In instances where other forms of transport (including cargo aircraft) is impracticable, lithium cells or batteries may be transported as Class 9 (UN 3480 or UN 3090) on passenger aircraft with the prior approval of the authority of the State of Origin, the State of the Operator and the State of Destination under the written conditions established by those authorities, provided that the following types and quantities are met:

a) quantities of lithium metal cells or batteries (UN 3090) are limited to the allowance permitted in Table 968-II of Packing Instruction 968; and

b) quantities of lithium ion cells or batteries (UN 3480) are limited to the allowance permitted in Table 965-II of Packing Instruction 965.

When States, other than the State of Origin, the State of the Operator or State of Destination have notified ICAO that they require prior approval of shipments made under this special provision, approval must also be obtained from these States, as appropriate.

The requirements of Part 5 for Class 9 (UN 3090 or UN 3480) lithium metal and lithium ion batteries apply. A copy of the document of approval including the quantity limitations must accompany the consignment. Transport in accordance with this special provision must be noted on the dangerous goods transport document.

If transport in accordance with this special provision is not possible, States concerned may grant an exemption from the prohibition to transport lithium metal or lithium ion batteries on passenger aircraft in accordance with Part 1;1.1.3.

Authorities issuing exemptions or approvlas in accordance with this special provision must provide a copy to the Chief of the Cargo Safety Section within three months via email at CSS@icao.int, via facsimile at +1 514-954-6077 or via post to the following address:

Chief, Cargo Safety Section
International Civil Aviation Organization
999 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard
Montréal, Quebec
CANADA H3C 5H7

Note.- Guidance for the processing of exemptions or approvals from the prohibition to transport lithium batteries may be found in Part S-1;4 and Table S-3-1, Special Provision A334 of the Supplement to the Technical Instructions.