(ii) Types of cells and batteries that only meet the requirements of Revision 3 of the United Nations Manual of Tests and Criteria are no longer valid. However, cells and batteries manufactured in accordance with these types before July 2003 may continue to be transported if all other applicable requirements are met. Damaged or recalled batteries and battery-powered devices that may generate sparks or dangerous heat cannot be carried on board an aircraft (e.g., carry-on or checked baggage) unless the damaged or recalled battery has been removed or otherwise secured. The airline may offer further public advice on the carriage of recalled individual products. (6) Regardless of the limit specified in column (9B) of the Table of Hazardous Substances to section 172.101, a battery or combination of batteries prepared for transport in accordance with this paragraph may have a mass of more than 35 kg gross weight when transported by cargo plane; (2) Packaging. Lithium cells and batteries must be packed in an inner packaging that completely surrounds the cell or battery, and then placed in a strong, rigid outer packaging, unless the cell or battery is contained in appliances and is also protected by the equipment in which it is contained. Except where lithium cells or batteries are contained in appliances, each box of lithium cells or batteries, or the complete packaging when packed with equipment, shall be capable of withstanding a drop test of 1.2 metres in each orientation without damaging the cells or batteries contained in the package, without moving the contents that would allow contact between the battery (or battery). and without sharing the contents of the package. Size restrictions: Lithium metal batteries (non-rechargeable) are limited to 2 grams of lithium per battery. Lithium-ion (rechargeable) batteries are limited to 100 watt-hours (Wh) per battery. These limits allow almost all types of lithium batteries used by the average person in their electronic devices.
With the airline`s approval, passengers can also carry up to two larger replacement lithium-ion batteries (101-160 Wh) or lithium-metal batteries (2-8 grams). This size covers the larger extended life batteries of laptops and some larger batteries used in professional AV equipment. (i) Cells and batteries manufactured to a type meeting the requirements of subsection 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Revision 3, Amendment 1 or any subsequent revision and modification at the time of the type test may continue to be carried unless otherwise specified in this subchapter. Power banks, mobile phone battery charging cases, rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium batteries, cell phone batteries, laptop batteries, power banks, external batteries, portable chargers Quantity restrictions: None for most batteries – but the batteries must be intended for use by the passenger. Batteries transported for resale or distribution (samples from resellers, etc.) are prohibited. For the larger lithium-ion batteries described above (101-160 watt-hours per battery), there is a limit of two spare batteries per person. 5. For carriage by aircraft, a package exceeding the limits of number or quantity (mass) set out in paragraph (c)(4)(i) of this section, the overpack limit set out in paragraph (c)(4)(ii) of this section or the limit set out in paragraph (c)(4)(iii) of this section shall be subject to all applicable requirements of this subchapter.
a packaging containing not more than 2,5 kg of lithium metal cells or batteries or 10 kg lithium-ion cells or batteries is not subject to the UN high-performance packaging requirements set out in point (b)(3)(ii) of this Section if the packaging bears both the lithium battery mark referred to in point (c)(3)(i) and the Class 9 lithium battery label in accordance with in § 172.447 of this subchapter. This paragraph shall not apply to batteries or batteries packed with or contained in appliances. 1. Unless otherwise specified in paragraph e(5) of this Article, each cell or battery shall be individually packed in a non-metallic inner packaging in an outer packaging and shall be surrounded by non-flammable, electrically non-conductive or appliance-incorporated cushioning material. Equipment must be constructed or packaged in such a way as to prevent accidental actuation during transport. 1. Any package offered for transport containing lithium cells or batteries, including lithium cells or batteries packed with or contained in equipment, shall comply with all applicable requirements of Subdivision B of this Part. (c) exemptions for smaller cells or batteries. Except as expressly specified below, packagings containing lithium cells or batteries, or lithium cells or batteries, packed with or contained in apparatus and complying with the conditions of this paragraph, are exempt from the requirements set out in subsections C to H of Part 172 of this Subchapter and from the UN packaging performance requirements set out in subparagraphs (b)(3)(ii) and (iii) of this Section, subject to the following conditions and restrictions. 3. Lithium cells or batteries shall be packed in an inner packaging or contained in appliances. The inner packaging or equipment is contained in one of the following outer packagings that meet the requirements of Part 178, Parts L and M of this subchapter at packing group I level.