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DANGEROUS GOODS MANUAL
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Edition 04; Rev 00 01st Oct, 2021

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DANGEROUS GOODS MANUAL
Compliance Statement
This Dangerous Goods Manual is a detailed document which is a part of
the Operations Manual (OM-A), which complies with Civil Aviation
Rules, Pakistan (CARs-94), contents of ANO-003-FSXX-5.0 and all
applicable regulations of CAA, Pakistan and with the terms and
conditions of the issued AOC and its associated Operations
Specifications.
Activity Name Desig Signature + Date
Prepared by Captain Chief Pilot sd

Nadeem Ahmad Training
Reviewed & Captain Chief Pilot sd

Checked by
Gulrez Akhtar Technical
Captain Director
Verified by sd
Zahid Qadeer Flight
Operations
Issue Date:
PCAA Approval Ref:
Effective Date:
sd
Approved & Signed:
Director Flight Standards
Headquarters
Date: CAA, Pakistan

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PREFACE
Dangerous Goods Manual is a part of the Airblue Operations Manual
Part-A (OM-A) and is issued on the authority of Director Flight Operations
(DFO) of M/s Airblue Limited.
It complies with Part XVI of Civil Aviation Rules (CARs 1994) “Transport
of Dangerous Goods by Air” and all applicable regulations and with the
terms and conditions of the AOC and Operations Specifications issued
by CAA, Pakistan.
As a Company policy, Airblue is a “No Carry” Operator of Dangerous
Goods. However, its Flight and Cabin Crew have been trained and
undergo regular refreshers in the Detection and Handling of Dangerous
Goods.
Dangerous Goods can be transported safely by air transport provided
certain principles are strictly followed. This document contains general
information about Dangerous Goods. It also dwells on the factors that
may need to be considered when dealing with any dangerous goods
incidents.
Guidance in case of Dangerous Goods Emergency, in the form of
checklists is given for both flight crew and cabin crew and is intended to
be used in association with existing emergency procedures established
in the FCOMs, SEP Manual or other places in the Manual
Captain Zahid Qadeer Malik

Director Flight Operations,
M/s Airblue Limited
Room # 4046, Level-4, JIAP,
Karachi, Pakistan.
15th Oct, 2021
Phone: 00-92-21-9907-1474 / 1475

Fax: 00-92-21-34595466
Email: zahid.qadeer@airblue.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter No. Description
Chapter - 0 Policy and Introduction
Chapter - 1 General Philosophy
Chapter - 2 Types of Dangerous Goods
Chapter - 3 Recognition of Dangerous Goods
Chapter - 4 Responsibilities
Chapter - 5 Classification of Dangerous Goods
Chapter - 6 Marking and Labelling of Dangerous Goods
Chapter - 7 Provision of Information of Dangerous Goods
Chapter - 8 Emergency Handling of Dangerous Goods
Chapter - 9 Transportation of Weapons
Chapter - 10 Dangerous Goods Training
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0.1 Policy............................................................................... 4
0.2 Administration and Control of DGR Manual .................... 4
0.3 Editorial Conventions ...................................................... 5
0.4 Revisions......................................................................... 6
0.4.1 General ........................................................................... 6
0.4.2 Record of Revisions ........................................................ 7
0.4.3 How to Find Changes/Revisions ..................................... 7
0.5 List of Effective Pages ..................................................... 7
0.6 Distribution of DGR Manual ............................................ 7
0.7 List of Abbreviations ........................................................ 8
0.8 Definitions ..................................................................... 12
0.9 Pagination ..................................................................... 17
0.10 Record of Revisions ...................................................... 18
0.11 List of Effective Pages................................................... 19
0.12 Distribution of DGR Manual (List) ................................. 20
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0.1 Policy
0.1.1 As a Company policy, M/s Airblue is a “No Carry” Operator
of Dangerous Goods. However, its Flight and Cabin Crew
have been trained and undergo regular refreshers in the
Detection and Handling of Dangerous Goods.
0.1.2 Certain articles or materials defined as dangerous goods are
capable of posing a hazard to health, safety, property or the
environment when transported by air. Therefore, the carriage
of such articles is regulated.
0.1.3 Rules concerning the safe transport of dangerous goods are
defined by the ICAO in Annex 18 “The Safe Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Air” and in DOC 9284 AN/905
“Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Air” (Here after referred to as “Technical
Instructions”).
0.1.4 In addition IATA issues “Dangerous Goods Regulations”
Manual every year in respect with the ICAO rules and defines
procedures and instructions for the transport of dangerous
goods. It shall be noted that National Regulations of the
country of departure, destination and of the carrier may apply.
0.1.5 The IATA “Dangerous Goods Regulations” (latest edition)
specifies:
a. What may be carried.
b. Responsibility of the shipper and the carrier.
c. Under which conditions shipment shall be conducted.
0.1.6 In principle, dangerous goods shall not be transported by
passengers or crew members (as in checked baggage in the
cargo compartment; or as in carry-on baggage; or as on their
person).
0.2 Administration and Control of Dangerous Goods Manual
0.2.1 The Dangerous Goods Manual is issued on the authority of
the Director Flight Operations (DFO).
0.2.2 All Airport Operations and Cargo Handling staff are required
to adhere to instructions laid down in this Manual and any
deviations should be reported, and the reasons for such
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0.2.3 Nothing contained in the Dangerous Goods Manual shall

keep personnel from exercising their own best judgement
during any irregularity for which the Dangerous Goods
Manual gives no provisions or in emergencies.
0.2.4 Should any individual consider that all or any part of a
procedure or instruction requires to be amended, he should
notify the Director Flight Operations (DFO) in writing or by
email.
0.3 Editorial Conventions
0.3.1 For conciseness the pronoun “he” is used throughout the
DGR Manual. Where appropriate, the pronoun “she” should
be added to or substituted for “he”.
0.3.2 References to “The Authority” should be taken as referring
to the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) unless
otherwise stated.
0.3.3 When used in the DGR Manual, the following terms have the
following meaning:
0.3.3.1 “Shall”, “will” or “must” or an action verb in the imperative
sense means that the application of a rule or procedure or
provision is mandatory;
0.3.3.2 “Should” mean that the application of a procedure or
provision is recommended; not binding.
0.3.3.3 “May” means that the application of a procedure or provision
is optional; not binding.
0.3.3.4 “No person may...” or “a person may not...” mean that no
person is required, authorized, or permitted to do the act
concerned.
0.3.3.5 “Approved” means the PCAA has reviewed the method,
procedure or policy in question and issued a formal written
approval;
0.3.3.6 “Acceptable or Accepted” means the PCAA has reviewed
the method, procedure or policy and has neither objected to
nor specifically approved its proposed use or implementation;
0.3.3.7 “Note” is used when an operating procedure, technique, etc,
is considered essential to be emphasized.
0.3.3.8 “Caution” is used when an operating procedure, technique,

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etc, may result in damage to equipment if not carefully

followed.
0.3.3.9 “Warning” is used when an operating procedure, technique,
etc, may result in personnel injury or loss of life if not carefully
followed.
0.4 Revisions
0.4.1 General
0.4.1.1 Director Flight Operations (DFO) is the authority who issues
changes and revisions. Amendments to DGR Manual shall be
issued from time to time with a List of Effective Pages (LEP)
to ensure that the information contained therein is kept up-to-
date.
0.4.1.2 Amendments shall be done when required by PCAA or
Company Management, to keep abreast of all Regulatory
requirements and changes of Airline Policies and
Procedures.
0.4.1.3 Amendments are covered by a Letter of Revision.
Handwritten amendments and revisions are not permitted.
0.4.1.4 All amendments to the DGR Manual shall become effective
from the dates of revisions, unless a different date has been
specified in the respective Letter of Revision.
0.4.1.5 Revisions are issued as and when required to cover
amendments, changes and/or to add new data. All
amendments will be in the form of printed, replacement
pages for the paper copy, or transmitted electronically for
electronic version. They are accompanied by Filing
instructions, an updated LEP which provides an explanation
of the changes in the revisions.
0.4.1.6 Manual holders are to ensure that the Manual held by them
are in a current/up-to-date condition. Any obsolete revisions
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0.4.2 Record of Revisions (ROR)

0.4.2.1 All DGR Manual copies shall be kept current with latest
revision.
0.4.2.2 When an amendment is received, the number and date shall
be entered to reflect the currency of the individual copy.
0.4.2.3 After each revision is entered, a notation is to be made in the
Record of Revision record sheet by the holder of the DGR
Manual.
0.4.3 How to Find Changes/Revisions
0.4.3.1 Changes to any page(s) will be shown by using one or both
of the following methods:
a. A vertical line will be displayed to the right side of the
paragraph carrying a change.
b. In the footer, the Rev No. and date will reflect the
change.
0.5 List of Effective Pages (LEP)
0.5.1 These are shown chapter wise in the List of Effective (LEP).
Each chapter is listed in serial order with the effective pages
clearly indicated in it.
0.5.2 Revision No. and Revision Date are clearly mentioned for
identification of the effective pages.
0.6 Distribution of DGR Manual
0.6.1 All personnel involved with Baggage or Passenger Handling
are given a copy of the DGR Manual in paper/electronic
format (e.g. via CD, via e-mail... etc.)
0.6.2 Other distribution procedures regarding DGR Manual are the
same as that of Operations Manual Part-A (OM-A).
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0.7 List of Abbreviations

0.7.1 Given below are the abbreviations used in the DGR Manual.
°C Degrees Celsius / Centigrade

°F Degrees Fahrenheit
A/C Aircraft or Aeroplane

AD Airworthiness Directive
AFM Airplane Flight Manual
ALT Altitude
ANO Air Navigation Order (of PCAA)
AOC Air Operator Certificate
AOG Aircraft on Ground
APG Applicable Packing Group
ASAP As Soon As Possible
BAT Battery
CAPT Captain
CCOM Cabin Crew Operating Manual
C/L Checklist
CDL Configuration Deviation List
COMAT Company Materials
CSI Criticality Safety Index
DOC Document
Desc Description
DEST Destination
DFO Director Flight Operations

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e.g. For Example

ELEC Electrical
ELEV Elevator ; Elevation
ERG Emergency Response Guide
EMER Emergency
FLT Flight
F/O First Officer
FWD Forward
G, g Gram
G/W Gross Weight
H Hour
IATA International Air Transport Association

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
JAA Joint Aviation Authority

JAR Joint Aviation Regulations
Km Kilometers
Kg Kilogram
L, l Litre
lb Pound
LC Lethal Concentration

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LD Lethal Dose
LEP List of Effective Pages
LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas
LTD QTY Limited Quantity of Dangerous Goods
M,m Meter
MAG Magnetic
Mb , mb Millibar
MEL Minimum Equipment List
MM , mm Millimeter
MSG Message
N/A Not Applicable

NORM Normal
NOTOC Notification to Captain
n.o.s Not Otherwise Specified
OPS Operations
OXY Oxygen
PAX Passenger
PG Packing Group
PI Packing Instructions
PIC Pilot in Command
P/N Part Number
PPR Prior Permission Required
QA Quality Assurance

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ROR Record of Revision

RWY Runway
SMS Safety Management System

SOP Standard Operating Procedure
STD Standard / Scheduled Time of Departure
TBD To be Determined/Defined
TEMP Temperature
TEMPO Temporary
TR Temporary Revision
U/S Unserviceable or Under Supervision

ULD Unit Load Device
UTC Coordinated Universal Time
V Volt
WBM Weight and Balance Manual
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0.8 Definitions
0.8.1 Given below are the definitions used in the DGR Manual.
Appropriate National Authority: Any authority designated (CAA-

Pakistan), or otherwise recognized, by a State to perform specific
functions related to provisions contained in the ICAO Technical
Instructions.
Approval: An authorization issued by CAA, Pakistan for:
a. Transport of entries listed as forbidden in the Dangerous Goods
List on passenger and or cargo aircraft to which special
provisions have been assigned.
b. Other purposes as specified in the ICAO Technical Instructions.
Acceptance Check List: A document used to assist in carrying out a
check on the external appearance of packages of dangerous goods and
their associated documents to determine that all appropriate
requirements have been met.
Cargo Aircraft: Any aircraft which is carrying goods or property but not
passengers. In this context crew members are not considered to be
passengers.
COMAT (Company Materials): such as aircraft parts, may contain
dangerous goods as an integral part, e.g. chemical oxygen generators in
a passenger service unit (PSU), various 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.
Consignment: One or more packages of dangerous goods accepted by
M/s Airblue from one shipper at one time and at one address, receipted
for in one lot and moving to one consignee at one destination address.
Crew Member: A person assigned by M/s Airblue to duty on an aircraft
during flight duty period. He / She may be:
a. M/s Airblue employee permitted by and carried in accordance
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b. An authorized representative of CAA-Pakistan; or

Dangerous Good: Articles or substances which are capable of posing a
hazard to health, safety, property or the environment when transported
by air and which are included in the classes of dangerous goods
specified in the ICAO Technical Instructions for the safe transport of
dangerous goods by Air (DOC 9284-AN/905) as amended from time to
time, hereafter referred to as Technical Instructions.
Dangerous Goods Accident: An occurrence associated with and
related to the transport of dangerous goods by air which results in fatal or
serious injury to a person or major property or environmental damage.
Dangerous Goods Incident: An occurrence, other than a dangerous
goods accident, associated with and related to the transport of dangerous
goods by air, not necessarily occurring on board an aircraft, which results
in injury to a person, property or environmental damage, fire, breakage,
spillage, leakage of fluid or radiation or other evidence that the integrity
of the packaging has not been maintained. Any occurrence relating to the
transport of dangerous goods which seriously jeopardizes an aircraft or
its occupants is also deemed to be a dangerous goods incident.
Dangerous Goods Transport Document: A document which is
specified by the Technical Instructions. It is completed by the person who
offers dangerous goods for air transport and contains information about
those dangerous goods. The document bears a signed declaration
indicating that the dangerous goods are fully and accurately described by
their proper shipping names and UN/ID numbers and that they are
correctly classified, packed, marked, labelled and in a proper condition
for transport.
Exception: A provision which excludes a specific item of dangerous
goods from the requirements normally applicable to that item.
Exemption: An authorization granted by CAA-Pakistan providing relief
from the provisions of the ICAO Technical Instructions and IATA
Dangerous Goods Regulations
Explosive Article: An article containing one or more explosive
substances.
Explosive Substance: A solid or liquid substance (or a mixture of
substances) which is in itself capable by chemical reaction of producing
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damage to the surroundings. Included are pyrotechnic substances even

when they do not evolve gases. A substance which is not itself an
explosive but which can form an explosive atmosphere of gas, vapour or
dust is not included.
Flammable: Capable of being easily ignited and of burning quickly.
Note: The word “flammable” has the same meaning as
“inflammable” in the English language.
Flash Point: The lowest temperature of a liquid at which flammable
vapour is given off in a test vessel in sufficient concentration to be ignited
in air when exposed momentarily to a source of ignition.
Flight Crew Member: A licensed crew member charged with duties
essential to the operation of an aircraft during flight time.
Freight Container: A freight container is an article of transport equipment
for radioactive materials, designed to facilitate the transport of such
materials, either packaged or unpackaged, by one or more modes of
transport. Note: See Unit Load Device (ULD) where the dangerous goods
are not radioactive materials.
Gross Weight: The total weight of the package as presented for
transport.
Handling Agent: An agency which performs on behalf of M/s Airblue
some or all of the latter’s functions including receiving, loading, unloading,
transferring or other processing of passengers or cargo.
ID number: A temporary identification number (ID) in the 8000 series
assigned to an article or substance for which no UN number has been
assigned.
Incompatible: Describing dangerous goods which, if mixed, would be
liable to cause a dangerous evolution of heat or gas or produce a
corrosive substance.
Net Quantity: The weight or volume of the dangerous goods contained
in a package excluding the weight or volume of any packaging material,
except in the case of explosive articles and of matches where the net
weight is the weight of the finished article excluding packaging.
Operator: A person, organization (M/s Airblue) or enterprise engaged in
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Overpack: An enclosure used by a single shipper to contain one or more

packages and to form one handling unit for convenience of handling and
stowage. (Note: a Unit Load Device is not included in this definition.)
Package: The complete product of the packing operation consisting of
the packaging and its contents prepared for transport.
Packaging: Receptacles and any other components or materials
necessary for the receptacle to perform its containment and other safety
functions and to ensure compliance with the minimum packing
requirements.
Packing: The art and operation by which articles or substances are
enveloped in wrappings and/or enclosed in packaging or otherwise
secured.
Passenger Aircraft: An aircraft that carries any person other than a crew
member, an M/s Airblue employee in an official capacity, an authorized
representative of CAA-Pakistan or a person accompanying a
consignment or other cargo.
Proper Shipping Name: The name to be used to describe a particular
article or substance in all shipping documents and notifications and,
where appropriate, on packaging.
Pyrophoric Liquid: A liquid which may ignite spontaneously when
exposed to air the temperature of which is 55ºC or below.
Pyrotechnic Substance: A mixture or compound designed to produce
an effect by heat, light, sound, gas or smoke or a combination of these as
the result of non-detonative, self-sustaining, exothermic, chemical
reactions
Receptacles: Containment vessels for receiving and holding substances
or articles, including any means of closing.
Serious Injury: An injury which is sustained by a person in an accident
and which:
a. Requires hospitalization for more than 48 hours, commencing
within seven days from the date the injury was received; or
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c. Involves lacerations which cause severe hemorrhage, nerve,

muscle or tendon damage; or
d. Involves injury to any internal organ; or
e. Involves second or third degree burns, or any burns affecting
more than 5 percent of the body surface; or
f. Involves verified exposure to infectious substances or injurious
radiation.
State of Registry: The State on whose register the aircraft is entered.
State of the Operator: The State (Pakistan) in which the Operator has
his principal place of business or, if he has no such place of business, his
permanent residence.
State of Origin: The Authority (CAA-Pakistan) in whose territory the
dangerous goods were first loaded on an aircraft.
Technical Instructions (TI): The latest effective edition of the Technical
Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Doc
9284–AN/905), including the Supplement and any Addendum, approved
and published by decision of the Council of the International Civil Aviation
Organization.
UN Number: The four-digit number assigned by the United Nations
Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods to identify a
substance or a particular group of substances. (The prefix “UN” must
always be used in conjunction with these numbers).
Unit Load Device (ULD): Any type of aircraft container, aircraft pallet
with a net, or aircraft pallet with a net over an igloo. (Note: an over-pack
is not included in this definition; for a container containing radioactive
materials see the definition for freight container.)
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0.9 Pagination
0.9.1 Chapter wise pagination of the DGR Manual has been done.
Detailed explanation of which is given below:
a. The Header of each page contains (Left to Right):

H-1 Company Name
H-2 Name of the Chapter
H-3 Chapter Number
H-4 Name of the Manual
H-5 Page No.
b. The Footer of each page contains (Left to Right):

F-1 Edition No. / Revision No.
F-2 Date of the Page
(H-1) (H-2) (H-3)
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0.10 Record of Revision

RECORD OF REVISIONS
Revision of the Dangerous Goods Manual shall be made by the
authorized users without delay. After inserting the revision, enter the
appropriate data in the revision sheet given below. The compliance has
to be signed along with name under the “Inserted By” column.
Rev Revision Chap/Page Inserted By

No. Date Number (Name & Signature with
Date)
00 31-Aug-09 DGR Manual Edition-01, Rev-00
00 25-Jun-14 DGR Manual Edition-02, Rev-00
00 28-Jun-18 DGR Manual Edition-03, Rev-00
00 15-Oct-21 DGR Manual Edition-04, Rev-00

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0.11 List of Effective Pages
LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES (LEP)
Chap Effective Rev No Rev Date

Description
No. Pages
0 Policy and Introduction 1 to 20 Rev-00 15-10-21

15-10-21
1 General Philosophy 1 to 4 Rev-00
15-10-21
Types of Dangerous 1 to 22 Rev-00
2
Goods
15-10-21
Recognition of 1 to 6 Rev-00
3
Dangerous Goods
15-10-21
4 Responsibilities 1 to 4 Rev-00
15-10-21
Classification of 1 to 14 Rev-00
5
Dangerous Goods
15-10-21
Marking and Labelling 1 to 6 Rev-00
6
of Dangerous Goods
15-10-21
7 Provision of Information 1 to 4 Rev-00
15-10-21
Emergency Handling of 1 to 16 Rev-00
8
Dangerous Goods
15-10-21
Transportation of 1 to 2 Rev-00
9
Weapons
15-10-21
Dangerous Goods 1 to 4 Rev-00
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0.12 Distribution of DGR Manual
DISTRIBUTION LIST : DGR MANUAL

The publication & distribution list along with the associated DGR Manual
Copy Number shall be maintained by Flight Operations Library (Routes
& Manual Section).
Under mentioned position holders and offices shall receive a soft copy
or paper copy as annotated below.
Copy No Designation Mode

1 Flight Standards Directorate (PCAA) ........................... Paper Copy
2 Director Flight Operations (DFO) ...................... Paper & Soft Copy
3 Chief Pilot Training (CP Trg) ............................. Paper & Soft Copy
4 Chief Pilot Standards (CP Std) ....................................... Soft Copy
5 Chief Pilot Technical (CP Tech) ........................ Paper & Soft Copy
6 Head of Engineering & Maintenance (HOE&M).............. Soft Copy
7 General Manager Quality Assurance (GMQA) ............... Soft Copy
8 Director Corporate Safety (DCS) ...................... Paper & Soft Copy
9 Director Flight Services (DFS) .......................... Paper & Soft Copy
10 Flight Operations Control Centre (FOCC) ......... Paper & Soft Copy
11 Director Corporate Planning ........................................... Soft Copy
12 Director Commercial Operations ..................... Paper & Soft Copy
13 General Manager Airport Operations .............................. Soft Copy
14 General Manager Airside Operations ............................. Soft Copy
15 Senior Manager Training Centre..................................... Soft Copy
16 Manager Flight Services ................................................. Soft Copy
17 All Station Manager (Domestic & International) .............. Soft Copy
18 All Flight Crew ................................................................. Soft Copy

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1.1 Safety .............................................................................. 1
1.2 Classification ................................................................... 2
1.3 Prohibitions ..................................................................... 2
1.4 Packaging ....................................................................... 2
1.5 Training ........................................................................... 3
1.6 Declaration ...................................................................... 3
1.7 Notification to Pilot-in-Command/Captain ....................... 3
1.8 Avoiding Hidden Hazards ................................................ 3
1.9 Incident Reporting ........................................................... 3
1.1 Safety
1.1.1 Dangerous goods can be transported safely by air transport
provided certain principles are strictly followed. These
principles and procedures include:
a. Correct classification of the dangerous goods;
b. Ensuring that prohibited items are not shipped by air,
unless exempted;
c. Use of packaging that meets the prescribed
specifications, and ensuring quantity per package
limitations are observed;
d. All relevant staff have regular mandated job-specific
training;
e. Correct declaration of the dangerous goods;
f. The Captain is advised of the location of the dangerous
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g. All categories of staff check for hidden hazards.

1.2 Classification
1.2.1 The Regulations include a detailed list of dangerous goods
specifying the United Nations classification of each article or
substance and their acceptability for air transport as well as
the conditions for their transport. Since no listing can be
complete, the list also includes many generic or “not
otherwise specified” (n.o.s.) entries to assist in the
classification of those articles or substances not listed by
name.
1.3 Prohibitions
1.3.1 Details of prohibitions are given below:
a. Some dangerous goods have been identified as being
too dangerous to be carried on any aircraft under any
circumstances;
b. Others are forbidden under normal circumstances but
may be carried with specific approvals from the States
concerned;
c. Some are restricted to carriage on all cargo aircraft;
d. Most however, can be safely carried on passenger
aircraft as well, provided certain requirements are met.
1.4 Packaging
1.4.1 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 packing
instructions normally require the use of UN performance-
tested specification packaging; however, these are not
required when dangerous goods are shipped under the
provisions of Limited Quantity “Y” Packing Instructions. 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.

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1.5 Training
1.5.1 Training is an essential element in maintaining a safe
regulatory regime. It is necessary for all individuals involved
in the preparation or transport of dangerous goods to be
properly trained to carry out their responsibilities. Depending
on the job-function, this may entail only familiarization training
or may also include more detailed training in the intricacies of
the Regulations. Initial, followed by recurrent training every
24 months is required by ICAO and the Regulations.
1.6 Declaration
1.6.1 The proper declaration of dangerous goods by the shipper
ensures that all in the transportation chain know what
dangerous goods they are transporting, how to properly load
and handle them and what to do if an incident or accident
occurs either inflight or on the ground.
1.7 Notification to Pilot-in-Command/Captain (NOTOC)
1.7.1 The Load Controller shall notify the Pilot-in-Command what is
on board the aircraft in order to properly deal with any
emergencies which may occur.
1.7.2 As M/s Airblue is a “No Carry” Operator, it only carries
“Special Loads” i.e. “Human Remain”, for which a NOTOC
form is used. Copy of NOTOC is given in Chapter 7.
1.8 Avoiding Hidden Hazards
1.8.1 Information regarding “Hidden Dangerous Goods” must also
be conveyed to passengers 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.
1.9 Incident Reporting
1.9.1 In the event of dangerous goods accident or incident it must
be reported to the concerned agencies, so that an
investigation by the relevant authorities can establish the
cause and take corrective action.
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2.1 Transport of Dangerous Goods by Passenger and/or
Crew Members ................................................................ 2
2.2 Provision of Dangerous Goods carried by Passenger
or Crew ............................................................................ 2
Table 2-1 Dangerous Goods carried by Passenger or Crew .......... 3
2.3 General dangerous goods aboard aircraft not requiring
air transport approval ..................................................... 11
2.4 Passenger/crew dangerous goods that are strictly
forbidden for air transport ............................................... 11
2.5 Goods Acceptable by M/s Airblue Approval, as Checked
baggage (In the Cargo Compartment) ........................... 12
2.6 Passenger/Crew dangerous goods that are acceptable
with M/s Airblue approval as carry-on baggage only .... 15
2.7 Articles Prohibited in the Cabin of an Aircraft and in the
Security Restricted Area for Security Reasons .............. 17
2.8 Articles in Baggage Prohibited in the Hold of an Aircraft
for Safety Reasons........................................................ 19
2.9 Passenger/Crew dangerous goods acceptable without
approval ......................................................................... 19

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2.1 Transport of Dangerous Goods by Passenger and/or

Crew Members
2.1.1 Certain articles or materials are defined as dangerous goods
that are articles or substances capable of posing a significant
hazard to health, safety or property when transported by air.
The carriage of such articles is regulated.
2.1.2 Dangerous goods can be transported safely by air transport
provided certain principles are strictly followed. These
principles and procedures include:
a. Correct classification of the dangerous goods;
b. Ensuring that prohibited items are not shipped by air,
unless exempted.
2.1.3 In principle dangerous goods shall not be transported by
passengers or crew members (as in checked baggage in the
cargo compartment; or as in carry-on baggage; or as on their
person)
2.2 Provision of Dangerous Goods carried by Passenger or
Crew
2.2.1 Dangerous goods must not be carried in or as passengers
checked or carry-on baggage, except as otherwise provided
in Table 2-1 below. Security type attaché cases incorporating
dangerous goods, such as lithium batteries or pyrotechnic
devices, are totally forbidden. Disabling devices such as
mace, pepper sprays etc. containing an irritant or
incapacitating substance are prohibited on the person, in
checked or carry-on baggage.
Note: The Table given below is extracted from the IATA DGR
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Table 2-1: Dangerous Goods carried by Passenger or Crew

Dangerous goods must not be carried in or as passenger or crew,
checked or carry-on baggage, except as otherwise provided below.
Dangerous goods permitted in carry-on baggage are also permitted “on
one’s person except where otherwise specified.
Permitted
PIC informed of
Approval Reqd
Operator’s
Location
As carry-on
As checked
baggage
baggage
Dangerous Goods Items or
Equipment
Alcoholic Beverages, when in retail

packagings, containing more than 24% but
not more than 70% alcohol by volume, in No Yes Yes No
receptacles not exceeding 5 L, with a total
net quantity per person of 5 L.
Ammunition (cartridges for weapons),
securely packaged (in Div. 1.4S, UN 0012
or UN 0014 only), in quantities not
exceeding 5 kg gross weight per person for Yes Yes No No
that person’s own use. Allowances for more
than one person must not be combined into
one or more packages
Avalanche rescue backpack, one (1) per
person, containing cartridges of
compressed gas in Div. 2.2. May also be
equipped with a pyrotechnic trigger
mechanism containing no more than 200
Yes Yes Yes No
mg net of Div. 1.4S. The backpack must be
packed in such a manner that it cannot be
accidentally activated. The airbags within
the backpacks must be fitted with pressure
relief valves.

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Permitted
Approval Required
PIC informed of
Operator’s
Location
As carry-on
As checked
baggage
baggage
Equipment
Batteries, spare/loose, including lithium

metal or lithium ion cells or batteries, for
portable electronic devices must be carried
in carry-on baggage only. Articles which
have the primary purpose as a power
No No Yes No
source, e.g. power banks are considered as
spare batteries. These batteries must be
individually protected to prevent short
circuits. Each person is limited to a
maximum of 20 spare batteries.
Camping stoves and fuel containers that
have contained a flammable liquid fuel,
Yes Yes No No
with empty fuel tank and/or fuel container
(see 2.3.2.5 for details).
Chemical Agent Monitoring Equipment,
when carried by staff members of the
Yes Yes Yes No
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical
Weapons on official travel (see 2.3.4.4)
Disabling Devices such as mace, pepper
spray, etc. containing an irritant or
incapacitating substance are forbidden on FORBIDDEN
the person, in checked and carry-on
baggage

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Permitted
Approval Required
PIC informed of
Operator’s
Location
As carry-on
As checked
baggage
baggage
Equipment
Dry Ice (carbon dioxide, solid), in

quantities not exceeding 2.5 kg per person
when used to pack perishables not subject
to these Regulations in checked or carry-on
baggage, provided the baggage (package)
Yes Yes Yes No
permits the release of carbon dioxide gas.
Checked baggage must be marked “dry ice”
or “carbon dioxide, solid” and with the net
weight of dry ice or an indication that there
is 2.5 kg or less dry ice.
e-cigarettes, (including e-cigars, e-pipes,
other personal vaporizers) containing
No No Yes No
batteries must be individually protected to
prevent accidental activation.(See2.3.5.8.2)
Electro Shock Weapons (e.g. Tasers)
containing dangerous goods such as
explosives, compressed gases, lithium
FORBIDDEN
batteries, etc. are forbidden in carry-on
baggage or checked baggage or on the
person.
Fuel cells containing fuel, powering
portable electronic devices (e.g. cameras,
No No Yes No
cellular phones, laptop computers, and
camcorders), see 2.3.5.9 for details.
Fuel cells cartridges, spare for portable
No Yes Yes No
electronic devices, see 2.3.5.9 for details.

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Permitted
Approval Required
PIC informed of
Operator’s
Location
As carry-on
As checked
baggage
baggage
Equipment
Gas cartridges, small, non-flammable,

containing carbon dioxide or other suitable
gas in Division 2.2. Up to two (2) small
cartridges fitted into a self-inflating
personal safety device, intended to be
worn by a person, such as a life jacket or Yes Yes Yes No
vest. Not more than two (2) devices per
passenger and up to two (2) spare small
cartridges per device, not more than four (4)
cartridges up to 50 mL water capacity for
other devices. (see 2.3.4.2)
Gas cylinders, non-flammable, non-toxic
worn for the operation of mechanical
limbs. Also, spare cylinders of a similar size No Yes Yes No
if required to ensure an adequate supply for
the duration of the journey.
Hair curlers containing hydrocarbon gas,
up to one (1) per passenger or crew-
member, provided that the safety cover is
securely fitted over the heating element.
No Yes Yes No
These hair curlers must not be used on
board the aircraft at any time. Gas refills for
such curlers are not permitted in checked or
carry-on baggage.
Heat producing articles such as
underwater torches (diving lamps) and Yes Yes Yes No
soldering irons. (See 2.3.4.6 for details.)
Insulated packagings containing No Yes Yes No
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fully absorbed in a porous material

containing only non-dangerous goods.
Permitted
Approval Required
PIC informed of
Operator’s
Location
As carry-on
As checked
baggage
baggage
Equipment
Internal combustion or fuel cell engines,

No Yes No No
must meet A70 (see 2.3.5.13 for details).
Lithium batteries, spare/loose, including
power banks, see Batteries, spare/loose
Lithium Batteries: Security-type
equipment containing lithium batteries Yes Yes No No
(see 2.3.2.6 for details).
Lithium Batteries: Portable electronic
devices (PED) containing lithium metal
or lithium ion cells or batteries. Including
medical devices such as portable oxygen
concentrators (POC) and consumer
electronics such as cameras, mobile
phones, laptops and tablets (see 2.3.5.8).
For lithium metal batteries the lithium metal
content must not exceed 2 g and for lithium No Yes Yes No
ion batteries the Watt-hour rating must not
exceed 100 Wh. Device in checked
baggage must be completely switched off
and must be protected from damage. Each
person is limited to max of 15 PED.
*The operator may approve the carriage of
more than 15 PED.
Lithium batteries spare/loose with a Watt-
hour rating exceeding 100 Wh but not
exceeding 160 Wh for consumer electronic Yes No Yes No
devices PMED or with a lithium metal
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for PMED only. Maximum of two spare

batteries in carry-on baggage only. These
batteries must be individually protected to
prevent short circuits.
Permitted
Approval Required
PIC informed of
Operator’s
Location
As carry-on
As checked
baggage
baggage
Equipment
Lithium battery-powered electronic

devices Lithium ion batteries for portable
(including medical) electronic devices, a Wh
rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding
160 Wh. For portable medical electronic
Yes Yes Yes No
devices only, lithium metal batteries with a
lithium metal content exceeding 2 g but not
exceeding 8. Devices in checked baggage
must be completely switched off and must
be protected from damage.
Matches, safety (one small packet) or a
small cigarette lighter that does not
contain unabsorbed liquid fuel, other than
liquefied gas, intended for use by an
individual when carried on the person.
Lighter fuel and lighter refills are not
permitted on one’s person or in checked or ON ONE’S
No No
carry-on baggage. PERSON
Note: “Strike anywhere” matches, “Blue
flame” or “Cigar” lighters or lighters powered
by a lithium battery without a safety cap or
means of protection against unintentional
activation are forbidden.(see 2.3.5.8.4(e)).
Mobility Aids: Battery-powered
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metal hydride batteries or dry

batteries.(see2.3.2.2)
wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices
with spillable batteries or with lithium Ion Yes Yes No Yes
batteries (see 2.3.2.3 and 2.3.2.4 for
details).

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Permitted
Approval Required
PIC informed of
Operator’s
Location
As carry-on
As checked
baggage
baggage
Equipment

wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices
with lithium ion batteries where the battery
Yes No Yes Yes
is specifically designed to be removed, the
battery must be carried in the cabin. (see
2.3.2.4.3(b)2 for details).
Non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry
articles (including aerosols) such as hair
No Yes Yes No
sprays, perfumes, colognes and medicines
containing alcohol; and
Non-flammable, non-toxic (Division 2.2)
aerosol, with no subsidiary hazard, for
sporting or home use.
The total net quantity of non-radioactive
medicinal or toiletry articles and non-
flammable, non-toxic (Division 2.2) aerosols No Yes Yes No
must not exceed 2 kg or 2 L and the net
quantity of each single article must not
exceed 0.5 kg or 0.5 L. Release valves on
aerosols must be protected by a cap or
other suitable means to prevent inadvertent
release of the contents.
Oxygen or air, gaseous, cylinders
required for medical use. The cylinder must
not exceed 5 kg gross weight. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Note: Liquid oxygen systems are
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Permitted
Approval Required
PIC informed of
Operator’s
Location
As carry-on
As checked
baggage
baggage
Equipment
Permeation Devices, must meet A41 (see

No Yes No No
2.3.5.13 for details).
Radioisotopic cardiac pacemakers or
other devices, including those powered by ON ONE’S
No No
lithium batteries, implanted into a person, or PERSON
fitted externally..
Security-type equipment (See 2.3.2.6 for
detail)
Yes Yes
Security-type attaché cases, cash boxes,

cash bags, etc. incorporating dangerous
goods, such as lithium batteries and/or
FORBIDDEN
pyrotechnic material, except as provided in
2.3.2.6 are totally forbidden. See entry in
4.2 - List of Dangerous Goods.
Specimens, non-infectious packed with
small quantities of flammable liquid, must No Yes Yes No
meet A180 (see 2.3.5.11 for details).
Thermometer, medical or clinical, which
contains mercury, one (1) per person for No Yes No No
personal use, when in its protective case.
Thermometer or barometer, mercury
filled carried by a representative of a
Yes No Yes Yes
government weather bureau or similar
official agency (see 2.3.3.1 for details.)
2.3 General dangerous goods aboard aircraft not requiring

air transport approval
2.3.1 An approval to transport dangerous goods is not required for
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a. Articles and substances that are required to be aboard

the aircraft in accordance with pertinent airworthiness
requirements and operating regulations or that are
authorized by CAA-Pakistan to meet special
requirements. For example; the aircraft portable fire
extinguishers, first aid kits, lifesaving appliances, portable
oxygen supplies.
b. Catering and cabin supplies.
2.4 Passenger/crew dangerous goods that are strictly
forbidden for air transport
2.4.1 The following goods are strictly forbidden for air transport by
passengers and/or crew:
a. Attaché Cases, Cash Boxes/Bags. Except as permitted
in Regulations, security-type equipment such as attaché
cases, cash boxes, cash bags, etc. incorporating
dangerous goods, such as lithium batteries and/or
pyrotechnic material are totally forbidden.
b. Disabling Devices. Disabling devices such as mace,
pepper spray, etc. containing an irritant or incapacitating
substance are forbidden on the person, in checked and
carry-on baggage.
c. Liquid Oxygen Devices. Personal medical oxygen
devices that utilize liquid oxygen are forbidden on the
person, in checked and carry-on baggage.
d. Electro Shock Weapons. Electro shock weapons (e.g.
Tasers) containing dangerous goods such as explosives,
compressed gases, lithium batteries etc. are forbidden on
the person, in checked and carry-on baggage.
e. Lithium Battery-Powered Lighters. Battery-powered
lighters powered by a lithium ion or lithium metal battery
(e.g. Laser plasma lighters, tesla coil lighters, flux
lighters, arc lighters and double arc lighters) without a
safety cap or means of protection against unintentional
activation.

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2.5 Goods Acceptable by M/s Airblue Approval, as Checked

baggage (In the Cargo Compartment)
2.5.1 The following dangerous goods are permitted on aircraft as
checked baggage only and on the condition that it is
approved by the M/s Airblue:
a. Medical Oxygen. Gaseous oxygen or air cylinders
required for medical use. Each cylinder must not exceed
5 kg gross weight. Cylinders, valves and regulators,
where fitted, must be protected from damage that could
cause inadvertent release of the contents. This provision
also applies where the cylinders are being carried by
medically trained persons. The Pilot-in-Command must be
informed of the number of oxygen or air cylinders loaded on
board the aircraft and their loading location(s).
Note: Personal medical oxygen devices that utilize liquid oxygen
are forbidden on the person, in checked and carry-on
baggage.
b. Small Gas Cylinders Containing a Division 2.2. Not
more than two small cylinders, containing carbon dioxide or
other suitable gas in Division 2.2, per person fitted into a
self-inflating life jacket for inflation purposes plus not more
than two spare cylinders.
Not more than four small cylinders of carbon dioxide or other
suitable gas in Division 2.2 without a subsidiary hazard, per
person for other devices. The water capacity of each
cylinder must not exceed 50 ml.
Note: For carbon dioxide a gas cartridge with a water capacity of 50
ml is equivalent to a 28 g cartridge.
c. Avalanche Rescue Backpack. One avalanche rescue
backpack per person containing cartridges of compressed
gas in Division 2.2, The avalanche rescue backpack may
also be equipped with a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism
containing not more than 200 mg net of explosives in
Division 1.4S. The backpack must be packed in such a
manner that it cannot be accidentally activated. The air bags
within the backpacks must be fitted with pressure relief
valves.
d. Solid Carbon Dioxide (Dry Ice): Carbon dioxide, solid
(dry ice) in quantities not exceeding 2.5 Kgs per person

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when used to pack perishables that are not subject to the

Dangerous Good Regulation, in checked or carry-on
baggage, provided the baggage (package) permits the
release of carbon dioxide gas. Each item of checked
baggage containing dry ice must be marked:
i. “Carbon dioxide, solid” or “Dry Ice”; and
ii. With the net weight of the Dry Ice or an indication
that the net weight is 2.5 Kgs or less.
Note: For carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) in carry-on baggage, also
see Table 2.1. Passengers/crew using this exemption are
limited to a maximum of 2.5 Kgs for the combined carry-on
and checked baggage.
e. Heat Producing Articles: Battery-powered equipment
capable of generating extreme heat, which would cause
a fire if activated, e.g. underwater high-intensity lamps.
The heat producing component and the battery are
isolated from each other by the removal of the heat
producing component, the battery or another component,
e.g. fuse. Any battery that has been removed must be
protected against short circuit (by placement in the
original retail packaging or by otherwise insulating
terminals, e.g. by taping over exposed terminals or
placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or
protective pouch).
f. Portable Medical Electronic Devices: Portable
medical electronic devices (Automated External similar
size if required to ensure an adequate supply for
Defibrillators (AED), Nebulizer, Continuous Positive
Airway Pressure (CPAP), etc.) containing lithium metal or
lithium ion cells or batteries may be carried by
passengers for medical use as follows:
i. No more than two spare batteries may be carried in
carry-on baggage only. Spare batteries must be
individually protected so as to prevent short circuits
(by placement in original retail packaging or by
otherwise insulating terminals, e.g. by taping over
exposed terminals or placing each battery in a
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ii. Each installed or spare battery must be of a type

which meets the requirements of each test in the UN
Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section
38.3; In addition, each installed or spare battery
must not exceed the following:
 For lithium metal batteries, a lithium content of
not more than 8 g; or
 For lithium ion batteries, a watt-hour rating of not
more than 160 Wh.
b. Sporting Ammunition: Securely boxed ammunition
(cartridges for weapons, small arms) in Division 1.4S
(UN0012 or UN0014 only) i.e. packed as such that
accidental “functioning” is contained within the package –
used for sporting purposes, in quantities not exceeding 5
kg (11lb) gross weight per person for that person’s own
use, excluding ammunition with explosive or incendiary
projectiles. (See 2.3.2.1)
Allowances for more than one passenger must not be
combined into one or more packages.
c. Wheelchairs/Mobility aids with non-spill-able
batteries: Wheelchairs or other battery-powered mobility
aids with non-spill-able batteries, provided that the
battery is disconnected, the battery terminals are
insulated to prevent accidental short circuits and the
battery is securely attached to the wheelchair or mobility
aid. (See 2.3.2.2 in details)
d. Wheelchairs/Mobility aids with spill-able batteries:
Wheelchairs or other battery-powered mobility aids with
spill-able batteries provided that:
i. The wheelchair or mobility aid can be loaded,
stowed, secured and unloaded always in an upright
position.
ii. The battery is disconnected, the battery terminals
are insulated to prevent accidental short circuits and
the battery is securely attached to the wheelchair or
mobility aid.
iii. If the wheelchair or mobility aid cannot be loaded,
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position, the battery must be removed and the

wheelchair or mobility aid may then be carried as
checked baggage without restriction.
iv. The removed battery must be carried in strong, rigid
packaging as follows:
 Packaging must be leak-tight, impervious to
battery fluid and be protected against upset by
securing to pallets or by securing them in cargo
compartments using appropriate means of
securement (other than by bracing with freight or
baggage) such as by use of restraining straps,
brackets or holders;
 Batteries must be protected against short
circuits, secured upright in their packaging and
surrounded by compatible absorbent material
sufficient to absorb their total liquid contents;
and
 These packaging must be marked “BATTERY,
WET, WITH WHEELCHAIR” or “BATTERY,
WET, WITH MOBILITY AID” and be labelled
with the “Corrosive” label and with the “Package
Orientation” label.
e. The Airport Operations must inform the Pilot-in-
Command of the location of a wheelchair or mobility aid
with an installed battery or the location of a packed
battery.
Note: The passengers may be advised by Airport Operations to
make advance arrangements and that batteries that are spill-
able should be fitted with spill-resistant vent caps when
feasible.
2.6 Passenger/Crew dangerous goods that are acceptable
with M/s Airblue approval as carry-on baggage only
carry-on baggage only with permission of M/s Airblue:
a. Mercury Barometer or Thermometer: A mercurial
barometer or mercurial thermometer carried by a
representative of a government weather bureau or similar
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packed in a strong outer packaging, having a sealed

inner liner or a bag of strong leak-proof and puncture-
resistant material impervious to mercury, which will
prevent the escape of mercury from the package
irrespective of its position. The Pilot-in-Command must
be informed of the barometer or thermometer. (See
2.3.3.1)
b. Heat Producing Articles: Heat producing articles, i.e.
battery-operated equipment such as underwater torches
and soldering irons which, if accidentally activated, will
generate extreme heat and can cause fire, may be
carried in carry-on baggage only. The heat producing
component, or the energy source, must be removed so
as to prevent unintentional functioning during transport.
(See 2.3.4.6)
c. Goods Acceptable with M/s Airblue Approval as
Baggage: The following dangerous goods are permitted
on aircraft as checked or carry-on baggage subject to
approval of M/s Airblue:
i. Medical Oxygen: Small gaseous oxygen or air
cylinders required for medical use. (See 2.3.4.1)
ii. Carbon Dioxide Cylinder fitted into a Life Jacket:
Not more than two small carbon dioxide cylinders
per person fitted into a self-inflating life jacket plus
not more than two spare cartridges. (See 2.3.4.2 for
details)
iii. Insulated Packages Containing Refrigerated
Liquid Nitrogen (Dry Shipper): In checked or carry-
on baggage, insulated packagings containing
refrigerated liquid nitrogen fully absorbed in a porous
material (dry shipper). The dry shipper must meet
the requirements of Special Provision A152.

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2.7 Articles Prohibited in the Cabin of an Aircraft and in the

Security Restricted Area for Security Reasons
2.7.1 Guns, Firearms and other Devices that Discharge
Projectiles: Devices designed to cause serious injury by
discharging a projectile, or capable of being mistaken for
such devices, including:
a. Firearms of all types, including pistols, revolvers, rifles,
shotguns;
b. Toy guns, replicas and imitation firearms capable of
being mistaken for real weapons;
c. Component parts of firearms (excluding telescopic
sights);
d. Compressed air and CO2 guns, including pistols, pellet
guns, rifles and ball bearing guns;
e. Signal flare pistols and starter pistols;
f. Bows, cross bows and arrows;
g. Harpoon guns and spear guns;
h. Slingshots and catapults.
2.7.2 Electro Shock Weapons: Devices designed specifically to
stun or immobilize, including:
a. Devices for shocking, such as stun guns (e.g. Tasers)
and stun batons;
b. Animal stunners and animal killers;
c. Disabling and incapacitating chemicals, gases and
sprays, such as mace, pepper or capsicum spray, tear
gas, acid sprays and animal repellent sprays.
2.7.3 Object with Sharp Points or Sharp Edges: Objects with a
sharp point or sharp edge capable of being used to cause
serious injury, including:
a. Items designed for chopping, such as axes, hatchets and
cleavers;
b. Ice axes and ice picks;
c. Razor blades, box cutters;
d. Knives with blades of more than 6 cm;
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from the fulcrum;

f. Martial arts equipment with sharp points or sharp edges;
g. Swords and sabers.
2.7.4 Workers Tools: Tools capable of being used either to cause
serious injury or to threaten the safety of aircraft, including:
a. Crowbars;
b. Drills and drill bits, including cordless portable power
drills;
c. Tools with blades or shafts more than 6 cm, capable of
use as weapons, such as screwdrivers, chisels;
d. Saws, including cordless portable power saws;
e. Blow Torches;
f. Bolt guns and nail guns.
2.7.5 Blunt Instruments: Objects capable of being used to cause
serious injury when used to hit, including:
a. Baseball and softball bats;
b. Clubs and batons, such as Billy clubs, blackjacks and
night sticks;
c. Martial arts equipment.
2.7.6 Explosives and Incendiary Substances and Devices:
Explosive or incendiary substances or devices capable of
being used to cause serious injury or threatening the safety of
the aircraft, including:
a. Ammunition;
b. Blasting caps;
c. Detonators and fuses;
d. Replica or imitation explosive devices;
e. Mines, grenades and other explosive military stores;
f. Pyrotechnics, including fireworks;
g. Smoke-generating canisters or cartridges;
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2.7.7 Liquids, Aerosol and Gels

a. Liquids, aerosols and gels, unless in individual containers
with a capacity not greater than 100 milliliters (or
equivalent) and contained in one transparent re-sealable
plastic bag of a capacity not exceeding 1 liter (or
equivalent). The contents of the plastic bag shall fit
comfortably and the bag shall be completely closed.
Exemptions should be made for medications, baby
milk/foods and special dietary requirements.
2.8 Articles in Baggage Prohibited in the Hold of an Aircraft
for Safety Reasons
2.8.1 Explosive and Incendiary Substances and Devices:
Explosive or incendiary substances or devices capable
of being used to cause serious injury or threatening the
safety of the aircraft, including
a. Ammunition;
b. Blasting caps;
c. Detonators and fuses;
d. Mines, grenades and other explosive military stores;
e. Pyrotechnics, including fireworks;
f. Smoke-generating canisters or cartridges;
g. Dynamite, gunpowder and plastic explosives.
Note: With the approval of M/s Airblue, certain cartridges may be
permitted for transport in checked baggage under conditions
specified in Part 8, Chapter 1, paragraph 1.1.2 of the
Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Air (ICAO DOC 9284).
2.9 Passenger/Crew dangerous goods acceptable without
the Operator’s approval (See 2.3.5.1 through 2.3.5.13)
baggage without the approval of the operator(s).
a. Medicinal or Toiletry Articles and Aerosols in
Division 2.2: Non-radioactive medicinal or toilet articles
(including aerosols). The term “medicinal or toiletry
articles” is intended to include such items as hair sprays,
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Aerosols in Division 2.2, with no subsidiary hazard, for

sporting home use.
Note. The total net quantity of all such articles carried by
each passenger or crew member under the provisions of
2.3.5.1 must not exceed 2 kg or 2 L and the net quantity
of each single article must not exceed 0.5 kg or 0.5 L.
Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap
or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of
the contents.
b. Cylinders for mechanical limbs: Small cylinders of a
gas of division 2.2 worn for the operation of mechanical
limbs. Also spare cylinders of a similar size if required to
ensure an adequate supply for the duration of the
journey. (See 2.3.5.2)
c. Cardiac Pacemakers: Radio-isotopic cardiac
pacemakers or other medical devices, including those
powered by lithium batteries, implanted into a person or
fitted externally.
d. Medical/Clinical Thermometer: In checked baggage
only, one small medical or clinical thermometer which
contains mercury, for personal use, when in its protective
case. (See 2.3.5.4)
e. Carbon dioxide, solid (Dry Ice): Per passenger, and in
carry-on baggage only, solid carbon dioxide (dry ice)
shall not exceed 2.5 Kgs when used to pack perishables
that are not subject to these regulations in their carry-on
baggage or with the approval of M/s Airblue in checked
baggage, provided the package permits the release of
carbon dioxide gas and with the recommendation that the
checked luggage is positioned in a vented cargo
compartment.
Note: Passengers or crew shall be limited to a maximum of 2.5 Kgs
for the carry-on and checked baggage combined. See
9.3.10.3 and figure 9.3.B for an example of a baggage tag.
f. Safety Matches or Cigarette Lighter: One small

packet of safety matches or a small cigarette lighter
that does not contain unabsorbed liquid fuel, other than

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liquefied gas, intended for use by an individual when

carried on the person. Matches and Lighters are not
permitted in checked or carry-on baggage. Lighter fuel
and lighter refills are not permitted on one’s person nor
in checked or carry-on baggage.
Note: The “Strike anywhere” matches, “Blue flame” or “Cigar”
lighters are forbidden.
g. Alcoholic Beverages
i. Alcoholic beverages, when in retail packagings,
containing more than 24% but not more than 70%
alcohol by volume, in receptacles not exceeding 5
liters, with a total net quantity per person of 5 liters
for such beverages.
Note: Alcoholic beverages containing 24% or less alcohol by
volume are not subject to restrictions.
h. Hair Curlers
i. Hair curlers containing hydrocarbon gas, provided
that the safety cover is securely fitted over the
heating element. These hair curlers must not be
used on board the aircraft at any time. Gas refills for
such curlers are not permitted in checked or carry-on
baggage.
ii. Per passenger or crewmember only one unit shall be
allowed.
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AND HIDDEN HAZARDS

3.1 Recognition of Dangerous Goods & Hidden Hazards ..... 1
3.1 Recognition of Dangerous Goods and Hidden Hazards

3.1.1 Typical examples of items that may contain or indicate the
presence of dangerous goods in passenger, crew baggage
and cargo are given below: (See 2.2.4)
a. Aircraft Spare Parts/Aircraft Equipment: may contain
explosives (flares or other pyrotechnics), chemical
oxygen generators, unserviceable tyre assemblies,
cylinders of compressed gas (oxygen, carbon dioxide,
nitrogen or fire extinguishers), paint, adhesives, aerosols,
life-saving appliances, first aid kits, fuel in equipment, wet or
lithium batteries, matches, etc.
b. Automobiles, Automobiles Parts: (Car, motor,
motorcycle) may contain Ferro-magnetic material which
may not meet the definition for magnetized material but
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.
c. Battery Powered Devices/Equipment: May contain
wet or lithium batteries.
d. Breathing Apparatus: May indicate cylinders of
compressed air or oxygen, chemical oxygen generators

or refrigerated liquefied oxygen.e. Camping

Equipment: May contain flammable gases (butane,
propane, etc.), flammable liquids (kerosene, gasoline,
etc.), flammable solids (hexamine, matches, etc.) or
other dangerous goods.
f. Cars, Car Parts: — see Automobiles, etc.
g. Chemicals: May contain items meeting any of the
criteria for dangerous goods, particularly flammable
liquids, flammable solids, oxidizers, organic peroxides,
toxic or corrosive substances.
h. COMAT (Company Materials): Such as aircraft parts,
may contain dangerous goods as an integral part, e.g.
chemical oxygen generators in a passenger service unit
(PSU), various 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.
i. CONSOLIDATED CONSIGNMENTS (GROUPAGES)-
may contain any of the defined classes of dangerous
goods.
j. Cryogenic (Liquid): Indicates refrigerated liquefied gases
such as argon, helium, neon and nitrogen.
k. Cylinders: May indicate compressed or liquefied gas.
l. Dental Apparatus: May contain flammable resins or
solvents, compressed or liquefied gas, mercury and
radioactive material.
m. Diagnostic Specimens: May contain infectious
substances.
n. 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.
o. Drilling and Mining Equipment: May contain explosive(s)
and/or other dangerous goods.
p. Dry Shipper (Vapour Shipper): May contain free liquid

nitrogen. Dry shippers are subject to these Regulations

when they permit the release of any free liquid nitrogen
irrespective of the orientation of the packaging.
q. Electrical Equipment/Electronic Equipment: May
contain magnetized materials or mercury in switch gear
and electron tubes or wet batteries, lithium batteries or
fuel cells or fuel cell cartridges that contain or have
contained fuel.
r. Electrically Powered Apparatus: (wheel chairs, lawn

mowers, golf carts, etc.) may contain wet batteries,
lithium batteries or fuel cells or fuel cell cartridges that
contain or have contained fuel.
s. Expeditionary Equipment: May contain explosives
(flares), flammable liquids (gasoline), flammable gas
(propane, camping gas) or other dangerous goods.
t. Film Crew or Media Equipment: May contain explosive
pyrotechnic devices, generators incorporating internal
combustion engines, wet batteries, fuel, heat producing
items, etc.
u. Frozen Embryos: May contain refrigerated liquefied
gas or Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice).
v. Frozen Fruit, Vegetables etc: May be packed in
Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice).
w. Fuels: May contain flammable liquids, flammable solids
or flammable gases.
x. Fuel Control Units: May contain flammable liquids.
y. Hot Air Balloon: May contain cylinders with flammable
gas, fire extinguishers, engines internal combustion,
batteries, etc.
z. 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.
aa. Instruments: May conceal barometers, manometers,

mercury switches, rectifier tubes, thermometers, etc.

containing mercury.
ab. Laboratory/Testing Equipment: May contain items
meeting any of the criteria for dangerous goods,
particularly flammable liquids, flammable solids,
oxidizers, organic peroxides, toxic or corrosive
substances, lithium batteries, cylinders of compressed
gas, etc.
ac. Machinery Parts: May contain adhesives, paints,
sealants, solvents, wet and lithium batteries, mercury,
cylinders of compressed or liquefied gas, etc.
ad. Magnets and Other Items of Similar Material: May
individually or cumulatively meet the definition of
magnetized material (see 3.9.2.2).
ae. Medical Supplies/Equipment: May contain items
particularly flammable liquids, flammable solids,
oxidizers, organic peroxides, toxic, corrosive substances
or lithium batteries.
af. Metal Construction Material, Metal Fencing, Metal
Piping: May contain ferro-magnetic material, which may
be subject to special stowage requirements due to the
possibility of affecting aircraft instruments (see 3.9.2.2).
ag. Parts of Automobile (Car, Motor, Motorcycle): May
contain wet batteries, etc.
ah. 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 Subsection 2.3), etc.
ai. Pharmaceuticals: May contain items meeting any of the
criteria for dangerous goods, particularly radioactive
material, flammable liquids, flammable solids, oxidizers,
organic peroxides, toxic or corrosive substances.
aj. Photographic Supplies/Equipment: May contain items
particularly heat producing devices, flammable liquids,

flammable solids, oxidizers, organic peroxides, toxic or

corrosive substances or lithium batteries.
ak. Racing Car or Motorcycle Team Equipment: May
contain engines, including fuel cell engines, carburetors
or fuel tanks which contain fuel or residual fuel,
flammable aerosols, cylinders of compressed gases,
nitromethane, other fuel additives, wet batteries, lithium
batteries etc.
al. Refrigerators: May contain liquefied gases or an

ammonia solution.
am. Repair Kits: May contain organic peroxides and
flammable adhesives, solvent based paints, resins, etc.
an. Samples for Testing: May contain items meeting any of
the criteria for dangerous goods, particularly infectious
substances, flammable liquids, flammable solids,
oxidizers, organic peroxides, toxic or corrosive
substances.
ao. Semen: May be packed with Carbon dioxide, solid (dry
ice) or refrigerated liquefied gas. See also “Dry Shipper”.
ap. Ships’ Spares: May contain explosives (flares),
cylinders of compressed gas (life rafts), paint, lithium
batteries (emergency locator transmitters), etc.
aq. Show, Motion Picture, Stage and special Effects
Equipment: May contain flammable substances,
explosives or other dangerous goods.
ar. Sporting Goods/Sport Team Equipment: May contain
cylinders of compressed or liquefied gas (air, carbon
dioxide etc.), lithium batteries, propane torches, first aid
kits, flammable adhesives, aerosols etc.
as. Swimming Pool Chemicals: May contain oxidizing or
corrosive substances.
at. Switches in Electrical Equipment or Instruments:
May contain mercury.
au. 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.
av. Torches: Micro torches and utility lighters may
contain 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.
aw. Unaccompanied Passenger Baggage / Personal

Effects: May contain items meeting any of the criteria
for dangerous goods, such as fireworks, flammable
household liquids, corrosive oven or drain cleaners,
flammable gas or liquid lighter refills or camping stove
cylinders, matches, bleach, aerosols, etc. (those not
permitted under Subsection 2.3).
ax. Vaccines: May be packed in Carbon dioxide, solid (dry
ice).
Note: Articles and substances which do not fall within the definitions
of dangerous goods as shown in these Regulations and
which in the event of leakage may cause a serious clean-up
problem or corrosion to aluminum on a long term basis must
be checked by the shipper to at least ensure that the
packaging is adequate to prevent leakage during
transportation. These may include brine, powdered or liquid
dyes, pickled foodstuffs, etc.
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4.1 Responsibility of the Shipper........................................... 1
4.2 Administrative / Operational Responsibility ..................... 2
4.3 Staff / Personnel Responsibility ...................................... 3
4.1 Responsibility of the Shipper

4.1.1 Based on legal aspects, the responsibility of the preparation,
i.e. the packaging, labelling, marking and documenting of
dangerous goods lies with the shipper.
4.1.2 When allowed to transport Dangerous Goods by Air, the
concerned M/s Airblue Department shall:
a. Obtain a transport of dangerous goods approval from
CAA-Pakistan.
b. Airport Operations shall ensure that the:
i. Personnel involved, are properly trained and
thoroughly familiar with dangerous goods handling;
ii. Trained personnel perform an external visual
inspection to ensure that the contents of the
dangerous goods package(s) is (are) acceptable for
the transport by air;
iii. Physical handling requirements, as e.g. marking, of
the dangerous goods – as required by the contents;
are complied with;
iv. Loading requirements and restrictions are complied
with and communicated to the responsible personnel
with the operation of the aircraft;
v. Presence of the dangerous goods is communicated
properly to the flight crew as per the requirements
via the NOTOC.

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4.1.3 Check-in/Traffic Staff of M/s Airblue Airport Operations shall

pay extra attention to hidden dangerous goods which may not
be obvious to people and which may be inadvertently packed
as normal baggage or proposed as usual freight. Typical
examples are:
a. Camping gear, this may contain flammable gas.
b. Diving equipment, this may contain high intensity lamps
that can generate extreme high heat when inadvertently
switched on.
c. Expeditionary/hiking equipment, this may be explosives
as “flares” or flammable liquids.
d. Frozen fruits, this may be packed in solid carbon dioxide
(dry ice) for cooling.
e. Normal household goods, this may contain special paints
that are regarded as dangerous goods.
f. Pharmaceuticals, several pharmaceuticals contain
chemicals that are dangerous goods.
g. Repair kits; these most often contain peroxides, solvents,
adhesives, etc.
h. Vaccines, these may be packed in solid carbon dioxide
(dry ice) for cooling.
4.2 Administrative / Operational Responsibility
4.2.1 M/s Airblue Airport Operations or the Contracted Handling
Agent is responsible for the acceptance, inspection, storage,
loading of passenger baggage into the aircraft.
4.2.2 Dangerous goods must not be carried without an approval by
CAA-Pakistan except those items listed in the Table 2-1.
Approval of the CAA-Pakistan is reflected in the Air Operators
Certificate, Operations Specification and/or in a special
approval that may be issued from time to time.
4.2.3 Provision of information to the passengers as to the types of
dangerous goods that are being carried is the responsibility of
Check-in Staff.
4.2.4 The Captain must be provided with written information about
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4.3 Staff / Personnel Responsibility

4.3.1 M/s Airblue acceptance personnel must:
a. Complete a check list which involves a comprehensive
check of the package and documentation. The
consignment is accepted only if all relevant requirements
have been complied with.
4.3.2 M/s Airblue loading supervisor/personnel must:
a. Inspect each package for leakage or damage before bulk
loading on aircraft;
b. Correctly position, segregate and secure each package;
c. Correctly certify the above information and pass it to the
Pilot-in-Command.
4.3.3 The Airport Operations personnel must:
a. Maintain awareness and vigilance at all times when
examining and accepting baggage so that no dangerous
goods except in the permissible categories are carried on
board the aircraft.
4.3.4 The Captain must:
a. Receive, and retain, full written details of all the
dangerous goods loaded on the aircraft (Notification to
Pilot-in-Command – NOTOC);
b. Be aware of the actions to be taken in the event of
emergencies involving dangerous goods.
4.3.5 The Cabin Crew must:
a. Maintain awareness and vigilance at all times when
examining and assisting in the stowage of carry-on
baggage in the cabin prior to flight so that no dangerous
goods except in the permissible categories are carried on
board the aircraft.
b. Be aware of actions to be taken in the event of
emergencies involving dangerous goods.
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5.1 Identification .................................................................... 1
5.2 List of Dangerous Goods ................................................ 1
5.3 Class-1 : Explosives ........................................................ 3
5.4 Class-2 : Gases............................................................... 5
5.5 Class-3 : Flammable Liquids ........................................... 6
5.6 Class-4 : Flammable Solids ............................................ 7
5.7 Class-5 : Oxidizing Substances & Organic Peroxides .... 9
5.8 Class-6 : Toxic and Infectious Substances ................... 10
5.9 Class-7 : Radioactive Material ...................................... 11
5.10 Class-8 : Corrosives ...................................................... 13
5.11 Class-9 : Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods .................. 13
5.1 Identification
5.1.1 Dangerous goods are identified by proper shipping names
and UN numbers. These names and numbers are assigned
under the United Nations classification system to a specific
article or substance. In cases where a UN number has not
yet been assigned, an identification (ID) number in the 8000
series is assigned.
5.2 List of Dangerous Goods
5.2.1 This section of the Regulations contains an alphabetical list of
dangerous goods, most commonly offered for transport by
air. It contains information relating to the UN/ID number,
classes, labels, packing, the permitted quantities per package
on both passenger and cargo aircraft and applicable special
provisions.

5.2.2 The absence of an article or substance from the list should

not be interpreted as permitting its unregulated carriage by
air.
5.2.3 There will be occasions when substances will be offered for
transport which do not appear in the list of dangerous goods.
To cover such dangerous goods, a number of generalized
entries have been included in the lists which refer to groups
or categories of substances, for example Toxic liquid,
organic, n.o.s. (“not otherwise specified”) or Flammable solid,
etc. These entries may require the technical name of the
substance in parentheses following the Proper Shipping
Name.
5.2.4 For example: Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic
Note: Some items and substances are FORBIDDEN on either
passenger or cargo aircraft. example: Arsine, UN2188.
5.2.5 Dangerous goods are divided into nine classes reflecting the
type of risk involved, but the order in which they are listed
does not imply a relative degree of danger. It is the
responsibility of the shipper to classify the dangerous goods
into one of these classes.
5.2.6 The nine classes of dangerous goods are:
a. Class-1 Explosives
b. Class-2 Gases
c. Class-3 Flammable Liquids
d. Class-4 Flammable Solids
e. Class-5 Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides
f. Class-6 Toxic and infectious substances
g. Class-7 Radioactive Materials
h. Class-8 Corrosives
g. Class-9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

5.3 Class-1 : Explosives

5.3.1 Explosives are materials or items which have the ability to
rapidly conflagrate or detonate as a consequence of chemical
reaction.
5.3.2 Sub-Divisions
a. Division 1.1: Articles and substances having a mass
explosion hazard.
b. Division 1.2: Articles and substances having a projection
hazard but not a mass explosion hazard.
c. Division 1.3: Articles and substances having a fire
hazard, a minor blast hazard and/or a minor projection
hazard but not a mass explosion hazard.
d. Division 1.4: Articles and substances presenting no
significant hazard.
e. Division 1.5: Very insensitive substances having a mass
explosion hazard.
f. Division 1.6: Extremely insensitive articles which do not
have a mass explosion hazard.
Class 1 : Explosives
Divisions 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3

Divisions 1.4
Division 1.5
Division 1.6

5.4 Class-2 : Gases

5.4.1 This class comprises; articles charged with compressed
gases as for example “Aerosols”, liquefied gases, gases in
solution, mixture of gases, etc.
5.4.2 Gases are defined by dangerous goods regulations as
substances which have a vapour pressure of 300 kPa or
greater at 50°C or which are completely gaseous at 20°C at
standard atmospheric pressure, and items containing these
substances. The class encompasses compressed gases,
liquefied gases, dissolved gases, refrigerated liquefied gases,
absorbed gases, mixtures of one or more gases with one or
more vapours of substances of other classes, articles
charged with a gas and aerosols.
5.4.3 Sub-Divisions
a. Division 2.1: Flammable Gas.
b. Division 2.2: Non-Flammable, Non Toxic Gas.
c. Division 2.3: Toxic Gas.
Class 2 : Gases
Division 2.1
Gases Flammable
Class 2 : Gases
Division 2.2
Non Flammable,
Non Toxic Gases

Class 2 : Gases
Division 2.3
Toxic Gases
5.5 Class-3 : Flammable Liquids

5.5.1 Flammable liquids are defined by dangerous goods
regulations as liquids, mixtures of liquids or liquids containing
solids in solution or suspension (for example paints, varnish
and lacquers) which give off a flammable vapour at
temperatures of not more than 60°C closed cup test or not
more than 65.6°C open cup test normally referred to as flash
point.
5.5.2 Sub-Divisions
a. There are no subdivisions within Class 3.
Class 3
Flammable Liquid
No Sub Divisions

5.6 Class-4 : Flammable Solids

5.6.1 Flammable solids are materials which, under conditions
encountered in transport, are readily combustible or may
cause or contribute to fire through friction, self-reactive
substances which are liable to undergo a strongly exothermic
reaction or solid desensitized explosives. Also included are
substances which are liable to spontaneous heating under
normal transport conditions, or to heating up in contact with
air, and are consequently liable to catch fire and substances
which emit flammable gases or become spontaneously
flammable when in contact with water.
5.6.2 Sub-Divisions
a. Division 4.1: Flammable Solids, self-reactive
substances, polymerizing substances and solid
desensitized explosives.
b. Division 4.2: Substances liable to spontaneous
combustion.
c. Division 4.3: Substances which, in contact with water,
emit flammable gases.
Class 4 : Flammable Solids
Division 4.1
Flammable Solids

Division 4.2
Substances liable to
spontaneous combustion
Division 4.3
Substances which, in
contact with water, emit
flammable gases

5.7 Class-5 : Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides

5.7.1 Oxidizing substances are substances which, in themselves
are not necessarily combustible, but may generally cause or
contribute to the combustion of other materials by yielding
oxygen. Such substances may be contained in an article.
5.7.2 Organic peroxides are substances which contain the bivalent
structure –O-O- and may be considered derivatives of
hydrogen peroxide in which one or both of the hydrogen
atoms have been replaced by organic radicals.
5.7.3 Sub-Divisions
a. Division 5.1: Oxidizer.
b. Division 5.2: Organic Peroxides
Class 5
Oxidizing Substances and
Organic Peroxides
Division 5.1
Oxidizing Substances
Class 5
Oxidizing Substances and
Organic Peroxides
Division 5.2
Organic Peroxides

5.8 Class-6 : Toxic and Infectious Substances

5.8.1 Toxic substances are those which are liable to cause death
or injury or to harm human health if swallowed, inhaled or
contacted by the skin.
5.8.2 Infectious substances are those which are known or are
reasonably expected to contain pathogens. Pathogens are
defined as micro-organisms, (including bacteria, viruses,
parasites, fungi) and other agents such as prions, which can
cause disease in humans or animals.
5.8.3 Sub-Divisions
a. Division 6.1: Toxic Substances.
b. Division 6.2: Infectious Substances
Class 6
Toxic and Infectious
Substances
Division 6.1
Toxic Substances
Class 6
Toxic and Infectious
Substances
Division 6.2
Infectious Substances

5.9 Class-7 : Radioactive Material

5.9.1 Dangerous goods regulations define radioactive material as
any material containing radionuclides where both the activity
concentration and the total activity exceeds certain pre-
defined values. A radionuclide is an atom with an unstable
nucleus and which consequently is subject to radioactive
decay.
5.9.2 Sub-Divisions
Class 7
Radioactive Material
Category I
Class 7
Category II

Class 7
Category III
Class 7
Fissile

5.10 Class-8 : Corrosives

5.10.1 Corrosives are substances which by chemical action, will
cause irreversible damage to the skin or, in the case of
leakage will materially damage or even destroy, other goods
or the means of transport.
5.10.2 Sub-Divisions
Class 8
Corrosives
No Sub Divisions
5.11 Class-9 : Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

5.11.1 Miscellaneous dangerous goods are substances and articles
including environmentally hazardous substances, which
during transport present a danger or hazard not covered by
other classes.
5.11.2 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, lithium batteries, and aviation
regulated substances.

5.11.3 Sub-Divisions
Class 9
Miscellaneous Dangerous
Goods
No Sub Divisions
Class 9
Miscellaneous Dangerous
Goods
Lithium Batteries
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MARKING AND LABELING OF DANGEROUS GOODS

6.1 Marking Specifications and Requirements ...................... 1
6.2 Labeling........................................................................... 2
6.2.1 General ........................................................................... 2
6.2.2 Hazard Labels ................................................................. 2
6.2.3 Handling Labels .............................................................. 5
6.1 Marking Specifications and Requirements

6.1.1 The shipper is responsible for the marking of each package
of dangerous goods, as specified in the DGR Regulations.
6.1.2 A package must be marked with:
a. The proper shipping name of the dangerous goods
supplemented with the technical name(s) if appropriate
and the corresponding UN number or ID number
preceded by the letters “UN” or ID as applicable.
b. A marking indicating that the packaging has been
designed to the specifications of and successfully tested
in accordance with, the DGR Regulations.
c. In addition, if an over-pack is used:
i. Markings on inner packages must be clearly visible
or the statement “Inner packages comply with
prescribed specifications” must appear on the over-
pack.
d. If the package contains:
i. Explosive Material (Class I); it must be marked on
the outside with the net quantity of explosive and the
gross weight of the package.

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ii. Radioactive Material; the type of package must he

marked on the outside, i.e. “Type A”', “Type B(U)” or
“Type B(M)”. The gross mass must also be marked
on the outside of the package if this exceeds 50 kg.
However, such markings are not required for
excepted packages of radioactive material. (See
10.7.1.3)
e. Refrigerated Liquefied Gas; (gases such as xenon are
usually transported in specially constructed cylinders
designed to discourage handling or loading in any
position other than upright) in addition to the “Package
orientation label”, the wording “Keep upright” must be
placed every 120º around the package on each side and
it must bear instructions to be followed in the event of an
emergency, a delay en-route or if the consignment is
unclaimed at destination. Packages must also be clearly
marked “DO NOT DROP – HANDLE WITH CARE”.
f. Dry ice; the package must be marked with the net weight
of solid carbon dioxide (dry ice).
6.2 Labeling
6.2.1 General
a. The shipper is responsible for labeling a package or
over-pack containing dangerous goods;
b. M/s Airblue responsibility is limited to replacing labels
which become lost, detached or illegible during transport;
c. There are two types of labels:
i. Hazard Labels
ii. Handling Labels
6.2.2 Hazard Labels
a. Hazard labels in the shape of a square set at 45º
(diamond shaped).
b. Text indicating the nature of the risk is normally shown in
the lower half of the hazard label but is not mandatory,
except for Infectious Substances (Division 6.2) and
Radioactive Material (Class 7), unless there is a State or
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c. Some articles and substances require subsidiary risk

label(s) as well as a primary hazard label. Primary
hazard labels carry the class or division number in the
bottom corner but subsidiary risk labels carry no class or
division number.
d. Class 1, Explosives labels also require the Compatibility
Group to be shown above the Class number in the
bottom corner.
e. The markings and labels are not all required to be on one

side of the package. They are shown this way in the
diagram for clarity. However, there are some
requirements to be met:
i. Labels should be affixed adjacent to the shipper’s or
consignee’s address appearing on the package;
ii. Subsidiary hazard labels, when applicable, should
be affixed adjacent to the primary hazard label;
iii. When a “Cargo Aircraft Only” label is required; it
must be affixed adjacent to the hazard label(s);
iv. When package orientation “This Way Up” labels are
required, at least two of these labels must be used.

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One label must be affixed to each of two opposite

sides of the package, with the arrows pointing in the
correct direction.
Note: Due to the size of packages it is not always possible to meet
these requirements in full. Note the use of ‘must’ (mandatory)
and ‘should’ (optional). The regulations do not define
‘adjacent’, however the normal dictionary meaning is ‘next to’.
f. UN specification markings are made independently by
the manufacturer or testing agency and may appear on
any side.
g. Below is an example of a hazard label for a primary risk.
h. The Class 8 appearing in the bottom corner of the label is
a mandatory requirement since this is a hazard label for
a primary risk.
Note: That although the nature of the hazard, i.e. “Corrosive” is
indicated on the label, this is not mandatory.
i. Below is an example of hazard labelling for a package of:

i. Toxic liquid, corrosive, organic, n.o.s.
(dicyclohexylmethane isocyanate), UN 2927,
Packing Group II.
ii. Labels shown are reduced in dimensions.

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This liquid has a primary hazard of Division 6.1 (toxic) and a subsidiary
hazard of Class 8 (corrosive), thus only the toxic label bears the class
number “6” to indicate that it is the primary risk. The subsidiary risk label,
in this case the corrosive label, must not bear the class number and
should be affixed adjacent to the primary hazard label.
6.2.3 Handling Labels

a. In addition to hazard labels, the handling labels
appearing below are used to provide information on the
proper handling and stowage of packages of dangerous
goods.
Cargo IMP Code: MAG

Packages bearing the
Magnetized Material label must
not be loaded in such a position
that they will have a significant
effect on the direct reading
magnetic compasses of the
aircraft or on the master
compass detector units. Please
note that multiple packages may
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Cargo IMP Code: CAO

Packages on which the Cargo
Aircraft Only (CAO) label
appears must not be loaded on
passenger aircraft. This label
must appear next to the hazard
label.
Packages bearing the Package

Orientation label must always be
handled and stowed in the
upright position as indicated by
the arrows. Such arrows appear
on two opposite sides of the
package.
b. Cargo IMP Code: RCL Used in addition to Division 2.2

hazard label on packages containing cryogenic liquids.
This label highlights that gas may flow from the venting
device. Because it is extremely cold, this can result in
water vapours condensation in the air which may look
like smoke. This phenomenon is normal and non-
dangerous. Such shipments should be segregated from
live animals.
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CHAPTER-7
PROVISION OF INFORMATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS

7.1 Information to Pilot-in-Command (PIC) / Captain ............ 1
7.2 Information by the Pilot-in-Command in case of in-flight
Emergency ...................................................................... 2
7.3 Reporting of Dangerous Goods Accidents & Incidents .. 3
7.4 Reporting of Undeclared or Mis-Declared Dangerous
Goods .............................................................................. 3
7.5 Information by Operator in Case of an Aircraft Accident
or Incidents..................................................................... 3
7.6 Sample of the NOTOC Form (Special Loads) of
M/s Airblue ...................................................................... 4
7.1 Information to Pilot-in-Command (PIC) / Captain

7.1.1 The Airport Operations must provide the Pilot-in-Command,
as early as practicable before departure, with written
information (NOTOC) which specifies at least the following:
a. The date of the flight;
b. The air waybill number (when issued);
c. The proper shipping name (supplemented with the
technical name(s) if appropriate, and UN number as
listed in the DGR instructions;
d. The class or division, and subsidiary hazard(s)
corresponding to label(s) applied, by numerals, and in
the case of Class 1, the compatibility group;
e. The packing group as shown on the Shipper’s
Declaration;
f. (for non-radioactive materials) The number of packages,
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exact loading location.

g. The net quantity, or gross mass if applicable, of each
package, except that this does not apply to radioactive
materials or other dangerous goods where the net
quantity or gross mass is not required on the dangerous
goods transport document;
h. For radioactive material the number of packages, over-
packs or freight containers, their category, their Transport
Index (if applicable) and their exact loading location;
i. Whether the package must be carried on cargo aircraft
only;
j. The airport at which the package(s) is to be unloaded;
and
k. Where applicable, an indication that the dangerous
goods are being carried under a State exemption.
Note: Sample M/s Airblue NOTOC (Special Loads) form is given at
the end of this chapter.
7.1.2 The information to the Pilot-in-Command must also include
confirmation that there is no evidence that any damaged or
leaking packages have been loaded on the aircraft.
a. The above information must be provided on a dedicated
form (not on air waybills, invoices, etc.). This form must
remain readily available during flight.
b. When taking over an aircraft at a transit stop, the Pilot-in-
Command must ensure receipt of the written notification
form for those dangerous goods which remain on board,
as well as for any just loaded.
7.1.3 The Pilot-in-Command must be informed of the location of
any wheelchairs with spill-able batteries installed or of any
packed spill-able batteries taken from wheelchairs.
7.2 Information by the Pilot-in-Command in case of in-flight
Emergency
7.2.1 If an in-flight emergency occurs, the Pilot-in-Command
should inform the appropriate air traffic services unit, for the
information of airport authorities, of any dangerous goods on
board. If the situation permits, the information must include
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which labels are required, the compatibility group for Class I

and the quantity and location aboard the aircraft of the
dangerous goods. If a lengthy message is impossible, identify
the dangerous goods on board by transmitting the UN
numbers.
7.3 Reporting of Dangerous Goods Accidents and Incidents
7.3.1 An operator must report dangerous goods accidents or
incidents to the appropriate authorities of the State of the
operator and the state in which the accident or incident
occurred. Note particularly the definition of “dangerous goods
accident” and “dangerous goods incident” given in Chapter-0;
these are not necessarily the same as “aircraft accident” or
“aircraft incident”.
7.4 Reporting of Undeclared or Mis-Declared Dangerous
Goods
7.4.1 An operator must report any occasion when undeclared or
mis-declared dangerous goods are discovered in cargo or
mail. Such a report must be made to the appropriate
authorities of the state of the operator and the state in which
this occurred. when dangerous goods not permitted are
discovered in passengers’ baggage, or on the person of
passengers or crew members. Such a report must be made
to the appropriate authority of the State in which this
occurred.
7.5 Information by Operator in Case of an Aircraft Accident
or Incident
7.5.1 Aircraft carrying dangerous goods as cargo must provide
information, without delay, to emergency services responding
to the accident or serious incident about the dangerous
goods on board, as shown on the information to the pilot-in-
command. As soon as possible, the operator must also
provide this information to the appropriate authorities of the
State of the Operator and the State in which the accident or
serious incident occurred.
7.5.2 M/s Airblue aircraft carrying dangerous goods which is
involved in an aircraft incident should on request from the
State in which the aircraft incident occurred provide that State
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7.6 Sample of the NOTOC Form (Special Loads) of M/s Airblue.

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CHAPTER-8
PROCEDURES FOR EMERGENCY HANDLING OF
DANGEROUS GOODS

8.1 General Handling Procedures ......................................... 2
8.2 Pilot Actions for Dangerous Goods Incidents .................. 2
8.3 Cabin Crew Actions for Dangerous Goods Incidents
in the Passenger Cabin during Flight .............................. 3
8.4 Checklist – Cabin Crew Actions for Battery / Portable
Electronic Device (PED) fire / smoke .............................. 3
8.5 Checklist – Cabin Crew Actions for Overhead
Bin Battery / Portable Electronic Device (PED)
fire / smoke ..................................................................... 5
8.6 Checklist – Cabin Crew Actions for Overhead Battery
/Electrical Smell involving a Portable Electronic
Device (PED) – no visible fire / smoke ............................ 7
8.7 Checklist – Cabin Crew Actions for a Portable
Electronic Device (PED) inadvertently crushed
or damaged in electrically adjustable seat ..................... 7
8.8 Checklist – Cabin Crew Actions for fire involving
Dangerous Goods ........................................................... 8
8.9 Checklist – Cabin Crew Actions for Spillage or
Leakage of Dangerous Goods ........................................ 9
8.10 Alphabetical List of Dangerous Goods with Drill Codes .. 9
8.11 Numerical List of Dangerous Goods with Drill Codes ... 10
8.12 Dangerous Goods Incident and Accident Reports ........ 16

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8.1 General Handling Procedures

8.1.1 As M/s Airblue is a “No Carry Operator” of Dangerous Goods,
the handling of Dangerous Goods Emergencies is limited to
the items that can be carried as a “No Carry Operator”
8.1.2 Consideration should always be given to landing as soon as
possible. If the situation permits, the relevant air traffic
services should be informed of the dangerous goods on
board.
8.1.3 The appropriate fire or smoke removal emergency procedure
approved for the aircraft type should always be carried out.
Flight crew oxygen mask and regulators must be ON and
selected to the 100% oxygen position to prevent the
inhalation of smoke or fumes. Using the appropriate smoke
removal emergency procedures should reduce the
concentration of any contamination and help to avoid re-
circulation of contaminated air. Air conditioning systems
should be operated at maximum capacity and all cabin air
vented overboard (no re-circulation of air) in order to reduce
the concentration of any contamination in the air and to avoid
re-circulation of contaminated air.
8.2 Pilot Actions for Dangerous Goods Incidents
8.2.1 Given below are the general guidelines for Cockpit Crew
when faced with a Dangerous Goods Incident in-flight:
a. Follow the appropriate aircraft emergency procedures for
Fire or Smoke Removal
b. No Smoking signs “ON”
c. Consider landing as soon as possible
d. Consider turning OFF the 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 co-ordinate cockpit/cabin
crew action.
g. Determine emergency response drill code.
h. Use guidance from aircraft emergency response drill
chart to help deal with incident.
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goods being carried.

8.2.2 After Landing, following actions must be taken:
a. Disembark passengers and crew before opening any
cargo compartment door.
b. Inform ground personnel / emergency services of nature
of item and where stored.
c. Make appropriate entry in Maintenance Log.
8.3 Cabin Crew Actions for Dangerous Goods Incidents in
the Passenger Cabin during Flight
8.3.1 Given below are the general Dangerous Goods incidents
which are likely to be encountered by Cabin Crew in the
Passenger Cabin during flight:
a. Battery / Portable Electronic Device (PED) fire / smoke;
b. Overhead Bin Battery / Portable Electronic Device (PED)
fire / smoke;
c. Overhead Battery / electrical smell involving a Portable
Electronic Device (PED) – no visible fire or smoke;
d. PED inadvertently crushed or damaged in electrically
adjustable seat;
e. Fire involving dangerous goods (see 3.3.5); and
f. Spillage or leakage of dangerous goods (see 3.3.6)
8.4 Checklist – Cabin Crew Actions for Battery / Portable

Electronic Device (PED) fire / smoke
8.4.1 IDENTIFY THE ITEM;
Note: It may not be possible to identify the item (source of fire)
immediately. In this case, apply Step (b) first, and then
attempt to identify it.
Caution: In order to avoid injury from a flash fire, it is not
recommended to open the affected baggage when there is
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8.4.2 APPLY FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURE;

a. Obtain and use the appropriate fire extinguisher;
b. Retrieve and use protective equipment, as applicable to
the situation.
c. Move passengers away from the area, if possible.
d. Notify Pilot-in-Command / other cabin crew members.
Note: Actions should occur simultaneously in a multi-crew

operation.
8.4.3 REMOVE POWER;

a. Disconnect the device from the power supply, if safe to
do so.
b. Turn OFF in-seat power, if applicable.
c. Verify that power to the remaining electrical outlets
remains off, if applicable.
Caution: Do not attempt to remove the battery from the device.
8.4.4 DOUSE THE DEVICE WITH WATER (OR OTHER NON-

FLAMMABLE LIQUID);
Note: Liquid may turn to steam when applied to the hot battery.
8.4.5 LEAVE THE DEVICE IN ITS PLACE AND MONITOR FOR

ANY RE-IGNITION
a. If smoke or flames reappear; repeat Steps (b) and (d)
above.
Caution:
Do not attempt to pick up or move the device.
Do not cover or enclose the device.
Do not use ice or dry ice to cool the device.

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8.4.6 WHEN THE DEVICE HAS COOLED (APPROXIMATELY

AFTER 10-15 MINUTES)
a. Obtain a suitable empty container.
b. Fill the container with enough water (or other non-
flammable liquid) to submerge the device.
c. Using protective equipment place the device in the
container and completely submerge in water (or other
non-flammable liquid).
d. Stow and secure (if possible) the container to prevent
spillage.
8.4.7 MONITOR THE DEVICE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA
FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE FLIGHT
8.4.8 AFTER LANDING AT THE NEXT DESTINATION
a. Apply M/s Airblue post-incident procedures.
8.5 Checklist – Cabin Crew Actions for Overhead Bin Battery

/ Portable Electronic Device (PED) fire / smoke
8.5.1 APPLY FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURE;
a. Obtain and used the appropriate fire extinguisher.
b. Retrieve and used protective equipment, as applicable to
the situation.
operation.
a. If the device is visible and accessible, or, if the device is
contained in baggage and flames are visible:
i. Re-apply Step (a) above to extinguish the flames, if
applicable.
ii. Apply Steps (8.5.3) to (8.5.5) given below.
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is not visible or accessible:

i. Remove other baggage from the overhead bin to
access the affected baggage/item.
ii. Identify the item.
iii. Apply Steps (8.5.3) to (8.5.5) given below.

8.5.3 DOUSE THE DEVICE (BAGGAGE) WITH WATER (OR

OTHER NON-FLAMMABLE LIQUID)
Note: Liquid may turn to steam when applied to the hot battery.
8.5.4 WHEN THE DEVICE HAS COOLED

a. Obtain a suitable empty container.
b. Fill the container with enough water (or other non-
flammable liquid) to submerge the device.
c. Using protective equipment, place the device in the
container and completely submerge in water (or other
non-flammable liquid).
d. Stow and secure (if possible) the container to prevent
spillage.
8.5.5 MONITOR THE DEVICE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA
FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE FLIGHT

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8.6 Checklist – Cabin Crew Actions for Overhead Battery /

Electrical Smell involving a Portable Electronic Device
(PED) – no visible fire / smoke
8.6.2 INSTRUCT THE PASSENGER TO TURN OFF THE DEVICE
IMMEDIATELY;
8.6.3 REMOVE POWER;
a.Disconnect the device from the power supply, if safe to
do so.
b. Turn OFF in-seat power, if applicable.
c. Verify that power to the remaining electrical outlets
remains OFF, if applicable.
d. Verify that device remains OFF for the remainder of the
flight.
Caution: Do not attempt to remove the battery from the device.
8.6.4 INSTRUCT THE PASSENGER TO KEEP THE DEVICE

VISIBLE AND MONITOR CLOSELY
Caution: Unstable batteries may ignite even after the device is turned
OFF.
8.6.5 IF SMOKE OR FLAMES APPEAR

a. Apply BATTERY / PED FIRE / SMOKE checklist (see
Para 8.4 above)
8.7 Checklist – Cabin Crew Actions for a Portable Electronic

Device (PED) inadvertently crushed or damaged in
electrically adjustable seat
8.7.1 NOTIFY PILOT-IN-COMMAND / OTHER CABIN CREW
MEMBERS.

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8.7.2 OBTAIN INFORMATION FROM PASSENGER, BY ASKING

HIM/HER
a. To identify the item.
b. Where he/she suspects that the item may have dropped
or slipped into.
c. If the seat was moved since misplacing the item.
8.7.3 RETRIEVE AND USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, IF
AVAILABLE
8.7.4 RETRIEVE THE ITEM
Caution: Do not move the seat electrically or mechanically when
attempting to retrieve the item.
8.7.5 IF SMOKE OR FLAMES APPEAR
a. Apply BATTERY / PED FIRE / SMOKE checklist (see
Para 8.4 above)
8.8 Checklist – Cabin Crew Actions for fire involving

Dangerous Goods
Note: It may not be possible to identify the item (source of fire)
immediately. In this case, apply Step given in Para 8.8.2
below first, and then attempt to identify it.
8.8.2 APPLY FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURE
a. Obtain and use the appropriate fire extinguisher / check
us of water.
b. Retrieve and use protective equipment, as applicable to
the situation.

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operation.
8.8.3 MONITOR FOR ANY RE-IGNITION

a. If smoke or flames reappear; repeat Steps given in Para
8.8.2 above.
8.8.4 ONCE THE FIRE HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED
a. Apply SPILLAGE FOR LEAKAGE OF DANGEROUS
GOODS checklist, if required (See Para 8.9 below).
8.9 Checklist – Cabin Crew Actions for Spillage or Leakage

of Dangerous Goods
8.9.1 Notify the Pilot –in-Command / other Cabin Crew Members
8.9.2 Identify the item.
8.9.3 Collect emergency response kit or other useful items
8.9.4 Don rubber gloves and smoke hood
8.9.5 Move passengers away from area and distribute wet towels
or cloth.
8.9.6 Place dangerous goods item in polythene bags.
8.9.7 Stow ------- in polythene bags
8.9.8 Treat affected seat cushions / covers in the same manner as
dangerous goods item
8.9.9 Cover spillage on carpet / floor
8.9.10 Regularly inspect items stowed away / contaminated
furnishings.
8.9.11 After landing at the next destination
8.10 Alphabetical List of Dangerous Goods with Drill Codes
8.10.1 The list of proper shipping names used for dangerous goods,
arranged in alphabetical order, is shown in Table 4-2 of the
Emergency Response Guide (ERG) Book. For each entry a
drill code is shown and this should be used to find the

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appropriate drill on the chart of Aircraft Emergency Response

Drills. The United Nations identification number is also listed
to permit confirmation that the correct entry has been
selected.
8.10.2 In a few cases, besides the proper shipping name, the UN
number, packing group and/or the subsidiary risk must also
be used to identify the correct drill code. Where this is
necessary, the possible UN numbers, packing groups and/or
subsidiary risks are given below the proper shipping name
and the relevant drill code can be selected. These additional
details are shown on the Pilot-in-Command’s notification
form.
8.11 Numerical List of Dangerous Goods with Drill Codes
8.11.1 The list of proper shipping names used for dangerous goods,
arranged in numerical order of the associated UN
identification number, is shown in Table 4-2 of the
Emergency Response Guide (ERG) Book. For each entry a
drill code is shown and this should be used to find the
appropriate drill on the chart of Aircraft Emergency Response
Drills.
8.11.2 In a few cases, besides the UN number, the class or division,
the packing group or the subsidiary risk must also be used to
identify the correct drill code. Where this is necessary, the
possible classes or divisions, packing groups or subsidiary
risks are given below the UN number and the relevant drill
code can be selected. These additional details are shown on
the Pilot-in-Command’s notification form.
8.11.3 Where alternative proper shipping names can be used with
the same UN number these are all shown separated by
oblique lines.
8.11.4 Those dangerous goods which have not yet been allocated a
UN identification number are listed first.

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TABLE 8-1
AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILLS
1. Complete appropriate aircraft Emergency Procedures
2. Consider landing as soon as practicable
3. Use Drill from the Chart given in the coming pages
DRILL DRILL
ADDITIONAL RISK ADDITIONAL RISK
LETTER LETTER
A Anesthetic W If wet, gives OFF
poisonous or flammable
gases
C Corrosive X Oxidizer
E Explosive Y Depending on the type of
F Flammable infectious substance, the
H Highly Ignitable appropriate National
Authority may be required
I Irritant / Tear Producing to quarantine individuals,
L Other Risk – Low or None animals, cargo and the
M Magnetic aircraft
N Noxious
P Toxic* (Poison)
S Spontaneously Combust-
ible or Pyrophoric
* Toxic has the same meaning as poison

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TABLE 8-1A
Drill No. -->> 1 2 3 4

INHERENT Explosion Gas, non- Flammable Spontaneousl
RISK may cause flammable, liquid or solid y combustible
structural pressure may or pyrophoric
failure create hazard when
in fire exposed to air
RISK TO Fire and/or Minimal Fire and/or Fire and/or
AIRCRAFT explosion explosion explosion
RISK TO As indicated As indicated by Smoke, fumes Smoke, fumes
OCCUPANTS by the drill the drill and heat, and and heat, and
letter(s) letter(s) as indicated as indicated
by the drill by the drill
letter(s) letter(s)
SPILL OR Use 100% O2; Use 100% O2; Use 100% O2 Use 100% O2;
LEAK no smoking establish and establish and establish and
PROCEDURE maintain maintain maintain
maximum maximum maximum
ventilation for ventilation; no ventilation
“A”, “I” or “P” smoking;
drill letter minimum
electrics
FIRE- All agents All agents All agents All agents
FIGHTING according to according to according to according to
PROCEDURE availability; availability; use availability; no availability; no
use standard standard fire water on “W” water on “W”
fire procedure procedure drill letter drill letter
ADDITIONAL Possible Possible Possible Possible
CONSIDERA- abrupt loss of abrupt loss of abrupt loss of abrupt loss of
TIONS pressurization pressurization pressurization pressurization
; minimum
electrics if “F”
or “H” drill
letter

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TABLE 8-1B
Drill No. -->> 5 6 7 8

INHERENT Oxidizer may Toxic, may be Radiation from
Corrosive,
RISK ignite other fatal if inhaled, broken/ fumes
materials, ingested, or unshielded disabling if
may explode absorbed by packages inhaled or in
in heat of a skin contact with
fire skin
RISK TO Fire and/or Contamination Contamination Possible
AIRCRAFT explosion, with toxic liquid with spilled corrosion
possible or solid radioactive damage
corrosion material
damage
RISK TO Eye, nose Acute toxicity, Exposure to Eye, nose and
OCCUPANTS and throat effects may be radiation, and throat
irritation; skin delayed personnel irritation; skin
damage on contamination damage on
contact contact
SPILL OR Use 100% O2; Use 100% O2; Do not move Use 100% O2;
LEAK establish and establish and packages; establish and
PROCEDURE maintain maintain avoid contact maintain
maximum maximum maximum
ventilation ventilation; do ventilation; do
not touch not touch
without gloves without gloves
FIRE- All agents All agents All agents All agents
FIGHTING according to according to according to according to
PROCEDURE availability; no availability; no availability availability; no
water on “W” water on “W” water on “W”
drill letter drill letter drill letter
ADDITIONAL Possible Possible Call for a Possible
CONSIDERA- abrupt loss of abrupt loss of qualified abrupt loss of
TIONS pressurization pressurization; person to pressurization;
minimum meet the minimum
electrics if “F” aircraft electrics if “F”
or “H” drill or “H” drill
letter letter

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TABLE 8-1C
Drill No. -->> 9 10 11

INHERENT No general inherent Gas, flammable, Infectious
RISK risk high fire risk if any
substances may
ignition source affect humans or
present animals if inhaled,
ingested or
absorbed through
the mucous
membrane or an
open wound
RISK TO As indicated by the Fire and/or Contamination with
AIRCRAFT drill letter explosion infectious
substances
RISK TO As indicated by the Smoke, fumes and Delayed infection
OCCUPANTS drill letter heat, and as to humans or
indicated by the animals
drill
SPILL OR LEAK Use 100% O2; Use 100% O2; Do not touch.
PROCEDURE establish and establish and Minimum
maintain maximum maintain maximum re-circulation and
ventilation if “A” drill ventilation; no ventilation in
letter smoking; minimum affected area
electrics
FIRE FIGHTING All agents according All agents All agents
PROCEDURE to availability; no according to according to
water on “W” drill availability availability. No
letter water on “Y” drill
letter
ADDITIONAL Possible abrupt Call for a qualified
CONSIDERATIO None loss of person to meet the
NS pressurization aircraft

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TABLE 8-2
DANGEROUS GOODS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CHART
(GROUND INCIDENTS)
Hazard
Class/ Immediate Action
Dangerous Goods
Division and Hazard Description Minimize leakage and
Class
Compatibility contact with other
Group cargo
1.3C Fire and minor blast hazard
1.3G and/or minor propulsive hazard
Explosives (acceptable on Notify Fire Department
1.4B; 1.4C Fire, but no other significant
Cargo Aircraft only)
1.4D; 1.4E hazard
Guard against fire
1.4G
1.4S Explosives (safety) Small fire hazard
2.1 Flammable Gas Ignites when leaking Notify Fire Department
2.2 Non-Flammable Gas High pressure cylinder bursting Guard against fire
2.2 Cryogenic Liquid Sub-cooling Evacuate goods – ventilate
2.3 Toxic Gas (acceptable on High pressure cylinder bursting area
Cargo Aircraft only) and toxic inhalation Keep away minimum 25 m
3 Flammable Liquid Gives off flammable vapour Notify Fire Department
4.1 Flammable Solid Combustible. Contributes to fire Guard against fire
4.2 Spontaneously Ignites in contact with air
4.3 Combustible Ignites in contact with water Do NOT use water under
Dangerous when wet any circumstances
5.1 Oxidizer Ignites combustibles on contact Notify Fire Department
5.2 Organic Peroxide Reacts violently with other Guard against fire
substances Do NOT use water
6.1 Toxic Substance Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or
Isolate area
in contact with skin
Obtain qualified assistance
Causes disease in Humans and
Do NOT touch
6.2 Infectious Substance Animals
7 Cat I Radioactive – White Radiation hazards and harmful
Keep away minimum 25 m
7 Cat II/III Radioactive – Yellow to health
8 Corrosive Hazardous to skin and metal Notify Fire Department
Guard against fire
Avoid contact with skin
9 Polymeric Beads Evolves small quantities of Avoid contact with skin
flammable gas No immediate action
Magnetized Material Affects navigation systems required
Carbon dioxide, solid (Dry Causes sub cooling / suffocation
Ice) Hazards not covered by other
Misc. Dangerous Goods classes

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8.12 Dangerous Goods Incident and Accident Reports

8.12.1 Irrespective of whether the dangerous goods are contained in
cargo, mail or baggage M/s Airblue shall report any type of
dangerous goods accident or incident as soon as possible.
8.12.2 When initially reported, the state in which the accident/
incident occurred shall be informed with the relevant
information as shipping names, location, etc. Initial reports
may be made by telephone but in all cases a written report
shall be made.
8.12.3 The written report shall contain all data known at the time the
report is made and when not known then added per update/
revision of the initial report. For example:
a. Date of accident/incident.
b. Flight number, ULD number concerned, baggage tag,
and location in aircraft.
c. Proper shipping name of substance(s) involved and the
associated UN number.
d. Class or Division.
e. Quantity of material involved.
f. Type of packaging used.
g. Name and address of shipper.
h. Cause of accident/incident.
i. Action(s) taken.
j. Name, title, addresses and contact number of person
making the report.
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TRANSPORTATION OF WEAPONS
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CHAPTER-9
TRANSPORTATION OF WEAPONS, MUNITIONS OF WAR AND
MUNITIONS OF SPORT WEAPONS
9.1 General
9.1.1 It is forbidden to carry weapons, munitions of war,
ammunitions of sport weapons except with the express
permission of the CAA, Pakistan and of the authorities of
countries of destination and of departure.
9.1.2 In the case that they are exempted, they shall be carried in
the aircraft in a place that is inaccessible to passengers
during flight and, in the case of firearms, are unloaded.
9.1.3 In all cases the Pilot-in-Command must be notified before a
flight if weapons of war or munitions are to be carried on the
aircraft.
9.1.4 In exceptional circumstances armed individuals, such as law
enforcement officers may be allowed to keep the weapon and
ammunition prior boarding. They however have to unload the
weapon and keep the ammunition in their custody and should
hand over the weapon(s) to the Pilot-in-Command when
entering the aircraft, or in special cases, after the securing of
the detained persons for which they are in charge.
9.1.5 It is to be noted that sporting weapons and ammunition for
such weapons may be carried without an approval from CAA,
Pakistan, provided that they are properly packed and stowed
in a place on the aircraft which is inaccessible to any
passenger during flight and are unloaded.
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DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING
DGR Manual Page 1
CHAPTER-10

10.1 Training Requirements - General .................................... 1
10.2 Training Program ............................................................ 1
10.3 Training Curricula – “No Carry” Operators ...................... 2
10.4 Record of Training........................................................... 3
10.1 Training Requirements – General

10.1.1 The successful application of regulations concerning the
transport of dangerous goods and the achievement of their
objectives are greatly dependent on the appreciation by all
individuals concerned of the risks involved and on a detailed
understanding of the Regulations. This can only be achieved
by properly planned and maintained initial and recurrent
training programs for all persons concerned in the transport
of dangerous goods.
10.1.2 In M/s Airblue, Recurrent DGR Training will be conducted
within 24 months of previous training to ensure that the
concerned personnel’s knowledge remains current. However,
if recurrent training is completed within the final 3 months of
validity of previous training, the period of validity extends from
the date on which the recurrent training was completed until
24 months from the expiry date of that previous training.
10.1.3 At the end of each DGR Training, a test will be conducted to
verify understanding of the regulations.
10.2 Training Programs
10.2.1 M/s Airblue carries out DGR Training of its personnel at CAA
Approved, M/s Airblue Training Centre. DGR Training
Syllabus is contained in OM-D, Chapter- 7, Annex-7B.

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10.3 Training Curricula – “No Carry” Operators

10.3.1 M/s Airblue as an Operator does not carry dangerous goods
as cargo, mail or stores and ensures that its personnel
receive training in the requirements commensurate with their
responsibilities.
10.3.2 The subject matter to which M/s Airblue’s various categories
of personnel must be familiar is indicated in Table H.A.1.5.B
given below:
Table H.A.1.5.B
Minimum Requirements for Training Curricula
for “No Carry” Operators
Aspects of transport of dangerous goods by air with Operators and Ground

which Operator concerned personnel should be Handling Agents
familiar, as a minimum 13 14 15 16 17
General Philosophy X X X X X
Limitations X X X X X
Labelling and Marking X X X X X
Shipper’s Declaration & other relevant
X
documentation
Recognition of Undeclared Dangerous Goods X X X X X
Provisions for passengers and crew X X X X X
Emergency Procedures X X X X X
KEY (Categories of Personnel)

13. Operator’s and ground handling agent’s staff accepting
cargo or mail (other than dangerous goods)
14. Operator’s and Ground Handling Agent’s staff involved in
the handling, storage and loading of cargo or mail and
baggage.
15. Passenger Handling Staff
16. Flight Crew Members, Loadmasters, Load Planners and
Flight Operations Officers/Flight Dispatchers
17. Crew Members (other than flight crew members).

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Note-1: Depending on the responsibilities of the person, the aspects

of training to be covered may vary from those shown in Table
H.A.1.5.B above. For example, in respect of classification,
staff involved in implementing security procedures (e.g.
screeners and their supervisors) need only be trained in the
general properties of dangerous goods.
Note-2: A set of detailed dangerous goods training programs for the
various categories of personnel, are available from IATA.
10.4 Record of Training
10.4.1 A record of training must be maintained, which must include:
a. The individual’s name;
b. The most recent training completion month;
c. A description, copy or reference to training materials
used to meet the training requirement;
d. The name and address of the organization providing the
training; and
e. Evidence, which shows that a test has been completed
satisfactorily.
10.4.2 The training records must be retained for a minimum period
of thirty-six months from the most recent training completion
month and must be made available upon request to the CAA,
Pakistan.
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DANGEROUS GOODS MANUAL

Edition 04; Rev 00 01st Oct, 2021

Activity Name Desig Signature + Date

Prepared by Captain Chief Pilot sd

Reviewed & Captain Chief Pilot sd

PCAA Approval Ref:

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Captain Zahid Qadeer Malik

Phone: 00-92-21-9907-1474 / 1475

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Chapter No. Description

Chapter - 0 Policy and Introduction

Chapter - 1 General Philosophy

Chapter - 2 Types of Dangerous Goods

Chapter - 3 Recognition of Dangerous Goods

Chapter - 5 Classification of Dangerous Goods

Chapter - 6 Marking and Labelling of Dangerous Goods

Chapter - 7 Provision of Information of Dangerous Goods

Chapter - 8 Emergency Handling of Dangerous Goods

Chapter - 9 Transportation of Weapons

Chapter - 10 Dangerous Goods Training

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Para Description Page No

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0.2.3 Nothing contained in the Dangerous Goods Manual shall

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etc, may result in damage to equipment if not carefully

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0.4.2 Record of Revisions (ROR)

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0.7 List of Abbreviations

°C Degrees Celsius / Centigrade

A/C Aircraft or Aeroplane

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e.g. For Example

IATA International Air Transport Association

JAA Joint Aviation Authority

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N/A Not Applicable

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ROR Record of Revision

SMS Safety Management System

U/S Unserviceable or Under Supervision

WBM Weight and Balance Manual

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Appropriate National Authority: Any authority designated (CAA-

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b. An authorized representative of CAA-Pakistan; or

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damage to the surroundings. Included are pyrotechnic substances even

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Overpack: An enclosure used by a single shipper to contain one or more

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c. Involves lacerations which cause severe hemorrhage, nerve,

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