HAZMAT/DG Flashcards
Who has the primary responsibility for ensuring the shipment complies with regulatory requirements?
The Shipper.
Which publications goven HAZMAT/DG package preparation, acceptance, and handling?
- Title 49, CFR
- ICAO Safe Transport of DG by Air
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
What and where can we reference appropriate common non-normal HAZMAT/DG issues for preflight, inflight, and postflight?
Problem/Action Matrix- FOM Vol2Ch10
What are the 4 main sections of the NOTOC?
- Header
- Certification
- Load Summary
- Shipment Details
What items must be confirmed on the NOTOC Header?
- Verify correct flight number
- Verify correct tail number
- Verify Z date and city pair
What items must be confirmed on the NOTOC Load Summary?
- Position
- Risk factor
- Amount (Lithium Ion or Metal)
- Amount (Dry Ice)
- Transport Index (ind. radio activity levels)
- Gateway for unloading
Where can Lithium battery and Dry Ice information be found on the NOTOC?
Load Summary
Where can quick reference information for HAZMAT/DG Emergencies be round?
- Aircraft QRH
- On the back side of the DG envelope.
What action is required if there has been an incident involving HAZMAT/DG?
- Contact flight control (Dispatcher)
- Contact the gateway (Manager)
- File event report
*Satisfies all reporting requirements
e-NOTOC
Currently in development- Domestic only. Utilizes EFK. More to come.
What are the 5 most common errors when verifying the NOTOC?
- ADG Recognition
- HMMS (DG Load input)
- HMMS (A/C Load input)
- DG not transported
- Manual NOTOC coversheet
How are dry ice limits set for UPS aircraft?
Based upon a function of carbon dioxide concentration in both inhabited and uninhabited sections of the aircraft.
Concentration is made up of both:
1. Dry ice sublimation rate
2. Amount of fresh air supplied to aircraft components
How does UPS define a “significant” amount of Dry ice?
Equal to or greater than 1400 lbs.
