Air travel with
Li-Ion batteries for B1 and B1X

2017.05

General information

The general restrictions for travelling by air
with batteries is set by IATA dangerous goods
regulations (IATA-DGR). The restrictions forpassengers carrying a rechargeable Lithium–
Ion onboard depends on the Watt-hour (Wh)rating of the battery. Different restrictions also
apply depending if the battery is installed in

the equipment or brought as spare (extra)
battery. A general requirement for allowing a
Lithium-ion battery onboard is that it is tested
and certified for air transport in accordancewith Part III, Sub-section 38.3 of the UN
Manual of Tests and Criteria.

Lithium-Ion battery for
B1 and B1X

Profoto Li-Ion battery for B1 (Type: PCA52870000) and Profoto Li-Ion battery MkII for B1and B1X (Model#: 100399) are tested andcertified for air transport in accordance withPart III, Sub-section 38.3 of the UN Manualof Tests and Criteria (see separate UNtransportation certificate).

Batteries installed in equipment
Approval of the operator is required
Permitted in or as checked baggage
Permitted in or as carry-on baggageThe pilot-in-command must be
informed of the location

NoYes
Yes
No

Spare batteries
Approval of the operator is required
Permitted in or as checked baggage
Permitted in or as carry-on baggageThe pilot-in-command must be 
informed of the location

NoNo
Yes
No

Type label for Type: PCA5287-0000

The Type number of the B1 battery can befound on the battery type label (see examplesto the left).
Type label for Model#: 100399

Both batteries are rated less than 100Wh(44.4 and 67.7 Wh).
To the right you will find an extract of theIATA provisions for Li-Ion batteries rated lessthan 100Wh carried by passenger or crew forpersonal use.

Additional notes
If the battery is installed in equipment thismust be packaged so it won’t accidentally turnon during the flight.
Spare batteries should be packed individuallyor battery terminals taped to prevent shortcircuit of batteries during the flight.

Important notice

Damaged batteries
Batteries that are damaged or defect orbatteries that are suspected to be damaged
or defect, are strictly forbidden to transport
by air. Such batteries can only be transported
by road or sea and only in full compliancewith applicable dangerous goods regulations.
(Special Provision A154, IATA-DGR & ICAO-TI)

Links to more information
http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dgr/
Pages/dgr-guidance.aspx
http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dgr/Documents/passengerprovisions-table-23Aen.pdf
http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dgr/Documents/passengerlithium-battery.pdf
UN transportation certificatesTransportation certificate for TypePCA5287-0000 on page 2 in this document.
Transportation certificate for Model#100399
on page 3 in this document.

2017.05

TRANSPORTATION CERTIFICATEThis is to certify that the Celltech Abatel battery pack, described below has successfully passed the prevailing transporation tests,
as per the test procedures of Part III, Sub-section 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria.
Product description:
Battery type:
Brand label:
Profoto type no:
Celltech Abatel type no:
Nominal voltage:
Rated Capacity:
Energy density:

Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery
Profoto
PCA5287-0000
365-6680 AB42H B1
14.8V
Cell capacity 1.5Ah, pack capacity 3.0Ah
Cell energy density 316Wh/L, pack energy density 44.4Wh

Test item and conclusion:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Altitude simulation:
Thermal test:
Vibration:
Shock:
External short circuit:Impact:Overcharge:
Forced discharge:

Celltech Abatel internal reference test report #PASS
PASSPASSPASSPASSPASSPASS
PASS

H08303015621D-1, H08303015721D-1

All test recoreds are maintained on file at Celltech Abatel AB, Sweden and can be submitted on specific request.

Sincerely,

City and date

Authorized signature

Stockholm, 7th June 2016

Title, position

Managing Director
Jesper Björkén

2017.05