Can I ship the Acousondes batteries by non-passenger cargo aircraft?
Saft certifies the LS17500 as “non-restricted to transport,” “non-assigned to Class 9,” and “exempt from the [United Nations] Dangerous Goods regulations.” Outside the United States, this certification typically allows transportation by cargo aircraft. Within the United States it is not clear that government regulations prohibit transportation by cargo aircraft; however, a prohibition may be established late in 2010 (see this Washington Post article of 31 July 2010) Cargo handlers may also have their own restrictions beyond those of the government. Some air-cargo companies use passenger aircraft, in which case all passenger-aircraft transportation regulations apply. Please contact your cargo representative.
