Dangous Goods 4

Question 1

proper declaration of DG

Answer 1

▪ what type of DG they are transporting,
▪ how to properly load and handle them, and
▪ what to do if an incident or accident involving DG, shall occur in-flight or on the ground.

Question 2

UNDECLARED/ HIDDEN DANGEROUS GOODS pose a major risk to the safety of civil aviation, as it refers to:

Answer 2

The risk of explosion;
▪ The risk to the safety of passengers and crew; ▪ The risk of smoke, fire or toxic inhalation;
▪ The risk of exposure to ionizing radiation or
contaminated substances/ liquids;

Question 3

Crew Members must also

Answer 3

be adequately trained, according to the Operator’s manuals, to identify and detect DG presented as general cargo or carried on-board;
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▪ pay close attention when assisting the passengers in the stowage of carry-on baggage in the cabin;
▪ ensure that no DG, other than those permitted by IATA- DGR Table 2.3.A, are carried on board;
▪ seek confirmation from the passenger about any suspicious luggage taken on-board.

Question 4

The following tips can help identify potentially hidden dangerous goods:

Answer 4

a stain or wet package may indicate spillage or leakage;
▪ odors or smells may indicate a spillage or leakage;
▪ packages generating fumes or smoke;
▪ a shift of the center of gravity of a package may refer to dangerous liquid contents;
▪ a package that is very cold to the touch or has visible frost may contain dry ice or
liquid nitrogen;
▪ vibration, noises, hissing, which may come from aerosols;
▪ certain international symbols (e.g., GHS pictograms,
UN Specification symbol, or hazard and handling labels).

Question 5

NOT RESTRICTED

Answer 5

means not subject to or restricted by IATA-DGR, except as otherwise stated.

Question 6

Not restricted, as per Special Provision

Answer 6

must be included in the description of the article on the Air Waybill when required, to indicate that the Special Provision has been applied.

Question 7

Examples of undeclared

Answer 7

AIRCRAFT SPARE PARTS/AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT

COMAT (COMPANY MATERIALS

HOUSEHOLD GOODS

CAMPING EQUIPMENT

DIVING EQUIPMENT

SPORTING GOODS/ SPORTS TEAM EQUIPMENT

BREATHING APPARATUS

BATTERY-POWERED DEVICES/ EQUIPMENT