Emergency situations involving dangerous goods General considerations In the event of an incident or accident involving dangerous goods, the following general considerations may be taken into account (if time and situation permits): Fire or smoke removal emergency procedures to be carried out: Using the appropriate smoke removal emergency procedures may reduce the concentration of any contamination and help to avoid recirculation of contaminated air. Reducing altitude will reduce the rate of vaporization of liquid and may reduce the rate of leakage (but it may increase the rate of burning). Rate of ventilation: Survival chances are greatly enhanced by ensuring maximum cabin ventilation. No smoking on: A smoking ban must be introduced when fumes or vapours are present. Checklist for dangerous goods incidents As a result of the general considerations the following checklists are regarded as suitable for help in case of incidents/accidents involving dangerous goods: Flight Crew Doors closed/during flight Follow the appropriate airplane emergency procedures for fire or smoke removal No smoking on-board Consider landing as soon as possible Consider turning off non-essential electrical power Determine source of smoke/fumes/fire After landing Disembark passengers and crew before opening any cargo compartment doors. The compartment doors should only be opened with the emergency service in attendance. Inform ground personnel/emergency services of nature of item and where stowed. Make appropriate entry in the airplane technical log. Make sure that any leakage or spillage of dangerous goods has not damaged or contaminated the airplane structure or systems. Remove any contamination which occurred. Weapons and ammunition General IATA Resolution 745a governs the acceptance of firearms, ammunition and other weapons, whereas the ICAO deals with the DG ammunition in the TI and in Annex 17 with the weapons. Weapons and ammunition must be transported as checked baggage and/or stowed in the airplane in a place that is inaccessible to passengers during flight. Notification to the PIC The PIC must be informed before the flight of the details regarding weapons or ammunition intended to be carried on board, including its location. Transportation of armed security personnel is authorised, however, to ensure safety the PIC must be informed and supervise airport screening. The PIC will ensure
Emergency situations involving dangerous goods General considerations In the event of an incident or accident involving dangerous goods, the following general considerations may be taken into account (if time and situation permits): Fire or smoke removal emergency procedures to be carried out: Using the appropriate smoke removal emergency procedures may reduce the concentration of any contamination and help to avoid recirculation of contaminated air. Reducing altitude will reduce the rate of vaporization of liquid and may reduce the rate of leakage (but it may increase the rate of burning). Rate of ventilation: Survival chances are greatly enhanced by ensuring maximum cabin ventilation. No smoking on: A smoking ban must be introduced when fumes or vapours are present. Checklist for dangerous goods incidents As a result of the general considerations the following checklists are regarded as suitable for help in case of incidents/accidents involving dangerous goods: Flight Crew Doors closed/during flight Follow the appropriate airplane emergency procedures for fire or smoke removal No smoking on-board Consider landing as soon as possible Consider turning off non-essential electrical power Determine source of smoke/fumes/fire After landing Disembark passengers and crew before opening any cargo compartment doors. The compartment doors should only be opened with the emergency service in attendance. Inform ground personnel/emergency services of nature of item and where stowed. Make appropriate entry in the airplane technical log. Make sure that any leakage or spillage of dangerous goods has not damaged or contaminated the airplane structure or systems. Remove any contamination which occurred. Weapons and ammunition General IATA Resolution 745a governs the acceptance of firearms, ammunition and other weapons, whereas the ICAO deals with the DG ammunition in the TI and in Annex 17 with the weapons. Weapons and ammunition must be transported as checked baggage and/or stowed in the airplane in a place that is inaccessible to passengers during flight. Notification to the PIC The PIC must be informed before the flight of the details regarding weapons or ammunition intended to be carried on board, including its location. Transportation of armed security personnel is authorised, however, to ensure safety the PIC must be informed and supervise airport screening. The PIC will ensure
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