Sealed lead-acid batteries in hold baggage?
Feb 26, 2006, 5:45 am
#1
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Sealed lead-acid batteries in hold baggage?
Hi,
One of my hobbies is amateur radio. I'm due to join a ship in Cape Town shortly, and I'm flying there from Heathrow on Wednesday, probably with BA. I'd like to take a Yuasa sealed lead-acid 1.2Ah battery to power a satellite patch feed.
Does anyone know if such batteries are allowed in hold baggage?
Thanks!
Paul
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One of my hobbies is amateur radio. I'm due to join a ship in Cape Town shortly, and I'm flying there from Heathrow on Wednesday, probably with BA. I'd like to take a Yuasa sealed lead-acid 1.2Ah battery to power a satellite patch feed.
Does anyone know if such batteries are allowed in hold baggage?
Thanks!
Paul
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Feb 26, 2006, 10:29 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2001
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IMO for a definitive answer you'll need to talk to Yuasa. I know SOME lead acid batteries are approved. They need to be Dry Cell and should have a legend on the battery that goes something like "FAA, CAB, ICAO, IMDG, and IATA and DOT Air Transport Approved". Here is an example of a compliant battery. If yours isn't, it's quite cheap to get a new one that is.
Feb 27, 2006, 12:08 am
#3
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We take wet batteries that power wheel chairs. They have to be packaged and handled carefully...I'd check with the airline that you intend to travel on for additional advice.