AC 107-1

Advisory circular · Aviation Security-Airports

Approved
May 19, 1972
Last reviewed
July 17, 2001
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AC 107-1 · 1 version
14 CFR parts
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Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed July 17, 2001.

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107-1 19 May 1972 Appendix 1 must pass through a pedestrian gate when entering or leaving the working area?

v. Are separate parking areas provided for visitors' vehicles?

w. What is extent of guard surveillance over interior parking area?

x. Are there restrictions against employees entering parking areas during duty hours?

y. Are automobiles allowed to park so close to buildings or structures that they would be a fire threat or obstruct fire fighters?

z. Are automobiles permitted to be parked close to controlled area fences?

aa. Are parking facilities adequate?

8. LOCK SECURITY.

a. Has a key control official been appointed, normally airport security officer?

b. Are locks and keys to all buildings and entrances supervised and controlled by a key control official?

c. Does the key control official have overall authority and responsibility for issuance and replacement of locks and keys?

d. Are keys issued only to authorized personnel?

e. Are keys issued to other than airport personnel?

f. Is the removal of keys from the premises prohibited?

g. Are keys not in use maintained indicating:

(1) Buildings and/or entrances for which keys are issued?

(2) Number and identification of keys issued?

(3) Location and number of master keys?

(4) Location and number of duplicate keys?

(5) Issue and turn in of keys?

(6) Location of locks and keys held in reserve?

1. Are locks changed immediately upon loss or theft of keys?

j. If master keys are used, are they devoid of markings identifying them as such?

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19 May 1972 107-1 Appendix 1 personnel?

1. Must all requests for reproduction or duplication of keys be approved by the key control official?

m. Are locks on inactive gates and storage facilities under seal?

Are they checked periodically by guard personnel?

n. Are padlocks rotated within the installation at least semiannually?

o. Where applicable, is manufacturer's serial number on combination locks obliterated?

9. GUARD FORCES.

a. Is a guard force provided?

b. Indicate authorized and actual strength, broken down by positions.

C. Is present guard force strength commensurate with degree of security protection required?

d. Is use of guard forces reviewed periodically to ascertain effective and economical use?

e. Is supervisory responsibility for guard force operations vested in the security officer?

f. Is a guard headquarters area provided?

g. Does the guard headquarters area contain control equipment and instruments of all alarm, warning and guard communications systems?

h. Are guards familiar with communications equipment used?

i. Does guard headquarters have direct communication with local municipal fire and police headquarters?

j. Are guards armed while on duty, and if so, with what type of weapon?

k. Are the weapons kept in arms racks and adequately secured when not in use?

1. Are ammunition supplies properly secured and issued only for authorized purposes?

m. Is each member of guard force required to complete a course of basic training?

n. Are the subjects included in the various training course adequate?

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107-1 19 May 1972 Appendix 1 Does the training cover:

Care and use of weapons?

(2) 'Common forms of pilferage, theft, and sabotage activity?

(3) Types of bombs and explosives?

(4) Orientation on the facility emphasis of controlled and vulnerable areas?

(5) Location of hazardous materials and processes?

(6) Location and use of fire protective equipment, including sprinkler control valves?

(7) Location and operation of all important steam and gas valves and main electrical switches?

(8) Conditions which may cause fire and explosions? no for kite.

(9) Location and use of first aid equipment? or ar fait

(10) Duties in the event of fire, explosion, natural disaster, civil disturbance, blackout, or air raid!

(11) Use of communication system?

(12) Proper methods of search?

(13) Observation and description?

(14) Patrol work?

(15) Supervision of visitors?

(16) Preparation of written reports?

(17) General and special guard orders?

(18) Authority to use force, conduct searches, and arrest or apprehend?

o. Are activities of the guard force consonant with established policy?

p. Is supervision of the guard force adequate?

q. Are general and special orders properly posted?

r. Are guard orders reviewed periodically to insure applicability?

s. Are periodic inspections and examinations conducted to detemine the degree of understanding and compliance with all guard orders?

t. Do physical, functional, or other changes at the airport indicate the necessity for or feasibility of

(1) Establishing additional guard posts?

(2) Discontinuing any existing posts, or patrols?

u. Is two-way radio equipment installed on all guard patrol cars?

v. Are duties other than those related to security performed by guard personnel?

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