Heat producing articles

 

 

Heat Producing Articles:

There are many items which may, if activated, produce a dangerous evolution of heat. Diving torches, for example, and other heat-producing articles are permitted. However, they must be disabled so there is no chance that they can be inadvertently switched on. An example of this would be to remove the light bulb from a diving torch, thereby removing any chance of heat generation. Other methods of disabling might include removing the battery or fuse. 

If the battery is removed, it must be protected against short-circuiting. Some acceptable methods of protection are:

• placing the battery in orginal retail packaging
• insulating the terminals
• placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch

It is not enough to simply switch the device off. The device must be disabled in such a manner that it cannot work and any batteries removed must be protected from short-circuit.

There are too many heat-producing articles that can be accidentally activated to list here. It is up to the check-in agent to ensure that accidental activation cannot occur.

Please note the following from the table above:

	-	Permitted in or as carry-on-baggage	YES
	-	Permitted in or as checked baggage	YES
	-	The approval of the operator(s) is required	YES
	-	The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location	NO

 

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