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Rh nickel-cadmium batteries (some of which were believed to be in a discharged state) and Li/CFx coin cells are generally recognised as being very safe to transport. Low-rate lithium-thionyl chloride cells have been widely accepted for use in consumer applications and during storage are generally regarded to be safe. However, if these cells are abused, for example by sudden short-circuiting or excess heating, the possibility of these cells exploding cannot be entirely discounted."

1.16.2 The FAA appointed a special review team in January 1988 to evaluate the adequacy of existing criteria for the certification of main deck class B cargo compartments. This team concluded its report as follows:

(1) The existing rules, policies and procedures being applied to the certification of class B cargo or baggage compartments in terms of smoke and fire protection are inadequate.

(2) The use of pallets to carry cargo in class B compartments is no longer