Our policy:
Russellville Regional Airport
Aircraft Physical Security Policy
In response to recommendations provided in the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) document “Security Guidelines for General Aviation Airports”, Information Publication A-001, the airport commission has established the following policy with regard to physical aircraft security. The purpose of the TSA recommendation is to prevent the use of general aviation aircraft for terroristic purposes.
Effective Date: 1 February, 2005
Applicability:
This policy applies to aircraft on the premises of KRUE :
- which are in operable condition
and
- have a maximum gross takeoff weight exceeding-1,320 lbs (599 kg.), 1,430 lbs for seaplanes (excludes Light Sport Aircraft and Ultra Lights)
and
- are not attended by a responsible individual present in the vicinity of the aircraft or in the ramp/FBO/maintenance facility areas.
Policy:
Aircraft meeting the applicability requirements of this policy are to be physically secured against unauthorized operation by at least one lock. This lock may be a normal aircraft lock such as a door or ignition lock. If the aircraft is not equipped with such locks, then an alternate locking method must be provided. Such alternate locks may take any effective form (locked hangar, throttle lock, propeller lock, wheel lock, locked tie down cable, hidden kill switch, etc). The FBO will have a few alternate locks on hand for use by transient aircraft not having an integrated lock.