Under UN3480 P.I.965 Lithium Ion Batteries, what does Section II state?

Under UN3480 P.I.965 Lithium Ion Batteries, what does Section II state?

• A. Acceptable to dangerous goods locations where UN3480 is not prohibited; must be offered as IA or IB
• B. Not accepted per IATA operator variation FX-05A; must be offered as IA or IB
• C. Only accepted at international airports with permission from operator
• D. Accepted wherever the operator allows, with no IA or IB requirement

Answer: (B)

Section II sets the acceptance rules for UN 3480 lithium ion batteries under Packaging Instruction 965 and shows how operator variations affect what a carrier will accept. It specifically states that shipments cannot be accepted under the IATA operator variation FX-05A; instead, they must be offered under the standard IA or IB acceptance categories. This matters because IA/IB designate the approved pathways and handling requirements the airline must follow, ensuring the shipment meets safety and regulatory standards rather than relying on a relax, variation-based allowance. In other words, you can’t apply FX-05A for these batteries; you must classify and prepare the shipment according to IA or IB. The other options imply different places or freedoms that aren’t supported by this section, which is why the IA/IB requirement is the correct guidance.

Section II sets the acceptance rules for UN 3480 lithium ion batteries under Packaging Instruction 965 and shows how operator variations affect what a carrier will accept. It specifically states that shipments cannot be accepted under the IATA operator variation FX-05A; instead, they must be offered under the standard IA or IB acceptance categories. This matters because IA/IB designate the approved pathways and handling requirements the airline must follow, ensuring the shipment meets safety and regulatory standards rather than relying on a relax, variation-based allowance. In other words, you can’t apply FX-05A for these batteries; you must classify and prepare the shipment according to IA or IB. The other options imply different places or freedoms that aren’t supported by this section, which is why the IA/IB requirement is the correct guidance.