Fuel sample containers for shipment by air are controlled by UN/ICAO rules. The fuels that are the subject of this bulletin are called Class 3 – Flammable Liquids. The table that follows defines the way various fuels are classified.
We offer a packaging system that conforms to packaging instructions 353 or 355 in 1 or 5 liter drums. These are additional references. Our drums and cartons conform to these requirements:
| AGENCY | INNER CONTAINER (STEEL) | OUTER CONTAINER (FIBERBOARD) |
|---|---|---|
| UN/ICAO | Rated 1A1 | Rated 4G |
| IATA | Rated Ic3 | Rated T5A |
YOU CAN SHIP VIA CARGO AIRCRAFT ANYTHING THAT IS PERMITTED ON PASSENGER AIRCRAFT.
NOTE: These drums can be re-used if inspection shows no damage and if the plug gasket proves to be adequate to prevent leakage.
How to Order
| Model No. | Description |
|---|---|
| TL-3816 | 1 liter drum |
| TL-3816-A | 1 liter drum with safety wire holes in the plug |
| TL-3817 | 1 liter drum with carton |
| TL-3817-A | 1 liter drum with safety wire holes in the plug, and carton |
| TL-3818 | 5 liter drum |
| TL-3819 | 5 liter drum with carton |
| TL-8335 | One 16 lb. bag of vermiculite (2 lbs. fills the void space in a 1-liter carton) |
Weights and Dimensions
| 1 liter drum in carton | 7 x 7 x 12.2 in (178 x 178 x 310 mm) – 2 lbs (0.9 kg) |
| 5 liter drum in carton | 8.8 x 8.8 x 8.8 in (225 x 225 x 225 mm) – 4.4 lbs (2 kg) |
How to Package
After the fuel sample has been placed in the drum, tighten the threaded plug. Make sure the fuel resistant gasket is in place. The inner container must never be filled completely so as to avoid leakage or rupture as a result of thermal expansion and/or pressure caused by a temperature build-up.
Turn the drum upside down to be sure of no leakage from the plug.
If lock-wiring is required, secure the threaded plug so that it cannot loosen during shipment. Twist the wire so that force is applied to tighten the plug. Not loosen it.
1 LITER: Place the drum in the carton so it is supported by the corrugated spacer and fill the entire void under, around, and on top of the drum with vermiculite or sawdust to act as an absorbent.
5 LITER: Place the drum in the corrugated carton. It is not necessary to fill the remaining space with sawdust or vermiculite because the combination of the 5 liter drum and corrugated carton has been granted a UN approval. The drum itself is rated 1A1.
Tape all carton edges – top, bottom, and sides – with good quality packaging tape.
| Product | UN or ID No. | Flash Point (closed cup) | Packaging Group | Passenger Aircraft Packaging Instructions | Maximum Quantity (liters) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Turbine Fuel | 1863 | If greater than 23°C (73.5°F) but less than 60°C (140°F) | III | 355 | 60 |
| If less than 23°C (73.5°F) | II | 353 | 5 | ||
| Kerosene | 1223 | If greater than 23°C (73.5°F) but less than 60°C (140°F) | III | 355 | 60 |
| Motor Spirit, Gasoline, Petrol | 1203 | If greater than 23°C (73.5°F) | II | 353 | 5 |
