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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
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