Provisions for dangerous goods carried by passengers and crew

Part 8PROVISIONS CONCERNINGPASSENGERS AND CREW2013-2014 EDITION

8-1-1Chapter 1PROVISIONS FOR DANGEROUS GOODSCARRIED BY PASSENGERS OR CREWParts of this Chapter are affected by State Variations CH 1, US 15; see Table A-11.1 DANGEROUS GOODS CARRIED BY PASSENGERS OR CREW 1.1.1 Except as otherwise provided in 1.1.2, dangerous goods, including excepted packages of radioactive material, mustnot be carried by passengers or crew members, either as or in carry-on baggage or checked baggage or on their person.Except as provided for in Table 8-1, 30), security type equipment such as attaché cases, cash boxes, cash bags, etc.,incorporating dangerous goods, for example lithium batteries or pyrotechnic material, are totally forbidden; see entry inTable 3-1. Personal medical oxygen devices that utilize liquid oxygen are forbidden either as or in carry-on baggage or checkedbaggage or on the person. Electroshock weapons (e.g. tasers) containing dangerous goods such as explosives, compressedgases, lithium batteries, etc., are forbidden in carry-on baggage or checked baggage or on the person.1.1.2 Notwithstanding any additional restrictions which may be implemented by States in the interests of aviation security,except for the incident reporting provisions of 7;4.4 or 7;4.5, as applicable, the provisions of these Instructions do not apply tothe following when carried by passengers or crew members or in baggage that has been separated from its owner during transit(e.g. lost baggage or improperly routed baggage) or in excess baggage carried as cargo as permitted by 1;1.1.5.1 g):1.1.3 Any organization or enterprise other than an operator (such as a travel agent), involved in the air transport ofpassengers, should provide passengers with information about the types of dangerous goods which they are forbidden totransport aboard an aircraft. This information should consist of, as a minimum, notices at those locations where there is aninterface with the passengers.1.1.4 Where provision is made for the purchase of tickets via the Internet, information on the types of dangerous goodswhich a passenger is forbidden to transport aboard an aircraft should be provided in either text or pictorial form and should besuch that ticket purchase cannot be completed until the passenger, or a person acting on their behalf, has indicated that theyhave understood the restrictions on dangerous goods in baggage.Table 8-1. Provisions for dangerous goods carried by passengers or crewItems or articlesMedical necessities1) Small gaseous oxygen or aircylinders required for medicaluseCheckedbaggageLocationCarry-onbaggageOn thepersonApproval of theoperator(s)is requiredThe pilot-incommandmustbe informedRestrictionsYes Yes Yes Yes Yes a) no more than 5 kg gross mass per cylinder;b) cylinders, valves and regulators, where fitted,must be protected from damage which couldcause inadvertent release of the contents; andc) the pilot-in-command must be informed of thenumber of oxygen or air cylinders loaded onboard the aircraft and their loading location(s).Devices containing liquid oxygen No No No n/a n/a Devices containing liquid oxygen are forbidden incarry-on baggage, checked baggage or on theperson.2) Cylinders of a gas of Division 2.2worn for the operation ofmechanical limbsYes Yes Yes No No Spare cylinders of a similar size are also allowed, ifrequired, to ensure an adequate supply for theduration of the journey.2013-2014 EDITION

8-1-2 Part 8Items or articles3) Non-radioactive medicinalarticles (including aerosols)CheckedbaggageLocationCarry-onbaggageOn thepersonApproval of theoperator(s)is requiredThe pilot-incommandmustbe informedRestrictionsYes Yes Yes No No a) no more than 0.5 kg or 0.5 L total net quantityper single article;b) release valves on aerosols must be protected bya cap or other suitable means to preventinadvertent release of the contents; and4) Radioisotopic cardiacpacemakers or other devices,including those powered bylithium batteries implanted into apersonRadio-pharmaceuticalscontained within the body of aperson5) Mobility aids (e.g. wheelchairs)powered by non-spillable wetbatteries or batteries whichcomply with Special ProvisionA123, for use by passengerswhose mobility is restricted byeither a disability, their health orage, or a temporary mobilityproblem (e.g. broken leg)c) no more than 2 kg or 2 L total net quantity of allarticles mentioned in 3), 10) and 13) (e.g. fouraerosol cans of 500 mL each) per person.n/a n/a Yes No No Must be implanted into a person as the result ofmedical treatment.n/a n/a Yes No No Must be as the result of medical treatment.Yes No No Yes (see 5 d)iv))a) non-spillable wet batteries must comply withSpecial Provision A67 or the vibration andpressure differential tests of PackingInstruction 872;b) the operator must verify that:i) the battery is securely attached to themobility aid;ii)iii)the battery terminals are protected fromshort circuits (e.g. by being enclosed withina battery container); andelectrical circuits have been isolated;c) mobility aids must be carried in a manner suchthat they are protected from being damaged bythe movement of baggage, mail, stores or othercargo;d) where the mobility aid is specifically designed toallow its battery(ies) to be removed by the user(e.g. collapsible):i) the battery(ies) must be removed; themobility aid may then be carried as checkedbaggage without restriction;ii)iii)the removed battery(ies) must be carried instrong, rigid packagings which must bestowed in the cargo compartment;the battery(ies) must be protected fromshort circuit; andiv) the pilot-in-command must be informed ofthe location of the packed battery;e) it is recommended that passengers makeadvance arrangements with each operator.2013-2014 EDITION

Chapter 1 8-1-3Items or articles6) Mobility aids (e.g. wheelchairs)powered by spillable batteries,for use by passengers whosemobility is restricted by either adisability, their health or age, ora temporary mobility problem(e.g. broken leg)CheckedbaggageLocationCarry-onbaggageOn thepersonApproval of theoperator(s)is requiredThe pilot-incommandmustbe informedRestrictionsYes No No Yes Yes a) where possible, the mobility aid must be loaded,stowed, secured and unloaded always in anupright position. The operator must verify that:i) the battery is securely attached to themobility aid;ii)battery terminals are protected from shortcircuits (e.g. by being enclosed within abattery container); andiii)electrical circuits have been isolated;b) if the mobility aid cannot be loaded, stowed,secured and unloaded always in an uprightposition, the battery(ies) must be removed andcarried in strong, rigid packagings, as follows:i) packagings must be leak-tight, imperviousto battery fluid and be protected againstupset by securing them to pallets or bysecuring them in cargo compartments usingappropriate means of securement (otherthan by bracing with freight or baggage)such as by the use of restraining straps,brackets or holders;ii)iii)batteries must be protected against shortcircuits, secured upright in thesepackagings and surrounded by compatibleabsorbent material sufficient to absorb theirtotal liquid contents; andthese packagings must be marked “Battery,wet, with wheelchair” or “Battery, wet, withmobility aid” and be labelled with a“Corrosive” label (Figure 5-22) and withpackage orientation labels (Figure 5-26) asrequired by 5;3;The mobility aid may then be carried as checkedbaggage without restriction;c) mobility aids must be carried in a manner suchthat they are protected from being damaged bythe movement of baggage, mail, stores or othercargo;d) the pilot-in-command must be informed of thelocation of the mobility aid with an installedbattery or the location of a packed battery;e) it is recommended that passengers makeadvance arrangements with each operator; also,unless batteries are non-spillable they should befitted, where feasible, with spill-resistant ventcaps.2013-2014 EDITION

8-1-4 Part 8Items or articles7) Mobility aids (e.g. wheelchairs)powered by lithium ion batteries,for use by passengers whosemobility is restricted by either adisability, their health or age, ora temporary mobility problem(e.g. broken leg)CheckedbaggageYesLocationCarry-onbaggage(see7 d))On thepersonApproval of theoperator(s)is requiredThe pilot-incommandmustbe informedRestrictionsNo Yes Yes a) the batteries must be of a type which meets therequirements of each test in the UN Manual ofTests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3;b) the operator must verify that:i) the battery is securely attached to themobility aid;ii)iii)the battery terminals are protected fromshort circuits (e.g. by being enclosed withina battery container); andelectrical circuits have been isolated;c) mobility aids must be carried in a manner suchthat they are protected from being damaged bythe movement of baggage, mail, stores or othercargo;d) where the mobility aid is specifically designed toallow its battery(ies) to be removed by the user(e.g. collapsible):i) the battery(ies) must be removed andcarried in the passenger cabin;ii)iii)the battery terminals must be protectedfrom short circuit (by insulating theterminals, e.g. by taping over exposedterminals);the battery must be protected from damage(e.g. by placing each battery in a protectivepouch);iv) removal of the battery from the mobility aidmust be performed by following theinstructions of the manufacturer or deviceowner;v) the battery must not exceed 300 Wh; andvi) a maximum of one spare battery notexceeding 300 Wh or two spares notexceeding 160 Wh each may be carried;e) the pilot-in-command must be informed of thelocation of the lithium ion battery(ies);f) it is recommended that passengers makeadvance arrangements with each operator.2013-2014 EDITION

Chapter 1 8-1-5Items or articles8) Portable medical electronicdevices (automated externaldefibrilators (AED), nebulizer,continuous positive airwaypressure (CPAP), etc.)containing lithium metal orlithium ion cells or batteriesCheckedbaggageLocationCarry-onbaggageOn thepersonApproval of theoperator(s)is requiredThe pilot-incommandmustbe informedRestrictionsNo Yes Yes Yes No a) carried by passengers for medical use;b) no more than two spare batteries may becarried. Spare batteries must be individuallyprotected so as to prevent short circuits (byplacement in original retail packaging or byotherwise insulating terminals, e.g. by tapingover exposed terminals or placing each batteryin a separate plastic bag or protective pouch);andc) each installed or spare battery:— must be of a type which meets therequirements of each test in the UNManual of Tests and Criteria, Part III,subsection 38.3; and— must not exceed the following:— for lithium metal batteries, a lithium contentof not more than 8 grams; or9) Small medical or clinicalthermometer which containsmercuryArticles used in dressing or grooming10) Toiletry articles (includingaerosols)— for lithium ion batteries, a Watt-hour ratingof not more than 160 Wh.Yes Yes Yes No No a) no more than one per person;b) must be for personal use; andc) must be in its protective case.Yes Yes Yes No No a) the term “toiletry articles (including aerosols)” isintended to include such items as hair sprays,perfumes and colognes;b) no more than 0.5 kg or 0.5 L total net quantityper single article;c) release valves on aerosols must be protected bya cap or other suitable means to preventinadvertent release of the contents; and11) Hair curlers containinghydrocarbon gasd) no more than 2 kg or 2 L total net quantity of allarticles mentioned in 3), 10) and 13) (e.g. fouraerosol cans of 500 mL each) per person.Yes Yes Yes No No a) no more than one per person;b) the safety cover must be securely fitted over theheating element; andc) gas refills for such curlers must not be carried.2013-2014 EDITION

8-1-6 Part 8Items or articlesConsumer articles12) Alcoholic beverages containingmore than 24 per cent but notmore than 70 per cent alcohol byvolumeCheckedbaggageLocationCarry-onbaggageOn thepersonApproval of theoperator(s)is requiredThe pilot-incommandmustbe informedRestrictionsYes Yes Yes No No a) must be in retail packagings;b) no more than 5 L per individual receptacle; andc) no more than 5 L total net quantity per personfor such beverages.13) Aerosols in Division 2.2, with nosubsidiary risk, for sporting orhome use14) Securely packaged cartridges inDivision 1.4S (UN 0012 orUN 0014 only);Note.— Alcoholic beverages containing not morethan 24 per cent alcohol by volume are not subject toany restrictions.Yes No No No No a) no more than 0.5 kg or 0.5 L total net quantityper single article;b) release valves on aerosols must be protected bya cap or other suitable means to preventinadvertent release of the contents; andc) no more than 2 kg or 2 L total net quantity of allarticles mentioned in 3), 10) and 13) (e.g. fouraerosol cans of 500 mL each) per person.Yes No No Yes No a) no more than 5 kg gross mass per person forthat person’s own use;b) must not include ammunition with explosive orincendiary projectiles; andc) allowances for more than one person must notbe combined into one or more packages.15) Small packet of safety matches No No Yes No No a) no more than one per person; andb) intended for use by an individual.“Strike anywhere” matches No No No n/a n/a Forbidden.Small cigarette lighter No No Yes No No a) no more than one per person;Lighter fuel and lighter refills No No No n/a n/a Forbidden.+ Premixing burner lighter (see theGlossary of Terms inAttachment 2) with a means ofprotection against unintentionalactivation+ Premixing burner lighter (see theGlossary of Terms inAttachment 2) without a meansof protection againstunintentional activationb) intended for use by an individual; andc) does not contain unabsorbed liquid fuel (otherthan liquefied gas).No No Yes No No a) no more than one per person;No No No n/a n/a Forbidden.b) intended for use by an individual; andc) does not contain unabsorbed liquid fuel (otherthan liquefied gas).2013-2014 EDITION

8-1-8 Part 8Items or articles19) Portable electronic devices (suchas watches, calculatingmachines, cameras, cellularphones, laptop computers,camcorders)Portable electronic devicescontaining lithium metal orlithium ion cells or batteriesCheckedbaggageLocationCarry-onbaggageOn thepersonApproval of theoperator(s)is requiredThe pilot-incommandmustbe informedRestrictionsYes Yes Yes No No a) carried by passengers or crew for personal use;b) should be carried as carry-on baggage;c) each battery must not exceed the following:— for lithium metal batteries, a lithium contentof not more than 2 grams; or— for lithium ion batteries, a Watt-hour ratingof not more than 100 Wh;+ d) if devices are carried in checked baggage,measures must be taken to prevent unintentionalactivation; and+ e) batteries and cells must be of a type whichmeets the requirements of each test in theUN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III,subsection 38.3.Spare batteries for portableelectronic devices containinglithium metal or lithium ion cellsor batteriesNo Yes Yes No No a) carried by passengers or crew for personal use;b) must be individually protected so as to preventshort circuits (by placement in original retailpackaging or by otherwise insulating terminals,e.g. by taping over exposed terminals or placingeach battery in a separate plastic bag orprotective pouch);c) each battery must not exceed the following:— for lithium metal batteries, a lithium contentof not more than 2 grams; or— for lithium ion batteries, a Watt-hour ratingof not more than 100 Wh; and+ d) batteries and cells must be of a type whichmeets the requirements of each test in theUN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III,subsection 38.3.+Portable electronic devicescontaining lithium ion batteriesexceeding a Watt-hour rating of100 Wh but not exceeding160 WhYes Yes Yes Yes No a) carried by passengers or crew for personal use;b) should be carried as carry-on baggage; andc) batteries and cells must be of a type whichmeets the requirements of each test in theUN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III,subsection 38.3.2013-2014 EDITION

Chapter 1 8-1-9Items or articlesSpare batteries for portableelectronic devices containinglithium ion batteries exceeding aWatt-hour rating of 100 Wh butnot exceeding 160 WhCheckedbaggageLocationCarry-onbaggageOn thepersonApproval of theoperator(s)is requiredThe pilot-incommandmustbe informedRestrictionsNo Yes Yes Yes No a) carried by passengers or crew for personal use;b) no more than two individually protected sparebatteries per person;c) must be individually protected so as to preventshort circuits (by placement in original retailpackaging or by otherwise insulating terminals,e.g. by taping over exposed terminals or placingeach battery in a separate plastic bag orprotective pouch); and20) Fuel cells used to power portableelectronic devices (for example,cameras, cellular phones, laptopcomputers and camcorders)d) batteries and cells must be of a type whichmeets the requirements of each test in theUN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III,subsection 38.3.No Yes Yes No No a) fuel cell cartridges may only contain flammableliquids, corrosive substances, liquefiedflammable gas, water reactive substances orhydrogen in metal hydride;Spare fuel cell cartridges Yes Yes Yes No Nob) refuelling of fuel cells on board an aircraft is notpermitted except that the installation of a sparecartridge is allowed;c) the maximum quantity of fuel in any fuel cell orfuel cell cartridge must not exceed:— for liquids 200 mL;— for solids 200 grams;— for liquefied gases, 120 mL for non-metallicfuel cell cartridges or 200 mL for metal fuelcell or fuel cell cartridges; and— for hydrogen in metal hydride, the fuel cellor fuel cell cartridges must have a watercapacity of 120 mL or less; d) each fuel cell and each fuel cell cartridge mustconform to IEC 62282-6-100 Ed. 1, and must bemarked with a manufacturer’s certification that itconforms to the specification. In addition, eachfuel cell cartridge must be marked with themaximum quantity and type of fuel in thecartridge;e) fuel cell cartridges containing hydrogen in metalhydride must comply with the requirements inSpecial Provision A162;f) no more than two spare fuel cell cartridges maybe carried by a passenger;g) fuel cells containing fuel are permitted in carryonbaggage only; h) interaction between fuel cells and integratedbatteries in a device must conform toIEC 62282-6-100 Ed. 1. Fuel cells whose solefunction is to charge a battery in the device arenot permitted;2013-2014 EDITION

8-1-10 Part 8Items or articlesCheckedbaggageLocationCarry-onbaggageOn thepersonApproval of theoperator(s)is requiredThe pilot-incommandmustbe informedRestrictionsi) fuel cells must be of a type that will not chargebatteries when the portable electronic device isnot in use and must be durably marked by themanufacturer: “APPROVED FOR CARRIAGE INAIRCRAFT CABIN ONLY” to so indicate; andj) in addition to the languages which may berequired by the State of Origin for the markingsspecified above, English should be used.21) Dry ice Yes Yes No Yes No a) no more than 2.5 kg per person;b) used to pack perishables that are not subject tothese Instructions;c) the package must permit the release of carbondioxide gas; andd) when carried in checked baggage, eachpackage must be marked:— “DRY ICE” or “CARBON DIOXIDE,SOLID”; and22) A mercurial barometer ormercurial thermometer23) Instruments containingradioactive material (i.e.chemical agent monitor (CAM)and/or rapid alarm andidentification device monitor(RAID-M))— the net weight of dry ice or an indicationthat the net weight is 2.5 kg or less.No Yes No Yes Yes a) must be carried by a representative of agovernment weather bureau or similar officialagency; andb) must be packed in a strong outer packaging,having a sealed inner liner or a bag of strongleakproof and puncture-resistant materialimpervious to mercury, which will prevent theescape of mercury from the package irrespectiveof its position.Yes Yes No Yes No a) the instruments must not exceed the activitylimits specified in Table 2-15 of theseInstructions;b) must be securely packed and without lithiumbatteries; andc) must be carried by staff members of theOrganization for the Prohibition of ChemicalWeapons (OPCW) on official travel.24) Energy efficient light bulbs Yes Yes Yes No No a) when in retail packaging; and+ 25) Permeation devices forcalibrating air quality monitoringequipment+ 26) Portable electronic equipmentcontaining a non-spillable batterymeeting the requirements ofSpecial Provision A67b) intended for personal or home use.Yes No No No No Must comply with Special Provision A41.Yes Yes No No No a) the battery must not have a voltage greater than12 volts and a Watt-hour rating of not greaterthan 100 Wh; andb) the equipment must be either protected frominadvertent activation, or the batterydisconnected and exposed terminals insulated.2013-2014 EDITION

Chapter 1 8-1-11Items or articles+ Spare non-spillable batteriesmeeting the requirements ofSpecial Provision A67CheckedbaggageLocationCarry-onbaggageOn thepersonApproval of theoperator(s)is requiredThe pilot-incommandmustbe informedRestrictionsYes Yes No No No a) the battery must not have a voltage greater than12 volts and a Watt-hour rating of not greaterthan 100 Wh;+ 27) Internal combustion engines orfuel cell enginesb) the battery must be protected from short circuitby the effective insulation of exposed terminals;andc) no more than two individually protected batteriesper person.Yes No No No No Must comply with Special Provision A70.+ 28) Non-infectious specimens Yes Yes No No No Must comply with Special Provision A180.+ 29) Insulated packagings containingrefrigerated liquid nitrogenSecurity-type equipment30) Security-type equipment, suchas attaché cases, cash boxes,cash bags, etc., incorporatingdangerous goods as part of thisequipment, for example, lithiumbatteries or pyrotechnic materialYes Yes No No No Must comply with Special Provision A152.Yes No No Yes No a) the equipment must be equipped with aneffective means of preventing accidentalactivation;b) if the equipment contains an explosive orpyrotechnic substance or an explosive article,this article or substance must be excluded fromClass 1 by the appropriate national authority ofthe State of Manufacture in compliance withPart 2;1.5.2.1;c) if the equipment contains lithium cells orbatteries, these cells or batteries must complywith the following restrictions:— for a lithium metal cell, the lithium content isnot more than 1 g;— for a lithium metal battery, the aggregatelithium content is not more than 2 g;— for lithium ion cells, the Watt-hour rating(see the Glossary of Terms inAttachment 2) is not more than 20 Wh;— for lithium ion batteries, the Watt-hour ratingis not more than 100 Wh;— each cell or battery is of the type proven tomeet the requirements of each test in theUN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III,subsection 38.3;d) if the equipment contains gases to expel dye orink:— only gas cartridges and receptacles, small,containing gas with a capacity notexceeding 50 mL, containing noconstituents subject to these Instructionsother than a Division 2.2 gas, are allowed;2013-2014 EDITION

8-1-12 Part 8Items or articlesCheckedbaggageLocationCarry-onbaggageOn thepersonApproval of theoperator(s)is requiredThe pilot-incommandmustbe informedRestrictions— the release of gas must not cause extremeannoyance or discomfort to crew membersso as to prevent the correct performance ofassigned duties; and— in case of accidental activation, allhazardous effects must be confined withinthe equipment and must not produceextreme noise; ande) security type equipment that is defective or thathas been damaged is forbidden for transport.___________________2013-2014 EDITION