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Can I Carry It? — verified carry-on guide

Peut-on apporter Power Tools & Saws en avion ?

Équipement et divers

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

Non — power tools & saws est interdit en bagage cabine aux contrôles de sûreté. Power tools longer than 7 inches banned in cabin.

  • · Power tools longer than 7 inches banned in cabin
  • · Drills, circular saws, and sanders allowed in checked luggage
  • · Detachable lithium battery packs MUST be carried in cabin
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Règles par autorité de sécurité

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Cabine :

NON

Prohibited in carry-on (screener discretion on tools <=7 in).

Soute :

OUI

Allowed in checked bags (remove lithium batteries).

Rule conditions: Power tools longer than 7 inches banned in cabinDrills, circular saws, and sanders allowed in checked luggageDetachable lithium battery packs MUST be carried in cabin

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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Comment emballer power tools & saws

Bagage de cabine: Prohibited in carry-on (screener discretion on tools <=7 in).

Bagage en soute: Allowed in checked bags (remove lithium batteries).

L’agent de contrôle a toujours le dernier mot pour décider si un article est autorisé.

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Foire aux questions

Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Power Tools & Saws in a carry-on?

Prohibited in carry-on (screener discretion on tools <=7 in).

Can you pack Power Tools & Saws in checked luggage?

Allowed in checked bags (remove lithium batteries).

Can I bring power tools & saws on an airplane?

Prohibited in carry-on (screener discretion on tools <=7 in). In checked bags: Allowed in checked bags (remove lithium batteries).

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