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STATUS. Testing is complete Final Report in progress Additional testing at RSPA’s discretion pending review of final report. ICAO has issued new regulations restricting battery shipment on transport aircraft. CONCLUSIONS.
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STATUS • Testing is complete • Final Report in progress • Additional testing at RSPA’s discretion pending review of final report. • ICAO has issued new regulations restricting battery shipment on transport aircraft
CONCLUSIONS • The temperatures found in a suppressed smoldering cargo fire are sufficient to ignite a primary lithium battery • The pressure rise due to battery ignition is sufficient to compromise the integrity of a cargo compartment