US-EU Safety Agreement, Annex 3 – Pilot Licensing
The Pilot Licensing Annex (Annex 3) enables reciprocal acceptance of private pilot licenses, as well as night and instrument ratings, by both EASA and the FAA.
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Significant Regulatory Guidance
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US-EU Safety Agreement, Annex 4 – Flight Simulation Training Devices
The Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD) (Annex 4) allows the FAA and European Union or Member State authorities to conduct recurrent evaluations on airplane Full Flight Simulators on each other's behalf in the U.S. and in Europe.
PackSafe - Battery Powered Heat Producing Devices
Diving lamps, soldering equipment
Quantity limits: None
Requires airline approval.
Many battery-operated devices such as lamps/lights used in scuba diving and soldering tools can produce intense heat capable of starting a fire if the device is accidentally activated. These are allowed in checked and carry-on baggage, with airline approval, when a component (battery, fuse, heat element) is isolated to prevent unintentional activation and generation of heat...
PackSafe - Batteries
Dry Cell
Alkaline, nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium
This covers typical non-lithium dry batteries (alkaline, nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium, etc.) in the most common sizes: AA, AAA, C, D, button cell, 9-volt, etc.
Quantity limits: None
Batteries must be protected from damage.
Battery terminals (usually the ends) must be protected from short circuit (i.e., the terminals must not come in contact with other metal). Methods include...
PackSafe - Outdoor Equipment
Avalanche Rescue Backpack, Self-inflating
For models that only contain compressed air or compressed non-flammable gases (e.g., argon or CO2) in cartridges/cylinders, see the entry for Self-inflating personal safety devices (intended to be worn by a person) entry below.
For models that contain lithium batteries, see PackSafe battery guidance for conditions and limitations. Other dry cell batteries (e.g., alkaline, nickel metal...
PackSafe - Sprays and Repellents
Animal Spray, Repellent
Greater than 118 ml (4 fl oz), bear spray, animal repellent
See "Self-defense spray" in the PackSafe chart for an exception for checked baggage for certain sprays not exceeding 118 ml (4 fl oz). Most bear sprays are beyond the 4-ounce size and therefore cannot be carried.
Mosquito, Insect Repellent
Quantity limits: Included in, not in addition to, the quantity limits for other...