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Segregation is necessary for packages containing incompatible dangerous goods that have the potential to react dangerously when combined. How should incompatible packages of dangerous goods be stowed to meet the minimum requirement of segregation?
  • A
    At a distance of less than 5 m between them.
  • B
    In the same cargo hold.
  • C
    Not next to each other.
  • D
    On the same aircraft.

According to Annex 18 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation - “The Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air”, is prescribed that:

8.7 Separation and segregation

8.7.1 Packages containing dangerous goods which might react dangerously one with another shall not be stowed on an aircraft next to each other or in a position that would allow interaction between them in the event of leakage.

8.7.2 Packages of toxic and infectious substances shall be stowed on an aircraft in accordance with the provisions of the Technical Instructions.

8.7.3 Packages of radioactive materials shall be stowed on an aircraft so that they are separated from persons, live animals and undeveloped film, in accordance with the provisions in the Technical Instructions.

Therefore, the correct answer is “NOT next to each other”

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