Dangerous Goods

Question 1

If you adhere to the IATA Dangerous Goods regulations, you will?

Not comply with ICAO DG Regs.

Not comply with DOT DG Regs.

Be in compliance with ICAO and National DG Regs.

Be in violation of National Guidelines

Answer 1

Be in compliance with ICAO and National DG Regs.

Question 2

What is a RED DIAMOND shape with flame on top and No. 2 on bottom indicate?

Class 3 flammable liquid

Class 4 flammable solids

Division 4.2 spontaneously combustible

Division 2.1 Flammable gas

Answer 2

Division 2.1 Flammable gas

Question 3

What is BLUE SQUARE shape with magnet in middle facing compass and bottom saying Magnetized Material indicate?

Packages that are not permitted on pax aircraft

Packages containing miscellaneous DGs

Packages containing radioactive materials

Packages containing magnetized materials

Answer 3

Packages containing magnetized materials

Question 4

What is the essential component in the safe transport of DG by air?

Packaging

Classification

Marking and labelling

Declaration

Answer 4

Packaging

Question 5

Where can information be obtained related to DG transportation by air crew?

List of dangerous goods (DGR blue pages)

List of UN specification packaging (DGR yellow pages)

DG regulations limitations (DGR white pages)

Answer 5

DG regulations limitations (DGR white pages)

Question 6

Are DG in ‘excepted quantities’ required to be shown on the

NOTOC?

No, and there is no labelling required

Yes

No, but they must be labelled with a special red hatched label

dangerous goods in ‘excepted quantities’ are subject of Captains acceptance

Answer 6

No, but they must be labelled with a special red hatched label

Question 7

Why are some ‘Classes’ divided into ‘Divisions’?

To show a numbering system that implies a relative degree of danger

Dangerous goods may meet the classification criteria of more than one ‘Class’

Due to packing instruction requirements

Due to the wide scope of the class

Answer 7

Due to the wide scope of the class

Question 8

Which packing group represents the lowest degree of danger?

Packing group I

Packing group III

Packing group II

Packing Group IV

No special labelling is required

Answer 8

Packing group III

Question 9

Which statement is true for ‘limited quantity packaging’?

Packaging must not be capable to withstand any testing

Packaging must be able to withstand the same tests as UN specification packaging

A four feet drop test replaces the UN specification packaging test

No special labelling is required

Answer 9

A four feet drop test replaces the UN specification packaging test

Question 10

What kind of labels are in use?

Consumer warning labels

Hazard labels

Handling labels

Answer B and C from above

Answer 10

Answer B and C from above

Question 11

What is an ‘overpack’?

An oversized packing which needs special processing

Container packing with goods vertically aligned and not exceeding maximum cargo hold height

Enclosure used by a single shipper to contain one or more packages and to form one handling unit for convenience of handling and stowage

Ripped package due to tight packing

Answer 11

Enclosure used by a single shipper to contain one or more packages and to form one handling unit for convenience of handling and stowage

Question 12

The operator must ensure that DG recurrent training must take place within how many month after previous training?

36

24

12

6

Answer 12

24

Question 13

Is there a specific document on board the aircraft to certify DG transportation compliance and approval?

Yes

NO

Only when actually carrying DGs

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

Does the Captain have the authority to off load DG, if there are severe turbulences forecasted along the route?

Yes, any time

No

Yes, if the expected conditions of flight are such that damage could occur to the container in which it is packed Yes, but only if the FDM is in agreement with the Captain’s decision

Answer 14

Yes, if the expected conditions of flight are such that damage could occur to the container in which it is packed

Question 15

Is the flight crew allowed to personally inspect and handle DG?

No, the flight crew may not inspect and handle dangerous goods

No, but if an inspection is required, qualified and concerned staff should be summoned to inspect the consignment along with the flight crew

Yes, because it is in the Captain’s responsibility

Answer 15

No, but if an inspection is required, qualified and concerned staff should be summoned to inspect the consignment along with the flight crew

Question 16

Which aircraft hold(s) can be used for transportation of DG?

Any hold

Only the forward hold

Only the aft hold

Any hold, except the bulk hold

Answer 16

Any hold, except the bulk hold

Question 17

IIf an in-flight emergency occurs, situation permits, inform ATS cargo.This should include:

the PIC must, as soon as the unit of any DG carried as

Proper Shipping Names and UN numbers - only

Quantity and location on board the aircraft - only

Class/divisions and identified subsidiary risks - only

All of the above

Answer 17

All of the above

Question 18

What is an ERG code?

Explosive Regulatory Group code

Emergency Reaction Guide code

Emergency Response Drill code

Emergency Regulation Guidance code

Answer 18

Emergency Response Drill code