Batteries
Damaged/Inadequately Secured Batteries
A damaged or leaking battery should not be transported. Damaged or leaking batteries must be removed from the assistive device and packaged separately.
Non-spillable Batteries
You must allow non-spillable batteries labeled as ‘non-spillable’ by a manufacturer to remain installed on a device when stowed onboard the aircraft; and you must not require separate packaging.
Spillable Batteries
If a battery-powered wheelchair with a spillable battery can be loaded, stored, secured, and unloaded in an upright position, you must not require the battery to be removed and separately packaged. You must remove a spillable battery that is installed on a wheelchair that cannot be loaded, stowed, secured, and unloaded in an upright position.