[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 49, Volume 8] [Revised as of October 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 49CFR1544.209] [Page 329] TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER XII--TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PART 1544_AIRCRAFT OPERATOR SECURITY: AIR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL OPERATORS--Table of Contents Subpart C_Operations Sec. 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.