D&G Consulting, Inc — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

Page 1of Transportation U.S. Department ОСТ 2 2002 400 Seventh St., S.W. Research and Washington, D.C. 20590 Special Programs Administration Mr. Glen K. Wanczyk Hazardous Materials Consultant Ref. No. 02-0204 D&G Consulting, Inc. Bountiful, 3708 South Monarch Drive Utah 84010 Dear Mr. Wanczyk: This responds to your letter concerning exceptions accorded to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) . air bag modules that are installed in completed components under Specifically, you inquire whether a completed aircraft seat the requirements of the HMR under $ 173.166 (d). assembly containing an approved air bag module is excepted from pretensioner that is installed in an aircraft or completed The answer is yes. An approved air bag module or seat-belt $ 173.166 (d) aircraft component (e.g., seat assembly) meets the intent of and, therefore, is not subject to the HMR. be of further assistance. I trust this satisfies your inquiry. Please contact us if we can Sincerely, Holle 2. Michelp Chief, Hattie I. Mitchell Office of Hazardous Materials Standards Regulatory Review and Reinvention НІННИН 173,166(d) 020204#

Page 2Stevens Glen K. Wanczyk D & G Consulting, Inc. 8173.166 (d) 3708 South Monarch Drive Bountiful, Utah 84010 Airbags 801-295-3850 Fax 801-294-0461 02-0204 July 24, 2002 ssociate Administrator esearch and Special Program 400 Seventh Street SW Room 8422 U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590-0001 Attention: Mr. Edward Mazzullo Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards Subject: DOT Interpretation Dear Mr. Mazzullo, Please advise if you agree that the above-described scenario meets the intent of Title 49 completed aircraft components" need to be included into the above CFR provision. CFR 173.166(d). Also, please advise what action is required if the words "aircraft or Thank you in advance for your help and cooperation in this most important matter. Glen K. Wanczyk Hazardous Materials Consultant#