Lithium Batteries

Our Lithium Battery Fires provides the crew with guidance for complying with provisions applicable to the transport of lithium batteries by air as they are set out in the Dangerous Goods Regulations. The course helps the crew to understand the danger posed by lithium batteries when transported by air and proper handling of lithium battery-powered devices and potential fires is also presented.

Screenshot showing Lithium Batteries course for the airline flight crew and cabin crew.

DURATION

~ 45 minutes

INTENDED FOR

Flight Crew
Cabin Crew

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

EASA, ICAO, IATA, FAA

Learning Objectives

Be aware of the danger posed by lithium batteries when transported by air
Mitigate the risk of fire caused by lithium batteries
Handling lithium battery fire
Guidance and provisions applicable to the transport of lithium batteries by air

Contents of the course

1. Introduction

Flight Crew case
Cabin Crew case

2. Definitions of Lithium Batteries

Lithium-ion Batteries
Lithium Metal Batteries

3. Classification of Lithium Batteries

4. Danger Posed by Lithium Batteries

5. Air Transport of Lithium Batteries

Passenger Aircraft
Cargo Aircraft

6. Emergency Response Guidance

Lithium Battery Fire in Cabin
Lithium Battery Fire in Cockpit
Lithium Battery Fire in Cargo Aircraft

7. Provisions for Passengers and Crew

Screenshot showing Lithium Batteries course for the airline flight crew and cabin crew.

Course References

IATA Small Vehicles Powered by Lithium Batteries – Cargo Provisions (29 December 2015)

IATA Lithium Batteries as Cargo in 2016 Update III (23 February 2016)

IATA – 2017 Lithium Battery Guidance Document

IATA Lithium Battery Risk Mitigation Guidance for Operators 2nd edition

IATA Safety Risk Assessment 1st edition

IATA Guidance Document – Battery Powered Cargo Tracking Devices / Data Loggers (31
January 2017)

ICAO Emergency Response Guidance for Aircraft Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods

IATA Provisions for Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew, Table 2.3.A

ICAO Electronic Bulletin (EB) 2016/01

IATA Passenger Provisions for Small Vehicles Powered by Lithium Batteries
EASA Safety Information Bulletin; Carriage of Personal Transportation Devices (11 March 2016)

FAA Airline Passengers and Batteries (9 September 2016)