PackSafe for Passengers - Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Official · verified Type: regulation
- Collected:
- 2026-10-12
- Last checked:
- 2026-10-12
- Evidence tier:
- Official · verified
What the official page says
Lithium battery-powered rechargeable devices, such as large power banks, power stations, and generators with a capacity of more than 160 watt hours (Wh) are not allowed on passenger aircraft. Power banks, spare batteries, and lithium batteries with a capacity of less than 160 Wh must remain with passengers in the aircraft cabin. Damaged or recalled batteries and battery-powered devices ... must not be carried aboard an aircraft (e.g. carry-on or checked baggage) unless the damaged or recalled battery has been removed or otherwise made safe.