PVC pipes in checked baggage
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Here is what PVC pipe bombs look like under a modern X-ray (photos from here):
It does not look like it would be very difficult to distinguish an empty PVC pipe from a full one, but if you don't cap the ends it will be significantly less suspicious, and less likely to end in your luggage being delayed (or possibly blown up as a worst case). I suggest not capping the ends (and avoid packing it with electronics or things that show up black under an X-ray nearby).
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The TSA guidelines does not mention anything regarding PVC pipes so the best option is to ask them directly.
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The most they will do is open your bag, inspect the pipe and poster, quickly realise that it is nothing threatening (there are no rules against poster tubes in luggage), and repack your bag. This probably happens all the time.
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