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The FAA has just released new rules on travelling with lithium batteries on airplanes- as a result of the theory that lithium batteries being transported in plane cargo hold short-circuited, caused a fire that released carbon monoxide.
According to these rules, you can only have two (2) spare batteries. They must be carried separately in carry on luggage and either packaged or their leads taped over.
I called FAA Office ofHazardous Materials, ADG-200 at 202-267-9432 and asked for clarification.
- I also asked if batteries mounted in chargers would be the 'spares'
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If others would call and ask for the same, perhaps a clarification will actually be forthcoming.
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reference links
MH370: Deadly Carbon Monoxide From Burning Lithium-Ion Batteries Filled In Cabin Before Crash, New Theory Claims
PSA: Never Pack Spare Lithium Batteries in Checked Baggage When Flying
eCFR — Code of Federal Regulations
According to these rules, you can only have two (2) spare batteries. They must be carried separately in carry on luggage and either packaged or their leads taped over.
I called FAA Office ofHazardous Materials, ADG-200 at 202-267-9432 and asked for clarification.
- I also asked if batteries mounted in chargers would be the 'spares'
.
If others would call and ask for the same, perhaps a clarification will actually be forthcoming.
_________________________________
reference links
MH370: Deadly Carbon Monoxide From Burning Lithium-Ion Batteries Filled In Cabin Before Crash, New Theory Claims
PSA: Never Pack Spare Lithium Batteries in Checked Baggage When Flying
eCFR — Code of Federal Regulations
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