Bob Marts Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Can somebody tell me, in their experience, if Energizer X8 lithium AA batteries (or similar) can be packed in checked-in US airline baggage? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason porter Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 I can't say if it is legal or not, but I have had my check bag inspected (they left a note) and I had 16 batteries sitting in plain view (blister-pack) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewFreedAudio Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Lithium batteries are not supposed to be checked in baggage per FAA rules. You may carry them onboard. www.matthewfreed.com Production Sound Mixing for TV, Films, and Commercials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Marts Posted January 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 I was concerned about blister pack AA lithiums - I guess that they would be considered loose spare batteries at inspection. If they are installed in my gear such as rf mics, then that should be OK, right? Thanks for your replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean McCormick Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Your mileage may vary, but I never get hassled about them in my carry on stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Nault Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 I believe the rule while flying in America is that any spare batteries (i.e. not installed in a wireless mic, etc) must be carried on-board. http://safetravel.do..._batteries.html I've been stopped a few times for having 3 NP-1s in my carry-on bag... mostly when the rule was new. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris McCallum Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 The ruling in Australia is that batteries must be carried on board either in their compartments in equipment or with their contacts insulated with tape or a specific container Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gilbert Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Lithiums ARE allowed on board, checked or in the cabin. In packaging they're fine, as they are if they're installed, otherwise a piece of insulating tape over the terminals will suffice. If they weren't allowed full stop, how would we take phones, laptops etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfvid Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 most TSA guys dont know the rules. read up on it on the IDX and Bauer and FAA sites. Shipping Lithium Batteries: Briefly: Carry most small lithium batteries into the cabin of aircraft, tape up the contacts, do not ship any in checked baggage. (And there are exceptions!!) Warning: There is a rental company here in LA that got fined US$ 50,000.00 because one of their employees shipped consumer (AA) lithiums and 9V lithiums (as used in audio equipment) on aircraft in Checked baggage. They had hearings and lawyers got involved. No damage was claimed by anyone but they got fined anyway. There are companies than can sell + ship 9V and AA that you buy from them via safe UPS. They have the proper licenses and know how to pack the Batteries they claim. http://revoltpromedia.com/ 818 904-0001. They will not ship the NP-1s that you own already. LSC 1-818-980-9891 will do the same and claims no special permits are necessary. From: http://safetravel.dot.gov/whats_new_batteries.html For personal use, there is generally no restriction on the number of spare batteries allowed in carry-on baggage. This is the case for cell phone batteries, "hearing aid" button cells, and AA batteries/AAA batteries available in retail stores, as well as almost all standard laptop computer batteries. For info on NP-1 on aircraft etc go to http://www.idxtek.com/lithium-ion-transportation#carryon Battery Lithium aircraft waiver for NP-1 Safety Declaration on the transporting of IDX Lithium-Ion Batteries on AIRLINERS: Under the 44th Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations effective January 1, 2003: Product names: E-80S, E-50, E-50S, NP-L50, NP-L50S, NP-L46 and NP-L40 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack. IDX hereby declares that the battery pack models listed above have aggregate equivalent lithium content well below the 8g requirement: Acceptable without operator approval: The IATA 44th Edition on the TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS states that lithium-ion batteries offered for transport are not subject to these regulations if the aggregate (total) equivalent lithium content per battery is not more than 8g. The aggregate equivalent lithium content in the IDX battery packs stipulated above is not more than 8g. Therefore, the E-80, E-80S, E-50, E-50S, NP-L50, NP-L7S, NP-L50S, NP-L46, NP-L40 when packed to prevent short circuit are NOT subject to transport control by these regulations. Signed: Barry Rubin General Manager IDX System and : http://antonbauer.com/Support/TransportationInformation http://safetravel.dot.gov/index_batteries.html http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/batteries.shtm http://safetravel.dot.gov/definitions.html#lithium This is the complete advice and it is internally contradictory: safetravel.dot.gov/documents/airline_passengers_and_batteries.pdf http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ash/ash_programs/hazmat/passenger_info/ I know nothing. Don’t take anything I say or write as final word, you must inform yourself. Though the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) enforces these rules in air transportation, the US DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR, Parts 100-185) are written, issued, and officially interpreted by the US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (http://hazmat.dot.gov). For questions or comments regarding these hazardous materials regulations, please contact the Hazardous Materials Information Center at: 1-800-467-4922 or infocntr@dot.gov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSBELLA Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 most TSA guys dont know the rules. read up on it on the IDX and Bauer and FAA sites. Shipping Lithium Batteries: Briefly: Carry most small lithium batteries into the cabin of aircraft, tape up the contacts, do not ship any in checked baggage. (And there are exceptions!!) Warning: There is a rental company here in LA that got fined US$ 50,000.00 because one of their employees shipped consumer (AA) lithiums and 9V lithiums (as used in audio equipment) on aircraft in Checked baggage. They had hearings and lawyers got involved. No damage was claimed by anyone but they got fined anyway. There are companies than can sell + ship 9V and AA that you buy from them via safe UPS. They have the proper licenses and know how to pack the Batteries they claim. http://revoltpromedia.com/ 818 904-0001. They will not ship the NP-1s that you own already. LSC 1-818-980-9891 will do the same and claims no special permits are necessary. From: http://safetravel.dot.gov/whats_new_batteries.html For personal use, there is generally no restriction on the number of spare batteries allowed in carry-on baggage. This is the case for cell phone batteries, "hearing aid" button cells, and AA batteries/AAA batteries available in retail stores, as well as almost all standard laptop computer batteries. For info on NP-1 on aircraft etc go to http://www.idxtek.com/lithium-ion-transportation#carryon Battery Lithium aircraft waiver for NP-1 Safety Declaration on the transporting of IDX Lithium-Ion Batteries on AIRLINERS: Under the 44th Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations effective January 1, 2003: Product names: E-80S, E-50, E-50S, NP-L50, NP-L50S, NP-L46 and NP-L40 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack. IDX hereby declares that the battery pack models listed above have aggregate equivalent lithium content well below the 8g requirement: Acceptable without operator approval: The IATA 44th Edition on the TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS states that lithium-ion batteries offered for transport are not subject to these regulations if the aggregate (total) equivalent lithium content per battery is not more than 8g. The aggregate equivalent lithium content in the IDX battery packs stipulated above is not more than 8g. Therefore, the E-80, E-80S, E-50, E-50S, NP-L50, NP-L7S, NP-L50S, NP-L46, NP-L40 when packed to prevent short circuit are NOT subject to transport control by these regulations. Signed: Barry Rubin General Manager IDX System and : http://antonbauer.com/Support/TransportationInformation http://safetravel.dot.gov/index_batteries.html http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/batteries.shtm http://safetravel.dot.gov/definitions.html#lithium This is the complete advice and it is internally contradictory: safetravel.dot.gov/documents/airline_passengers_and_batteries.pdf http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ash/ash_programs/hazmat/passenger_info/ I know nothing. Don’t take anything I say or write as final word, you must inform yourself. Though the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) enforces these rules in air transportation, the US DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR, Parts 100-185) are written, issued, and officially interpreted by the US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (http://hazmat.dot.gov). For questions or comments regarding these hazardous materials regulations, please contact the Hazardous Materials Information Center at: 1-800-467-4922 or infocntr@dot.gov Wolf- thanks for the great info: we were told by Fed Ex & UPS that you cant ship any lithium batts P1 etc. however you can ship Ground. but we really dont want to take a $50,000 chance (btw; it was not us who was fined) PS- walkies can be shipped with the batteries attached & bubble wrapped. and NPI's as well in there original box with the contacts taped. its been working so far. Thanks again Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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