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Unit1.pptxUnit 1
Prohibited Items
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Unit 1 – prohibited Items
This unit covers all prohibited items
1.1 – Identify prohibited items
1.2 – Demonstrate knowledge of Dangerous Goods (DG) and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)
1.3 – Identify which regulatory body bans prohibited items
1.1 – Identify prohibited items
Prohibited items are those items which may not be brought aboard an aircraft. This prohibition may extend beyond the aircraft to include the terminal sterile area, the airport ramp, or other areas
The list of prohibited items may be different for different types of flying (private vs commercial), and may be different for different passengers (on-duty law enforcement officers, for example).
TSA prohibited items
This list is exhaustive, although not comprehensive.
The list changes frequently and may change in response to emerging threats.
Transportation Security Officers have decision-making authority for questionable items which may not be identified on the list, but which may pose a threat.
The current list can be found here
Carry-on bags vs. Checked bags
Some items are prohibited in a passenger’s carry-on bags but not in checked bags and vice versa.
For example, a gun cannot be brought onto an aircraft in a passenger’s carry-on bag, but may be allowed in their checked bag if declared and properly packaged.
Electronic cigarettes are allowed in carry-on bags, but not in checked bags due to fears that the batteries may ignite in checked baggage.
FAA Dangerous Goods
Also known as Hazardous Materials, or HAZMAT, the FAA regulates dangerous goods brought aboard aircraft.
While TSA prohibited items are generally concerned with terrorism-related actions, the FAA dangerous goods prohibitions are concerned with accidental ignition or explosion of materials.
Airline and other Restrictions
While the TSA and the FAA regulate the majority of items which may, or may not, be brought aboard an aircraft, individual airlines may also have more restrictive prohibitions.
Foreign governments may also have additional restrictions placed upon their own flagged-aircraft, or aircraft flying to their country.
