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Technical instructions for lithium-ion batteries (PI 965)

Section

Section II

Section IB

Section IA

Watt hour

Cell: ≤ 2.7 Wh

Battery: ≤ 2.7 Wh

Cell: ≤ 20 Wh

Battery: ≤ 100 Wh

Cell: ≤ 20 Wh

Battery: ≤ 100 Wh

Cell: > 20 Wh

Battery: > 100 Wh

Package

Limits

Quantity

N/A

≤ 2 batteries or

≤ 8 cells

> 2 batteries or

> 8 cells

N/A

Net

Weight

2.5 kg

N/A

10 kg

Passenger and cargo aircraft

5 kg: Passenger aircraft

35 kg: Cargo aircraft

Classification

Exempted

Class 9

Packaging

Strong outer packaging

1.2 M drop test

UN performance packaging

Labels

Documents

Invoice (air waybill)*

Additional documents***

Declaration for DG

Air waybill**

Additional documents***

Declaration for DG

Air waybill**

Training

Adequate instructions

DG training

*

The words "Lithium ion batteries in compliance with section II of PI 965" must appear in the air waybill's "Nature and Quantity of Goods" box, when an air waybill

is used. The words "Cargo Aircraft Only" or "CAO" must appear on the air waybill, when transported by cargo.

** The words "Dangerous Goods as per attached Shipper's Declaration" must appear in the air waybill's "Handling Information" column. The words "Cargo Aircraft

Only" or "CAO" must appear on the air waybill, when transported by cargo.

*** Additional documents must indicate:

• The package contains lithium ion cells or batteries;

• The package must be handled with care and that a flammability hazard exists if the package is damaged;

• Special procedures should be followed in the event the package is damaged, to include inspection and repacking if necessary; and

• A telephone number for additional information.

This information can be written in the Declaration for DG's "Additional Handling Information" column or on the air waybill.