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US Airways — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation
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Page 1r f Transportatior S. Departmen was Siegion, SC 2059 2059( MAR - 3 2000 Ms. Zoe Abdul Maintenance, Quality Assurance Ref. No. 00-0063 US Airways Dear Ms. Abdul: This is in response to your letter dated February 22, 2000 regarding the transportation of compressed oxygen cylinders aboard aircraft. oxygen cylinders may be transported aboard an aircraft in an Specifically, you ask if partially filled ATA Specification 300 outer packaging. The Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Parts 171-180) do not specify a minimal fill limit when transporting cylinders of compressed gas, including compressed oxygen. Therefore, it is the opinion of of compressed oxygen may be transported aboard an aircraft in this Office that partially filled cylinders an ATA 300 Specification outer packaging. I hope this satisfies your request. Sincerely, Thome. Allan Thomas G. Allan Senior Transportation Regulations Specialist Office of Hazardous Materials Standards 000063#
Page 2158-25-2000 10:37 US AIRWAYS MTC. QA 4127473931 P.02/02 U-S AIRWAYS February 22, 2000 Edward Mazzullo Director for Office of Hazardous Material Standards US DOT / RSPA (DHM10) 4007St. SW Washington DC 20590-0001 Subject: Transportation of Crew Oxygen Bottles Dear Mr. Mazzullo: This is in regards to the transportation of compressed oxygen bottles. According to the transport effective March 1, 2000. ATA spec 300, it requires these bottles be packaged in a hard case container for air In regards to this policy, a concern at US Airways is that when we transport compressed oxygen bottles in the approved packaging, can the bottles be partially filled? Are there any requirements or limitations on this issue? I wish to receive a formal written response from your office on this matter at your earliest convenience. A fax response is acceptable to 412-747-3975. Your time and effort in addressing this matter is very much appreciated. Thank you in advance. Sincerely, ‚oe Abdul 412-747-3185 Maintenance, Quality Assurance Auditor TOTAL P.02#
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