The objective of Part 92 is to ensure that operators accurately accept, handle, load, and inspect dangerous goods to be carried by air, as well as ensuring that relevant persons meet the dangerous goods training requirements.

Part 92 does not apply to articles or substances that are –

  • specifically excluded under Part One in the Technical Instructions
  • required to be aboard an aircraft in accordance with the airworthiness or operational requirements of the Civil Aviation Rules
  • approved by the Director to meet special operational requirements.

Download the PDF version of the Part 92 consolidation [PDF 169 KB] or browse the content below.

Consolidations of the Civil Aviation Rules are for reference – they are not the official versions of the rules – to view those, see 'history of amendments'.

The history of amendments below, when expanded, shows copies of the original issue, amendments, and re-issues of this Part. Other legislative changes shown are for reference – to view the full version of the relevant amendment Act, see www.legislation.govt.nz(external link)

View Part 92 Carriage of Dangerous Goods

Amendment Effective date NPRM Summary of submissions
Initial issue [PDF 823 KB] 5 April 2025    

For an archived version, which includes history of amendments under the 1990 Act, please see Part 92 archived.