Flying with tanks.

[Wildcard]

I know this was on here before but I can't find it. Anyone rember what the thread was called that had a link to the printable FAA regulations for traveling with SCUBA tanks? Thanks in advance!..............BTW diving in Hawaii for the last two days was awsome, as usual!

 

[Web Monkey]

It's easy. The tanks need to be empty, with the valves removed.

Anything else and they won't get on the plane.

Terry

I know this was on here before but I can't find it. Anyone rember what the thread was called that had a link to the printable FAA regulations for traveling with SCUBA tanks? Thanks in advance!..............BTW diving in Hawaii for the last two days was awsome, as usual!

 

[Wildcard]

I know what the regs are but I doubt the morons at TSA will. I just want to print out a copy for each tank....They recently tried to tell me I had to be in the military or law enforcement to ship ammo in my checked bags. Glad I had the regs printed out!

 

[markfm]

Maybe:
http://www.tsa.gov/public/interapp/editorial/editorial_1190.xml

 

[mike_s]

I thought you had to remove the valves also, but see this.

From http://www.tsa.gov/public/display?theme=44&content=09000519800b4e21

Sporting Goods – Scuba tanks are not allowed on commercial airlines for safety reasons. Ship scuba tanks or consider renting a tank at your destination.


However, their OWN website also contridicts the above.

from http://www.tsa.gov/public/interapp/editorial/editorial_1190.xml

Transporting Scuba Equipment

Some scuba gear can be transported on-board the aircraft. Please refer to the guidelines below:


A compressed gas cylinder is allowed in carry-on or checked baggage ONLY if the regulator valve is completely disconnected from the cylinder and the cylinder is no longer sealed (i.e. the cylinder has an open end). The cylinder must have an opening to allow for a visual inspection inside. TSA Security Screeners will NOT remove the seal/regulator valve from the cylinder at the checkpoint. If the cylinder is sealed (i.e. the regulator valve is still attached), the cylinder is prohibited and not permitted through the security checkpoint, regardless of the reading on the pressure gauge indicator. TSA Security Screeners must visibly ensure that the cylinder is completely empty and that there are no prohibited items inside.

 

[Wildcard]

If I wasen't diving 10% nitrox, Id have thought to go there! Duhhhh. Thanks!

 

[Wildcard]

I thought you had to remove the valves also, but see this.

From http://www.tsa.gov/public/display?theme=44&content=09000519800b4e21

Sporting Goods – Scuba tanks are not allowed on commercial airlines for safety reasons. Ship scuba tanks or consider renting a tank at your destination.


However, their OWN website also contridicts the above.

from http://www.tsa.gov/public/interapp/editorial/editorial_1190.xml

Transporting Scuba Equipment

Some scuba gear can be transported on-board the aircraft. Please refer to the guidelines below:


A compressed gas cylinder is allowed in carry-on or checked baggage ONLY if the regulator valve is completely disconnected from the cylinder and the cylinder is no longer sealed (i.e. the cylinder has an open end). The cylinder must have an opening to allow for a visual inspection inside. TSA Security Screeners will NOT remove the seal/regulator valve from the cylinder at the checkpoint. If the cylinder is sealed (i.e. the regulator valve is still attached), the cylinder is prohibited and not permitted through the security checkpoint, regardless of the reading on the pressure gauge indicator. TSA Security Screeners must visibly ensure that the cylinder is completely empty and that there are no prohibited items inside.

Gee, imagine that, TSA dosent know what there own regs should be. Our nations security for $7.50/hr!

Thanks for all the input guys..............

 

[Web Monkey]

I've taken a 19 Cu Ft aluminum tank in checked luggage. It's been OK with the valve removed, but lately, I've started shipping it UPS.

If it's got less than some PSI (100?), you can ship it ground for about $12, and then you don't need to get it VIP'd when you get there.

Terry

I thought you had to remove the valves also, but see this.

From http://www.tsa.gov/public/display?theme=44&content=09000519800b4e21

Sporting Goods – Scuba tanks are not allowed on commercial airlines for safety reasons. Ship scuba tanks or consider renting a tank at your destination.


However, their OWN website also contridicts the above.

from http://www.tsa.gov/public/interapp/editorial/editorial_1190.xml

Transporting Scuba Equipment

Some scuba gear can be transported on-board the aircraft. Please refer to the guidelines below:


A compressed gas cylinder is allowed in carry-on or checked baggage ONLY if the regulator valve is completely disconnected from the cylinder and the cylinder is no longer sealed (i.e. the cylinder has an open end). The cylinder must have an opening to allow for a visual inspection inside. TSA Security Screeners will NOT remove the seal/regulator valve from the cylinder at the checkpoint. If the cylinder is sealed (i.e. the regulator valve is still attached), the cylinder is prohibited and not permitted through the security checkpoint, regardless of the reading on the pressure gauge indicator. TSA Security Screeners must visibly ensure that the cylinder is completely empty and that there are no prohibited items inside.

 

[mike_s]

Gee, imagine that, TSA dosent know what there own regs should be. Our nations security for $7.50/hr!

Thanks for all the input guys..............

At the bottom of that URL is this statement.

Spear guns are prohibited from carry-on luggage. These items should be packed in checked luggage.


I wonder if this was from the 1994 Fed-Ex incident?

 

[Kriterian]

At the bottom of that URL is this statement.

Spear guns are prohibited from carry-on luggage. These items should be packed in checked luggage.


I wonder if this was from the 1994 Fed-Ex incident?

For those wondering what Mike was talking about:

Cockpit voice recorder database