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Rh published by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Six consignments of electronic equipment contained small lithium battery cells fitted to circuit boards. These cells were considered non-dangerous as Special Provisions A45 of Doc 9284 - AN/905 had apparently been met. A small quantity, 300 g, granulated activated carbon was carried in the lower cargo hold. According to Special Provision A51 of Doc 9284 - AN/905 granular activated carbon is considered non-dangerous if cooled for more thatthan [sic] 8 days since manufacture. The manufacturer stated that the activated carbon in the consignment had been cooled for longer than 180 days after production.

1.15 Survival Aspects and Search and Rescue

On November 27th 1987 at 23:50 the approach controller at Plaisance Airport, who throughout acted with commendable efficiency, declared an emergency and an ALERFA was issued, followed by a DETRESFA at 00:40 on the 28th. At about this time two search and rescue co-ordinators activated the Search and Rescue Centre (SARC).

At 01:15 on November 28th 1987 an ALERFA - DETRESFA was sent to the civil aviation authorities and the Search and