Hazardous Materials Flashcards Day 1

AFMAN 24-204 (I) Overview

• AFMAN 24-204 (I) guides the preparation and transport of hazardous materials for military air shipment.
• Aligns with international standards including IATA and 49 CFR while ensuring compliance with DOT.

Hazardous Materials Classification

• DOT categorizes hazardous materials into nine classes plus ORM-D (Other Regulated Material-Domestic).
• ORM-D is not a hazard class and applies only to domestic shipments of small quantities for personal use.

Hazardous Materials Listings

• Table A4.1 features an alphabetical listing of hazardous materials by Proper Shipping Name (PSN).
• Table A18.1's segregation guidelines prevent incompatible materials from being loaded, transported, or stored together.

Segregation Symbols

• "No Symbol" indicates materials can be safely loaded and stored together.
• "X" indicates materials that must be kept apart entirely.
• "O" symbols are allowed to be together if separated by 88 inches.
• The "*" symbol marks Class 1 explosives, listed in Table A18.2.

Definitions of Hazardous Material

• Hazardous materials are those deemed capable of posing unreasonable risks to health, safety, and property during transport.
• The term is synonymous with "Dangerous Goods."

Packaging Requirements

• Performance Oriented Packaging (POP/UN SPECIFICATION) ensures containers meet safety integrity under performance tests.
• Overpack allows multiple approved containers in a single outer container if materials are compatible.
• Outer Overpack Containers require labeling but not necessarily POP/UN testing.

Fuel Preparation for Shipment

• Specific limits and requirements exist for the fueling of vehicles and equipment for air shipment, dictated by service technical manuals.
• Major stipulations include:
  • Vehicles must not exceed half-tank fuel capacity.
  • Engine-powered equipment should be drained of fuel completely.
  • LPG and similar gas-fueled vehicles must have gas emptied, but purging isn’t needed.

Marking and Labeling Requirements

• Packages containing hazardous materials must display the Proper Shipping Name (PSN) and corresponding UN, NA, or ID number.
• Hazard class and handling labels must adhere to the material's classification and be placed where visible.
• Cargo marked “CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY” is subject to strict regulations regarding passenger inclusion.

Special Categories

• Radioactive material requires two labels placed opposite each other on the package.
• Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods (Class 9) are exempt from labeling if not in packaging but readily identifiable.
• Magnetized material replaces the "Misc. Dangerous Goods" label if it has a specified magnetic field.