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Part I Dangerous Goods Category 8 (Initial)
Participant Guide
Rev. No 01
Issue Date: JUN 2015

Note 1: IATA DGR – 2.3.2.6 Security-Type Equipment

Security type equipment such as attaché cases, cash boxes, cash bags, etc.
incorporating dangerous goods as part of this equipment, for example lithium
batteries or pyrotechnic material, may be carried as checked baggage only if the
equipment complies with the following:

(a) the equipment must be equipped with an effective means of preventing
accidental activation;

(b) if the equipment contains an explosive or pyrotechnic substance or an explosive
article, this article or substance must be excluded from Class 1 by the appropriate
national authority of the State of Manufacture in compliance with 3.1.7.1 of IATA
DGR;

(c) if the equipment contains lithium cells or batteries, these cells or batteries must
comply with the following restrictions:

1. for a lithium metal cell, the lithium content is not more than 1 g;

2. for a lithium metal battery, the aggregate lithium content is not more than 2 g;

3. for lithium ion cells, the Watt-hour rating is not more than 20 Wh;

4. for lithium ion batteries, the Watt-hour rating is not more than 100 Wh;

5. each cell or battery is of the type proven to meet the requirements of each test
in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3.

(d) if the equipment contains gases to expel dye or ink, only gas cartridges and
receptacles, small, containing gas with a capacity not exceeding 50 mL,
containing no constituents subject to these Regulations oth er than a Division 2.2
gas, are allowed. The release of gas must not cause extreme annoyance or
discomfort to crew members so as to prevent the correct performance of
assigned duties. In case of accidental activation all hazardous effects must be
confined within the equipment and must not produce extreme noise;

(e) security type equipment that is defective or that has been damaged is forbidden
for transport.

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Note 2: IATA DGR – 2.3.5.10 Fuel Cells Contained in Portable Electronic
Devices

Fuel cells used to power portable electronic devices (for example cameras, cellular
phones, laptop computers, and camcorders), and spare fuel cell cartridges, under
the following conditions;

(a) fuel cells and fuel cell cartridges may only contain flammable liquids, corrosive
substances, liquefied flammable gas, water-reactive substances or hydrogen in
metal hydride;

(b) refuelling of fuel cells on board an aircraft is not permitted except that the
installation of a spare cartridge is allowed;

(c) the maximum quantity of fuel in any fuel cell or fuel cell cartridge must not
exceed:

 for liquids, 200 mL;
 for solids 200 g;
 for liquefied gases, 120 mL for non metallic fuel cells or fuel cell cartridges or

200 mL for metal fuel cells or fuel cell cartridges;
 for hydrogen in metal hydride the fuel cell cartridges must have a water

capacity of 120 mL or less.

(d) each fuel cell and each fuel cell cartridge must conform to IEC 62282-6-100 Ed.
1, including Amendment 1, and must be marked with a manufacturer's
certification that it conforms to the specification. In addition, each fuel cell
cartridge must be marked with the maximum quantity and type of fuel in the
cartridge;

(e) no more than two spare fuel cell cartridges may be carried in checked baggage,
carry-on baggage, or on the person;

(f) fuel cells containing fuel are permitted in carry-on baggage only;

(g) interaction between fuel cells and integrated batteries in a device must conform
to IEC 62282-6-100 Ed. 1, including Amendment 1. Fuel cells whose sole
function is to charge a battery in the device are not permitted;

(h) fuel cells must be of a type that will not charge batteries when the portable

electronic device is not in use and must be durably marked by the manufacturer:
“APPROVED FOR CARRIAGE IN AIRCRAFT CABIN ONLY” to so indicate; and

(i) in addition to the languages which may be required by the State of Origin for the
markings specified above, English should be used.

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Note 3: IATA DGR – 2.3.5.15 Internal Combustion or Fuel Cell Engines

The engine must comply with the requirements of Special Provision A70 as stated
below:

For flammable liquid powered engines:
 the engine is powered by a fuel that does not meet the classification criteria for

any class or division; or
 the fuel tank of the vehicle, machine or other apparatus has never contained any

fuel, or the fuel tank has been flushed and purged of vapours and adequate
measures taken to nullify the hazard; and
 the entire fuel system of the engine has no free liquid and all fuel lines are sealed
or capped or securely connected to the engine and vehicle, machinery or
apparatus.

For flammable gas powered internal combustion or fuel cell engines:
 the entire fuel system must have been flushed, purged and filled with a non-

flammable gas or fluid to nullify the hazard;
 the final pressure of the non-flammable gas used to fill the system does not

exceed 200 kPa at 20°C;
 the shipper has made prior arrangements with the operator; and
 the shipper has provided the operator with written or electronic documentation

stating that the flushing, purging and filling procedure has been followed and that
the final contents of the engine(s) have been tested and verified to be non-
flammable

Note 4: IATA DGR – 2.3.5.16 Permeation Devices

Permeation device must comply with the requirements of Special Provision A41 as
stated below:

(a) each device must be constructed of a material compatible with the dangerous
goods it contains;

(b) the total quantity of DG in each device is limited to 2 mL and the device must not
be liquid full at 55°C;

(c) each permeation device must be placed in a sealed, high impact-resistant,
tubular inner packaging of plastic or equivalent material. Sufficient absorbent
material must be contained in the inner packaging to completely absorb the
contents of the device. The closure of the inner packaging must be securely held
in place with wire, tape or other positive means;

(d) each inner packaging must be contained in a secondary packaging constructed
of metal, or plastic having a minimum thickness of 1.5 mm. The secondary
packaging must be hermetically sealed;

(e) the secondary packaging must be securely packed in strong outer packaging.
The completed package must be capable of withstanding normal conditions of air
transport. (1.8 m drop and 24 hour stack test)

(f) the gross weight of the completed package must not exceed 30 kg.

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ACTIVITY – 4 FOR AIRPORT SERVICES

Refer to Table 2.3.A of the IATA DGR
Can a passenger carry the following items in the manner shown?
Answer YES or NO in the boxes as appropriate

Item(s) The As/in As/in PIC must
approval is checked-in carry-on be
Laptop with Lithium Ion Battery baggage
120 Wh required baggage informed
Power Bank with Lithium Ion
Battery 120 Wh
Cellphone with Lithium Ion
Battery 12 Wh

Spare Lithium Ion Battery 12 Wh

Blue Flame Lighter

(Matches, safety or a small cigarette lighter)

Wheelchair (with non-spillable
and non-removable battery)
Wheelchair (collapsible) with 1
Lithium Ion battery 300 Wh
1 can of Hair Spray (400 mL)

(Non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry articles)

Smart Balance Scooter with
Lithium Ion Battery 155 Wh

ACTIVITY – 4 FOR CARGO STAFFS

Item(s) The As/in As/in PIC must
approval is checked-in carry-on be
Mace or Pepper Spray baggage
required baggage informed
(Disabling device)

6L alcoholic beverages (50% by
volume in retail packaging)
1 Bottle (0.5L) Perfume

(Non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry articles)

Lighter Refill

(Matches, safety or a small cigarette lighter)

Lamps, Energy Efficient (in retail
packagings).

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Dangerous Goods carried by Post (DGR 2.4)
The Universal Postal Union (UPU) Convention forbids the carriage of dangerous
goods in mail except as permitted in Subsection 2.4.2 of the IATA DGR. Appropriate
national authorities should ensure that the provisions of the UPU Convention are
complied with in relation to the transport of dangerous goods by air.
QR does not permit carriage of dangerous goods in post office mail and courier on
its flights(QR-02)

Exceptions for dangerous goods in Operator’s Property (DGR 2.5)

The provisions of IATA Regulations do not apply to the following:

A. Articles and substances which would otherwise be classified as dangerous goods
but which are required to be aboard the aircraft in accordance with the pertinent
airworthiness requirements and operating regulations or that are authorized by the
State of the Operator to meet specific requirements e.g. life jackets, life rafts, oxygen
cylinders, fire extinguishers, chemical oxygen generators etc.

B. Consumer goods (duty free items) e.g. aerosols, alcoholic beverages, perfumes,
colognes, liquefied gas lighters and portable electronic devices containing lithium
cells or batteries carried aboard an aircraft by the operator for use of sale on the
aircraft during the flight or series of flights, but excluding non-refillable gas lighters
and those lighters liable to leak when exposed to reduce pressure;

C. Dry ice intended for use in food and beverage service aboard the aircraft.

D. Battery-powered electronic equipment such as flight bags, personal entertainment
devices, credit card readers containing lithium batteries

NB.
When the items referred to in A-D above have been removed as replacements, they
must be transported in accordance with the provisions of the IATA DGR (DGR 2.5.2)

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Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities (DGR 2.6)

Some Dangerous Goods may be transported under a simplified procedure. They are
marked with the label Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities. The Cargo
Handling Department is responsible for checking the criteria of this procedure. Such
items are excepted from:

 The Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods is not required

 No entry in the Notification to Captain (NOTOC)
 Segregation in loading is not required
 Hazard label not required

Any incident involving leakage or spillage of a package containing excepted
quantities of dangerous goods must be reported; therefore each package has
excepted quantity marking with red or black hatched mark (as shown below) for ease
of identification.

* Place for class or, when assigned, the division number(s).
** Place for name of shipper or consignee, if not shown elsewhere on the package.

Dangerous goods, which may be carried as excepted quantities in accordance with
the provisions of Subsection IATA DGR 2.6 are shown in Column F of the List of
Dangerous Goods by means of an alphanumeric code as follows:

EQ Code Maximum net quantity per Maximum net quantity per

E0 inner packaging outer packaging
E1
E2 Not permitted as Excepted Quantity
E3
E4 30 g/30 mL 1 kg/1 L
E5
30 g/30 mL 500 g/500 mL

30 g/30 mL 300 g/300 mL

1 g/1 mL 500 g/500 mL

1 g/1 mL 300 g/300 mL

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Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities (IATA DGR Ref 2.7)

 It is recognized that many dangerous goods can be safely carried in good
quality combination packagings which meet the construction requirements of
Subsections 6.1 and 6.2 of the IATA DGR but which have not been marked
and tested in accordance with the requirements of 6.0.4 and Subsection 6.3 of
the IATA DGR. Dangerous goods may be carried as “Limited Quantity” only if
they comply with the restrictions provided in this paragraph, in the List of
Dangerous Goods (Section 4.2) and in Section 5 of the IATA DGR. All
requirements of these Regulations must be met unless otherwise
provided for. (for further details refer IATA DGR 2.7)

 The net quantity per package must not exceed the quantity specified in
Column H of the List of Dangerous Goods against the packing instruction
number identified in Column G

 The gross weight of a “Limited Quantity” package must not exceed 30kg (66
lbs)

 Single packagings, including composite packagings, are not permitted.

 Limited Quantities of dangerous goods must be packaged in accordance with
the applicable Limited Quantity packing instruction indicated in Column G of
the List of Dangerous Goods and which is identified by the prefix “Y”

 Packages of dangerous goods shipped under the Limited Quantity provisions
of Subsection 2.7, must be marked with the Limited Quantities mark (see

Figure 7.1.A). The marking must be in the form of a square set at an angle of

45° (diamond shaped). The top and bottom portions and the surrounding line
must be black. The symbol “Y” must be placed in the centre of the mark and

must be clearly visible.

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State & Operator Variation

Governments and Airlines can impose restrictions to the carriage of Dangerous
Goods. These are called Variations. Therefore, before Dangerous Goods are
shipped by air, the shipper and carrier are to ensure these variations are followed
(State & Operator Variation).

QR has filed following variations in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

QR-01 Not used

QR-02 Dangerous goods are not permitted in in the following:

• Air mail including those items permitted by 2.4.2
• Qatar Airways express cargo product “courier baggage voucher

(CBV)”.

QR-03 The shipper must provide a 24-hour emergency telephone number of a

person/agency, who is knowledgeable of the hazards, characteristics and

actions to be taken during an emergency concerning each of the

dangerous goods being transported. This telephone number, including the
country and area code, preceded by the words “Emergency Contact” must
be inserted on the “Handling Information” box of the DGD.

QR-04 The following will not be accepted for carriage on QR passenger flights:
• UN 3091—lithium metal batteries contained in equipment;
• UN 3091—lithium metal batteries packed with equipment.

• The above include both Section I (fully regulated) and Section II
(excepted) (see PI 969–970).

QR-05 Class 8—Corrosives. The following items will not be accepted on Qatar

Airways passenger and cargo aircraft:
• UN 2803—Gallium;
• UN 2809—Mercury; and
• UN 3506—Mercury contained in manufactured articles, including those

listed in A69.

QR-06 Not used

QR-07 The following dangerous goods will not be accepted for carriage as cargo:
• UN 3090 – Lithium metal cells and batteries, including lithium alloy cells

and batteries, prepared in accordance with Section IA and IB of

Packing Instruction 968. UN 3090 prepared in accordance with Section

II of Packing Instruction 968 will be accepted for carriage.

• UN 3480 – Lithium ion cells and batteries, including lithium polymer
cells and batteries, prepared in accordance with Section IA and IB of
Packing Instruction 965. UN 3480 prepared in accordance with Section
II of Packing Instruction 965 will be accepted for carriage.

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Summary & Key Learning Points

 Some dangerous goods are forbidden on any
aircraft under any circumstances.

 Some dangerous goods are forbidden under
normal circumstances but may be carried with
special approval from the State concerned.

 Some dangerous goods may be carried only
on cargo aircrafts whereas others may be
carried on both passenger as well as cargo
aircraft provided certain requirements are met.

 Cargo declared under a general description
may contain hazardous articles that are not
apparent. Such articles may also be found in
baggage.

 Dangerous Goods may be only be permitted to
be carried in passenger and crew baggage as
noted in Section 2.3 of the IATA DGR

 QR has filed variations in the IATA DGR

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Session 3

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SESSION 3 – Marking & Labelling

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

 Recognise the nine classes of dangerous goods
 Identify packages of dangerous goods by the markings and labels.
 List the 2 types of labels and markings

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Classification of Dangerous Goods

 Dangerous goods are divided into 9 hazard groups called Classes
 Classes 1,2,4,5 and 6 are broken down into ‘Divisions’ due to hazard variation

within these classes.

 Classes are expressed as single-digit numbers. (Example Class1).
 Divisions are expressed as 2-digit numbers, the Class number followed by the

division number within that class. (Example Class 1, Division 1 would be
expressed as Division 1.1)

Class 1 Explosives

Div. 1.1 REX Not permitted by Air

Div. 1.2 REX Not permitted by Air

Div. 1.3 Div1.3C (RCX) May be transported on CAO
Div1.3F (REX) Not permitted by Air
Div1.3G (RGX) May be transported on CAO
Div1.3H (REX) Not permitted by Air
Div1.3J (REX) Not permitted by Air
Div1.3K (REX) Not permitted by Air
Div1.3L (REX) Not permitted by Air

Div. 1.4 Div1.4B (RXB) May be transported on CAO
Div1.4C (RXC) May be transported on CAO
Div1.4D (RXD) May be transported on CAO
Div1.4E (RXE) May be transported on CAO
Div1.4F (REX) Not permitted by Air
Div1.4G (RXG) May be transported on CAO
Div1.4S (RXS) May be transported on
Passenger Aircraft. & Cargo
Aircraft e.g. firework

Div. 1.5 REX Not permitted by Air

Div.1.6 REX Not permitted by Air

Note: Class 1 dangerous goods must always be classified by its division and
compatibility group

Class 2 Gases

Div. 2.1 RFG Flammable Gas
Div. 2.2 RNG Non Flammable Non Toxic Gas
RCL Cryogenic Liquid
Div. 2.3 RPG Toxic Gas

Class 3 Flammable Liquids RFL

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Class 4 Flammable Solids; Substances Liable to Spontaneous Combustion;
Substances Which, in Contact with Water, Emit Flammable Gases

Div. 4.1 RFS Flammable Solid
Div. 4.2 RSC Spontaneously Combustible
Div. 4.3 RFW Dangerous when Wet

Class 5 Oxidizing Substances & Organic Peroxides

Div. 5.1 ROX Oxidizer
Div. 5.2 ROP Organic Peroxide

Class 6 Toxic & Infectious Substances

Div. 6.1 RPB Toxic Substances
Div. 6.2 RIS Infectious Substances

Class 7 Radioactive Material

Category I - White RRW
Category II - Yellow RRY
Category III - Yellow RRY

Class 8 Corrosives RCM

Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and Articles, including
Environmentally Hazardous Substances.

RMD

Polymeric beads RSB
Dry Ice ICE
Magnetized Material MAG
Lithium Ion Batteries ELI / RLI
Lithium Metal Batteries ELM / RLM

Packing Group

Dangerous Goods are assigned to the relevant packing group to the degree of
hazard they present:

 Packing Group I - high danger
 Packing Group II - medium danger
 Packing Group III - low danger

Criteria for Packing Groups I, II & III have been developed for dangerous goods in
Classes 3, 4, Division 5.1, Division 6.1 and Class 8 and are given in Subsection 3.3,
3.4, 3.5, 3.6 and 3.8 of the IATA DGR.

Transport of Samples for Further Testing Ref. IATA DGR 3.11

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Hazard Labels
Class 1 Explosives

RCX (Div. 1.3C) RGX (Div. 1.3G)

RXB (Div. 1.4B) RXC (Div. 1.4C) RXD (Div. 1.4D)

RXE (Div. 1.4E) RXG (Div. 1.4G) RXS (Div. 1.4S)

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Class 2 Gases

RFG (Div. 2.1) RNG (Div. 2.2) RPG (Div. 2.3)

Class 3 Flammable Liquids

RFL (Class 3)

Class 4 Flammable Solids

RFS (Div. 4.1) RSC (Div. 4.2) RFW (Div. 4.3)

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Class 5 Oxidizing Substances Organic Peroxides

ROX (Div. 5.1) ROP (Div. 5.2)

Class 6 Toxic and Infectious Substances

RPB (Div. 6.1) RIS (Div. 6.2)

Class 7 Radioactive Material

RRW (Class 7) RRY (Class 7) RRY (Class 7)

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Criticality Safety Index Label

Each package of fissile material must, in addition, bear the Criticality Safety Index
(CSI) label adjacent to the radioactive hazard labels.

Class 8 Corrosive Material

RCM (Class 8)

Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and Articles, Including
Environmentally Hazardous Substances

RMD (Class 9)

Some items with Class 9 hazard label has specific IMP codes. These are Dry Ice
(ICE), Expandable polymeric bead (RSB), Lithium Batteries (RLI, RLM)

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HANDLING LABELS
CAO
MAG

Keep Away from Heat

Must be attached on packages of Division 4.1 (Self- Reactive) and 5.2 (Organic
Peroxide) where special provision A20 is applicable

Orientation (This Way-up) Labels

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Lithium Battery
Cryogenic Liquid

Battery Powered Wheelchair

Radioactive Material – Excepted Package

RRE

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OTHER PACKAGE MARKINGS

RDS

Environmentally Hazardous
Substances

LIMITED QUANTITY LIMITED QUANTITY IN
SURFACE TRANSPORT

EXCEPTED QUANTITY Genetically Modified (micro)
Organisms Mark
REQ

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Labelling

Two types of labels may be used on packages containing
dangerous goods:

Hazard Labels Labelling Handling Labels
Square Diamond Shaped Rectangular Shaped

Primary Hazard Example:
With Hazard Class No.  Cargo Aircraft Only
 Orientation Label
Subsidiary Risk  Magnetized Material
With Hazard Class No.  Cryogenic Liquid
 Keep Away from Heat

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Labels are used to identify that packages contain dangerous goods and to give a
Broad indication of the hazard in the package. Since the labels are large (10 cm
x 10 cm), they are readily visible and indicate that special care is required when
handling these packages particularly when it is noticed that the package is
damaged or there is some indication of a leak.

Handling labels are also used to tell the handler that

Special care is required with the package. The simplest
form of these labels is the familiar “This way up label”.

X2

ACTIVITY – 5

1. Assign the appropriate Class and/or Division number and Cargo IMP Codes to
the following:

Hazard Name Class and/or IATA IMP Code
Division Number
Flammable Gas
Flammable Liquid
Spontaneously Combustible
Material
Corrosive Material
Dry Ice

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2. Identify the following Labels:

Label Name of Class and/or IATA IMP Code
Division

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Marking

The shipper is responsible for the correct marking and labelling of the packages
presented for transport. The cargo agent, freight forwarder and operator’s

acceptance staff must check and make sure that all packages are correctly marked

and labelled before accepting the consignment.

There are two types of marking required by the regulations:

1. Package Specification/Design Marking

 Preprinted or embossed on the package
 To show the standard of package

.

4G/Y20/S/13/USA/336

 UN package specification marking not required for Limited Quantity
packages

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2. Package Use Marking(Particular Shipment Marking)
These are written on the package for a particular shipment

 Mandatory ones for all shipments are:

- Proper Shipping Name
- UN or ID number
- Shipper and Consignee’s Name and address

 Other additional markings may be required by the Regulations for some
items:

- Net quantity for multiple packages with different dangerous goods
- Name and telephone number of a responsible person in case of

Infectious substances
- Net Weight in the case of Dry Ice

UN 1088
Acetal

Shipper Name & Address
Consignee Name and Address

4G/Y20/S/13/USA/336

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UN Specification Marking

a. Packaging containing Solid or Inner Packaging

4G/Y30/S/10/USA/336

4G United Nations Packaging Symbol indicating that the package has been
Y designed, tested and manufactured according to the United Nations
30 Specifications
S The Packaging Type Code for a Fibreboard box
10
USA Desigbn type successfully tested for for Packing Group II (can be used for
336 Packing Group III)
Maximum Gross Weight in kilograms at which the design type has been
tested

May contain Soilds or Inner Packagings

Year of Manufacture: 2010

Authorizing State: Unites States of America

Identification mark allocated by the US national authority to the
manufacture or testing agency

Example: 4G Fibreboard Boxes

4G/Y30/S/10/USA/336

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b. Single Packagings to contain liquids

1A1/X1.4/150/10/GB/824HKV

1A1 United Nations Packaging Symbol indicating that the package has been
X designed, tested and manufactured according to the United Nations
1.4 Specifications
150 The Packaging Type Code for a steel drum
10
GB Desigbn type successfully tested for for Packing Group I (can be used for
824 Packing Group II and III)
HKV
Drum is tested for liquids having a relative density upto 1.4

Drum has been tested for the internal pressure of 300 kPa (hydraulic test)

Year of Manufacture: 2010

Authorizing State: Unites Kingdom

Identification mark allocated by the UK national authority to the
manufacture or testing agency

Example: 1A1 Steel Drum with non removable head

1A1/X1.4/150/10/GB/824HKV

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Summary & Key Learning Points

 There are 9 classes of dangerous goods.

 Packages containing dangerous goods can be
identified by the markings and labels that are
displayed on their external surfaces.

 There are 2 types of labels:

 Hazard Labels

 Handling Labels

 There are 2 types of markings:

 Package design markings / UN Specification
markings

 Package use markings

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Session 4

Storage & Loading
Procedures

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SESSION 4 – Storage & Loading Procedure

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

 Apply the segregation and separation rules required for loading of dangerous

goods as per QR procedures.

 Identify the requirements for loading and storing of Radioactive Material as

per QR procedures.

 Conclude after checking the Notification to Captain (NOTOC) the loading

positions for dangerous goods and special loads have been loaded correctly
on an aircraft.

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Loading and Stowage of Dangerous Goods
 Dangerous goods must not be carried in an aircraft cabin occupied by

passengers or crew members, except the items allowed in Provision for
Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew.

 Dangerous goods in some Classes/Divisions are known to react if they come into
contact with others in a different Class/Division. In order to ensure there is no
reaction in the event of leakage, such incompatible goods must be segregated on
an aircraft.

 Packages must be secured in-flight to prevent movement which could cause
them to be damaged or could change the position of the package during ground /
air transportation. For packages of radioactive materials, the securement must
ensure they do not move to the extent that the separation distance to passengers
and crew becomes less.

Inspection of packages of dangerous goods
Prior to loading, the packing of dangerous goods
must be inspected to determine that it has no holes,
leakage or other indication that the packing has been
damaged. The package seals if any, on radioactive
materials must be intact.
On unloading, packages and overpacks containing
dangerous goods must be inspected for damage or
leakage. If evidence of damage or leaking is found,
the position where the dangerous goods or the unit
load device was stowed on the aircraft must be
inspected for damage or contamination and
hazardous contamination removed.

Damaged Packages of Dangerous Goods
Under no circumstances shall dangerous goods be
loaded into an aircraft when any damage is noticed or
suspected. Ref. IATA DGR 9.3.6

Loading and Stowage of Radioactive Material
To keep exposure to radiation as low as reasonably
achievable the pckages of radioactive materials should be
loaded on the floor of underfloor compartment or in the
furthermost end of the main deck compartment. In addition
radioactive material need to be stowed on an aircraft so
there is adequate separation between them, passengers and
the crew .

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Loading of Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantity
There are no special requirements for the loading of dangerous goods in
excepted quantities except that they must not be loaded in the cabin
occupied by passengers or crew members.

Storage and loading of Packages Containing Liquid Dangerous Goods
Packages bearing the “Package Orientation” (This way up)
label must be stowed and loaded accordingly. Single

packaging with end closures containing liquids must be

stowed with such closures upwards and secured to prevent

movement during flight.

Special care has to be taken when storing the following dangerous goods:

Self-reactive substances of Division 4.1
(not all substances of Division 4.1 are self-reactive)
Organic Peroxides (Division 5.2)

During the course of transport, packages or unit load devices,
must be protected from direct sunlight and all sources of heat
and be placed in adequately ventilated areas.
They carry this additional handling label.

Replacement of Labels
When an operator discovers that labels have become lost, detached or illegible, he
must replace them in accordance with the information provided on the “Shipper's
Declaration for Dangerous Goods”. This requirement does not apply where the
labels are found to be missing or illegible at time of acceptance.
Ref. IATA DGR 9.3.7

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Identification of ULD containing Dangerous Goods. Ref. IATA DGR 9.3.8

Each unit load device containing dangerous goods, which require a hazard label,
must display an identification tag on its exterior indicating that dangerous goods are
contained within the unit load device.

The identification tag must:

(a) have a border of prominent red hatchings on both sides and be visible at all
times;

(b) have minimum dimensions of 148 mm × 210 mm; and

(c) be legibly marked with the primary and subsidiary hazard class(es) or division(s)
numbers of such dangerous goods.

The identification tag must be removed from the unit load device immediately after
the dangerous goods have been unloaded.

When placed inside a protective tag holder, the information on the identification tag
must be legible and visible.

If the unit load device contains packages bearing the “Cargo Aircraft Only” label, the
identification tag must indicate that the unit load device can only be loaded on a
cargo aircraft, tag must be marked with CAO.

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Loading Chart
B777-200LR Freighter

A320

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IATA IMP CODES

The following Cargo-IMP Codes are used extensively within the airline industry and
have the following meanings:

CODE MEANING
CAO Cargo Aircraft Only
DGD Shippers’ Declaration for Dangerous Goods
ELI Lithium ion batteries excepted as per Section II of PI 965–967
ELM Lithium metal batteries excepted as per Section II of PI 968–970
ICE
IMP Carbon Dioxide, solid (dry ice)
MAG
RCL Interline Message Procedure
RCM Magnetized Material
RCX
REQ Cryogenic Liquid
REX
RFG Corrosive
RFL Explosives 1.3C
RFS
RFW Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities
RGX
RIS To be reserved for normally forbidden Explosives
RLI Flammable Gas
RLM
RDS Flammable Liquid
RNG
Flammable Solid
Dangerous When Wet

Explosives 1.3G

Infectious Substance in Category A(UN 2814 or 2900)
Fully regulated lithium ion batteries (Class 9) as per Section IA and
IB of PI 965 and Section I of PI 966–967
Fully regulated lithium metal batteries (Class 9) as per Section IA
and IB of PI 968 and Section I of PI 969–970
Biological substances in Category B (UN 3373)
Non- Flammable, Non- toxic Gas

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RMD Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
ROP Organic Peroxide
ROX Oxidizer
RPB Toxic substance
RPG Toxic gas
RRE Excepted packages of Radioactive Material
RRW Radioactive Material Category I – White
RRY Radioactive Material Category II-Yellow and III-Yellow
RSB Polymeric beads
RSC Spontaneously Combustible
RXB Explosives 1.4B
RXC Explosives 1.4C
RXD Explosives 1.4D
RXE Explosives 1.4E
RXG Explosives 1.4G
RXS Explosives 1.4S

OTHER SPECIAL LOADS – CARGO IMP CODES

AVI Live Animals
EAT Foodstuffs
FIL Undeveloped films/ Unexposed films
HUM Human Remains
PEF Flowers
PEM Meat
PEP Fruits and vegetables
PES Seafood/Fish for human consumption
HEG Hatching Eggs
LHO Live Human Organs/Blood

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Loading: Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO)

Package bearing “Cargo Aircraft Only” label must be loaded only on a freighter in
accordance with one of the following provisions:

 In a Class C aircraft cargo compartment; or

 In a unit load device equipped with a fire
detection/suppression, equivalent to the quality of a Class C
aircraft cargo compartment (a ULD that is determined by the
appropriate national authority to meet the Class C aircraft
cargo compartment standards must include “Class C
compartment” on the ULD tag); or

 In such a manner that in the event of an emergency involving
such packages or overpacks, a crew member or other authorized person can access
those packages or overpacks, and can handle and, where size and weight permit,
separate such packages from other cargo. (Hazard warning labels and the CAO label
must be visible).

CARGO COMPARTMENT CLASSIFICATION: Definition of Class C aircraft cargo
compartment, as shown in the ICAO document Emergency Response Guidance for
Aircraft Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods (Doc 9481) (red book).

A Class C cargo or baggage compartment is:
(a) there is a separate approved smoke detector or fire detector system to give warning
at the pilot or flight engineer station;
(b) there is an approved built-in fire extinguishing or suppression system controllable
from the pilot or flight engineer station;
(c) there are means to exclude hazardous quantities of smoke, flames, or extinguishing
agent, from any compartment occupied by the crew or passengers; and
(d) there are means to control ventilation and draughts within the compartment so that
the extinguishing agent used can control any fire that may start within the
compartment.

These requirements for CAO shipments do not apply to some as shown below:

Class/Division No. CAO rules are applicable
Yes No

Class 1 

Class 2 

PG I 

PG II 

Class 3 PG III without sub risk 

PG III with sub risk (6.1) only 

PG III all other sub risk 

Class 4 

Class 5 

Without sub risk 

Div. 6.1 With sub risk (3) only 

All other sub risk 

Div. 6.2 

Class 7 

Class 8 

Class 9 

Dangerous goods shipments not bearing the “CAO” labels do not have to be

loaded accessible and visible to the flight crew.

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Below is the Qatar Airways segregation chart that shows incompatibilities between
different special loads. The numbers on the chart indicate the rule numbers that must
be followed for segregation.

1.3C 1.3G 1.4B 1.4C 1.4D 1.4E 1.4G 1.4S RFG 2.1 RNG 2.2 RCL 2.2 RFS 4.1 ROX 5.1 RLI / RLM 9 ELI / ELM 9
RPG 2.3 RSC 4.2 ROP 5.2 FIL
Hazard IATA RCX RGX RXB RXC RXD RXE RXG RXS RFL 3 RFW 4.3 RRY 7 HUM HEG LHO PEF
Class IMP RCM 8 EAT* AVI
CODE ICE 9

1.3C RCX 9 11111 1111 1 22

1.3G RGX 9 11111 1111 1 22

1.4B RXB 9 9 9 9 9 9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2

1.4C RXC 9 11111 1111 1 22

1.4D RXD 9 11111 1111 1 22

1.4E RXE 9 11111 1111 1 22
1.4G RXG 9 11111 1111 1 22

1.4S RXS 22

2.1 RFG 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 22
2.2 RNG 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 22

2.2 RCL 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 22 16

2.3 RPG 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 22
3 RFL 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 22

4.1 RFS 22

4.2 RSC 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 22

4.3 RFW 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 22
5.1 ROX 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 22

5.2 ROP 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 22 777
7 RRY 4

8 RCM 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 22

9 ICE 16
9 RLI/RLM 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
2

9 ELI/ELM 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

FIL 4
HUM 2 88
EAT*
2 8 10

HEG 1 71 5

AVI 6 76 8853
LHO
78

PEF 10

 * EAT includes PEM, PEP and PES
 DG IMP code not dealt by the table does not require segregation

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Segregation Rules

Note:
For the purpose of the segregation rules the following conditions shall apply:

 Airbus A319: With regard to segregation requirements, the aft compartments
4 and 5 are to be considered as one bulk compartment.

 Airbus A320 / Airbus A321: With regard to segregation requirements, the aft
compartments 3 and 4 are to be considered as one bulk compartment.

 All aircraft: With regard to segregation requirements, the aft hold and bulk
hold are considered as one hold.

The segregation rules are as follows:

Rule 1 Shall not be loaded in close proximity to each other (minimum distance: 0.5
m) or in a position that would allow interaction between them in the event of a
leakage (not on top of each other)

Rule 2 Shall not be loaded in the same bulk compartment / ULD (see above
mentioned note for Airbus A319, Airbus A320 and Airbus A321).If loaded in separate
ULD’s, the ULD’s shall not be loaded adjacent to each other, minimum distance:
One loading position.

Rule 3 Laboratory animals (Specific Pathogen Free – SPF) shall not be loaded in
close proximity to other animals. Animals, which are natural enemies, shall not be
loaded in the same net section or on the same pallet.

Rule 4 Segregation between Radioactive Materials and Photographic Films and
Plates

Total sum 2 hours or 2-4 hours Duration of Carriage 12-24 24-48
of TI less 4-8 hours 8-12 hours hours
Metres Metres Metres
1 Metres 0.6 hours
2 0.4 0.8 Metres Metres 1.5 2.2
3 0.6 1.0 2.2 3.1
4 0.7 1.2 0.9 1.1 2.6 3.8
5 0.8 1.3 1.2 1.5 3.1 4.4
10 0.8 2.0 1.5 1.8 3.4 4.8
20 1.4 2.8 1.7 2.2 4.9 6.9
30 2.0 3.5 1.9 2.4 6.9 10.0
40 2.4 4.0 2.8 3.5 8.6 12.0
50 2.9 4.5 4.0 4.9 10.0 14.0
3.2 4.9 6.0 11.0 16.0
5.7 6.9
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Rule 5 Hatching eggs and day-old chicks shall not be loaded in the same bulk
compartment or on the same pallet (see also Note: Airbus A319, Airbus A320 and
Airbus A321 above). In ventilated ULD compartments, hatching eggs shall always be
loaded in front of day-old chicks (minimum distance: one loading position).

Rule 6. Shall not be loaded in the same hold. (See note above)
Note: Dry Ice and live animals transported in Styrofoam boxes (example tropical fish,
lobster etc.) do not require segregation.

Rule 7. Minimum distance: One loading position or 1.50m.

For loading limitations for radioactive materials on B777F and A330F refer to FHM
Chapter 5 – A330F and Chapter 6 – B777F.

Rule 8. Special loads shall not be loaded in close proximity to each other. Animals
that emit a strong smell shall not be loaded in the same hold as EAT and/or
baggage.

Rule 9. Division 1.4B when loaded on the same aircraft with explosives other than
division 1.4S, must be loaded into separate ULDs and when stowed aboard the
aircraft, the ULDs must be separated by other cargo with a minimum separation
distance of 2m. When not loaded in a ULD Division 1.4B and other explosives must
be loaded into different nonadjacent loading positions and separated by other cargo
with a minimum separation distance of 2m.

Rule 10. When fruits, vegetables and other temperature sensitive goods are
transported together, the IATA perishable cargo regulations incompatibility and
segregation chart must be referred. Where possible, flowers should not be loaded in
the same hold with fruit or vegetables because this can adversely affect the condition
of the flowers. Please note on some flights this is not possible and these
commodities will be loaded together through necessity. This poses no safety risk to
the flight.
When fruits, vegetables and flowers which are not mentioned in the IATA Perishable
Manual regulations – incompatibility and segregation chart have to be loaded in
close proximity due to space constrain, such matter and the potential damage risk
should be discussed with the shipper. Such cargo should not be carried without an
approval from the shipper as Qatar Airways will not be liable for any damage claims
occurred due to mix loading of other perishable cargo. Flowers shall be stowed so as
to avoid direct contact with the compartment floor or walls.

Lithium Batteries
 Lithium Metal batteries are forbidden on passenger aircraft, max. of 5000 kg is

permitted on the freighter and must be loaded in a class C aircraft cargo
compartment.
 Lithium Ion Batteries can be loaded on both passenger as well as freighter and
should be loaded in a class C aircraft cargo compartment as far as practicable.
 RLI/ELI and RLM/ELM shall not be loaded in the same bulk compartment / ULD
with other dangerous goods. On the aircraft ULD’s containing RLI/ELI and
RLM/ELM must not be loaded adjacent to other ULD with other dangerous
goods, minimum distance: One loading position. This segregation does not
apply to Classes 6, 7 and 9.

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Dry Ice
Dry Ice (ICE) may be carried for cooling perishable goods or as cargo or packed with
other dangerous goods. Loading instructions in 7.9 of DGM must be observed.

Also Ref. IATA DGR 9.3.10 for further details regarding Notification to the Captain
and notification to the Ground Staff.

This table provides the maximum dry ice that may be loaded in any QR aircraft

The amount of Dry ice carried by passengers and the Dry ice used in galleys should

be taken into consideration when calculating the total amount of Dry ice allowed.

Aircraft Type Main Deck FWD hold AFT hold Entire Aircraft

B777-200LRF 600Kg 400Kg 1000Kg
Freighter

A330-200 200Kg 200Kg 200Kg 600Kg
Freighter

B787-8 N/A 400Kg 400Kg

A340-600 N/A 200Kg 200Kg* 200Kg

A380-800 N/A 1250Kg NIL 1250Kg

A350-900 N/A 1500/750Kg** NIL 1500/750Kg
(See note below) N/A 200Kg 200Kg 400Kg

All Other

NOTE: * If bulk compartment in the A340 is used for Bulk Crew Rest Compartment
(BCRC), then no dry ice can be loaded in AFT hold.

** For each package that have large amount of Dry Ice exceeding 100 lbs (45Kg) –

1500 Kg (forward hold only)
For packages containing dry ice less than 100 lbs (45 Kg)-750 Kg (forward hold only)

Polymeric Beads
A max of 100 kg of polymeric beads (RSB) may be carried in each inaccessible hold.

Loading of Magnetized Materials
Ref. IATA DGR 9.3.9. On QR aircraft the following rules apply while loading MAG.

 on Passenger Aircraft
MAG can be loaded in the aft hold and/or bulk hold of passenger aircraft.

 on Airbus A330-200F
MAG can be loaded in the aft end of the main deck from zone 10 to zone 17,
aft hold and/or bulk hold.

 on Boeing 777F
MAG can be loaded in the aft end of the main deck from positions H to R, aft
hold and/or bulk hold.

Non-toxic cryogenic liquid containers (Dewars) must be loaded only in the aft or bulk
cargo compartments.

Liquid Dangerous Goods are prohibited on QR Narrow Bodied aircrafts & the
bulk Compartment of wide bodied aircrafts. AOG from QR Technical are exempted from
the rule provided package is shrink-wrapped and strapped onto a wooden / plastic pallet to
stop the shipment being handled other than the upright position shown on the packages and
a pre-alert is send to destination to handle the packages safely upon arrival.

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Radioactive Materials
Radioactive materials must not be loaded in the passenger cabin or on the flight
deck. Category I (RRW) can be loaded anywhere in the cargo hold in unlimited
quantities. Packages containing radioactive materials of category II and III (RRY)
shall always be stowed on the compartment floor to ensure a maximum distance to
passengers and crew. It must be ensured that no damage can be caused by load
placed on top of the packages.

Packages with radioactive material of category II and III (RRY) without entry of the
Transport Index on the label or with broken seals (if any) must not be carried.
Radioactive materials must be restrained to prevent movement under any
circumstances during flight.

In order to avoid excess exposure, packages must be stored in such a way that the
cumulative effect of all the packages together is limited.

A. MAXIMUM LIMITS (10.5.C and 10.9.B)

Note: If you want to exceed these limits you will have to work under exclusive use.

PER PACKAGE: Max 10 TI

PER PILE OF PACKAGES: Max 50 TI
PER CONTAINER: Max 50 TI

PER AIRCRAFT PAX: Max 50 TI
CAO: Max 200 TI

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B. MINIMUM DISTANCE TO KEEP ( DGR 10.9.3.7)
 There is minimum distance to be kept between radioactive material and crew or

passengers.
 We need to refer to the below table. More radioactive material is send, more

distance needs to be kept.
 Minimum distance to cabin/flight deck is irrespective of the duration of journey.

IATA DGR Table 10.9.C IATA DGR Table 10.9.D

Separation of Radioactive Material Separation of Radioactive

– Passenger & Cargo Aircraft Material – Cargo Aircraft Only

Total Sum of TI Minimum Distance Total Sum of TI Minimum Distance
metres Ft. in.
metres Ft. in.

0.1 to 1.0 0.30 1’0” 50.1 to 60 4.65 15’4”

1.1 to 2.0 0.50 1’8” 60.1 to 70 5.05 16’8”

2.1 to 3.0 0.70 2’4” 70.1 to 80 5.45 17’10”

3.1 to 4.0 0.85 2’10” 80.1 to 90 5.80 19’0”

4.1 to 5.0 1.00 3’4” 90.1 to 100 6.10 20’0”

5.1 to 6.0 1.15 3’10” 100.1 to 110 6.45 21’2”

6.1 to 7.0 1.30 4’4” 110.1 to 120 6.70 22’0”

7.1 to 8.0 1.45 4’9” 120.1 to 130 7.00 23’0”

8.1 to 9.0 1.55 5’1” 130.1 to 140 7.30 24’0”

9.1 to 10.0 1.65 5’5” 140.1 to 150 7.55 24’10”

10.1 to 11.0 1.75 5’9” 150.1 to 160 7.80 25’8”

11.1 to 12.0 1.85 6’1” 160.1 to 170 8.05 26’”

12.1 to 13.0 1.95 6’5” 170.1 to 180 8.30 27’2”

13.1 to 14.0 2.05 6’9” 180.1 to 190 8.55 28’0”

14.1 to 15.0 2.15 7’1” 190.1 to 200 8.75 28’10”

15.1 to 16.0 2.25 7’5” 200.1 to 210 9.00 29’6”

16.1 to 17.0 2.35 7’9” 210.1 to 220 9.20 30’2”

17.1 to 18.0 2.45 8’1” 220.1 to 230 9.40 30’10”

18.1 to 20.0 2.60 8’6” 230.1 to 240 9.65 31’8”

20.1 to 25.0 2.90 9’6” 240.1 to 250 9.85 32’4”

25.1 to 30.0 3.20 10’6” 250.1 to 260 10.05 33’0”

30.1 to 35.0 3.50 11’6” 260.1 to 270 10.25 33’8”

35.1 to 40.0 3.75 12’4” 270.1 to 280 10.40 34’2”

40.1 to 45.0 4.00 13’1” 280.1 to 290 10.60 34’10”

45.1 to 50.0 4.25 13’11” 290.1 to 300 10.80 35’6”

REMARK: In case of loading of ULD on 330-200F aircraft, position > 3 is effective for ULD
with a TI upto 50 and > position 5 if you have more than one ULD that amounts to a TI > 50.
This is just to make loading procedures more user friendly. However, on 777F no radioactive
material shipments to be loaded in the main deck positions AR, AL, BR, BL, CR, CL, DR,
DL, ER, EL and in the forward hold of the lower deck.

For passenger flights you have to make several calculations as the radioactive material will
be loaded below the passenger deck and all passengers must be protected from radiation.
That is why the RRY must be spread over the belly. As per QR procedure RRY must not
be loaded in Hold 5 of all the passenger aircraft.

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Lower Deck Hold heights
The following heights should be used to determine the minimum vertical distance
that needs to be maintained when loading radioactive materials.

Aircraft Type Hold heights
Narrow Body 124 cm (48.8in)
Wide Body 167.6 cm (66in)

Scenario 1: A package with TI - 2.3, and according to the Table 10.9.C, minimum
distance to be maintained from the top of the package to the ceiling is 0.70m. If
unable to maintain the minimum distance due to the package height or any other
reason, shipment must not be loaded into the aircraft hold.

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Scenario 2: Two packages, one with TI 5.6 and the other with 7.3 together. In this
scenario take the combined TI to check the minimum height to be maintained.
Combined TI is 5.6 + 7.3 = 12.9. Check the Table 10.9.C, the minimum distance to
be maintained is 1.95m from the top of the highest package.

Scenario 3: When packages are grouped together, there may not be enough
distance to maintain the minimum distance required as stated on Table 10.9.C (as
illustrated in scenario 2). In this scenario, packages may be separated to obtain a
lesser minimum distance as shown in Table 10.9.C. Take the highest TI from the
group and take the required minimum distance for that TI from the Table 10.9.C and
multiply that by three.

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Provision of Information
Special Load Notification to Captain (NOTOC)

The operator of an aircraft in which dangerous goods are carried must provide the
pilot-in-command as soon as possible prior to departure, with written information
concerning dangerous goods and other special loads which have been loaded on the
aircraft.

The NOTOC is the document that informs the captain of the aircraft of all dangerous
goods loaded on his aircraft and any additional special cargo that may have been
loaded (e.g. AVI, PER, EG, HUM etc.). It also certifies that no damaged or leaking
packages of dangerous goods have been loaded on the aircraft.

IATA DGR TABLE 9.5.A – Dangerous Goods Not Required to Appear on the

Information to Pilot-in-Command

UN No. Proper Shipping Name and/or description DGR QR
Ref. Procedure

UN 3164 Articles, pressurized, hydraulic containing non-flammable gas PI 208 (a) ---
when meeting the requirements of Packing Instruction 208 (a)

UN 3163 Articles, pressurized, pneumatic containing non-flammable gas PI 208 (a) ---
when meeting the requirements of Packing Instruction 208 (a)

UN 3373 Biological substance, Category B PI 650 ---

n/a Dangerous goods in excepted quantities 2.6.1 ---

UN 3245 Genetically modified micro-organisms or Genetically modified PI 959 ---
organisms

UN 3480 Lithium ion batteries(including lithium polymer batteries) when PI 965
meeting the requirements of Section II of Packing Instruction Section II
965

UN 3481 Lithium ion batteries contained in equipment PI 967
(including lithium polymer batteries) when meeting the Section II
requirements of Section II of Packing Instruction 967

UN 3481 Lithium ion batteries packed with equipment PI 966 To be shown on
UN 3090 (including lithium polymer batteries) when meeting the Section II NOTOC as Other
requirements of Section II of Packing Instruction 966
Lithium metal batteries (including lithium alloy batteries) when PI 968 Special Cargo
meeting the requirements of Section II of Packing Instruction Section II
968

UN 3091 Lithium metal batteries contained in equipment PI 970
(including lithium alloy batteries) when meeting the Section II
requirements of Section II of Packing Instruction 970

UN 3091 Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment PI 969
(including lithium alloy batteries) when meeting the Section II
requirements of Section II of Packing Instruction 969

Magnetized material

UN 2807 Note: Magnetized Material transported under an approval may PI 953 ---

UN 2909 be required to appear on the NOTOC. 10.5.8 ---
UN 2908 Radioactive material, excepted package–articles manufactured 10.5.8 ---
UN 2911 10.5.8 ---
from depleted uranium or natural thorium or natural uranium
UN 2910 Radioactive material, excepted package–empty packaging 10.5.8 ---
Radioactive material, excepted package–instruments or

articles
Radioactive material, excepted package–limited quantity of

material

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ACTIVITY – 6

QUESTION 1

You are responsible for building this pallet; identify the errors:

Segregation

Acheived Rule No.:

 RRY – AVI YES / NO ________

 EAT – AVI YES / NO ________

 EAT – RPB YES / NO ________

 RFL – ROX YES / NO ________

 AVI – RPB YES / NO ________

QUESTION 2

Identify if the following packages of radioactive material (RRY) can be loaded in the
lower deck of a QR A320 aircraft

Height of Package Transport Index Loadable (Yes / No)

12 cm TI 4.5
24 cm TI 5.0
84 cm TI 3.5
116 cm TI 2.3

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Issue Date: JAN 2015

QUESTION 3

Identify if the following 2 packages of radioactive materials (RRY) can be loaded next
to each other (together) in the lower deck of a QR B777-300ER passenger aircraft

Package #1 Package #2 Loadable
(Yes / No)
Height Transport Height Transport
Index Index

12 cm TI 4.5 50 cm TI 1.2

24 cm TI 5.0 24 cm TI 5.0

84 cm TI 2.5 45 cm TI 1.0

116 cm TI 0.3 100 cm TI 1.7

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