Dangerous Goods

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Bangkok Airways Cargo would accept Dangerous Goods as below destinations

• Domestic routes :
  • Lithium ion batteries and metal batteries (UN3481 and UN3091) could be accepted on all domestic routes.
  • Carbon dioxide, solid or dry ice (UN1845) could be accepted on BKK – HKT vv. & BKK - USM vv. only.
• International routes :
  • Lithium ion batteries and metal batteries (UN3481 and UN3091) & Carbon dioxide, solid or dry ice (UN1845) could be accepted on BKK - MLE vv., BKK - PNH vv. only.

Bangkok Airways Cargo would accept Dangerous Goods as following PG’s variations as below

Bangkok Airways Cargo in a more restrictive manner than the requirements of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation (IATA DGR) must advise the IATA Secretariat promptly of such exception for publication as an operator variation as below.

PG – 01 Dangerous Goods consigned as cargo are not accepted for carriage on Bangkok Airways aircraft, except for the following:

• UN1845 Carbon dioxide, solid (Dry ice) in a properly prepared package not to exceed 2.5 kg net quantity per package. The maximum quantity per flight not exceed 300 kg on ATR 72-212A and 400 kg on A319/320.
  • The packaging must either have a vent on the package or be able to make a vent to allow gas to be released through the package.
• UN3481, Lithium ion batteries packed with equipment and contained in equipment ( PI 966 and PI 967 , Section II only )
• UN3091, Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment and contained in equipment ( PI 969 and PI 970 , Section II only )

PG – 02 Company material specific only aircraft spare parts and supplies when properly prepared for transport in accordance with the current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations will be accepted.

PG – 03 Not used.

Lithium batteries regulations and guidance for transport by Air

Effective from 01 October 2021.

Lithium Ion Batteries Regulations (PI 966 & PI967)
Proper Shipping Name	Lithium ion batteries packed with equipment	Lithium ion batteries contained in equipment
UN Number	UN3481	UN3481
Packing Instruction	PI966	PI967
Capacity	Section II / ELI Cells ≤ 20 Wh or Batteries ≤ 100 Wh	Section II / ELI Cells ≤ 20 Wh or Batteries ≤ 100 Wh
Maximum number of cells /batteries per package and packages/consignment	Those necessary to power the equipment and 2 spare sets (A “set” of cells or batteries is the number of individual cells or batteries that are required to power each piece of equipment)	≤4 cells or 2 batteries ≤2 packages per consignment	> 4 cells or 2 batteries consignments > 2 packages with ≤4 cells or 2 batteries
Maximum net weight of cells / batteries per package	PAX A/C : ≤ 5kg	PAX A/C : ≤ 5kg	PAX A/C : ≤ 5kg
Document Requirement	1. Shipper’s Declaration is not required 2. Bangkok Airways document “Transport Document for Lithium Battery in Section II”	No Requirements	1. Shipper’s Declaration is not required 2. Bangkok Airways document “Transport Document for Lithium Battery in Section II”
Mandatory wording must be indicate in “Nature and Quantity of goods” on the air waybill	Lithium ion batteries in compliance with Section II of PI 966	No Requirements	Lithium ion batteries in compliance with Section II of PI 967
Packaging	1. Indicates wording “Lithium batteries net quantity___kgs“ 2. The equipment must be packed in strong rigid outer packages and free from damage and in proper condition for carriage.	1. The equipment must be packed in strong rigid outer packages and free from damage and in proper condition for carriage.	1. Indicates wording “Lithium batteries net quantity___kgs“ 2. The equipment must be packed in strong rigid outer packages and free from damage and in proper condition for carriage.
Labelling		No Requirements
Lithium Metal Batteries Regulations (PI 969 & PI970)
Proper Shipping Name	Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment	Lithium metal batteries contained in equipment
UN Number	UN3091	UN3091
Packing Instruction	PI969	PI970
Capacity	Section II / ELM Cells ≤ 1 g or Batteries ≤ 2 g	Section II / ELM Cells ≤ 1 g or Batteries ≤ 2 g
Maximum number of cells /batteries per package and packages/consignment	Those necessary to power the equipment and 2 spare sets (A “set” of cells or batteries is the number of individual cells or batteries that are required to power each piece of equipment)	≤4 cells or 2 batteries ≤2 packages per consignment	> 4 cells or 2 batteries consignments > 2 packages with ≤4 cells or 2 batteries
Maximum net weight of cells / batteries per package	PAX A/C : ≤ 5kg	PAX A/C : ≤ 5kg	PAX A/C : ≤ 5kg
Document Requirement	1. Shipper’s Declaration is not required 2. Bangkok Airways document “Transport Document for Lithium Battery in Section II”	No Requirements	1. Shipper’s Declaration is not required 2. Bangkok Airways document “Transport Document for Lithium Battery in Section II”
Mandatory wording must be indicate in “Nature and Quantity of goods” on the air waybill	Lithium metal batteries in compliance with Section II of PI 969	No Requirements	Lithium metal batteries in compliance with Section II of PI 970
Packaging	1. Indicates wording “Lithium batteries net quantity___kgs“ The equipment must be packed in strong rigid outer packages and free from damage and in proper condition for carriage.	1. The equipment must be packed in strong rigid outer packages and free from damage and in proper condition for carriage.	1. Indicates wording “Lithium batteries net quantity___kgs“ The equipment must be packed in strong rigid outer packages and free from damage and in proper condition for carriage.
Labelling		No Requirements

Acceptability of Goods for carriage
	1. PG's Authorize agent who certifiled IATA DGR CAT 1 or 3 or 6
	2. PG can accept Lithium Battery which complied in Section II of Packing Instruction 966,967,969,970
	UN3481, Lithium ion batteries packed with equipment and contained in equipment ( PI 966 and PI 967 , Section II only )
	UN3091, Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment and contained in equipment ( PI 969 and PI 970 , Section II only )
	PI967/PI970 Section II – Lithium ion/metal batteries contained in Equipment ≤4 cells or 2 batteries ≤2 packages per consignment or package containing only button cell batteries in stalled in equipment (including circuit boards) no lithium battery mark or AWB statement required
	3. SoC (State of charge) not to exceed 30% of their rated design capacity.
	4. Total net quantity of Lithium Battery must be not over 5 kgs/package
Booking in iCargo
	1. Indicate shipment description and wording of Lithium Battery in “Shipment Description“ field
	“ Lithium ion batteries in compliance with Section II of PI 966 or PI 967 “ or
	“ Lithium metal batteries in compliance with Section II of PI 969 or PI 970 “
Example
Documents
	1. AWB - Indicate wording of Lithium Battery in “Nature and Quantity of Goods“
	“ Lithium ion batteries in compliance with Section II of PI 966 or PI 967 “ or
	“ Lithium metal batteries in compliance with Section II of PI 969 or PI 970 “
	2. Transport Document for Lithium Battery in Section II
Example
Packaging/Marking/Labeling
	1. The equipment must be packed in strong rigid outer packages and free from damage and in proper condition for carriage.
	2. Full name, address and telephone number of shipper and consignee
	3. Net weight of Lithium Batteries in Kg
	4. Completed Lithium Battery Mark (Shipper must complete battery type – UN number (*) and phone number (**) portions of label)
Example