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14 CFR 121.803 · Terminals · Scale fleets

Federal rule 14 CFR 121.803 requires AEDs on most commercial passenger aircraft, and major US terminals run public-access programs. Concourse-scale coverage and professional-grade fleets decide this category.

14 CFR 121.803
FAA aircraft AED req
30+ pax
~7,000
Public-access AEDs in U.S. airports
FAA estimate
3 min
Concourse coverage
AAAE
25–100+
Units per major airport
Avg
"Major airports operate the world's most comprehensive AED programs — and survival rates within those terminals consistently exceed 70%, more than 7× the public baseline."
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Professional, multi-concourse, fleet-ready

Heartsine Samaritan PAD 450P Products
Lightest AED
HeartSine

Heartsine Samaritan PAD 450P

· 4.7
· 48 reviews
Defining Features of the Samaritan PAD 450P AED Integrated CPR Rate Advisor. Provides real-time visual

SKU

SAM-450P

FDA 510(k)

PMA P160008

Manufacturer

HeartSine

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Philips HeartStart FRx AED 861304 Product
🏆 Editor's Pick
Philips

Philips HeartStart FRx

· 4.9
· 68 reviews
HeartStart FRx 861304 Features Defibrillation Guidance: The Philips HearStart FRx is equipped with calm, clear voice

SKU

861304

FDA 510(k)

K043002

Manufacturer

Philips Healthcare

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ZOLL AED Plus Product
CPR Feedback
Zoll

ZOLL AED Plus

· 4.8
· 59 reviews
AED Plus Offers Total Ease of Use This defibrillator is equipped with step-by-step audio and

SKU

8900-0800-01

FDA 510(k)

P020011

Manufacturer

ZOLL Medical

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  • 📍 Airport Deployment

Concourse, FAA, fleet

Coverage

Per concourse + gate cluster

3-min coverage rule: AED every ~300 ft along concourses. Major airports: 25–100+ units. Maintenance + cargo zones get rugged units.
FAA

14 CFR 121.803

FAA mandates AEDs on commercial aircraft with 30+ passenger seats. Airline procurement separate from airport terminal procurement.
Training

TSA + medical + airline

Train airport medical staff, TSA personnel where allowed, and gate-area airline staff. Bundle into safety briefings.
Fleet

Mandatory at scale

25+ units = mandatory fleet management. AEDTS or equivalent for inspection, recall alerts, and FAA audit-ready compliance documentation.

Airport Operations Checklist

3-min coverage every ~300 ft on concourses
Gate-cluster deployment
Cargo / maintenance zones: rugged IP55+ units
FAA-compliant aircraft AEDs (airline scope)
Train TSA + airport medical + airline staff
Distinctive AED signage at all decision points
Mandatory fleet management at 25+ units
Document for FAA + airport authority audits
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