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Rules for transporting lithium-ion batteries

For the purpose of air transport safety based on the recommendations of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) published in the electronic newsletter dated 13.03.2017 HM EB 2017/23 AN 11/2.12, a number of states have banned the transportation of large personal electronic devices in the cargo compartments of passenger aircraft for safety reasons.

In accordance with the Federal Air Transport Agency’s directive document dated 19.05.2017, considering the ubiquity of portable devices powered by lithium batteries, the Russian Federation has adopted certain rules for the transportation of lithium-ion batteries, depending on their specific capacity.

Lithium-ion batteries with a specific power of up to 100 W/h (lithium-metal batteries with a lithium content of no more than 2 g (LC))

  • mobile phones
  • video cameras
  • clocks
  • portable music players
  • laptops
  • portable medical devices

Cabin baggage

  • allowed inside the equipment;
  • spare batteries must be protected separately in such a way that short circuits are not possible (for example, by placing them in a retail package or by wrapping tape around open poles, or by placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective bag).

In agreement with the airline representative, portable electronic smoking devices powered by batteries (for example, electronic cigarettes, electronic tubes, personal steam generators, electronic nicotine supply systems)

Checked baggage

  • must be inside the equipment;
  • measures must be taken to prevent their spontaneous activation;
  • the transportation of spare batteries (being not inserted in the equipment) is prohibited!

Portable electronic smoking devices powered by batteries (for example, electronic cigarettes, electronic tubes, personal steam generators, electronic nicotine supply systems)

Lithium-ion batteries with a specific power of 100–160 W/h (lithium-metal batteries with a lithium content of 2–8 g (LC))

  • laptops with increased resource;
  • professional audio and video equipment;
  • portable medical devices.

Cabin baggage

  • airline’s permission is required (via call centre or an airline representative at an off-base airport);
  • allowed inside the equipment;
  • measures must be taken to prevent their spontaneous activation;
  • spare batteries must be separate;
  • be protected in such a way as to prevent short circuits (for example, by placing in a retail package or wrapping tape around open poles, or placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective bag);
  • one passenger is allowed to carry no more than two spare lithium-metal batteries.

Checked baggage

  • requires permission of the airline;
  • must be inside the equipment;
  • measures must be taken to prevent their spontaneous activation;
  • the transportation of spare batteries (not inserted in the equipment) is prohibited!

Lithium-ion batteries with a specific power of more than 160 W/h

  • industrial equipment included in some electric and hybrid vehicles;
  • mobile devices and motorized bicycles.

It is prohibited to carry in checked and cabin baggage and must be presented and transported as “dangerous goods” in accordance with the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Doc 9284 AN\905).

Exceptions

Wheelchairs or similar mobile vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries with a specific power of more than 160 W/h used by passengers with reduced mobility due to special health conditions, age or temporary conditions (for example, when a leg is broken).

Conditions for authorizing special transportation of a mobile vehicle/wheelchair:

  1. The aircraft commander must be informed of the location of the lithium ion battery (s).
  2. Airline’s permission is required.
  3. Vehicles must be transported in such a way that they are protected from damage caused by the movement of baggage, mail, flight supplies or other cargo.
  4. Can be carried as checked baggage if:
    • the battery terminals are protected against short circuits (for example, by fencing in the battery box);
    • the battery is securely attached to the vehicle;
    • electrical circuits must be isolated.
  5. If the mobile vehicle / wheelchair is designed so that it is possible for the user to remove the battery (for example, a folding one), then:
    • the battery must be removed;
    • batteries must be protected from short circuits by isolating the terminals (by taping them);
    • removed batteries must be protected from damage (placed in a protective packaging).

Batteries must be carried in the passenger compartment;

  • battery power should not exceed 300 W/h;
  • you can only carry one spare battery with a maximum capacity of 300 W/h, or two spare batteries with a maximum capacity of 160 W/h.

Small-sized vehicles for personal transportation

Work on lithium-ion batteries (batteries):

  • monocycles;
  • Segways (mini-Segways);
  • hoverboards;
  • self-balancing scooters;
  • electric scooters.

Based on IATA recommendations, air transportation of these vehicles on Aeroflot flights is possible as checked baggage, provided that the vehicle does not have a lithium battery.

A lithium battery removed from the vehicle can only be carried in cabin baggage, provided that the battery’s capacity does not exceed the established norms — 160 Watt-hour (W/h, W/h).

A small-sized vehicle with a built-in (non-removable) lithium battery can be transported when it is registered as a “dangerous good”.