Irrespective of the quantity limits for cargo aircraft specified in column 13 of Table 3-1, and in Section I of Packing Instructions 965, 966, 967, 968, 969970, 976, 977 and 978, a lithium cell or battery or sodium ion cell or battery (i.e. UN 3090, UN 3480 or UN 3551), including when packed with equipment or contained in equipment (i.e. UN 3091, UN 3481 or UN 3552) that meets the other requirements of Section I of the applicable packing instruction, may have a mass exceeding 35 kg, if approved by the appropriate authority of the State of Origin and the State of the Operator.

A copy of the document of approval must accompany the consignment. Transport in accordance with this special provision must be noted on the dangerous goods transport document.