HAZMAT/DG

Question 1

Who has the primary responsibility for ensuring the shipment complies with regulatory requirements?

Answer 1

The Shipper.

Question 2

Which publications goven HAZMAT/DG package preparation, acceptance, and handling?

Answer 2

• Title 49, CFR
• ICAO Safe Transport of DG by Air
• IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

Question 3

What and where can we reference appropriate common non-normal HAZMAT/DG issues for preflight, inflight, and postflight?

Answer 3

Problem/Action Matrix- FOM Vol2Ch10

Question 4

What are the 4 main sections of the NOTOC?

Answer 4

1. Header
2. Certification
3. Load Summary
4. Shipment Details

Question 5

What items must be confirmed on the NOTOC Header?

Answer 5

1. Verify correct flight number
2. Verify correct tail number
3. Verify Z date and city pair

Question 6

What items must be confirmed on the NOTOC Load Summary?

Answer 6

1. Position
2. Risk factor
3. Amount (Lithium Ion or Metal)
4. Amount (Dry Ice)
5. Transport Index (ind. radio activity levels)
6. Gateway for unloading

Question 7

Where can Lithium battery and Dry Ice information be found on the NOTOC?

Answer 7

Load Summary

Question 8

Where can quick reference information for HAZMAT/DG Emergencies be round?

Answer 8

1. Aircraft QRH
2. On the back side of the DG envelope.

Question 9

What action is required if there has been an incident involving HAZMAT/DG?

Answer 9

1. Contact flight control (Dispatcher)
2. Contact the gateway (Manager)
3. File event report
   *Satisfies all reporting requirements

Question 10

e-NOTOC

Answer 10

Currently in development- Domestic only. Utilizes EFK. More to come.

Question 11

What are the 5 most common errors when verifying the NOTOC?

Answer 11

1. ADG Recognition
2. HMMS (DG Load input)
3. HMMS (A/C Load input)
4. DG not transported
5. Manual NOTOC coversheet

Question 12

How are dry ice limits set for UPS aircraft?

Answer 12

Based upon a function of carbon dioxide concentration in both inhabited and uninhabited sections of the aircraft.
Concentration is made up of both:
1. Dry ice sublimation rate
2. Amount of fresh air supplied to aircraft components

Question 13

How does UPS define a “significant” amount of Dry ice?

Answer 13

Equal to or greater than 1400 lbs.