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Aircraft
defined as a fixed wing aircraft ( examples are 747,777, A320, A380, jet or propeller aircraft) or
helicopter.
Air operations Area ( AOA)
This area includes aircraft movement areas, aircraft parking areas, aircraft loading ramps, and
aircraft safety areas, and any adjacent areas ( such as general aviation areas)
Airport Police
Port Authority Police Department ( PAPD) officers working at the airport
Airport Security Manager
the airport's primary contact for security-related activities, communications, training and
compliance with TSA regulations.
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Airport Security Program ( ASP)
an airport operator's security program required and approved by the TSA. Airports must follow
approved programs and ensure those security measures outlined in the program are complied
with by all tenants and users of the Airport.
Airfield
A part of the AOA, that support aircraft operations, such as runways and taxiways.
Challenge
a demand to produce and display an Airport Security ID card in accordance with TSA
regulations. Personnel with an Airport Security ID card are required to challenge anyone ( see "
challenge procedure") not appropriately displaying an Airport Security ID card in the restricted
areas of the airport.
Challenge Procedure
the process by which individual(s) with unescorted access to the restricted areas of the airport are
required to identify and communicate with, approach, and/or point out to appropriate authorities,
individual(s) or vehicles present in restricted areas but not displaying airport approved
identification.
Escort