What is a 'Cargo Aircraft Only' label, and when might it be required?

• A. A label for shipments that must be transported by passenger aircraft.
• B. A label indicating shipments must be ground-only.
• C. A label indicating shipments must be transported by ships.
• D. A label indicating shipments must go on cargo aircraft only; required for certain dangerous goods including some lithium battery shipments.

Answer: (D)

Cargo Aircraft Only is a safety label that tells handlers this shipment must be transported on a cargo aircraft, not on a passenger plane. It’s required for certain dangerous goods, including some lithium battery shipments, because the hazards require the specialized protections, handling, and fire-suppression measures that cargo operations provide and because passenger aircraft have stricter limits on stowage, separation, and risk. The label helps ensure the packaging, quantity limits, and routing follow the rules for cargo-only transport. It isn’t used for ground shipments or shipments by ships, and it doesn’t apply to items that can safely go on passenger aircraft.