General
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Significant Regulatory Guidance
No
Commercial Space Advisory Circulars (ACs)
The Advisory Circular (AC) system provides a single, uniform, agency-wide system that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
PackSafe - Drones, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Primary and spare batteries, fuel cells, components of certain parachute systems
When you take your drone with you onboard passenger aircraft, whether you use drones for recreation, commercial activities, or as a public aircraft operator, your drone might be a dangerous good! Lithium batteries, fuel cells, and components of certain...
PackSafe - Wheelchairs and Mobility Devices
Wheelchairs and Mobility Devices with Lithium Ion Batteries that are Not Adequately Protected and Batteries Removed
Electric wheelchair, mobility scooter
In cases when the batteries are adequately protected, it is preferable that they remain installed in the mobility aid; however, there may be situations when that is not possible or safe to do so and in these cases the batteries must be removed. This description is for a wheelchair or mobility device that does not have a...
PackSafe - Small Compressed Gas Cylinders
Small Compressed Gas Cylinders and Cartridges in or with a Device
Carbon dioxide (CO2) and other nonflammable, nontoxic gases. For medical oxygen, see “Medical Oxygen” entry in the PackSafe chart.
Though certain small cylinders are sometimes allowed in carry-on baggage and checked baggage under U.S. and international hazardous materials safety regulations, additional...
PackSafe - Security-Type Equipment Incorporating Dangerous Goods as Part of Its Equipment
Attaché cases, cash boxes, cash bags
Though allowed in checked baggage by international (ICAO/IATA) regulations, security-type equipment may not be allowed in baggage in the U.S. For further guidance, check with your air carrier for restrictions.
PackSafe - Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POCs)
Acceptance criteria for Portable Oxygen Concentrators can be found here.
Portable oxygen concentrators do not actually contain or generate oxygen, they concentrate it from the ambient air.
Those depending on a POC while traveling must bring sufficient spare batteries in carry-on baggage for the duration of the flight. Spare batteries must be protected from damage and short circuit.
For additional battery...
PackSafe - Permeation Devices for Calibrating Air Quality Monitoring Equipment
Quantity limits: The total quantity of hazardous materials in the device is limited to 2 ml (0.07 oz). The device and its packaging cannot weigh more than 30 kg (66 lbs).
The device must be constructed and packaged in accordance with the requirements found in 49 CFR 173.175
See the regulation: ...
Small Airplane: Airplane Life Cycle Accidents
An airplane passes through many stages in its "life." Design and manufacturing create the product, which is then delivered to an operator and put into operational service. The majority of an airplane's life cycle is spent in the Operational realm. During an airplane's life however, periodic maintenance must be performed, and occasionally repairs and alterations occur. All of these elements can, and have, contributed to accident occurrences, and those contributions are addressed in this library.