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35. Information and Instructions on the Carriage of Dangerous

Goods, Including Action to be taken in the event of an Emergency:

35.0 Introduction:

Carriage of Dangerous Goods by air poses inherent safety hazards.

Such goods may be transported safely by strictly complying with the
provisions of ICAO Annex -18 Technical Instructions.

The policies and procedures applicable to Ventura Airconnect Limited

are detailed hereunder which are based on ICAO Technical
Instructions, DGCA Aircraft (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rules 2003
and provisions of CAR Section 11, Series C, Part I, Approval of
Dangerous Goods Training Programme, CAR Section 11, Series E,
Part I, Grant of Approval to Carry Dangerous Goods by Air and CAR
section 11, Series D Part-1 Guidelines and Procedure for Dangerous
goods inspection also apply.

35.0.1 Carriage of Dangerous Goods:

A) Ventura Airconnect shall not carry Dangerous Goods on board

its aircraft.
B) Provisions of CAR Section 11, Series C, Part I, Approval of
Dangerous Goods Training Programme and CAR Section 11,
Series E, Part I, Grant of Approval to Carry Dangerous Goods by
Air, CAR section 11, Series D Part-1 Guidelines and Procedure for
Dangerous goods inspection also apply.
C) The Aircraft (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rules 2003 that
extend to whole of India also applies: -

i. To aircraft registered in India or aircraft operated by an operator who

has his principal place of business or permanent place of residence
in India, wherever they may be;

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ii. To all aircraft for the time being in or over India; and
iii. To persons operating air transport services to, from, within and over
India, shippers of dangerous goods or their agents.

35.0.2 Carriage of Dangerous Goods on Ventura Airconnect Limited.

Aircrafts (Operator's Policy)

A. General Requirement:
An Indian Operator can carry dangerous goods that are listed in ICAO
Technical Instructions only when its Air Operators Permit issued by
DGCA permits such carriage.

B. Carriage of Dangerous Goods:

Ventura Airconnect Limited Aircraft, Cessna 208B (NSOP Category) is
not authorized to carry dangerous goods, except those dangerous goods
that are permitted to be carried by a passenger or crew member as part
of their baggage. (Ref IATA DGR Table 2.3).

C. Carriage of Dangerous Goods as Medical Aid During the

flight
Ventura Airconnect Limited may carry dangerous goods that are required
to support an ailing patient/passenger on-board an aircraft. However,
such dangerous goods shall be limited to those permitted by ICAO
Technical Instructions and also when an authorized medical attendant
accompanies the passenger. The PIC will evaluate the requirement in
consultation with the medical authorities and accordingly permit. Where
specific approvals are required from the Regulatory Authority, the
company shall seek necessary approvals and guidance from the
regulatory authority (s). To conduct medical evacuation flights, VAL shall
first obtain AMT approval from DGCA.

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35.0.3 Guidance on the requirement for acceptance, Labelling, handling,

Stowage and Segregation of dangerous goods.

A. Applicability:
General Philosophy:
Dangerous goods can be transported safely by air transport provided
certain principles are strictly followed. These principles and procedures
include:

B. Classification:

United Nations Sub Committee of Experts on Transportation of

Dangerous Goods (COE) and on the Globally Harmonized System of
Classification and Labelling of Chemicals is an ECOSOC subsidiary
body dealing with the development and update of recommendations
to ensure the safe transport and handling of hazardous chemicals to
protect human life and the environment.

Dangerous goods are classified according to criteria determined by the

United Nations Sub Committee of Experts on Transportation of
Dangerous Goods (COE). This classification determines the acceptability
of the articles and substances for air transport as well as the conditions
for their transport. It is the responsibility of the shipper of cargo to
determine if articles and substances are dangerous goods or not, and if
dangerous goods, to determine the correct Class or Division.
C. Prohibitions:
Some dangerous goods have been identified as being too dangerous to
be carried on any aircraft under any circumstances; others are forbidden
under normal circumstances but may be carried with specific approvals
from the States concerned; some are restricted to carriage on all carriage
on all cargo aircraft; most however, can be safely carried on passenger
aircraft as well, provided certain requirements are met.

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D. Training:
Dangerous goods training is a mandatory (legal) requirement for all
individuals involved in the preparation or transport of dangerous goods by
air to ensure that they are able to carry out their responsibilities.
Recurrent training must take place within 24 months of previous training
to ensure knowledge is current.

E. Packaging:
Packaging is the essential component in the safe transport of dangerous
goods by air. The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations provide packing
instructions for all dangerous goods acceptable for air transport with a
wide range of options for inner, outer and single packaging. The quantity
of dangerous goods permitted within these packaging is strictly limited by
the Regulations so as to minimize the risk, should an incident occur.

F. Marking and Labeling:

The packages are marked with required markings and bear the required
labels to ensure that the hazards can be recognized without relying on
accompanying documentation in an emergency.

G. Documentation:
The proper declaration of dangerous goods by the shipper ensures that
all in the transportation chain are aware that dangerous goods are being
transported. This ensures that they are correctly accepted, handled and
loaded and if an incident or accident occurs, either in-flight or on the
ground, what the correct response should be.

H. Notification to Pilot-in-Command. (NOTOC):

The pilot-in-command must know what is on board the aircraft in order to
properly deal with any emergencies that may occur. The pilot must also
convey this information, if possible, to air traffic services to aid in the
response to any aircraft incident or accident.

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I. Avoiding Hidden Hazards:

Information regarding “Hidden Dangerous Goods” must also be conveyed
to passengers, crew and shippers to assist them in recognizing dangerous
goods, which they are not permitted to carry on their person, in their
baggage, or as cargo and which may not be readily recognizable as being
dangerous.

J. Definition of Dangerous Goods: dangerous goods" means articles or

substances which are capable of posing a hazard to health, safety,
property or the environment and which are listed as such in the Technical
Instructions or which are classified according to the Technical
Instructions. Reference: - The Aircraft (carriage of dangerous goods)
Rules 2003

K. Limitations
General:
Some dangerous goods are too dangerous to be carried by aircraft,
others may be carried on cargo aircraft only and some are acceptable on
both cargo and passenger aircraft. A number of limitations are placed on
dangerous goods which are permitted to be transported by air. These
limitations are established by the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Furthermore, both States and operators may impose further restrictions
called variations.

L. Hidden Dangerous Goods:

When goods or contents of a package/baggage are declared by
description, though such descriptions may sound familiar, such goods
may contain certain hidden danger that is not correctly known. List of
items and the possible hidden danger is provided hereunder. It must be
kept in mind that these are only indicative items, whereas many more
items may be offered for carriage.
Some of the examples of items that may contain or indicate the presence
of dangerous goods are:

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Automobile Parts (car, May contain ferro-magnetic material which may not
car parts, motors, meet the definition for magnetized material but
motorcycle) which may be subject to special stowage
requirements due to the possibility of affecting
aircraft instruments (see 3.9.2.2). May also contain
engines, including fuel cell engines, carburetors or
fuel tanks which contain or have contained fuel, wet
or lithium batteries, compressed gases in tyre
inflation devices, fire extinguishers, shocks/struts
with nitrogen, air bag inflators/air bag modules,
flammable adhesives, paints, sealants and solvents,
etc.
Battery –Powered May contain wet or lithium batteries.
Devices/Equipment
Breathing Apparatus May indicate cylinders of compressed air or oxygen,
chemical oxygen generators or refrigerated liquefied
oxygen.
Camping Equipment May contain flammable gases (butane, propane,
etc.), flammable liquids (kerosene, gasoline, etc.),
flammable solids (hexamine, matches, etc.) or other
dangerous goods.
Chemicals May contain items meeting any of the criteria for
dangerous goods, particularly flammable liquids,
flammable solids, oxidizers, organic peroxides, toxic
or corrosive substances.
COMAT Such as aircraft parts, may contain dangerous goods
(Company Materials) as an integral part, e.g., chemical oxygen generators
in a passenger service unit (PSU), various

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compressed gases such as oxygen, carbon dioxide

and nitrogen, gas lighters, aerosols, fire
extinguishers, flammable liquids such as fuels, paints
and adhesives, and corrosive material such as
batteries. Other items such as flares, first aid kits,
life-saving appliances, matches, magnetized
material, etc.
CONSOLIDATED may contain any of the defined classes of dangerous
CONSIGNMENTS goods.
(GROUPAGES)
Cryogenic (Liquid) Indicates refrigerated liquefied gases such as
nitrogen, neon, helium, argon, etc. Cryogenic liquids
are dangerous because they might destroy human
skin tissue on contact, and when spilled, they could
cause suffocation in confined spaces.

Cylinders Indicates compressed or liquefied gases.

Dental Apparatus May contain flammable resins or solvents,
compressed or liquefied gas, mercury and
radioactive material.
Diagnostic Specimens May contain infectious substances.
Diving Equipment may contain cylinders (such as scuba tanks, vest
bottles, etc.) of compressed gas (air, oxygen, etc),
high intensity diving lamps which can generate
extremely high heat when operated in air. In order to
be carried safely, the bulb or battery must be
disconnected.
Drilling or Mining may contain explosive(s) and/or other dangerous
Equipment goods.

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Dry Shipper (Vapor may contain free liquid nitrogen. Dry shippers are
Shipper) subject to these Regulations when they permit the
release of any free liquid nitrogen irrespective of the
orientation of the packaging.
Electrical may contain magnetized materials or mercury in
Equipment/Electronics switch gear and electron tubes, wet batteries, lithium
Equipment batteries or fuel cells or fuel cell cartridges that
contain or have contained fuel.
Electrically Powered (Wheel chairs, lawn mowers, golf carts, etc.) may
Apparatus (wheelchairs, contain wet batteries, lithium batteries or fuel cells or
lawn mowers, golf carts, fuel cell cartridges that contain or have contained
etc.) fuel.
Expeditionary may contain explosives (flares), flammable liquids
Equipment (gasoline), flammable gas (propane, camping gas) or
other dangerous goods.
Film Crew or Media may contain explosive pyrotechnic devices,
Equipment generators incorporating internal combustion
engines, wet batteries, lithium batteries, fuel, heat
producing items, etc.
Frozen Embryos may contain refrigerated liquefied gas or Carbon
dioxide,
solid (dry ice).
FROZEN FRUIT, may be packed in Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice).
VEGETABLES, ETC
Fuel Control Unit/ may contain flammable liquids/may contain
FUELS flammable liquids, flammable solids or flammable
gases.
Hot Air Balloon may contain cylinders with flammable gas, fire
extinguishers, engines internal combustion,

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batteries, etc.
Household Goods may contain items meeting any of the criteria for
dangerous goods including flammable liquids such
as solvent based paint, adhesives, polishes,
aerosols (for passengers, those not permitted under
Subsection 2.3), bleach, corrosive oven or drain
cleaners, ammunition, matches, etc.
Instruments May conceal barometers, manometers, mercury
switches, rectifier tubes, thermometers, etc.
containing mercury.
Laboratory/ Testing may contain items meeting any of the criteria for
Equipment dangerous goods, particularly flammable liquids,
flammable solids, oxidizers, organic peroxides, toxic
or corrosive substances, lithium batteries, cylinders
of compressed gas, etc.
Machinery Parts may contain adhesives, paints, sealants, solvents,
wet and lithium batteries, mercury, cylinders of
compressed or liquefied gas, etc.
Magnets and other May individually or cumulatively meet the definition
items of magnetized material.
of similar material
May contain items meeting any of the criteria for
Medical dangerous goods, particularly flammable liquids,
Supplies/Equipment flammable solids, oxidizers, organic peroxides, toxic,
corrosive substances or lithium batteries.
Metal Construction May contain ferro-magnetic material, which may be
Material/Metal subject to special stowage requirements due to the
Piping/Metal Fencing possibility of affecting aircraft instruments.
PARTS OF May contain wet batteries, etc.

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AUTOMOBILE (CAR,
MOTOR,
MOTORCYCLE)
Passenger Baggage May contain items meeting any of the criteria for
dangerous goods. Examples include fireworks,
flammable household liquids, corrosive oven or drain
cleaners, flammable gas or liquid lighter refills or
camping stove cylinders, matches, ammunition,
bleach, aerosols (those not permitted under DGR
2.3), etc.
Pharmaceuticals May contain items meeting any of the criteria for
dangerous goods, particularly radioactive material,
flammable liquids, flammable solids, oxidizers, and
organic peroxides, toxic or corrosive substances.
Photographic may contain items meeting any of the criteria for
Supplies/Equipment dangerous goods, particularly heat producing
devices, flammable liquids, flammable solids,
oxidizers, organic peroxides, toxic or corrosive
substances or lithium batteries
Promotional Material See PASSENGER BAGGAGE.
Racing Car or may contain engines, including fuel cell engines,
Motorcycle Team carburetors or fuel tanks which contain fuel or
Equipment residual fuel, flammable aerosols, cylinders of
compressed gases, nitromethane, other fuel
additives, wet batteries, lithium batteries, etc.
Refrigerators May contain liquefied gases or an ammonia solution.
Repair Kits may contain flammable adhesives, solvent-based
paints, organic peroxides, resins, etc.
Samples for Testing May contain items meeting any of the criteria for

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dangerous goods, particularly infectious substances,

flammable liquids, flammable solids, oxidizers, and
organic peroxides, toxic or corrosive substances.
Semen May be packed with Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) or
refrigerated liquefied gas. See also DRY SHIPPER.
Ships' Spares may contain explosives (flares), cylinders of
compressed gas (life rafts), paint, lithium batteries
(emergency locator transmitters), etc.

Show, Motion Picture, May contain flammable substances, explosives or

Stage Special Effects other dangerous goods.
Equipment
Sporting Goods/Sports May contain cylinders of compressed or liquefied gas
Team Equipment (air, carbon dioxide, etc.), lithium batteries, propane
torches, first aid kits, flammable adhesives, aerosols,
etc.

Swimming Pool May contain oxidizing or corrosive substances.

Chemicals
SWITCHES IN May contain Mercury.
ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT OR
INSTRUMENTS
Tool boxes may contain explosives (power rivets), compressed
gases or aerosols, flammable gases (butane
cylinders or torches), flammable adhesives or paints,
corrosive liquids, lithium batteries, etc.
Torches Micro torches and utility lighters may contain

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flammable gas and be equipped with an electronic

starter. Larger torches may consist of a torch head
(often with a self-igniting switch) attached to a
container or cylinder of flammable gas.

may contain items meeting any of the criteria for

Unaccompanied dangerous goods, such as fireworks, flammable
Passengers Baggage/ household liquids, corrosive oven or drain cleaners,
Personal Effects flammable gas or liquid lighter refills or camping
stove cylinders, matches, bleach, aerosols, etc.
(those not permitted under Subsection
2.3).
Vaccines may be packed in Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice)

There are articles and substances that do not fall within the scope of the
Regulations but which, in the event of leakage, may cause a serious clean-
up problem or contribute to corrosion of aircraft structures on a long-term
basis. These must be checked to ensure that the packaging is adequate to
prevent leakage during transport and all the packages containing liquid
must be secured.

Note: Baggage’s and packages must be inspected thoroughly before

loading on board the aircraft.

M. Classification:

The Regulations divides dangerous goods into 9 classes reflecting the type
of risk involved. In some cases, these classes are further sub-divided into
divisions to identify a particular risk, within that class. In such cases,
reference is made only to the division and not the class.

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Each class or division has specific criteria that are used to determine
whether an article or substance belongs to that class or division. These
criteria are technically detailed and classification of an item requires
specialist knowledge of the criteria. These classes are:

Class 1 — Explosives (Further divided into 6 divisions and 13

compatibility groups): Class 1 contains substances and
articles which pose a hazard due to explosion. Items in Class 1 are further
divided into divisions 1.1 - 1.6 depending on the nature of the explosion
hazard and the sensitivity of the item. A compatibility group, consisting of a
single letter, is also assigned to each item. The compatibility group letter
indicates which items can be transported together.
Class 2 — Gases: Class 2 contains potentially dangerous gases.
Gases in class 2 are assigned one or more groups,
representing their dangerous properties.
Division 2.1 Flammable Gas
Division 2.2 Nonflammable Non-toxic gas and
Division 2.3 Toxic gas
Class 3 — Flammable liquids: Class 3 covers flammable liquids, which
includes some molten solid substances and liquid desensitized explosives.
Substances are divided into different packing groups according to the
degree of danger they present to transportation.
Class 4 — Flammable solids: Class 4, like class 5 and 6, is actually an
umbrella term, where all substances belong to one of the subclasses. They
all have in common that they are flammable under certain conditions. For
instance, strike-anywhere-matches (UN 1331) would be classified as a
Class 4.1 substance.
Division 4.1 Flammable Solids
Division 4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion;
Division 4.3 Dangerous when wet;

Class 5 — Oxidizing substances and Organic Peroxides

Division 5.1 Oxidizers: Class 5.1, oxidizing substances, are
substances that may decompose quickly, releasing oxygen or other

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oxidizing substances. This can cause a fire to accelerate quickly, or to start

due to the heat given off in the oxidation process.
Division 5.2 Organic Peroxides: Class 5.2, organic
peroxides, may also decompose at a high rate and give off oxygen or
flammable gases, as well as heat. They can be very unstable and
extremely flammable under certain circumstances such as heat, friction,
mechanical shock, or when they come into contact with other substances.
Class 6 — Toxic and infectious substance
Division 6.1 Toxic substance: Class 6.1, toxic substances, is used to
classify substances that - in relatively small amounts and in a short
duration - can cause serious injury or death to humans if swallowed,
inhaled or with by absorption through skin contact.
Division 6.2 Infectious substance: Class 6.2, infectious substances,
covers substances which are known or are reasonably expected to contain
pathogens, i.e. microorganisms (including bacteria, viruses, parasites and
fungi) and other agents which can cause disease in humans or animals.

Class 7 — Radioactive material: Class 7 contains substances and

articles that are radioactive, meaning that they contain radionuclides where
both the activity concentration and the total activity exceed certain
threshold values defined in the regulations. For some (Type A) materials
and packages, a transport index is calculated on the basis of the maximum
dose rate on the external surface of the packaging, and different labels and
regulations apply depending on this index. Other regulations and labels
apply to radioactive waste and materials exceeding the limits for
Type A packages.

Class 8 — Corrosives: Class 8 covers substances that can cause a

chemical reaction that can potentially destroy living tissue or other goods.
This includes substances which only form a corrosive substance in the
presence of water, or produce corrosive vapour in the presence of moisture
in the air.

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Class 9 — Class 9 — Miscellaneous dangerous goods: Class 9

Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods are substances and articles which
during transport present a danger or hazard not covered by other 8
classes. This class encompasses, but is not limited to, environmentally
hazardous substances, substances that are transported at elevated
temperatures, miscellaneous articles and substances, genetically modified
organisms and micro-organisms and (depending on the method of
transport) magnetized materials and aviation regulated substances.
Commonly transported class 9 dangerous goods include marine
pollutants such as zinc oxide, lithium-ion batteries, genetically modified
organisms, air bag modules and motor engines. e.g., lithium batteries
Substances and articles which, during carriage, present a danger not
covered by any of the other classes fall under class 9.
Any material which has an anesthetic, noxious, or other similar property
which could cause extreme annoyance or discomfort to a flight crew
member so as to prevent the correct performance of assigned duties. Any
material that meets the definition in 49 CFR 171.8 for an elevated
temperature material, a hazardous substance, a hazardous waste, or a
marine pollutant is categorized under Class 9.
Examples of miscellaneous hazardous materials include, but are not
limited to the following: Acetaldehyde ammonia, Ammonium nitrate-based
fertilizer, Asbestos, Aviation regulated liquid, Automobile airbags, Battery-
powered equipment, Battery-powered vehicle, Benzaldehyde, Chemical
kits, First aid kits, Lithium batteries, Magnetized materials, Plastic molding
compound, Self-inflating life vests, Sulfur.
Sub-categories of Class 9 dangerous goods:
C1-
Acid substances
C4
C5-
Basic substances
C8
C9-
Other corrosive substances
C10

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C11 Corrosive articles

CF Corrosive substances, flammable
CS Corrosive substances, self-heating
Corrosive substances which, in contact
CW
with water, emit flammable gases
CO Corrosive substances, oxidizing
Corrosive substances, toxic and articles
CT
containing such substances
Corrosive substances, flammable,
CFT
liquid, toxic
COT Corrosive substances, oxidizing, toxic

Baggage with installed lithium batteries non-removable batteries

exceeding–0.3 g lithium metal or
2.7 Wh.
Baggage with installed lithium batteries:
– non-removable batteries. Batteries must contain no more than 0.3 g
lithium metal or for lithium ion
must not exceed 2.7 Wh;
– removable batteries. Batteries must be removed if baggage is to be
checked in. Removed batteries
must be carried in the cabin.

Some dangerous goods may have characteristics that meet the

classification criteria of more than one class or division. Under these
circumstances the substance is said to have both a primary and subsidiary
risk.

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The classes have been arranged /numbered by the type of hazard

involved. The order in which the classes are shown does not imply a
relative degree of danger or the precedence of the hazard involved.

N. Marking and Labelling:

N.1 General:
Packages containing dangerous goods are normally identified with specific
markings and special hazard labels, intended to alert you to the risks
inherent to the contents. Correct marking and labelling of dangerous goods
packages are an important element in the safe transport process. Markings
and labels fulfill the following general purposes:

(a) They indicate the contents of the package.

(b) They indicate that the packaging meets approved standards.
(c) They provide safe handling and stowage information.
(d) They indicate the nature of hazard(s).

N.2 Marking:

N.2.a Markings on Dangerous Goods Packages:

There are two types of markings:

(a) Markings which identify the use of a particular packaging for a

particular shipment. Every package of dangerous goods must be
marked with the proper shipping name, the UN or ID number, and the
full name and address of the shipper and consignee.

(b) Markings which identify the design or specification of a packaging,

when UN specification packagings are used.

O. Specification Markings:

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UN Specification packages are performance oriented and are subject to

specified tests before they are permitted to bear the required marking. The
required markings are like the example below and provide the user with the
following information:
Example of a UN Specification Marking:

United Nations Packaging Symbol indicating that the

= package has been designed, tested and
manufactured according to the United Nations
Specifications.

4G = The Packaging Type Code. “4G” indicates a

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fiberboard box.
X = The packing group designator. “X” identifies that the
packaging has been tested for substances in Packing
Group I, “Y” for Packing Group II and “Z” for Packing
Group III.
10 = The maximum permitted gross weight, in kilograms, of
the package.
S = Indicates the package is used to contain solids or
inner packaging.
xx = Shows the year in which the package was
manufactured, e.g., “07”
SA = Indicates the State authorizing the allocation of the
mark.
T7402 = Name or identification mark of the manufacturer.

P. Labeling

P.1 Labels on Dangerous Goods Packages:

Packages containing dangerous goods must be properly labelled to
indicate their contents. There are two types of labels:
(a) hazard labels (Diamond in shape and it indicates the hazard class)
(b) handling labels (Rectangle in shape and it indicated how to handle a
package)

P.2 Hazard Labels:

Hazard labels are in the shape of a square set at 45 ° (diamond shaped),
and have minimum dimensions of 100 × 100 mm.

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P.3 Handling Labels:

In addition to hazard labels, handling labels are used to provide information
on the proper handling and stowage of packages of dangerous goods.

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35.0.4 Procedures for responding to emergency situations involving

dangerous goods:

A. GENERAL
Though Ventura Air connect Limited shall not carry dangerous goods on its
services, there could be an incident/accident or emergencies arising due to
carriage of undeclared dangerous goods or those dangerous goods that
are permitted to be carried in passenger or crew baggage. Following shall
be the procedure that shall be followed in such events.

B. Accident/Incident Reporting:
Dangerous goods accidents or incidents must be reported, so that an
investigation by the relevant authorities can establish the cause and
corrective action can be taken. Also, if as a result of these investigations
changes are required in the Regulations, appropriate regulatory action can
be taken without delay.

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C. Emergency Response:

C.1 ON-BOARD EMERGENCY:

C.1.a. Information to Air Traffic Services:

If an in-flight emergency occurs, the pilot-in-command shall inform the

appropriate air traffic services unit, for the information of aerodrome
authorities, of any possible dangerous goods on board. The information
shall include all known information about the dangerous goods.
The Pilot-in-Command shall follow the Flight Emergency Procedures as
detailed in the Flight Operations Manual of Ventura Airconnect Limited.

C.1.b Procedures for Flight Crew

Emergency checklist for Flight Crew:

The ICAO Emergency Response Guide (red book) details them as:
(a) Follow aircraft emergency procedures for fire or smoke removal;
(b) “No smoking” signs on;
(c) Consider landing as soon as possible;
(d) Consider turning off non-essential electrical power;
(e) Determine source of smoke/fumes/fire;
(f) For dangerous goods incidents in the passenger cabin, see cabin crew
checklist and coordinate cockpit /cabin crew actions;
(g) Determine emergency response drill code (from NOTOC where
available or from “red book”);
(h) Use guidance from aircraft emergency response drills chart (see 7.8 for
example) to help with incident; and
(i) If the situation permits, notify ATC of the dangerous goods being
carried.

After Landing:
(j) Disembark passengers and crew before opening any cargo
compartment doors;

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(k) Inform ground personnel/emergency services of nature and location of

dangerous goods; and
(l) Make appropriate entry in maintenance log.

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D. Aircraft Emergency Response Drill:

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35.0.5 Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers and Crew

Passengers and crew shall not be permitted to carry any dangerous goods,
other than that is permitted in ICAO Technical Instructions. Refer: IATA
DGR Table 2.3.A.

Many everyday items that are considered as dangerous goods, and are
required for practical reasons may, subject to certain controls, be carried
by passengers and crew, either on the person, checked – in or carry-on
baggage, and always in controlled quantities.

These dangerous items have been exempted from the provisions of the
Regulations when carried by passengers and crew. But they are still
subject to specific provisions and limitations.

Table 2.3.A
Provisions for Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew
(Subsection 2.3)
[Dangerous goods must not be carried in or as passengers or crew,
checked or carry-on baggage, except as otherwise provided below.]

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A. Dangerous Goods in Operator’s Property

Some articles and substances classified as dangerous goods are required

to be on board an aircraft in accordance with the pertinent airworthiness
requirements and operating regulations; or are authorized by the State of
the operator to meet special requirements. Examples of these are: life
rafts, life jackets, emergency escape slides, all of which contain cylinders
of compressed gas and may also contain other items such as first aid kits
and flares.

However, articles and substances intended as replacements or articles and

substances, which have been removed for replacement (which are subject
to these regulations), must be transported in accordance with the
provisions of the DGR. Approval must be obtained from DGCA to carry
COMAT.

Also, Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) intended for use in food and
beverages service can be carried aboard the aircraft.

Note: Maximum quantity of Dry Ice permitted on Ventura Airconnect

Limited is 10 kg.

B. Provision of Information:

B.1 General:

Though, Ventura Airconnect Limited. shall not carry dangerous goods,

dangerous goods that are permitted in passenger or crew baggage under
the provision of ICAO Annex 18 Technical Instructions may be carried
subject to meeting the regulatory requirements.

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B.2 Information to Pilot-In-Command

Although no dangerous goods shall be carried by Ventura Airconnect, if

aircraft spares/parts of Ventura Air connect Limited (company material that
contain dangerous goods) are carried on-board, provided it meets
requirement laid down in the ICAO Technical Instructions, the Pilot-in-
command shall be advised of such dangerous goods by means of Load
Sheet.

Similarly, when dangerous goods that are permitted by ICAO Technical

Instructions part of the Passenger/crew baggage and that needs to be
informed to Pilot-in-command, shall be detailed on the Load and Trim
sheet under special instructions (SI column), however as a standard rule,
no dangerous aircraft spares are transported.

A Copy of the load sheet accepted by the Pilot-in-command shall be

retained at the origin station and the original shall be kept with the Pilot-in-
command.

B.3 Information to Air Traffic Control

If an in-flight emergency occurs, the Pilot-in-command shall as soon as the

situation permits, inform the appropriate air traffic services unit, for the
information of aerodrome authorities, of any dangerous goods on board the
aircraft, as provided in the Technical Instructions.

B.4 Training

There are various categories of personnel which are required to be

trained in dangerous goods regulations. The aspects of training to be
covered for each category of personnel may vary depending upon the
responsibilities of the person. However, personnel shall receive training in
the requirements commensurate with their responsibilities. Nevertheless

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the dangerous goods training for each category of personnel shall include
the following:- (a) General familiarization training – which shall be aimed
at providing familiarity with the general provisions; (b) Function-specific
training – which shall provide detailed training in the requirements
applicable to the function for which that person is responsible; and (c)
Safety training – which shall cover the hazards presented by dangerous
goods as well as safe handling and emergency response procedures to
be followed.

i. An operator, depending upon its size, may have several training

programmes customized to the individual responsibilities of its
staff.
ii. Even if VAL does not carry dangerous goods as cargo, there is
still a need for dangerous goods training for both operational and
ground staff dealing with cargo, passengers and their baggage.
As such, the staff of operators belonging to categories 7, 8, 9, 10,
11 and 12 shall be required to be trained whether or not such
operators carry dangerous goods.
iii. Training shall be provided or verified upon employment of
personnel identified in the Technical Instructions.
iv. Recurrent training shall take place within 24 months of the
pervious training to ensure that the knowledge is current.
However, if recurrent training is completed within the final three
months of validity of previous training, the period of validity shall
extend from the date on which the recurrent training was
completed until 24 months from the expiry date of that previous
training.
v. Dangerous goods training shall be done by DGCA approved
training institute as per the applicable category i.e., Flight Crew
Members must undergo a Category 10 training and Baggage and
Passenger Handling, Loading, Security staff shall undergo DGR
trainings as per para 8.2 of DGCA CAR Section 11, Series C, Part
I, Issue III, Dated 8th January 2010.

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vi. Records of the trainings undergone by all personnel of Ventura

Airconnect Limited shall be preserved for a period of 05 years.

B.4.a Syllabus for Dangerous Goods Training

Dangerous goods training must cover the following topics:
a.Indian legal regime on carriage of dangerous goods by air;
b.General philosophy;
c. Limitations;
d.Marking and Labeling;
e.Recognition of undeclared dangerous goods;
f. Provision for passenger and crew and
g. Emergency procedures.

35.0.6. Carriage of Company Material (COMAT)

Ventura Airconnect Limited. may carry its aircraft spares / parts (Company
Material) that may contain dangerous goods and also when such goods
have been appropriately classified, identified, packed, marked, labeled,
documented and handled in line with the provision of ICAO Technical
Instructions by appropriately trained personnel. Ventura Airconnect must
obtain permission from DGCA as per Appendix B of CAR Section 11,
Series E, Part I, Issue 1, Dated 02nd August 2017 to carry Dangerous
Goods COMAT.

35.1 Transport of Weapons and Ammunition:

A. Carriage of Arms On-board:

In case, VAL requires to carry arms on board, DGCA permission shall

be obtained as per Rule 8 of The Aircraft Rules, 1937.

By order of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) letter dated 13

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on any commercial flight”. However, BCAS have permitted the following

categories of personnel, to carry in person, arms and ammunition on-board
an aircraft (Circular No. 29/2002 dated 24th September 2002 refers):

i. Personal Security Officers (PSO’s) of President and Vice President;

ii. PSO’s of Special Protection Group (SPG), which provides security to
Prime Minister, former Prime Minister and their immediate family
members;
iii. Sky Marshals.
iv. Any other dignitary specified by the Government of India.

To enable PSO’s of the SPG to effectively discharge their statutory

responsibilities, the permission of the Indian Government is accorded
under Rule 8 of the Indian Aircraft Rules 1937 to carry on their person
/hand baggage fully unloaded arms and ammunition, both kept separately
(Circular No.44 / 2000 dated December 22, 2001 refers). These orders
shall be applicable to PSO’s of the SPG on commercial flights only when
the authorized protections are on-board.
PSO’s not attached to the SPG but providing security to dignitaries in the
high-risk category on commercial flights, can carry arms and ammunition in
their registered baggage, but not on person in the cabin.

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