What are Limited Quantities (LQ) in air transport?

• A. Very large quantities requiring more paperwork
• B. Small quantities that permit simplified packaging, labeling, and documentation under specified limits
• C. Quantities that do not require any labeling
• D. Quantities exempt from all regulations

Answer: (B)

Limited Quantities are small amounts of dangerous goods that qualify for simplified packaging, labeling, and documentation under predefined limits. The idea is that when the quantity is small, the risk is limited, so air transport rules allow lighter handling and less paperwork while still ensuring safety. The shipment must stay within the set limits and use appropriate packaging and labeling to indicate the Limited Quantity status. This still requires correct marking (often “Limited Quantity” or “Ltd QTY”) and compliant packaging, but it avoids the full, more burdensome requirements that apply to larger quantities. The other options don’t fit because very large quantities aren’t the trigger for simplifications, labeling isn’t entirely unnecessary, and there is still regulation to follow—even for LQ shipments.