# 49 CFR § 1544.1: Applicability of this part

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1544.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 1544.1
- **Heading:** Applicability of this part
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER XII—TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER C—CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY > PART 1544—AIRCRAFT OPERATOR SECURITY: AIR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL OPERATORS > Subpart A—General

## Text

(a) This part prescribes aviation security rules governing the following:
(1) The operations of aircraft operators holding operating certificates under 14 CFR part 119 for scheduled passenger operations, public charter passenger operations, private charter passenger operations; the operations of aircraft operators holding operating certificates under 14 CFR part 119 operating aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or more; and other aircraft operators adopting and obtaining approval of an aircraft operator security program.
(2) Each law enforcement officer flying armed aboard an aircraft operated by an aircraft operator described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section.
(3) Each aircraft operator that receives a Security Directive or Information Circular and each person who receives information from a Security Directive or Information Circular issued by TSA.
(b) As used in this part, “aircraft operator” means an aircraft operator subject to this part as described in § 1544.101.
[67 FR 8364, Feb. 22, 2002, as amended at 67 FR 8209, Feb. 22, 2002]

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 1544.1 § 1544.1 Applicability of this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1544.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 1544.101 § 1544.101 Adoption and implementation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1544.101.md)
- [49 CFR § 1544.103 § 1544.103 Form, content, and availability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1544.103.md)
- [49 CFR § 1544.105 § 1544.105 Approval and amendments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1544.105.md)
- [49 CFR § 1544.201 § 1544.201 Acceptance and screening of individuals and accessible property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1544.201.md)
- [49 CFR § 1544.202 § 1544.202 Persons and property onboard an all-cargo aircraft.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1544.202.md)
- [49 CFR § 1544.203 § 1544.203 Acceptance and screening of checked baggage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1544.203.md)
- [49 CFR § 1544.205 § 1544.205 Acceptance and screening of cargo.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1544.205.md)
- [49 CFR § 1544.207 § 1544.207 Screening of individuals and property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1544.207.md)
- [49 CFR § 1544.209 § 1544.209 Use of metal detection devices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1544.209.md)
- [49 CFR § 1544.211 § 1544.211 Use of X-ray systems.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1544.211.md)
- [49 CFR § 1544.213 § 1544.213 Use of explosives detection systems.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1544.213.md)
- [49 CFR § 1544.215 § 1544.215 Security coordinators.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1544.215.md)
- [49 CFR § 1544.217 § 1544.217 Law enforcement personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1544.217.md)

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