Transport of EX or Research Motors

[JackC]

For some reason, a while ago, I had heard a rocketeer could not transport EX motors on commercial carriers in the US because they have no approval under DOT regulations. Does anyone know the full scoop on this matter? Thanks!

 

[jsdemar]

Rocket propellant and loaded motors require DOT testing and registered DOT "EX numbers" to be transported "in commerce". This prevents a commercial shipper from handling homemade propellant. But an individual can transport their own propellant as long it's not "in commerce". It becomes a fuzzy area if someone is involved in rocket company and is transporting propellant "for personal testing".

 

[JackC]

Rocket propellant and loaded motors require DOT testing and registered DOT "EX numbers" to be transported "in commerce". This prevents a commercial shipper from handling homemade propellant. But an individual can transport their own propellant as long it's not "in commerce". It becomes a fuzzy area if someone is involved in rocket company and is transporting propellant "for personal testing".

That was my understanding as well regarding commercial transportation. Thank you.

 

[jderimig]

Just don't sell it.

 

[jderimig]

t becomes a fuzzy area if someone is involved in rocket company and is transporting propellant "for personal testing".

Just don't try and write off the launch on taxes as a business expense. Then you are engaging in commerce.

 

[cwbullet]

Just don't try and write off the launch on taxes as a business expense. Then you are engaging in commerce.

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