Information to the Pilot-in-Command

The dangerous goods information must be accurate and either legibly written or printed. It should not be presented on the Shipper's Declaration or the Air Waybill. Generally, operators present this information on a "Special Load - Notification to Captain (NOTOC)" form. The NOTOC is sometimes referred to as NOPIC or NOTAC.

A NOTOC is issued whenever dangerous goods requiring a Shipper's Declaration or packages containing dry ice are carried as cargo. A NOTOC is not required for dangerous goods in excepted quantities or excepted packages of radioactive material. The cargo department usually completes the NOTOC, and the loading supervisor confirms the loading position and states that there is no evidence of damage or leakage.

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