Topic: Lithium Batteries
Recommendation: Require aircraft operators to implement measures to reduce the risk of primary lithium batteries becoming involved in fires on cargo-only aircraft, such as transporting such batteries in fire resistant containers and/or in restricted quantities at any single location on the aircraft.
PHMSA Action: PHMSA is reviewing the new recommendation and will address accordingly.
Latest PHMSA Response: Letter sent to NTSB 03/28/08
NTSB Status: OAR
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