# 14 C.F.R. § 1203.402 (2026): Classifying material other than documentation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_402

## Section

- **Citation:** 14 C.F.R. § 1203.402 (2026)
- **Heading:** Classifying material other than documentation
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 14 CFR: Aeronautics and Space / Chapter V: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION / Part 1203: INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM / Subpart D: Guides for Original Classification / § 1203.402: § 1203.402   Classifying material other than documentation.

## Text

Items of equipment or other physical objects may be classified only where classified information may be derived by visual observation of internal or external appearance, structure, operation, test, application or use. The overall classification assigned to equipment or objects shall be at least as high as the highest classification of any of the items of information which may be revealed by the equipment or objects, but may be higher if the classifying authority determines that the sum of classified or unclassified information warrants such higher classification. In every instance where classification of an item of equipment or object is determined to be warranted, such determination must be based on a finding that there is at least one aspect of the item or object which requires protection. If mere knowledge of the existence of the equipment or object would compromise or nullify the reason or justification for its classification, the fact of its existence should be classified.

## Nearby sections

- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.400 (2026) § 1203.400   Specific classifying guidance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_400.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.401 (2026) § 1203.401   Effect of open publication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_401.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.402 (2026) § 1203.402   Classifying material other than documentation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_402.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.404 (2026) § 1203.404   Handling of unprocessed data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_404.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.405 (2026) § 1203.405   Proprietary information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_405.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.406 (2026) § 1203.406   Additional classification factors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_406.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.407 (2026) § 1203.407   Duration of classification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_407.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.408 (2026) § 1203.408   Assistance by Information Security Specialist in the Center Protective Services Office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_408.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.409 (2026) § 1203.409   Exceptional cases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_409.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.410 (2026) § 1203.410   Limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_410.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.411 (2026) § 1203.411   Restrictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_411.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1203.412 (2026) § 1203.412   Classification guides.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1203_S1203_412.md)

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