Label:
The source activity must be stated in units of Bq, instead of, or in
addition to the units of mCi on the RADIOACTIVE YELLOW-II
labels.
A CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY Label must be installed within 6” of
each of the two RADIOACTIVE YELLOW-Il labels.
Note: Pay attention to details of completing the form. Any
minor error, like leaving the title off of the signer will be cause for
rejection of the shipment. The carrier is not allowed to make
corrections.
Air Transport, International
International air shipment of radioactive material is under IATA
requirements. Most countries outside the USA will allow portable
moisture/density gauges to be carried on passenger planes.
However any international air shipments into or out of the USA
must enter or exit the USA on a cargo only aircraft.
Shipping Paper:
The shipping paper will be an Air Bill supplied by the carrier and
properly filled out by the shipper. The pre-printed Air Bill includes
the certification. A normal practice is for the shipper to supply a
Letter of Instruction, which includes the required export
declaration, to a Forwarder, who in turn completes the Air Bill.
The words "Cargo Aircraft Only" must appear on the Air Bill.
Besides the Air Bill, a Shipper's declaration of Dangerous Goods
must accompany the shipment. This form is obtainable from the
Air Carrier. It has a red "candy stripped border". Two copies are
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