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The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for complying with provisions applicable to the transport by air of lithium batteries as set out in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Copyright © SKYbrary Aviation Safety, 2021-2024. All rights reserved.
For proper training on dangerous goods including the Shipping Lithium Batteries by Air course, IATA offers a wide variety of safety courses to ensure you are competent in dealing with dangerous goods. This is required for all who participate in the shipping and handling of dangerous goods.
As of 1 January 2013, the classification criteria for lithium batteries stipulate that cells and batteries must be manufactured under a quality management program. DGR 3.9.2.6 includes the elements that must be included in such a program.
Lithium alloy batteries are a type of lithium metal battery. Lithium ion batteries, or Li-ion batteries, are a secondary (rechargeable) battery commonly used in consumer electronics such as mobile phones and laptop computers. Lithium ion batteries do not contain metallic lithium. Lithium polymer batteries are a type of lithium ion battery.
In accordance with USG-02, primary (non-rechargeable) lithium metal batteries and cells (UN3090) are forbidden for transportation aboard passenger-carrying aircraft. Such batteries transported in accordance with Section I of Packing Instruction 968 must be labelled with the cargo aircraft only label.
(Note that T.6 and T.8 are not applicable to batteries.) You may also contact the airline of your choice or your national civil aviation authority if you have any further concerns about travelling with lithium metal or lithium ion batteries. The following abbreviations, acronyms and symbols are used throughout the document. Li batt.
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The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for complying with provisions applicable to the transport by air of lithium batteries as set out in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
applicable to the transport by air of lithium batteries that took effect 1 January 2009 as set out …
Lithium metal and lithium ion batteries larger than those permitted by Section II of the …
Here''s what to know in regard to lithium battery shipping by air for all shippers, freight forwarders and ground operation personnel. [Search] [Menu] ... bringing air transport in …
Lithium metal and lithium ion batteries larger than those permitted by Section II of the applicable packing instruction must be assigned to Class 9 and consigned as UN 3090 (Lithium metal …
transport by air of lithium batteries as set out in the DGR. Specifically, the document provides information on: • Definitions; • Advance Information on changes effective 1 January 2025; • …
Classification of Lithium Batteries for Shipping Batteries are classified as "Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods" due to the potential hazards they pose during air …
With the rapid growth in global demand for battery-powered products and the shift toward net-zero carbon emissions, air transport faces new challenges in handling and shipping batteries safely. …
Lithium Battery Classification. Lithium batteries are classified in Class 9 – Miscellaneous dangerous goods as: ... fire or short circuit are forbidden for air transport. This …
Classification of Lithium Batteries for Shipping Batteries are classified as "Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods" due to the potential hazards they pose during air transport. Devices such as balance wheels, air …
transport by air of lithium batteries as set out in the DGR. Specifically, the document provides …
Example Lithium Ion Battery Transport as Cargo Classification Lithium batteries are classified in Class 9 – Miscellaneous dangerous goods as: Ê UN 3090, Lithium metal batteries; and Ê UN …
If the transport is to be by air according to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, then the shipper must consider variations by either their carrier (i.e., the operator) …
applicable to the transport by air of lithium batteries that took effect 1 January 2009 as set out in the DGR. Specifically the document provides information on: • Definitions; • Classification; • …