lithium (primary?) battery aviation warning

[hank]

http://www.pprune.org/rumours-news/426218-ups-aircraft-down-dubai-36.html#post5982954

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-...ium-battery-warning-after-crash-update1-.html

Don't panic. But be aware. I'd just asked about replacing my old Sony PDA battery and the fellow I've gotten them from before warned me he might not be able to mail them. Likely there will be worries and rumors and for a while til it becomes clear what is and isn't going to be possible to do.

 

[hank]

Just to note commentary out there:

Another recent lithium (primary) cell fire report -- in a flashlight, in a bag, on the jumpseat in the cockpit of an airliner.

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/c...re-lithium-battery-flashlight.html#post865607

(that thread has a pointer someone posted to info at CPF)