Packing Instruction 971 (for UN 3499)

Passenger and cargo aircraft for UN 3499 only (see also Special Provision A186) only

General requirements

Part 4;1.1.1 and 1.1.8 requirements must be met.

For the purpose of this packing instruction, a capacitor is considered an inner packaging.

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UN number and                 |                        |  
proper shipping name          | Quantity - passenger   | Quantity - cargo
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UN 3499 Capacitor,  electric  |                        |
        double layer          |       No limit         |       No limit
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ADDITIONAL PACKING REQUIREMENTS

For UN 3499

- Each capacitor must be transported in an uncharged state. The capacitor or, when fitted in a module, the module must be fitted with a metal strap connecting the terminals.

- Capacitors must be securely cushioned in the outer packagings.

OUTER PACKAGINGS OF COMBINATION PACKAGINGS (see 6;3.1)

Boxes                        Drums                        Jerricans
                     Strong outer packagings