ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)

Chapter 4: Preventive security measures – ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)

ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC) 4.6.3: Protecting secured cargo and mail

What does 4.6.3 require?

The State ensures cargo and mail for commercial aircraft are protected from unauthorized interference from the point controls are applied until the aircraft departs.

Maintained by Gerard BlokdykVerified against the published standard 31 May 2026Control text last updated 21 May 2026

Other controls in Chapter 4: Preventive security measures – ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)

4.1.1 4.1.1 Preventing prohibited items reaching aircraft
4.1.2 4.1.2 Randomness and unpredictability
4.1.3 4.1.3 Unidentified baggage and suspicious objects
4.1.4 4.1.4 Behaviour detection
4.2.1 4.2.1 Controlled airside access
4.2.2 4.2.2 Security restricted areas
4.2.3 4.2.3 Identification systems and access verification
4.2.4 4.2.4 Supervising movement to and from aircraft

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