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DGCA bans MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power banks
The Indian Express··3d ago
DGCA banned the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power bank on flights to, from and within India after a battery fire. The rule covers baggage and cargo and names only that model. Hindustan Times said an IndiGo Delhi-Chennai flight with 191 people diverted to Hyderabad on October 11 after a cabin fire. DGCA chief Vir Vikram Yadav signed the circular.
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What It Means For You
- Passengers may not carry the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 model in cabin bags, checked bags or cargo on India-linked flights.
- Other power banks are not covered by this model-specific DGCA restriction.
- Nepal Airlines also told Nepal-India travellers not to carry the same MOBIKINS model.
What's Happening
- DGCA cited potential safety risks after a recent fire involving the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 on an IndiGo flight.
- Bangalore Aviation noted MOBIKINS did not appear in the BIS CRS registration database.
- The HT report said the circular was dated September 29 and signed by Vir Vikram Yadav.
Why Lithium Power Banks Are Restricted
- Power banks use lithium-ion batteries that can catch fire if damaged or short-circuited.
- The IndiGo Delhi-Chennai flight diverted to Hyderabad with 191 people and landed safely at 3.15pm.
- No injuries were reported, though the aircraft was grounded for checks.
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