IATA/ICAO Checklist for Dangerous Goods
April 2022
AIR WAYBILL COMPLETION

Dangerous Goods staement; Cargo aircraft only (CAO) if applicable.




- "*" Requires Technical Name
- Class 1 (net quantity, gross weight, and EX Number)
- Class 2 pkg inst 202 (Keep Upright, No Not Drop, Handle With Care).
- Class 6.2 (Name and Phone number of responsible person)
- "Overpack" (when used)
- "Limited Quantity" or "LTD QTY"
- "RQ" for Hazardous Substances
- "Inhalation Hazard" some Poison (Toxic)
- Exemptions / Approvals
- "Lighters" (T-****)"
- "UN3373", "Biological substance, Category B", Name & Phone#

Air Waybill Thumbnail Examples from FedEx and DHL Shipment Companies.
Labeling
Primary Hazard Label Affixed
Subsidiary Hazard Label Affixed
Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO) Label Affixed
Orientation Labels (2) Affixed on opposite sides (required for most liquids)
Keep Away From Heat (4.1 "self-
reactive"/5.2 materials)(SP A20)
Two Radioactive Lables Completed and Affixed on opposite sides

SHIPPERS DECLARATION
Type Material Acceptable (not "forbidden")
2 Copies
Shipper / CoSignee Name and Adress
AWB Number
Page of Pages
Airport of Departure / Destination
Radioactive / Non-Radioactive Declared
UN or ID number
Proper Shipping Name

Hazard Class / Division
Subsidiary Risk
Packing Group
Number of Pieces and Type of Packaging
Total Quantity
Packing Instructions
Correct Type Aircraft Declared
Emergency Response Telephone Number
Air Certification Statements
Name and Title of Signatory
Pace and Date
Signature (manual or facsimile not typewritten)
Possible Additional Entries
- "*" Requires Technical Name in ()
- "Q" Value
- Overpack Used
- "Limited Quantity" or "LTD. QTY"
- "RQ" for Hazardous Substance
- "Inhalation Hazard" some Poison (toxic)
- Special Provisions A-1, 2, 51, 81, 109
- Exemptions/Approvals
- Class 6.2 Tech name & Name/Phone# of person
- Class 4.1 "self reactive"/ 5.2 Statement (SP A20)
- "Lighters" (T-****)
- "UN 3268" (EX-Number)
Radioactive Materials
Name or Symbol of Nadionuclide
Form-Physical and Chemical; or Special
Activity in each Package (in Becquerels)
Label Category (I-white, II-yellow, III-yellow)
Transport Index (II-yellow, III-yellow only)
Package Dimensions (II-yellow, III-yellow)
Medical Statement if intended for Pax A/C