Engine-powered equipment completely purged of fuel (chainsaws, generators) · FAA (air transport)
For Engine-powered equipment completely purged of fuel (chainsaws, generators), authority is FAA (air transport); restriction type is restricted; scope is carry-on and checked baggage; conditions is Engines must be completely purged of all liquid or gaseous fuel, including residue and vapors; some airlines may refuse equipment that has ever contained fuel, recorded from its source on 2026-08-10.
- Item or substance
- Engine-powered equipment completely purged of fuel (chainsaws, generators)
- Authority
- FAA (air transport) our reading
- Restriction type
- restricted our reading
- Scope
- carry-on and checked baggage our reading
- Conditions
- Engines must be completely purged of all liquid or gaseous fuel, including residue and vapors; some airlines may refuse equipment that has ever contained fuel.
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What the source says
Engine Powered Equipment Completely Purged of Fuel Chainsaws, generators, trimmers, etc. Though allowed in checked baggage by international (ICAO/IATA) regulations, engines using fuels, internal combustion engines, or fuel cell engines are not allowed in baggage in the U.S when containing residual fuel. This entry is for engines using fuels, internal combustion engines, or fuel cell engines. Equipment powered by an electrical cord is not restricted as a hazardous material if there are no other hazardous materials present. For battery powered equipment, see separate entry in the PackSafe chart. No amount of fuel may remain in the engine, including residual vapors. 49 CFR 175.10(a)(22) Even if completely purged, some airlines may refuse to allow engine powered equipment in baggage.
— faa.gov, retrieved 2026-08-10
Source
- faa.govhttps://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/engine-powered-equipment