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¿Se puede llevar Lithium Batteries (101 - 160 Wh) 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: ⚠ LIMITADO Bodega: ✕ NO

Sí, con restricciones — puedes llevar lithium batteries (101 en cabina siguiendo los límites de seguridad. Spares between 101 and 160 Watt-hours require airline approval.

  • · Spares between 101 and 160 Watt-hours require airline approval
  • · Max 2 spare large batteries per passenger in carry-on
  • · Batteries over 160 Wh are strictly forbidden on passenger aircraft
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Normativas por autoridad de seguridad

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Mano:

LIMITADO

Max 2 spare batteries (101-160 Wh) with airline approval.

Bodega:

NO

Prohibited in checked baggage under FAA rules.

Rule conditions: Spares between 101 and 160 Watt-hours require airline approvalMax 2 spare large batteries per passenger in carry-onBatteries over 160 Wh are strictly forbidden on passenger aircraft

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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Cómo empacar lithium batteries (101 - 160 wh)

Equipaje de mano: Max 2 spare batteries (101-160 Wh) with airline approval.

Equipaje facturado: Prohibited in checked baggage under FAA rules.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Lithium Batteries (101 - 160 Wh) in a carry-on?

Max 2 spare batteries (101-160 Wh) with airline approval.

Can you pack Lithium Batteries (101 - 160 Wh) in checked luggage?

Prohibited in checked baggage under FAA rules.

Can I bring lithium batteries (101 - 160 wh) on an airplane?

Max 2 spare batteries (101-160 Wh) with airline approval. In checked bags: Prohibited in checked baggage under FAA rules.

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