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- 1. Ground Operation Manual SPECIAL LOADS DANGEROUS GOODS _______________________________________________________________ © MSR Rev. 00 April 2003 Chapter 07 Page 3 7.SPECIAL LOADS 7.1. DANGEROUS GOODS 7.1.1. LEGAL BACKGROUND The carriage of Dangerous Goods on MSR service is governed by ECAO. The highest ranked regulation for the transport of dangerous goods by air is the Technical instructions published by ICAO. 7.1.2. Scope An operator must comply with the regulations contained in the Technical Instructions on all occasions when dangerous goads are transported, no matter whether the flight is wholly or partly operated outside the territory of a state. Exception: Articles end substances, which would otherwise be classed as dangerous goods are excluded from the general regulations, but only up to the limits which are specified in the Technical Instructions, and only if they are transported as catering or cabin service supplies they are transported for use in flight as veterinary aid or as humane killer for an animal they are transported for use in flight for medical aid for a patient they are carried according to the regulations of 7.1.12. Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew they must be on board of an aircraft according to other requirements of JAR OPS 1 or for operating reasons, e.g. installed oxygen bottles. Articles and substances that are transported only as replacement, e.g. spare oxygen bottles for refill, are not exempted and must be transported according to the Technical Instructions. The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) reflect all above mentioned legaI regulations and are used by the Cargo Handling
- 2. Ground Operation Manual SPECIAL LOADS DANGEROUS GOODS _______________________________________________________________ © MSR Rev. 00 April 2003 Chapter 07 Page 4 Departments in daily practice for detailed compliance. All regulations, which are relevant for the handling of Egypt Air aircraft, are shown in the Ground Operations Manual. 7.1.3.General Regulations for the Transport of Dangerous Goods Dangerous goods may be carried provided that the indicated net quantities are not exceeded and the applicable packing Instructions according to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations are strictly adhered to. Dangerous Goods must be clearly marked and labeled with the appropriate labels. Special handling instructions (labels or imprints), e.g. This Way Up or arrows Indicating the proper orientation of the package, must be strictly observed. Dangerous goads must never be carried in the passenger cabin or cockpit. Prior to loading, the packing of dangerous goods must be inspected to determine that it has no holes, leakage or other indication that the packing has been damaged. The package seals if any on radioactive materials must be intact. Under no circumstances dangerous goods shall be loaded into an aircraft when any damage is noticed or suspected. Dangerous goods must be loaded and secured in a way that will prevent any movement, which could change the position of the package during ground air transportation. This can be achieved by tying down the dangerous goods or by stowing other load together with dangerous goods in a way that no movement is possible. When unloading from bulk compartments or from ULDs the dangerous goods packages must be inspected for evidence of any damage or leakage. If carried in ULDs, the area where the ULD was stowed must be inspected for evidence of leakage or contamination. 7.1.4. Damaged Dangerous Goods Shipments Damaged dangerous goods shipments shall never be loaded into an aircraft. If damage is noticed during loading or unloading the aircraft, the captain,
- 3. Ground Operation Manual SPECIAL LOADS DANGEROUS GOODS _______________________________________________________________ © MSR Rev. 00 April 2003 Chapter 07 Page 5 The cargo department and the station engineer have to be informed immediately. As locally regulated the organizations responsible for the salvage (e.g. fire brigade, technical/medical institutions) shall be informed immediately. It must be ensured that nobody will touch the damaged packages until the nature of the hazard is determined. Other cargo/load has to be checked for similar damage or contamination and offloaded, if necessary. Contaminated compartments /ULDs shall be cleaned by station engineer or technical handling agent. In case of damaged shipments of infectious substances (RIS) a teletype message has to be sent to the station managers of all previous and subsequent line stations. All persons who have been involved in loading or unloading activities have to be informed immediately. In case of damaged shipments of radioactive material (RRY/RRW) it must be ensured that all personnel stays at least 25 m away from damaged packages. According to local agreement, the operation Manager or the Cargo Manager is responsible to report all dangerous goods accidents or incidents involving cargo, mail or passengers baggage immediately. This also includes any occasion where undeclared or mis-declared dangerous goods are discovered in cargo or when dangerous goods not permitted under 7.1.12. Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew are discovered in passengers baggage. Reports have to be sent immediately to the appropriate authority of the state in which the incidents or accidents occurred, as required by that authority, and to the Senior Manager Ground Operations. SMGO will inform the Flight Safety Office accordingly who then reports the incident to the DGCAM. An example of a Dangerous Goods incident reporting form can be found in the 1ATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, Chapter 9, pages 575 and 576.
- 4. Ground Operation Manual SPECIAL LOADS DANGEROUS GOODS _______________________________________________________________ © MSR Rev. 00 April 2003 Chapter 07 Page 6 9.1.5. Marking / identification Dangerous Goods are divided into nine different hazard classes Class 1: Explosives Class 2: Gases Class 3: Flammable Liquids Class 4: Flammable Solids Class 5: Oxidizing Substances Class 6: Toxic and/or Infectious Substances Class 7: Radioactive Materials Class 8: Corrosives Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods Some hazard classes also include divisions, indicated by a second figure (e.g.: 4.1). Hazard class 1 is subdivided into different compatibility groups, indicated by a letter (e.g.: 1.4S). According to the sequence of hazard classes, the IATA Air Imp codes of dangerous goods and corresponding labels are shown on the following pages.
- 5. Ground Operation Manual SPECIAL LOADS DANGEROUS GOODS _______________________________________________________________ © MSR Rev. 00 April 2003 Chapter 07 Page 7 7.1.5.1 Class 1: explosives Class I (Explosives) is divided into 6 divisions (1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4, 1.5 and 1.6). These explosives all have the IATA Air Imp code REX: Division 1.4 • Division 1.4 is subdivided into various compatibility groups. The compatibility groups are shown by a letter at the end of the code (B.C.D.E.F.G.S) Explosives 1.4S are the only type of explosives allowed in passenger aircraft. Class or Division Cargo IMP cod Label Description Class 1 Explosives Division 1.1 REX Articles and substances having a mass explosion hazard Division 1.2 REX Articles and substances having projection hazard
- 6. Ground Operation Manual SPECIAL LOADS DANGEROUS GOODS _______________________________________________________________ © MSR Rev. 00 April 2003 Chapter 07 Page 8 Division 1.3 REX RCX RGX 1.3 Articles and substances having a minor blast pr projection hazard Division 1.4 REX RXB RXC RXD RXE RXF RXG RXS B.C.D.E.F.G.S Articles and substances which present no significant hazard Compatibility Group assuagement according to DGR Table Articles and substances which, present no significant hazard effect from accidental function, are confined within the package.
- 7. Ground Operation Manual SPECIAL LOADS DANGEROUS GOODS _______________________________________________________________ © MSR Rev. 00 April 2003 Chapter 07 Page 9 7.1.5.2 Class 2: Gases Flammable Gas Division IATA Air Imp Code 2.1 RFS Non-Flammable Gas Division IATA Air Imp Code 2.2 RNG Some non-flammable gases are cryogenic liquids (deeply refrigerated gases). These gases have the label for non-flammable gases but have IATA Air Imp Code RCL. They must have the additional handling label shown below. Cryogenic Liquid Division IATA Air Imp Code 2.2 RCL
- 8. Ground Operation Manual SPECIAL LOADS DANGEROUS GOODS _______________________________________________________________ © MSR Rev. 00 April 2003 Chapter 07 Page 10 Toxic Gas Division IATA Air Imp Code 2.3 RPG All RPG articles are Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO) 7.1.5.3 Class 3: Flammable Liquids Flammable Liquid Division IATA Air Imp Code 3 RFL 7.1.5.4 Class 4: Flammable Solids Flammable Solids Division IATA Air Imp Code 4.1 RCFS Spontaneously Combustible Division IATA Air Imp Code 4.2 RSC
- 9. Ground Operation Manual SPECIAL LOADS DANGEROUS GOODS _______________________________________________________________ © MSR Rev. 00 April 2003 Chapter 07 Page 11 Dangerous When Wet Division IATA Air Imp Code 4.2 RFW Substances (dangerous when wet) are substances which produce flammable gases if they come into contact with water 7.1.5.5 Class 5: Oxidizer Oxidizer Division IATA Air Imp Code 5.1 ROX Organic Peroxides Division IATA Air Imp Code 5.2 ROP 7.1.5.6 Class 6: Toxic Substances Toxic Substances Division IATA Air Imp Code 6.1 RPB Toxic 6
- 10. Ground Operation Manual SPECIAL LOADS DANGEROUS GOODS _______________________________________________________________ © MSR Rev. 00 April 2003 Chapter 07 Page 12 Infectious Substances Division IATA Air Imp Code 6.2 RIS 7.1.5.7 Class 7: Radioactive Material Radioactive Material of category I Division IATA Air Imp Code 7 RRW Radioactive Material of category II Division IATA Air Imp Code 7 RRY Radioactive Material of category III Division IATA Air Imp Code 7 RRY
- 11. Ground Operation Manual SPECIAL LOADS DANGEROUS GOODS _______________________________________________________________ © MSR Rev. 00 April 2003 Chapter 07 Page 13 Special label for Fissile Material Division IATA Air Imp Code 7 RRY 7.1.5.8 Class 8: Corrosives Corrosive Material Division IATA Air Imp Code 8 RCM 7.1.5.9 Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods Dry Ice Division IATA Air Imp Code 9 ICE Polymeric Beads Division IATA Air Imp Code 9 RSB Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods except the two goods shown above have IATA Air Imp Code RMD. Examples: wheelchairs with wet cell batteries, vehicles self-inflating live-saving appliances. Vehicles are always RMD but the hazard label Is not needed.
- 12. Ground Operation Manual SPECIAL LOADS DANGEROUS GOODS _______________________________________________________________ © MSR Rev. 00 April 2003 Chapter 07 Page 14 Magnetized material has the IATA Air Imp codes MAG. It needs no hazard label but the handling label shown.
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- 14. Ground Operation Manual SPECIAL LOADS DANGEROUS GOODS _______________________________________________________________ © MSR Rev. 00 April 2003 Chapter 07 Page 16 7.1.7. Radioactive Material There are three categories of radioactive material. For radioactive material of category I (RRW) there are no special restrictions. However for the carriage of radioactive material of category II and III (RRY) the following restrictions have to be observed: the permitted total of transport indices must not be exceeded the material must be loaded in the correct loading area the loading height (distance from compartment floor to top of packages) is Limited in lower compartments of passenger aircraft. The actual amount of transport indices for each package must be entered on the hazard labels of the respective package by the shipper (except RRW). If several packages with radioactive material are carried on the same flight, the total amount of transport indices of all packages shall be taken as a basis. Packages containing radioactive materials of category II and III (RRY) shall always be stowed on the compartment floor to ensure a maximum distance to passengers and crew. It must be ensured that no damage can be caused by load placed on top the packages. Packages with radioactive material of category II and Ill (RRY) without entry of transport indices on the label or with broken seals (if any) must not be carried. Radioactive materials must be restrained so that movement is not possible under any circumstances during flight. The respective load limitations for radioactive materials on board passenger and cargo aircraft are shown on the following tables:
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- 17. Ground Operation Manual SPECIAL LOADS DANGEROUS GOODS _______________________________________________________________ © MSR Rev. 00 April 2003 Chapter 07 Page 19 7.1.8. Magnetized Material (MAG) Magnetized material (MAG) can be carried only in the aft hold. The Cargo Handling Department is responsible that magnetized materials are packed according to the relevant packing instructions of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations before accepted for transport. If any articles, that are sensitive to magnetized material, are accepted, cargo services inform the responsible Load Control agent to ensure that these articles are not loaded adjacent to magnetized material. 7.1.9. Dry Ice Dry Ice (ICE) may be carried for cooling perishable goods or as cargo. Following loading instructions must be observed: A maximum of 200-kg dry ice per hold is allowed The structure of compartments. Pallets and containers must be protected against direct contact with dry ice by insulating material Transit and destination station must ventilate the compartments before entering live animals and dry ice must not be loaded together in the same compartment 7.1.10. Polymeric Beads (RSB) A maximum of 100 kg of polymeric beads (RSB) may be carried in each hold. 7.1.11. Battery Driven Wheelchairs Before loading wheelchairs with a dry battery or with a battery filled with a non - spoilable gel it must be ensured that The battery is securely attached to the wheelchair The battery is disconnected The battery poles are insulated in order to prevent short-circuits
- 18. Ground Operation Manual SPECIAL LOADS DANGEROUS GOODS _______________________________________________________________ © MSR Rev. 00 April 2003 Chapter 07 Page 20 So-called high tech wheelchairs often have integrated dry batteries, which cannot be disconnected at the battery terminals. They have a removable control unit, which, if it is removed, disconnects the battery. Such wheelchairs may be loaded if the control unit is removed. Spoilable wet cell batteries may only be shipped as Dangerous Goods cargo through the cargo-handling department. In the loadsheet as well as in LDM and CPM the loading position of a battery driven wheelchair shall be shown in plain text under “Sl”. 7.1.12. Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew Dangerous Goods must not be loaded in or as passenger or crew checked or carry-on baggage, except if allowed in the table below. Totally Forbidden: Security-type briefcases or attach cases incorporating dangerous goods, such as lithium batteries or pyrotechnic devices (explosives!). Disabling devices, such as mace, pepper sprays etc. containing an irritating or incapacitating substance. Fireworks of any type, including all party fireworks, in any quantity.
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- 21. Ground Operation Manual SPECIAL LOADS DANGEROUS GOODS _______________________________________________________________ © MSR Rev. 00 April 2003 Chapter 07 Page 23 7.1.14.Dangerous Goods, Notification to Captain (NOTOC) The Commander is to be given a NOTOC containing all relevant information for the transportation of Dangerous Goods. This NOTOC must be readily available to him during the entire flight. The following is an example of a manual NOTOC: