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49 CFR Ch. I (10–1–18 Edition) 

§ 175.10 

(11) A single self-inflating personal 

safety device such as a life jacket or 
vest fitted with no more than two 
small gas cartridges (containing no 
hazardous material other than a Div. 
2.2 gas) for inflation purposes plus no 
more than two spare cartridges. The 
personal safety device and spare car-
tridges may be carried in carry-on or 
checked baggage, with the approval of 
the aircraft operator, and must be 
packed in such a manner that it cannot 
be accidently activated. 

(12) Small compressed gas cylinders 

of Division 2.2 (containing no haz-
ardous material other than a Division 
2.2 gas) worn by the passenger for the 
operation of mechanical limbs and, in 
carry-on and checked baggage, spare 
cylinders of a similar size for the same 
purpose in sufficient quantities to en-
sure an adequate supply for the dura-
tion of the journey. 

(13) A mercury barometer or ther-

mometer carried as carry-on baggage, 
by a representative of a government 
weather bureau or similar official 
agency, provided that individual ad-
vises the operator of the presence of 
the barometer or thermometer in his 
baggage. The barometer or thermom-
eter must be packaged in a strong 
packaging having a sealed inner liner 
or bag of strong, leak proof and punc-
ture-resistant material impervious to 
mercury, which will prevent the escape 
of mercury from the package in any po-
sition. 

(14) Electrically powered heat-pro-

ducing articles (e.g., battery-operated 
equipment such as diving lamps and 
soldering equipment) as checked or 
carry-on baggage only and with the ap-
proval of the operator of the aircraft. 
The heat-producing component, the en-
ergy source, or other component (e.g., 
fuse) must be removed to prevent unin-
tentional functioning during transport. 
Any battery that is removed must be 
protected against short circuit by 
placement in original retail packaging 
or by otherwise insulating terminals 
(

e.g., 

by taping over exposed terminals 

or placing each battery in a separate 
plastic bag or protective pouch). 

(15) A wheelchair or other battery- 

powered mobility aid equipped with a 
nonspillable battery or a dry sealed 

battery when carried as checked bag-
gage, provided— 

(i) The battery conforms to the re-

quirements of § 173.159a(d) of this sub-
chapter for non-spillable batteries; 

(ii) The battery conforms to the re-

quirements of § 172.102(c)(1), Special 
provision 130 of this subchapter for dry 
sealed batteries, as applicable; 

(iii) Visual inspection including re-

moval of the battery, where necessary, 
reveals no obvious defects (removal of 
the battery from the housing should be 
performed by qualified airline per-
sonnel only); 

(iv) The battery is disconnected and 

the battery terminals are protected to 
prevent short circuits, unless the 
wheelchair or mobility aid design pro-
vides an effective means of preventing 
unintentional activation, and 

(v) The battery is— 
(A) Securely attached to the wheel-

chair or mobility aid; 

(B) Is removed and placed in a strong, 

rigid packaging marked ‘‘NONSPILL-
ABLE BATTERY’’ (unless fully en-
closed in a rigid housing that is prop-
erly marked); 

(C) Is removed and placed in a strong, 

rigid packaging marked with the words 
‘‘not restricted’’ in accordance with 
paragraph (c)(2) of § 172.102, Special pro-
vision 130, of this subchapter; or 

(D) Is handled in accordance with 

paragraph (a)(16)(iv) of this section. 

(16) A wheelchair or other battery- 

powered mobility aid equipped with a 
spillable battery, when carried as 
checked baggage, provided— 

(i) Visual inspection including re-

moval of the battery, where necessary, 
reveals no obvious defects (however, re-
moval of the battery from the housing 
should be performed by qualified air-
line personnel only); 

(ii) The battery is disconnected and 

terminals are insulated to prevent 
short circuits; 

(iii) The pilot-in-command is advised, 

either orally or in writing, prior to de-
parture, as to the location of the bat-
tery aboard the aircraft; and 

(iv) The wheelchair or mobility aid is 

loaded, stowed, secured and unloaded 
in an upright position, or the battery is 
removed, and carried in a strong, rigid 
packaging under the following condi-
tions: 

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