Packing Instruction Y203
Passenger and cargo aircraft for UN 1950 and 2037 only
The requirements of 3;4 must be met.
For the purposes of this packing instruction, a receptacle is considered to be an inner packaging.
Note.- "Receptacle" has the same meaning as set out in 1;3. Any reference in this packing instruction to receptacle will include "aerosols" of UN1950 and "receptacles, small, containing gas" and "gas cartridges" of UN 2037. For the purpose of this packing instruction the receptacle is considered to be an inner packaging.
Aerosols and receptacles, small containing gas (gas cartridges) must meet the requirements of Part 6;5.4.
The capacity of metal receptacles must not exceed 1 000 mL; plastics receptacles must not exceed 500 mL.
Non-refillable aerosols and non-refillable receptacles containing gas (gas cartridges) containing toxic substances must not exceed 120 mL capacity.
UN number and name | Total gross mass |
| per package |
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UN 1950 Aerosols, flammable | 30 kg G |
UN 1950 Aerosols, flammable (engine starting fluid) | 30 kg G |
UN 1950 Aerosols, non-flammable | 30 kg G |
UN 1950 Aerosols, non-flammable (tear gas devices) | 30 kg G |
UN 2037 Gas cartridges | 1 kg |
UN 2037 Receptacles, small, containing gas | 1 kg |
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ADDITIONAL PACKING REQUIREMENTS
- Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents during normal conditions of air transport.
- Receptacles must be packed, so as to prevent excessive movement and inadvertent discharge during normal conditions of transport.
OUTER PACKAGINGS (see 6;3.1)
Boxes Drums
Aluminium Aluminium
Fibreboard Fibre
Natural wood Other metal
Other metal Plastics
Plastics Plywood
Plywood Steel
Reconstituted wood
Steel
