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Peut-on apporter Cordless Power Tools & Lithium Battery Packs en avion ?

Électronique et batteries

By Capt. Marcus Vance (Aviation Security Consultant) Reviewed by Elena Rostova (Regulatory Specialist) Verified against TSA/CATSA:
La réponse courte
Cabine : ⚠ LIMITÉ Soute : ✓ OUI

Oui, avec restrictions — cordless power tools & lithi est autorisé en cabine sous réserve des limites de sécurité. Drill/saw bare tool body goes in checked suitcase.

  • · Drill/saw bare tool body goes in checked suitcase
  • · Detachable power tool lithium batteries (DeWalt/Milwaukee/Makita) must stay in carry-on
  • · Spare lithium batteries prohibited in cargo hold
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Règles par autorité de sécurité

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Cabine :

LIMITÉ

Tools > 7 in banned in cabin; battery packs MUST be in carry-on.

Soute :

OUI

Tool body allowed in checked luggage; loose batteries prohibited.

Rule conditions: Drill/saw bare tool body goes in checked suitcaseDetachable power tool lithium batteries (DeWalt/Milwaukee/Makita) must stay in carry-onSpare lithium batteries prohibited in cargo hold

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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Bagage de cabine: Tools > 7 in banned in cabin; battery packs MUST be in carry-on.

Bagage en soute: Tool body allowed in checked luggage; loose batteries prohibited.

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Foire aux questions

Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Cordless Power Tools & Lithium Battery Packs in a carry-on?

Tools > 7 in banned in cabin; battery packs MUST be in carry-on.

Can you pack Cordless Power Tools & Lithium Battery Packs in checked luggage?

Tool body allowed in checked luggage; loose batteries prohibited.

Can I bring cordless power tools & lithium battery packs on an airplane?

Tools > 7 in banned in cabin; battery packs MUST be in carry-on. In checked bags: Tool body allowed in checked luggage; loose batteries prohibited.

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