*5J XC Planning - Aviation Security

Question 0

1. What are several actions you can take to enhance aircraft security?
   (TSA)

Answer 0

a. Always lock your aircraft.
b. Keep track of door/ignition keys and don’t leave keys in unattended aircraft.
c. Use secondary locks (prop, tie down, throttle, and wheel locks) or aircraft disabler if available.
d. Lock hangar when unattended.

Question 1

2. What type of airport security procedures should you review regularly to prevent unauthorized access to aircraft at your airport?
   (FSSAT)

Answer 1

a. Limitations on ramp access to people other than instructors and students
b. Standards for securing aircraft on the ramp
c. Securing access to aircraft keys at all times
d. New auxiliary security items for aircraft (prop locks, throttle locks, locking tie downs)
e. After-hours or weekend access procedures

Question 2

3. Give some examples of what you would consider suspicious activity at an airport.
   (TSA)

Answer 2

a. Aircraft with unusual modifications (such as modified N-numbers) or activity
b. Unfamiliar persons loitering for extended periods in the vicinity of parked aircraft
c. Anyone making threats
d. Events or circumstances that do not fit the pattern of lawful, normal activity at an airport
e. Pilots appearing to be under the control of others

Question 3

4. When witnessing suspicious or criminal activity, what are three basic ways for reporting the suspected activity?
   (TSA)

Answer 3

If you determine that it’s safe, question the individual. If their response is unsatisfactory and they continue to act suspiciously:

a. Alert airport or FBO management.
b. Contact local law enforcement if the activity poses an immediate threat to persons or property.
c. Contact the 866-GA-SECURE hotline to document the reported event.

Question 4

5. What is the purpose of the 866-GA-SECURE phone number?

TSA

Answer 4

866-GA-SECURE is a toll-free hotline operated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Operations Center. It is staffed 24/7 to take reports of suspicious or criminal activity occurring at general aviation airports. TSA personnel will document the reported activity, collect your personal contact numbers, and pass the information on to the appropriate regulatory office within the TSA.
Note: Calling 866-GA-SECURE will not dispatch local law enforcement. In the event of an immediate emergency, 911 or local law enforcement should be contacted first.

Question 5

6. What are several sources of information available to pilots interested in additional guidance on aviation security?
   (TSA; FSSAT)

Answer 5

Security Guidelines for General Aviation Airports is a set of federally endorsed guidelines that offers an extensive list of options, ideas, and suggestions for the airport operator, sponsor, tenant and/or user to choose from when considering security enhancements for GA facilities.
Flight School Security Awareness Training for Aircraft and Simulators is an online training course designed to raise the general security awareness levels of employees working in the flight training industry.