF Geographical 

Coordinates: latitude, 

longitude, elevation. 

 

State : Unit: Activity (Fire, Wild horse, seeding etc): 

 

Physical Location: Airport/AAF Identifier or Lat/long: 

Base/Aircraft 

Managers Name: 

24 hour Phone 

contact #: 

Email: 

 

 Fax: Work Phone: 

 

7. AAF/site Activities 

• Types of flight activities (e.g. 

Airtanker, Retardant State 

Police, Air Attack, other) 

• Hours of operation 

• Number of annual operations 

• Number of based aircraft 

Aircraft Based and Operating from this Location 

N Number/ Registration 

Number of permanently 

based aircraft. 

Type: Fixed Wing or Rotor 

Wing and Single Engine(SE) 

or Multi Engine (ME) 

Mission: Fire, 

Recon, Survey 

etc. 

1. 

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.
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Hazardous Materials Stored Onsite 

Name of Material: Type (Corrosive, 

Flammable etc.): 

Mission Use: 

1. 

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Securing Operations and Materials: 

Petroleum products, fuels, chemicals, agricultural products, retardants, 

etc. 

 

Activities: 

 

8. AAF/site Description 

• Size: List the size of the AAF 

or site in approximate acres or 

square miles. 

• Runways, Taxiways, Ramps: 

Identify runways and their 

dimensions, taxiways, and 

ramp areas: Provide an AAF 

layout plan / diagram as an 

attachment. 

• Buildings: 

o List the number and types 

of buildings (offices, 

hangars, maintenance 

shops). 

o List the primary tenants for 

each of the buildings. 

• AAF Tenants: 

o List hours of operation 

o List primary and 

emergency contact 

information 

• http://www.airnav.com

provides a great deal of airport 

information and sometimes 

airport layouts. 
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9. Emergency Phone Numbers: 

List all appropriate emergency contact numbers. Include point of contact 

names and office hours of operation as appropriate (e.g. FSD, alternate 

contacts). 

• All Emergencies 911 

• State Police (non-emergency) 

• Local Police (non-emergency) 

• Local Fire Department 

• AAF Director (24 hour 

contact) 

• AAF Facility Supervisor 

(pager) 

• State / Local Aviation Official 

• Federal Bureau of 

Investigation Local Field 

Office 

• FAA Flight Standards District 

Office (FSDO) 

• TSA Airport Watch Hot-Line 

866-427-3287 

• Local TSA Federal Security 

Director

See http://aviation.blm.gov for internet resources for the above. 

• Suggested placard for the AAF 

 BE ON THE LOOK-OUT FOR: 

• Aircraft with unusual or unauthorized modification; 

• Persons loitering for extended periods in the vicinity of parked aircraft 

or in air operations areas; 

• Pilots who appear to be under the control of other persons; 

• Persons wishing to obtain aircraft without presenting proper credentials but 

do not have a corresponding level of aviation knowledge; or 

• Anything that doesn’t look right! (i.e. events or circumstances which do not 

fit the pattern of lawful normal activity at your AAF or location.) 
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Section 5: Definitions and Terms 

It may be useful to include a list of frequently used terminology to enhance clarity 

within the document. 

1. The term “aircraft operations area (AOA)” means the area within an 

aviation facility in which flight-capable aircraft are present for the purposes 

of loading or unloading of cargo or passengers, refueling, maintenance, 

parking, storage, etc. 

2. For the purposes of this document the term “Aviation Airport Facility” 

(AAF) means any DOI owned or controlled real property that has been 

developed or improved for aircraft (landing and takeoff) at which DOI 

owned or controlled aircraft are regularly or intermittently based. 

3. The term “control” is used in two contexts. 

a. As it relates to aviation facilities, the term “control” refers to the 

condition existing when a DOI entity has authority to institute, 

modify or otherwise effect physical security changes at an aviation 

facility regardless of property ownership. 

b. As it relates to aircraft, the term “control” shall mean “operational 

control” as defined in Federal Aviation Regulations Part 1.1: 

“Operational control with respect to a flight means the exercise of 

authority over initiating, conducting or terminating a flight.” This 

definition is independent of aircraft ownership. 

4. The term “dual-lock method” means using a combination of two locking 

devices or methods to physically secure or disable a parked aircraft for the 

purpose of reducing the probability of aircraft theft and associated misuse 

by unauthorized personnel. 

5. The term “risk assessment” is meant to refer to the result of a combined 

threat and vulnerability assessment. It can generally be characterized as an 

analysis of the probability of serious impact or damage resulting from a 

known or postulated threat successfully exploiting one or more 

vulnerabilities. 

6. The term “Aircraft Movement Area” is meant to refer to that area where 

aircraft are maneuvered, taxied and parked for normal operations. 
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Section 6: Administration 

1. AAF/site Operator: List who operates the AAF or site. 

2. Individual responsible for AAF /site security 

List the responsibilities of this individual. These duties may include: 

Timely provision of evidence of security measure compliance as may be 

requested. 

• Maintaining a complete and current list of all individuals with AAF 

access. 

• Maintaining documentation of all training provided in accordance with 

any current AAF Security Procedures. 

• Maintaining and updating the AAF Security Procedures to reflect the 

current state of conditions at the AAF. 

• Timely distribution of the AAF Security Procedures or specific parts 

thereof, to appropriate persons or entities. 

• Proper dissemination of all correspondence or other communications 

with AAF tenants and others on security related matters. 

• Daily oversight of security provisions at the AAF and ensuring 

compliance with the Security Procedures. 

Name: Work Phone: Cell: 

 
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Section 7: Aircraft Movement Area / Security Control 

1. Aircraft Movement Area 

Describe any area that may be used for landing, take-off, and surface 

maneuvering of aircraft including all intermediate unpaved sections of the 

airfield encompassed on the airport property. You should also include a 

map or diagram as an attachment. 

2. Describe any perimeter barriers or access controls such as: 

• Fencing 

• Gates 

• Access Control System 

• AAF Locks 

• Key Control System 
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Section 8: Airport /AAF Security Procedures 

Describe any Airport/AAF Security Procedures such as: 

• Aircraft security requirements 

• Pedestrian/vehicle access 

• Challenge procedures 

• Reporting of suspicious behavior 

 

Section 9: Airport/AAF Emergency Grid Map 

Airport/AAF operators may also wish to consider creating an emergency 

locator map. The map should identify all relevant areas of the Airport/AAF on 

a grid map such as: 

• Runways 

• Ramp areas 

• Fence line 

• Gates 

• Automobile parking areas 

• Hydrants 

• Emergency shelters 

• Buildings 

• Hazardous materials sites 

This map should be provided to emergency response personnel (fire, EMS, 

etc.) and law enforcement as well as Airport/AAF personnel. 
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Section 10: Identification of Airport/AAF Personnel 

Describe any personnel identification methods/systems and the procedures for 

those that are currently in use. Such as: 

• Airport/AAF-issued identification badge(s) or card(s) 

• Identification Badge / Card application procedures 

• Other acceptable forms of identification 

• Accountability of lost/stolen identification badges / cards 

• Temporary Airport/AAF identification badges / cards 

• Uniforms which display logo or other identifiable markings 

Section 11: Identification of Vehicles 

Describe what methods/systems are used to identify authorized vehicles in the 

air operations area. The following are examples of methods to identify 

authorized vehicles: 

Special paint schemes or markings 

• Decal in a specified location on the vehicle 

• Hang tags 
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Section 12: Law Enforcement 

Describe any agreement(s) and responsibilities that the Airport/AAF 

owner/operator(s) may have with law enforcement agencies to provide support, 

traffic control, police patrols and any emergency responses. Include any written 

agreements as attachments to the AAF Security Procedures. 

Also include any methods or systems used (e.g. radios, communications channels, 

etc.) to directly communicate with law enforcement personnel. 

Section 13: Special Events 

Describe any procedures that exist for special events such as: 

• Air shows 

• VIP Visits 

• Events that result in unusual numbers of people on the AAF. 
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Section 14: Increased Security Threats 

Describe how security measures are implemented in accordance with the raising and 

lowering of the Homeland Security Advisory System as described in this Information 

Publication in Section 3.5.2. See the Security Guidelines for General Aviation 

Airports

Section 15: Aviation Security Contingency Plans 

Identify and describe all contingency plans and procedures established for security 

incidents such as: 

• Bomb Threats (Bomb Threat Checklist is provided as an example) 

• Civil Disturbances & Crowd Control 

• Air Piracy (Hijacking) Actual or Attempted 

• Suspicious/Unidentified Items 
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Bomb Threat Call Checklist *

Fill out completely, immediately after bomb threat 

Exact wording of the threat: 

Questions to ask: 

When is the bomb going to explode? 

What kind of bomb is it? 

What will cause it to explode? 

Did you place the bomb? 

Why? 

What is your address? 

What is your name? 

Sex of caller Age Race Length of call 

Caller’s voice (circle all that apply): 

Calm Laughing Lisp Disguised Angry Crying Raspy 

Accent Excited Normal Deep Slow Distinct Ragged 

Slurred Nasal Soft Loud Stutter Clearing Throat 

Deep Breathing Cracking Voice Other: 

If voice was familiar, whom did it sound like? 
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Background Sounds (Circle all that apply): 

Street Noises House Noises Factory Motor Machinery 

Long Distance Voice Office Animal Noises Clear 

 

Music Static P.A. System Other: 

Threat Language (circle all that apply): 

 

Well Spoken Foul Incoherent Educated Irrational 

Message 

delivered by: 

Recording Threat maker 

Remarks: 

REPORT CALL IMMEDIATELY TO 911 

 

Person who received the call Phone 

Position 

• Checklist from appendix G, page 37, TSA Airport Security 

Guidelines. 
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FAA Advisory Circulars 

FAA Advisory Circulars 

The latest issuance of the following advisory circulars may be obtained from the 

Department of Transportation, Utilization and Storage Section, M-443.2, 

Washington, D.C. 20590: [Also see the FAA internet web site at www.faa.gov] 

1. 00-2, Advisory Circular Checklist - Contains a listing of all current 

advisory circulars. 

2. 107-1, Aviation Security-Airports - Provides guidance and 

recommendations for establishing and improving airport security.* 

3. 108-1, Air Carrier Security. Provides information and guidance on the 

implementation of Airplane Operator Security.* 

4. 109-1, Aviation Security Acceptance and Handling Procedures-Indirect Air 

Carrier Security. Provides guidance and information for use by indirect 

aircraft operators when accepting and handling property to be carried by 

aircraft operators or by the operator of any civil aircraft for transportation in 

air commerce.* 

5. 129-3, Foreign Air Carrier Security. Provides information and guidance on 

the implementation foreign air carrier security.* 

6. 150/5200-31A, Airport Emergency Plan 

7. 150/5300-13, Airport Design 

8. 150/5360-13, Planning and Design Guidelines for Airport Terminal 

Facilities. Furnishes guidance material for the planning and design of 

airport terminal buildings and related facilities. 

9. 150/5370-10, Standards for Specifying Construction of Airports 
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US Government Regulations 

The TSA issues and administers Transportation Security Regulations (TSRs), 

which are codified in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Chapter 

XII, parts 1500 through 1699. Many TSRs are former rules of the Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA) that were transferred to TSA when TSA assumed FAA’s 

civil aviation security function on February 17, 2002. [All of these regulations can 

be found at http://www.tsa.gov/ . 

It should be clearly noted that these regulations pertain mainly to regulated entities 

and not typically to GA operators or facilities and are provided for reference and 

informational purposes only. 

1. 49 CFR Part 1540 Civil Aviation Security: General Rules - This part contains 

rules that cover all segments of civil aviation security. It contains definitions that 

apply to Subchapter C, and it contains rules that apply to passengers, aviation 

employees, and other individuals and persons related to civil aviation security, 

including airport operators, aircraft operators, and foreign air carriers. 

2. 49 CFR Part 1542 Airport Security - This Part requires airport operators to adopt 

and carry out a security program approved by TSA. It describes requirements for 

security programs, including establishing secured areas, air operations areas, 

security identification display areas, and access control systems. This Part also 

contains requirements for fingerprint based criminal history record checks of 

specified individuals. This part describes the requirements related to Security 

Directives issued to airport operators. 

3. 49 CFR Part 1544 Aircraft Operator Security: Air Carriers and Commercial 

Operators - This Part applies to certain aircraft operators holding operating 

certificates for scheduled passenger operations, public charter passenger 

operations, private charter passenger operations, and other aircraft operators. This 

Part requires such operators to adopt and carry out a security program approved 

by TSA. It contains requirements for screening of passengers and property. This 

Part also describes requirements applicable to law enforcement officers flying 

armed aboard an aircraft, as well as requirements for fingerprint based criminal 

history record checks of specified individuals. This Part describes the 

requirements related to Security Directives issued to aircraft operators. 

4. 49 CFR Part 1550 Aircraft Security under General Operating and Flight Rules - 

This part applies to the operation of aircraft for which there are no security 

requirements in other Parts of Chapter XII, including general aviation aircraft. 

5. DOI Departmental Manual

http://elips.doi.gov/app_DM/index.cfm?fuseaction=home

Part 352: AVIATION SAFETY 

Chapter 10: AIRCRAFT AND AVIATION FACILITY SECURITY (03/04/05) 

Part 444: PHYSICAL PROTECTION AND BUILDING SECURITY