Can I check-in my e-bike battery when I'm flying as a passenger on commercial airlines?

Question

I am converting a folding bike into a folding electric bike, like this:

http://nycewheels.com/dahon-mup8-bionx-electric-bike.html

I'm traveling internationally with my new bike in about a month, and have a lot of anxiety about TSA reaction to the Bionx battery pack, which can be taken off of the bike and packed separately. can I pack this battery in my check-in baggage? has anyone traveled with a bike battery like this? will I encounter trouble with airline security?

thank you,

carry

Answer 1

http://safetravel.dot.gov/larger_batt.ht...  has the data.

NIMH OK,  

Lith  300 watthours maximum-  36v Lithium  Might not  pass.  24v Lithium OK.

24V - 8 Ah NiMH OK

24V - 9.6 Ah Li-ion  OK

36V - 9.6 Ah Li-ion  NOT OK

36V - 8 Ah NiMH  OK

Sorry