This report summarizes a short test conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to determine the effectiveness of a trained canine to detect lithium batteries hidden inside of boxes. Fifteen identical cardboard boxes that either contained different types of lithium batteries, or were empty, were spread out around a building for the canine to inspect. On the initial quick scan, the dog was correct on 11 out of the 15 boxes, with more accurate results on lithium-ion batteries than lithium metal. On a second more thorough inspection, the canine was 100% accurate on all the boxes. The effectiveness of this dog in detecting lithium batteries shows that this could potentially be a reasonably accurate and practical method for future detection of non-compliant lithium battery shipments on passenger and cargo aircraft.
This report documents the findings of a series of tests conducted to determine the flammability characteristics of primary lithium batteries and the d...
The use of electronic-tablets (e-tablets) as replacements for conventional in-flight entertainment systems has gained popularityamong airlines globall...
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