Proper and Safe Handling Lithium Battery Affect to Flight Safety

Abstract

The purpose of this journal is to minimalize the risk of flight accident caused by lithium batteries on scheduled flight (Airlines) and Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO). Lithium batteries often used as a main energy source for many electronic devices. In aviation, many accidents or insidents happened because of the blast, short circuit, et cetera caused by lithium batteries. The biggest factor that can trigger accidents related to transporting lithium batteries is from\xa0 human factors, because almost all dangerous goods handling activities are still done manually by human power. The two most influential parties in the safety of transporting lithium batteries are shipper and airline. Each party has an equally important responsibility and role for flight safety. This journal will review and analyze the procedure of handling shipment that included lithium battery based on IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 59th Edition of 2018, \xa0PP No. 03 Year 2001, PM No.58 Year 2016, Law 01 year 2009 and other related journal about the regulation of lithium battery handling. In this journal the author also describes all regulations, procedures and requirements that must be met by all relevant parties in accordance with applicable regulations. This journal using Descriptive Explorative method, and the secondary data is obtained from IATA DGR, national laws, and journal that already written and authors discussion.