Lithium Battery Packing Instructions Checklist 965, 968

By Mike Bond
12 feb 2013

Packing Instructions 965 Checklist – applies to Lithium ion cells and Lithium ion batteries (Class 9 Miscellaneous dangerous goods UN 3480): EXCERPT -

Batteries meet UN testing criteria – refer to “u n Manual of tests and criteria, part iii, subsection 38.3”
Dangerous goods training (Dgr 1.5) – refer to this blog post for training centers
Classification (Dgr 3.9.2.6) – refer to MsDs – Material safety Data sheet from Manufacturer
Meets Net quantity per package limits of 5 kg net qty per package for Passenger, 35 kg net qty for Cargo Aircraft ONLY
UN Specification Packaging – Packing Group II Performance Packaging
Class 9 Hazard Label
Cargo Aircraft Only Label (Only packaging in excess of 5 kg)
Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods (DGR Section 8)

Packing Instructions 968 Checklist – applies to Lithium metal cells And Lithium metal batteries (Class 9 Miscellaneous dangerous goods UN 3090)

EXCERPT -

Batteries meet U N Testing Criteria – Refer to “U N Manual of Tests And Criteria, Part III, Subsection 38.3”
Dangerous goods training (Dgr 1.5) – refer to this blog post for training centers
Classification (Dgr 3.9.2.6) – refer to MsDs – Material safety Data sheet from Manufacturer
2.5 KG Gross For both passenger and cargo aircraft only flights.
Strong Outer Packaging*
Class 9 Hazard Label
Lithium Battery Handling Label
Documentation Contains the Following Details of the Consignment**
1. the package contains lithium metal (or ion) cells or batteries
2. the package must be handled with care and that flammability hazard exists if the package is damaged
3. special procedures must be followed in the event the package is damaged, to include inspection and repacking if necessary
4. a telephone number for additional information.