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Old 1st May 2001, 20:47
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Cargorat,

As far as Polymeric beads are concerned I have found this out in the DGR 9.3.13 -

" A totalo of not more than 100KG net weight of expandable polymeric beads(or granules) or plastic moulding materials referenced to Packing Instruction 908, may be carried in any accessible compartment on ANY aircraft"


Therefore you are right as far as Polymeric beads are concerned...I have consulted the compentant authoirty here an the have told me that the CO2 is under debate as far as

1) How much is allowed if accessible; and

2) Is it a DG when shipped alone? If so, How do we know how much to ship depending on the ventilation rates of an aircraft.

I have heard that some airlines are doing some studies to actually see how much they can carry. Obviously the ventilations rates are going to differ on the types of aircraft therefore the requirement of Packing Instruction 904 will vary...Don't you think?

Thanks