FAA Issues New Warning On Lithium Batteries
By Kerry Lynch
FAA is warning air carriers that fire suppressants typically found in cargo compartments are proving ineffective in extinguishing lithium-metal battery (non-rechargeable) fires and are not foolproof in fires involving lithium-ion (rechargeable) fires.
The agency has issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) recommending that carriers require customers to identify ...
