I've checked tools, hardware, wire, and spare batteries both domestic and internationally and had no issues. They did search the bag once, but left all my things.
Ryan Harkins NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional™ / Project Manager Synergy Renewable Systems, LLC PO Box 58 Stoughton, WI 53589 PH: (608) 712-7862 ryan.hark...@energycraft.com www.energycraft.com On Sep 28, 2015, at 8:37 PM, Jerry Shafer <jerrysgarag...@gmail.com> wrote: > Wrenches > I fly a few times a month, one time they ask about all batteries, I will not > carry anything check it all not had any issues. > Jerry > > On Sep 28, 2015 3:18 PM, "Dan Fink" <danbo...@gmail.com> wrote: > Esteemed Wrenches > I normally drive to jobs with my tools, or UPS ship the tools ahead of time. > This upcoming MET tower maintenance job in Nevada is too tight a timeline to > drive or ship. I figured some of you have recent experience with this, and > the rules seem to change quickly. I have to fly with my impact, driver, 3 > batteries and charger. > > From the TSA PDF (no date of course): > https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ash/ash_programs/hazmat/passenger_info/media/faa_airline_passengers_and_batteries.pdf > > My batteries are 56 watt-hour lithium ion; I'd rather not have this heavy > stuff in my carry-on. What is "protected" for checked bags, the Makita has a > sliding sleeve. Does that count? No "spare" batteries allowed in checked > bags? I am taking this that I can bring one battery in my checked bag, one in > my carryon, and a charger? That would work. > > Any input appreciated, a long security delay or seized tools would be a big > problem. > > Dan Fink > Adjunct Professor, Ecotech Institute > IREC Certified Instructor™ for: > ~ PV Installation Professional > ~ Small Wind Installer > Executive Director, Buckville Energy > NABCEP / IREC / ISPQ Accredited Continuing Education Providers™ > 970.672.4342 > > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org >
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