Dangerous Goods - Batteries

Overview

Whether a battery can be carried or not depends on its type, configuration, and Watt hour (Wh) rating.

Lithium-ion and Lithium Metal Batteries that are damaged or defective in accordance with SP A154 are prohibited from transport on Alliance Aircraft.

Step 1 – Determine the Battery Type:

What is the battery used for? Is it rechargeable? Is it Lead Acid? Is it spillable? (Check the battery label)

Step 2 - Determine the Configuration and Quantity:

Battery in equipment - Must be securely installed in the device and protected against inadvertent activation.
Spare batteries - Batteries not installed in a device inc. power banks/packs. Must be protected against short circuit. This can be done by placing each battery in a separate plastic bag/protective pouch, or insulating terminals by taping over them.

Step 3 Calculate Watt hour (Wh) rating:

Amp hours (Ah) x Voltage (v) = Watt Hours (Wh). Simply: Ah x v = Wh (Examples further down the page)
milliAmp hour (mAh) x Voltage (v) \ 1000 = Watt Hours (Wh). Simply: mAh x V = ? divided by 1000 = Wh

Items exceeding the below specifications should be referred to an Air Cargo Agent to travel as Cargo.

All Lithium batteries must meet the requirements of UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3.

For additional assistance please contact the Alliance Airlines Dangerous Goods Specialists via email: dg@allianceairlines.com.au

Type		Configuration & Quantities permitted	Cabin Baggage	Checked In	Approval Required
Dry Batteries	-AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt, -Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), Nickel Cadmium (NiCad)	In equipment: Limited to carrying a reasonable amount needed for personal use only.		Rec. in carry-on	*
		Spares: Limited to 20 * the operator may approve more than 20
Lithium-ion polymer 100Wh or less	Mobile phones, handheld devices, laptops, tablets, small power tools, video cameras, small toys	In equipment: Limited to a max of 15 PED *The operator may approve more than 15 (e-cigarettes are considered PEDs and included in this allowance)		Rec. in carry-on	*
		Spares: Limited to 20 * the operator may approve more than 20
Lithium-ion polymer 101Wh - 160Wh	Batteries for large camera equipment, garden tools, power tools, large drones.	In equipment: Limited to carrying a reasonable amount needed for personal use only.		Rec. in carry-on
		Spares: Only two (2) spare batteries
Lithium-ion polymer exceeding 160Wh Lithium metal 8g+	Power banks, batteries in electric scooters, electric skateboards, other recreational devices.	NOT PERMITTED ** Mobility Aid exemptions appy
Lithium metal.2g or less of lithium metal content	Non-rechargeable batteries for watches, cameras, small toys	In equipment: Limited to a max of 15 PED *The operator may approve more than 15.		Rec. in carry-on	*
		Spares: Limited to 20 the operator may approve more than 20
Lithium metal >2g but <8g lithium metal content	Medical Devices only Not permitted to, from and within the USA	In equipment: Limited to carrying a reasonable amount needed to operate the device only.		Rec. in carry-on
		Spares: Only two (2) spare batteries
NON-SPILLABLE Batteries 12v or less AND 100Wh or less	Sealed Lead Acid (SLA), Gel Type, VRLA, Absorbed Glass Material (AGM) non-spillable.	In equipment:		Rec. in carry-on
		Spares: Only two (2) spare batteries

Mobility Aid Batteries Only

Lithium Battery installed in a mobility aid:

The installed battery terminals must be protected from short circuit (by being in an enclosed container or having exposed terminals protected.
The battery must be securely attached to the mobility aid with all electrical circuits isolated.
If the above cannot be achieved, the battery must be removed by the user.

Lithium Battery removed from and travelling with a mobility aid:

A primary power Lithium battery removed from a mobility aid must not exceed 300Wh without Operator Approval which can be provided in accordance with a CASA Instrument. Two spare batteries may be carried for the mobility aid however these must not exceed 160Wh each.
Lithium battery/batteries removed from a mobility aid must be carried by the passenger in the cabin.
Lithium battery/batteries removed from a mobility aid must be protected from damage and short circuit.

Non-spillable Wet Batteries, Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries or Dry Batteries installed in a mobility aid:

The installed battery terminals must be protected from short circuit (by being in an enclosed container or having exposed terminals protected.
The battery must be securely attached to the mobility aid with all electrical circuits isolated.
If the above cannot be achieved, the battery must be removed by the user.

Non-spillable Wet Batteries, Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries or Dry Batteries removed from and travelling with in a mobility aid:

Must be packaged in strong rigid packaging which must be carried in the cargo hold.
Passengers are permitted ONE spare wet, non-spillable battery OR two spare nickel-metal hydride batteries/dry batteries total.

Spillable Battery installed in the mobility aid:

The installed battery must be protected from short circuit (by being in an enclosed container or having exposed terminals protected.
The mobility aid must be switched off with wheels set in free motion.

Spillable Battery removed from the mobility aid:

Battery must be packed in strong, rigid, leak proof packaging and protected against upset by way of being secured to a pallet.
Battery must be protected against short circuit and surrounded by compatible absorbent material to absorb total liquid contents.
Packaged battery must be marked with "BATTERY, WET, WITH WHEELCHAIR" or "BATTERY, WET WITH MOBILITY AID" and labelled with the "Corrosive" label and with the "Package Orientation" label.

Examples

	TYPE: This is a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. CONFIGURATION/QUANTITY: It is a single spare battery (not in equipment). Watt Hour (Wh) Rating: 24Wh rating.
	TYPE: This is a Lithium-ion battery CONFIGURATION/QUANTITY: single spare battery Watt Hour (Wh) Rating: It does not state Wh rating It has a 5Ah rating and a 20V rating 5Ah x 20V = 100Wh
	TYPE: This is a Sealed Lead-Acid Battery (SLA) identifying it is non-spillable. CONFIGURATION/QUANTITY: single spare battery NOT travelling with a mobility aid Watt Hour (Wh) Rating: It does not state Wh rating It has a 12 V rating and a 7.0Ah rating 7.0Ah x 12V = 84Wh
	TYPE: This is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. CONFIGURATION/QUANTITY: Single spare battery Watt Hour (Wh) Rating: It does not state its Wh rating. It does not state an Ah rating. It has a 5V rating and a 5000mAh rating 5000mAH x 5V = 25000/1000 = 25Wh
	TYPE: This is a lithium battery removed from an electric scooter. CONFIGURATION/QUANTITY: single spare battery Watt Hour (Wh) Rating: It has a 36 V rating and a 10.5Ah rating and states that it is 378Wh