New Jersey Wants A Lockdown On GA Aircraft

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Key Takeaways:

  • New Jersey is implementing a "two-lock" system for aircraft left for over 24 hours at its 486 licensed general aviation facilities, requiring both the door and either a wheel or propeller to be locked.
  • The state will install web cams at 47 public-use general aviation airports for real-time police monitoring and regular image recording.
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In New Jersey, James E. McGreevey announced on March 21 that aircraft left for more than 24 hours at any of the state’s 486 licensed general aviation facilities must have a “two-lock” system. “Two-lock” apparently would lock the door and either the wheel or propeller. New Jersey is also going to install Web cams at the state’s 47 public-use GA airports so police can watch them in real time and so images can be recorded at regular intervals.

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