(I have a question in shipping overpacks containing UN3166 Vehicle and UN3528 Engine.)
Q.
The following items are to be shipped. It seem like Class 9 and Class 3 need to be segregated. Please give us guidance.

UN 3166 Vehicle, flammable liquid powered  Class 9  PI 950
1 Vehicle X 150 kgs
Overpack used X 14
#2, #4, #6, #7, #27, #28, #33, #34, #41, #42, #47, #48, #49, #50
Total Quantity per Overpack 150 kgs

UN 3528 Engine, fuel cell, flammable liquid powered  Class 3  PI 378
1 Engine X 45 kgs  #5
2 Engines X 80 kgs #8

UN 3166 Vehicle, flammable liquid powered  Class 9  PI 950
1 Vehicle X 50 kgs
Overpack used #5
Total Quantity per Overpack 50 kgs

Please give us your guidance.  (31 Aug 18)
A.
There is basically no need to segregate Class 3 and Class 9. Table 9.3.A shows Class 9 however it only refers to the segregation of lithium batteries with other flammable substances as spelled out in DGR 9.3.2.1.3.

The first lot of 14 pieces of overpacks with UN 3166 Vehicles has no problem however, Overpacks #5 and #8 must be corrected to show as indicated below.

UN 3528 Engine, fuel cell, flammable liquid powered  Class 3  PI 378
1 Engine X 45 kgs
UN 3166 Vehicle, flammable liquid powered  Class 9  PI 950
1 Vehicle X 50 kgs
Overpack used #5
Total Quantity of Overpack 45 kgs, 50 kgs.
(Not to be added since the UN number is different.)

Thence, Overpack #8 must be shown as follows:
UN 3528 Engine, fuel cell, flammable liquid powered  Class 3  PI 378
2 Engines X 80 kgs
Overpack used #8
Total Quantity per Overpack 160 kgs

Please correct as aforementioned.

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