Can I Bring Engines and Engine-powered Equipment with Residual Fuel on a Plane to United States?

Engines and Engine-powered Equipment with Residual Fuel

Engines and Engine-powered Equipment with Residual Fuel

Not Allowed

Prohibited in both

According to TSA guidelines, though allowed in checked baggage by international regulations, engines using fuels, internal combustion engines, or fuel cell engines are not allowed in baggage in the United States. Engines and engine-powered equipment that are totally purged of fuel and vapors may be carried as checked baggage (see separate entry). For battery powered equipment, see separate entry.

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