Chainsaw and other petrol-powered tools

Carry-on bag

Checked-in luggage

Can I take this item on a plane?

You can take petrol powered tools as checked-in luggage, under certain restrictions. These tools cannot be taken in your carry-on bag.

What are the restrictions?

You need to satisfy your airline the engine complies with special provision A70. The airline will explain what you need to do.
The engine must not contain any free liquid.
If the engine has not been cleaned and all free liquids removed, leave it at home, as it is unlikely to be allowed to travel.

Why is this item restricted?

Combustion engines can contain liquids that are highly volatile and can have low combustion thresholds. These can’t be taken onto planes because there is a risk of them exploding or catching fire harming people and property. It is not safe to take them on the plane unless you have followed the restrictions and asked your airline in advance of your travel.

What happens if I have a restricted item in my carry-on bag?

You will be asked to relinquish all dangerous or prohibited items found in your carry-on luggage. If you refuse:

you will not be permitted to move through the screening point, and
your airline will be advised of your refusal.

How does Aviation Security screen for restricted items?

AvSec X-ray bags going onto aircraft to ensure there is nothing dangerous in them.

Checked luggage - if something comes up on the X-ray that needs investigating, the bag will be opened, searched and any dangerous good or prohibited item will be removed, with a bag search notification form left within the bag.
Carry-on - if something comes up on the X-ray that needs investigating an AvSec Officer will request a bag search, and the bag will be opened and searched in your presence. If any dangerous goods or prohibited items are found, you will be asked to relinquish them. If you refuse:
- you will not be permitted to move through the screening point, and
- your airline will be advised of your refusal

What if my items are removed?

For more information, see Retrieving your removed items.