<VV> Car parts on Airlines as checked baggage

[Mike Kost]

According to recent reports it's TSA employees who are the theft problem 
although I have never personally lost anything on the airlines (so far).

JEBuie wrote:

>Guys.as a long time Airline employee,I can tell you its OK to check
>parts and tools in your checked baggage,just use common sense.....Make
>sure your toolbox is clean and unlocked...ask the agent to have the TSA
>personnel lock it after its either hand inspected,run through the CTX
>machine or the bomb sniffer...you want all parts and the tool box clean
>of oils and other chemicals as they will cause a positive in the
>machines and warrant further search and inspection,which could cause
>your bag to miss the flight....DO NOT try to check any cleaning
>materials or lubricants..they will confiscate anything of a flammable or
>toxic nature...Any Carbs should be clean and dry..just let the agent
>know whats up when you check in and there should be no problems,its done
>all the time,especially on Caribbean flights.
>
>PS..on the Weapon and Ammunition in the same bag,its a certain amount of
>ammo and the ammo needs to be in its ORIGINAL packaging,not just its own
>seperate package
>
>just my .02
>
>Jon Buie
>Goldsboro NC
>61 Rampside 80/3spd
>65 Monza Conv 110/PG (Will it ever run again)
>  
>

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Mike Kost
Show-Me Corvair Club