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¿Se puede llevar EPIRB & PLB Distress Beacons en un avión?

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By Capt. Marcus Vance (Aviation Security Consultant) Reviewed by Elena Rostova (Regulatory Specialist) Verified against TSA/CATSA:
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Mano: ✓ SÍ Bodega: ✓ SÍ

Sí — puedes llevar epirb & plb distress beacons en el equipaje de mano en el avión. Must be completely deactivated to prevent false maritime search-and-rescue distress signals.

  • · Must be completely deactivated to prevent false maritime search-and-rescue distress signals
  • · Lithium battery specifications must meet FAA hazmat rules
  • · Armed water-activated beacons must have manual lockouts engaged
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Normativas por autoridad de seguridad

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Mano:

SÍ

Allowed in carry-on (must be deactivated).

Bodega:

SÍ

Allowed in checked bags (deactivated).

Rule conditions: Must be completely deactivated to prevent false maritime search-and-rescue distress signalsLithium battery specifications must meet FAA hazmat rulesArmed water-activated beacons must have manual lockouts engaged

Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.

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Equipaje de mano: Allowed in carry-on (must be deactivated).

Equipaje facturado: Allowed in checked bags (deactivated).

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Preguntas frecuentes

Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Epirb & Plb Distress Beacons in a carry-on?

Allowed in carry-on (must be deactivated).

Can you pack Epirb & Plb Distress Beacons in checked luggage?

Allowed in checked bags (deactivated).

Can I bring epirb & plb distress beacons on an airplane?

Allowed in carry-on (must be deactivated). In checked bags: Allowed in checked bags (deactivated).

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