Federal Dangerous Goods Regulations

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s HazardousMaterials Regulations (49 CFR Parts 171-180) requirehazardous materials to be properly classified, described,marked and labeled, packaged, handled, stowed, andsecured. Employees performing these functions must beproperly trained.

What Kind Of Training Is Required?

Hazmat Training Must Include:

— General awareness/familiarization— Function-specific— Label recognition— Safety— Training Records for each employee

To obtain additional answers to your COMAT questions call the:

Hazardous Materials

Info-Line at

(800) 467-4922

Visit FAA’s Office of Security &

Need Additional Information?

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To obtain additional copies of this publication:

E-Mail: TRAINING@dot.gov

VOICE: (800)467-4922, X3FAX: (202)366-7342

U.S. Department of TransportationPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Office of Hazardous Materials Initiatives & Training/PHH-50400 Seventh Street, SW

Washington, DC 20590-000111/00

Hazardous Materials Website at:

http://faa.govDOT’s Hazardous Materials Homepage

http://hazmat.dot.gov

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PENALTIES

A violation of the Federal HazardousMaterials Regulations

can result infive years imprisonment and

penalties of $250,000or more (49 U.S.C. 5124).

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Do the Regulations Provide Any ExceptionsFor The Transport of COMAT?

Installed equipment containing hazardous materials ORhazardous materials required aboard an airplane to meetairworthiness requirements of the FAA are excepted fromthe HMR. There is limited relief provided in 49 CFR175.10(a)(2) for the transport of COMAT if it is beingtransported as an item of replacement. Specializedpackaging may be used in place of required packaging if itprovides at least an equivalent level of protection. Aircraftbatteries may exceed the 25 kg quantity limit imposed onother batteries for transport aboard passenger aircraft. Allother applicable hazardous materials regulations - such as,preparation of shipping papers, marking and labeling ofpackages, handling, stowage, securement, and training ofemployees - still apply.

What is COMAT?

COMAT is the abbreviation for Air CarrierCOmpany MATerials.

Many of these materials are regulated as hazardousmaterials under the DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations(HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) and as dangerous goodsunder international regulations.

What Types of COMAT Are Regulated AsHazardous Materials?

COMAT shipped as replacement items for installedequipment, serviceable items, or items removed forservicing and repair may be regulated as hazardousmaterials/dangerous goods. It is the responsibility of eachairline to determine whether such items are subject to theHMR/Dangerous Goods Regulations. Some typical itemsinclude oxygen bottles, life rafts, paint, and most otherchemicals, fuels, chemical oxygen generators, unpurgedfuel pumps, fire extinguishers, airplane batteries, underseat life vests, rain repellent, radioactive exit signs,auxiliary power units, first aid kits and emergency slides.

What Regulations Apply To The TransportOf COMAT?

Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods consumed or usedin the aircraft industry, including expendable items ofreplacement, are fully regulated and subject to allapplicable HMR/Dangerous Goods Regulations. The HMRrequires the proper classification, description, marking,labeling, packaging, handling, stowage, and securing ofsuch items and training of all hazmat employees.

Who May Transport COMAT?

Only an airline with an FAA approved Hazardous Material/Dangerous Goods program may transport its ownmaterials as COMAT. If an airline does not have anapproved program, it must offer its COMAT to anothercarrier for transport as cargo.

Did You Know?

The Following Are Examples of Hazardous MaterialsWhich MUST Be Declared Properly:

Cabin Fire Extinguisher Radioactive Exit SignChemical Oxygen Generator Rain RepellentAuxiliary Power Unit First Aid KitUnpurged Fuel Control Unit Life RaftDepleted Uranium Control Balance Aircraft BatteriesCrew Oxygen Cylinder Under Seat Life VestEngine Fire Extinguisher and Explosive SquibEmergency Walk Around Oxygen CylinderCargo Compartment Halon Fire Extinguisher

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Hazardous Materials Onboard Aircraft

1 Batteries, Aircraft (qty 2)

2 Engine Oil (waste only)

3 Escape Slides/Life Rafts (allentry doors/rafts optional)

4 Fire Bottles (APU, engines,lower cargo compartment, andlavatory waste containers)

5 Fire Extinguishers (attendantstations, closets, galleys, etc.)

6 Fuel

7 Hydraulic Fluid, Reservoirs,(waste only)

8 Uranium, (depleted,counter-balance weights)

9 Ordnance Devices (off-wingescape)

10 Oxygen Bottles, Portable,Gaseous

11 Oxygen Bottles, CrewSystem, Gaseous

12 Oxygen Bottles,Passenger System,Gaseous (Standard)

13 Oxygen Generators(optional: each PSUstandard: each attendantstation and lavatory)

14 Rain Repellent

15 Refrigerant (located ineach galley)

16 Smoke Hoods

17 Tritium Signs (aisles andemergency exit doors)

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