Dangerous Goods By Air

1. Dangerous Goods RegulationsDangerous Goods Regulations
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Guidance on ElectronicGuidance on Electronic
CigarettesCigarettes

2. BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND
• An electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette, is a
smoking simulation and/or cessation
device that mimics smoking. It is
considered a Portable Electronic Device
(PED)(PED) as most electronic cigarettes are
powered by lithium batteries. Electronic,
simulated smoking materials include:
electronic cigarettes, electronic cigars and
electronic pipes.
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5. • Several incidents have been
reported involving electronic
cigarettes overheating by way of
their heating element being
accidentally activated, resulting in
a fire in checked baggage.
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6. Checked BaggageChecked Baggage
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10. • The airline in its statement today confirmed that
an electronic cigarette overheated on board
flight OD 1003 while en-route from Kota
Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2
(klia2) last Saturday.
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11. • PUTRAJAYA: Malindo Air will discuss with the airport authorities to review their
security procedures and to develop strategies to prevent a recurrence of
electronic cigarette devices overheating on board aircraft.
• The airline in its statement today confirmed that an electronic cigarette
overheated on board flight OD 1003 while en-route from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala
Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) last Saturday.
• It said according to the crew’s report, the incident occurred during cruise at
35,000 feet, at 6.02pm mid-way between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur.
• “When alerted to the incident, the cabin crew took immediate action to contain
the situation.
• “Within minutes, the situation was brought under control and the flight continued
its journey to a safe landing in klia2 at 7.27pm,” the statement said.
• It said the cabin crew and a doctor on board also rendered first aid to the
passenger who suffered superficial burns to his lower arm and upon landing
was brought to the klia2 medical centre for further treatment.
• The airline said the airport police were alerted of the incident before the flight’s
arrival and together with Malindo Air’s Aviation Security (AvSec) staff, they were
able to interview the passenger and an official police report was subsequently
filed by Malindo Air.
• Malindo Air also reminded its passengers not to carry spare batteries on board,
to not connect any portable electronic device to a power source in flight and not
to leave any portable electronic device
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12. ELECTRONIC CIGARETTESELECTRONIC CIGARETTES
ON BOARD AIRCRAFTON BOARD AIRCRAFT
Where the electronic cigarettes are powered by
lithium batteries, the requirements of the IATA
Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR),
paragraphs 2.3.5.9 and 2.3.5.17 must be met.
This requires that spare lithium batteries and
the electronic cigarettes must be carried in
passenger carry-on baggage. In addition,
recharging of electronic cigarettes and/or
batteries on board the aircraft is not permitted.
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14. RECOMMENDEDPRACTICERECOMMENDEDPRACTICE
Electronic, simulated smoking materials
(cigarettes, pipes, cigars) should be
prohibited from use by both passengers and
crew at all times. Operators should not
permit the use of any item which could
insinuate that smoking is permitted on
board aircraft.
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15. CABIN CREW CHECKLISTCABIN CREW CHECKLIST
• INITIAL ACTION
– Notify Pilot-in-Command
– Identify the item
• In case of fire:
– Use standard procedure / check use of water
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16. • In case of fire involving a portableIn case of fire involving a portable
electronic device:electronic device:
– Use standard procedure / obtain and use fire extinguisher
– Remove external electrical power from device (if
applicable)
– Douse device with water (or other non-flammable liquid)
to cool cells and prevent ignition of adjacent cells
– Do not move device
– Remove power to remaining electrical outlets until the
aircraft’s system can be determined to be free of faults, if
the device was previously plugged in
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17. • In case of spillage or leakage:
– Collect emergency response kit or other useful items
– Don rubber gloves and smoke hood or smoke mask –
portable oxygen
– Move passengers away from area and distribute wet
towels or cloth
– Place dangerous goods item in polyethylene bags
– Stow polyethylene bags
– Treat affected seat cushions / covers in the same
manner as dangerous goods item
– Cover spillage on carpet / floor
– Regularly inspect item stowed away / contaminated
furnishings
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18. • AFTER LANDING
– Identify to ground personnel dangerous goods item and
where stowed
– Make appropriate entry in maintenance log
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19. REFERENCESREFERENCES
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Safety Alert forFederal Aviation Administration (FAA), Safety Alert for
Operators (SAFO) 15003, Fire Risk of ElectronicOperators (SAFO) 15003, Fire Risk of Electronic
Cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in Checked Baggage (22Cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in Checked Baggage (22
January 2015).January 2015).
• International Air Transport Association (IATA),International Air Transport Association (IATA),
Dangerous Goods Regulations, 56th edition,Dangerous Goods Regulations, 56th edition,
Addendum no. 2.Addendum no. 2.
• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO),International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO),
Electronic Bulletin (EB) 2014/074 AN 11/2.1,Electronic Bulletin (EB) 2014/074 AN 11/2.1,
Dangerous Goods Carried by Passenger and Crew —Dangerous Goods Carried by Passenger and Crew —
Incidents Related to Electronic Cigarettes (DecemberIncidents Related to Electronic Cigarettes (December
10, 2014).10, 2014).
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