Section 1544.239 - Known shipper programThis section applies to each aircraft operator operating under a full program under § 1544.101(a) of this part and to each aircraft operator with a TSA security program approved for transfer of cargo to an aircraft operator with a full program or a foreign air carrier under paragraphs § 1546.101(a) or (b) of this chapter.
(a) For cargo to be loaded on its aircraft in the United States, each aircraft operator must have and carry out a known shipper program in accordance with its security program. The program must- (1) Determine the shipper's validity and integrity as provided in the security program;(2) Provide that the aircraft operator will separate known shipper cargo from unknown shipper cargo; and(3) Provide for the aircraft operator to ensure that cargo is screened or inspected as set forth in its security program.(b) When required by TSA, each aircraft operator must submit in a form and manner acceptable to TSA-(1) Information identified in its security program regarding a known shipper, or an applicant for that status; and(2) Corrections and updates of this information upon learning of a change to the information specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section. 71 FR 30511 , May 26, 2006