Outboards on planes?

Have you tried taking an outboard on a plane?

  • Yes, no problem

    Votes: 3 50.0%

  • Yes, and they wouldn't let me

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • No, but I read somewhere that it's not allowed

    Votes: 3 50.0%
  • Total voters
    6
Kelpie said:
Following suggestions on here, I contacted easyJet directly. Took a while to get through on their chat service but eventually I got there.



So that seems pretty straightforward. I've taken a photo of the chat window, only thing I can really think of to prove it happened.
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Sounds good. And smart move to do via the online chart and take a screen shot. Good plan

Have a great trip
 
Good call to make the enquiry. That’s how the system should work rather than people trying to smuggle these sort of things through demonstrating why we need such draconian rules in the first place.
 
In the late eighties I took a Seagull down to Spain in a golf club bag, I didn't even think of asking as I couldn't see I was doing anything wrong, travel was very different back then. It fitted like a glove as I remember.

I drained all fluids and vented the fuel tank for weeks. Fuel tank was removed and put in my suitcase.

Today it does seem a little mad, but then so does even using a Seagull.
 
Kelpie said:
I found a few discussions on this but nothing very up to date or definitive.
I'd like to take a small outboard as check in luggage, probably either easyJet or Ryanair. It's a little 3.5hp 2T weighing 13kg. Definitely not new, in fact it's in pieces at the moment.

Previous discussions suggest that whilst you're apparently not allowed to do this, many people have done so successfully. Obviously I would drain all fluids and wrap it up well.

I realise that there's a risk that I won't be allowed to check it in, and I'm not sure what happens to it, and the rest of the bag, if it's refused. But it's sitting gathering dust in my shed and losing it is a risk I'm willing to take.
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If the package containing the outboard fits in the bag gauge at the airport and is not petrol stained you might get away with it having removed the lower leg in order to get it to fit.
The best option is to take it to the oversize check in . However I would check with the airline first to avoid last minute problems.
 
Further update, via a Facebook message which I sent prior to making contact on EasJet's webchat:

I'm sorry for the late response. It is important to check with the airport as the final decision lies with them. Thanks, Girshwin✌️
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Not sure what to think now. I wonder if I'll be sent back and forth between the airline and the airport... will report back!
 
I would have thought the airline doesn't check your bag contents , airport security does. Any problem I've ever had was because security disallowed the items. In the case of an outboard, even a brand new one, would be the shaft would constitute a item that could be used as a baton . I always get stopped because I carry a "Berocca" tube of $2 coins for tickets and such.
 
steveinnice said:
I would have thought the airline doesn't check your bag contents , airport security does. Any problem I've ever had was because security disallowed the items. In the case of an outboard, even a brand new one, would be the shaft would constitute a item that could be used as a baton . I always get stopped because I carry a "Berocca" tube of $2 coins for tickets and such.
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Hard to use it as a weapon if it's locked in the hold.

I was quite surprised by what easyJet do allow. Shotguns and ammunition, for example. Makes an outboard seem fairly harmless.
 
I have visions of him turning up like this!
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Letter of the law is that engines are dangerous air cargo unless brand new and don’t have oil in them. Can’t be bothered digging out the ICAO regulations but there are exemptions to allow the carriage of used engines but they are dependent on things like gas free certificates for the the fuel tank etc.
There are other exemptions IIRC for small engines, which may cover something like an outboard. However, allowing an carriage under these exemptions lies with the airline: talk to them first.
Apologies for not digging out the letter of the rules but it’s 15 years since I last dealt with this sort of stuff.
 
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