# Use of Certain Portable Oxygen Concentrator Devices Onboard Aircraft
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2005-07-12 · Effective 2005-08-11 · 70 FR 40156
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-13664
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 70 FR 40156
- **Publication date:** 2005-07-12
- **Effective date:** 2005-08-11
- **FAA docket:** Docket No.: FAA-2004-18596
## Abstract

This Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) will permit passengers to use certain portable oxygen concentrator (POC) devices on aircraft, provided certain conditions in this SFAR are satisfied. The SFAR includes a POC preparation requirement for carry-on baggage transport, and a battery-packaging standard necessary for the safe carriage of extra POC batteries in carry-on baggage. This rulemaking action is necessary to address the travelling needs of people on oxygen therapy.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/07/12/05-13664/use-of-certain-portable-oxygen-concentrator-devices-onboard-aircraft)
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