Air travel with
Li-Ion battery for B10

2018.09

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.

Li-Ion Battery for B10

Profoto Li-Ion Battery for B10 (Model #:100440) is tested and certified for air transport
in accordance with Part III, Sub-section 38.3of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (seeseparate UN transportation 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
YesNo

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 locationNoNoYes
NoThe Model # of the B10 battery can be foundon the battery type label (see example to theleft).
Type label for Model # 100440

The battery is rated less than 100Wh (43.2Wh). To the right you will find an extract of theIATA provisions for Li-Ion batteries rated lessthan 100Wh carried by passenger or crew for
personal use.

Additional notes
If the battery is installed in equipment, thebattery terminals must be taped so it won’taccidentally turn on 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 Model # 100440
on page 2 in this document.

Transportation certificate

Battery type
Model
Type
Nominal voltage
Rated capacity
EnergyBrandAddress
Report no.

2018.09

Lithium Ion Rechargeable battery
100440
PCA5449-0000
14.4 V
3.0 Ah43.2 Wh
Profoto AB
Box 1264, 172 25 SUNDBYBERG, Sweden
BRKJ20180420U01

The object described above is proved to meet the requirements of each applicable test in theUN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, Sub-section 38.3.
All test reports are filed at Profoto AB and can be submitted on specific request.

UN 38.3 tests

Results

Test 1

Altitude Simulation

PASS

Test 2

Thermal Test

PASS

Test 3Vibration

PASS

Test 4

Shock

PASS

Test 5External Short Circuit

PASS

Impact

PASS

Crush

Not applicable

Test 7

Overcharge

PASS

Test 8Forced Discharge

PASS

Test 6