FAA Regulations for Hazardous Materials in Aviation

General Hazmat Handling & Safety

3900.78 – Provides FAA guidelines on handling and managing hazardous materials in aviation operations. It includes best practices for identifying, packaging, and transporting dangerous goods safely.

FAA Oversight and Compliance for Hazmat in Aviation

FAA Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Ch. 2, Sec. 26 – Establishes FAA procedures for hazardous materials compliance inspections. It provides guidance for FAA inspectors monitoring airline and repair station hazmat safety programs.

FAA Advisory Circulars for Hazmat Compliance

Aircraft Certification and Hazmat Transport

AC 20-24C – Details FAA policies for the safe transport of hazardous materials on aircraft. It provides specific requirements for operators carrying hazardous goods, including labeling and containment.

Airline and Cargo Operator Hazmat Programs

AC 121-37B – Establishes hazardous materials training and handling requirements for Part 121 airline operators. It ensures crew members are trained in hazmat recognition, mitigation, and response procedures.

AC 121-38 – Provides aircraft cargo compartment hazmat safety requirements. It includes fire suppression, containment, and labeling standards for airlines transporting dangerous goods.

NFPA Standards

NFPA 30 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code-Regulates the storage and handling of flammable aviation fuels at air medical bases.

NFPA 30B - Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products-Addresses hazards associated with aerosol-based medical supplies used in aircraft.

NFPA 33 - Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials-Regulates the use of flammable materials in aircraft maintenance painting

NFPA 55 - Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code-Provides guidelines for handling oxygen and medical gases.

NFPA 329 - Recommended Practice for Handling Releases of Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases-Establishes procedures for managing fuel spills and gas leaks in air medical operations.

NFPA 350 - Guide for Safe Confined Space Entry and Work-Provides guidelines for safe maintenance of aircraft fuel tanks and confined spaces.

NFPA 400 - Hazardous Materials Code-Regulates handling and storage of hazardous materials used in air medical operations

NFPA 407 - Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing-Establishes safety standards for refueling air medical helicopters and planes.

NFPA 409 - Standard on Aircraft Hangars-Sets fire protection requirements for air medical hangars

NFPA 410 - Standard on Aircraft Maintenance-Outlines fire and safety measures in aircraft maintenance operations

NFPA 1585 - Standard for Exposure and Contamination Control-Provides contamination control measures for EMS and air medical crews.