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An aircraft lands behind schedule and the crew aims to shorten the turnaround to avoid further delay. Is it permissible to omit the aircraft security check (search)?

  • A

    No, the check must be carried out as prohibited items may have been left on board by passengers.

  • B

    Yes, provided all passengers and their baggage were screened before departure.

  • C

    Yes, if the departure airport complies with ICAO Annex 17.

  • D

    Yes, if the turnaround time is below a specified limit.

ICAO Annex 7
CHAPTER 4. PREVENTIVE SECURITY MEASURES
4.3 Measures relating to aircraft

4.3.1 Each Contracting State shall ensure that aircraft security checks of originating aircraft engaged in commercial air transport movements are performed or an aircraft security search is carried out. The determination of whether it is an aircraft security check or a search that is appropriate shall be based upon a security risk assessment carried out by the relevant national authorities.

  • Aircraft security check. An inspection of the interior of an aircraft to which passengers may have had access and an inspection of the hold for the purposes of discovering suspicious objects, weapons, explosives or other dangerous devices, articles and substances.

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