Wanna know about what is DG in a plane? Check this out... Most aircraft parts that are classified as Dangerous Goods are common knowledge to shippers, however, some seem to be confusing even to the most experienced ones. As a result, some shippers do not realize that they are shipping Dangerous Goods that require proper packaging, labeling and handling. By law, Dangerous Goods must be properly identified and marked, and the consequences of shipping undeclared Dangerous Goods can be very serious, from transit delays due to airline rejection, to criminal and/or civil penalties by a regulatory authority. To help you with the challenging task of identifying Dangerous Goods, here are 5 examples of aircraft parts that are the most confusing to shippers. 1. Aircraft Tires When shipping tires for your AOG shipments many shippers may not be aware of the fact that aircraft tires inflated beyond the maximum allowed pressure are considered Dangerous Goods and cannot be transported by air. When shipping a tire assembly for your AOG aircraft, tires that are ready for use are not considered as Dangerous Goods unless they are damaged or inflated beyond the maximum pressure recommended by the manufacturer. If the tire assembly you are shipping is damaged, it will be forbidden to fly unless certain special provisions are followed. It is also important to mention that some airlines interpret the rules differently and have their own policies, which can and do vary from station to station. If in doubt, when placing an order inform the Sterling Representative that the commodity shipped is an aircraft tire. We will help you determine if the assembly is subject to the regulations or if additional steps must be taken in order to move the shipment via air. 2. Avionics Containing Lithium Batteries Certain aircraft parts, such as avionics components, contain lithium batteries. Depending on the type and weight of the batteries, your shipments may require special handling or may be transported by air on cargo aircraft only. Knowing in advance the shipment details can help us make appropriate arrangements, therefore ensuring regulatory compliance and most efficient routing. You can learn more on shipping lithium batteries from our technical guide: Lithium Batteries - 2013 IATA Packing Instructions Explained. It describes the step-by-step classification process as well as examples to aid busy shippers. 3. Exit Signs When you are shipping any type of instrument, sign or device that has the ability to glow in the dark, such as an exit sign, you may be moving small amounts of radioactive materials. To ensure your shipment is not delayed, you must determine the radioactive element and activity level and then properly classify the item. Depending on the level of radiation, your shipment may be allowed as Radioactive Materials, Excepted Package. If this is the case the Radioactive Material, Excepted Package label is required, but not the Shippers Declaration. 4. Life Rafts Although life rafts may not seem hazardous, after all they are meant to save lives, some are regulated by the IATA DGR. If your raft has a description “Life-saving appliances, self-inflating”, you have to ship it as a Dangerous Good (UN 2990). In addition to presenting a hazard if the self-inflating device is accidentally activated, many life-saving appliances also contain additional dangerous goods which may pose a hazard. When packaged and declared according to regulation, these devices and their contents may be safely and legally transported. As with the previous examples, when in doubt, always identify the commodity you are shipping to the Sterlings AOG Desk representative, and we will be happy to assist you. 5. Magnetized Materials Any type of magnetized material being shipped on an aircraft can potentially be deemed as Dangerous Good as it can interfere with the instruments on the aircraft. Even though not all magnetized materials will require a Dangerous Goods Declaration, you must inform Sterling that the material shipped is magnetized as it may require special handling procedures, which includes making prior arrangements with the operator identifying the magnetized material. Making prior arrangements is especially important since some airlines do not accept magnetized items in any form. We have come across situations when shippers did not inform us that their shipments contained magnetized material. The package was then rejected by the airline due to their acceptance policy, a situation that would be easily avoided had we known all the details ahead of time. It is always advisable to inform the Sterling Representative about the type of the aircraft part you ship. We will help you determine if the part is subject to the regulations or if additional steps must be taken in order to move the shipment via air. Now you know what is categorized as DG in a plane... Hope this information be usefull for you guys... Thanks, DGEX Indonesia
Posted on: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 13:08:04 +0000
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