Question 1

Can lithium batteries travel by air?

Accepted Answer

Lithium batteries are classified as dangerous goods under IATA DGR. UN3480 (lithium ion batteries alone) and UN3090 (lithium metal batteries alone) are restricted on passenger aircraft. UN3481 and UN3091 (contained in or packed with equipment) may be eligible under specific conditions and packing instructions.

Question 2

How do I find the UN number for an aviation part?

Accepted Answer

Enter the part number or product designation in DG Copilot. Our AI engine searches the manufacturer SDS and IATA DGR to instantly identify the UN number, hazard class and air transport status.

Question 3

What is an IATA DGD?

Accepted Answer

An IATA DGD (Dangerous Goods Declaration) is a mandatory document required to ship dangerous goods by air. DG Copilot helps MRO teams and DG specialists prepare this declaration by automatically extracting the required data from the Safety Data Sheet.

Question 4

Is DG Copilot free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DG Copilot offers a free tier with no account required. It provides DG/NOT DG classification, UN number, hazard class and air transport status instantly. Premium features include SDS retrieval, IATA DGD PDF export and search history.