[RE-wrenches] Flying with Makita batteries in checked or carryon?

[Synergy Renewable Systems]

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
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Synergy Renewable Systems, LLC
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Stoughton, WI 53589
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On Sep 28, 2015, at 8:37 PM, Jerry Shafer <jerrysgarage01 at 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" <danbob88 at 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.
> 
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