49.120 - Cargo equipment

This document specifies the minimum requirements for airworthiness approval of air cargo pallets, nets and containers, generally designated as air cargo unit load devices (ULD). This document is intended to provide a uniform technical reference for air cargo unit load devices approval. As a prerequisite, it is presupposed that the applicable general civil aviation requirements and the aircraft manufacturer's approved Weight and Balance Manual are followed. This document defines the minimum perfo...view more

This document defines the industry agreed model for load distribution on air cargo unit load devices (ULD) bases to apply the maximum allowable centre of gravity (C.G.) eccentricity. Its purpose is to establish a common reference load distribution algorithm for: a) comparable and repeatable ULD testing methods, or equivalent numeric simulations; b) aircraft structure and cargo systems design assumptions, consistent with existing airframers practices; and c) definition of operators unit load devi...view more

This document specifies the design criteria and testing methods adequate to guarantee the ultimate load and operational dependability of cargo restraint strap assemblies with a typical 22 250 N (5 000 lbf) rated ultimate tension load capability, as used by the airline industry. These restraint straps are used in civil transport aircraft during flight for: a) cargo loaded and tied down onto airworthiness approved air cargo pallets, themselves restrained into aircraft lower deck, main deck or uppe...view more

This document aims at providing general utilization requirements and recommendations and calculation methods adequate to guarantee the effectiveness and ultimate load strength of tie-down/lashing arrangements performed to restrain cargo on board civil transport aircraft during flight: a) cargo loaded and tied down onto airworthiness approved air cargo pallets, themselves restrained into aircraft lower deck or main deck or upper deck cargo systems meeting the restraint requirements of air cargo p...view more

ISO 9788:2017 specifies the geometry, performance and testing requirements for a double stud tie-down fitting assembly, having a load capacity of 22 250 N (5 000 lbf), when installed in rail or track conforming to ISO 7166. Other materials than those specified can alternatively be used, provided the performance and testing requirements of this document are complied with. Double stud tie-down fittings are intended to be used as either: a) loose items to be attached to an air cargo pallet's track ...view more

ISO 6966-2:2014 specifies the minimum design requirements applicable to all aircraft ground support equipment (GSE) in order to ensure safety of staff operating or maintaining the equipment or in its vicinity, and protection of aircraft against interference or damage. ISO 6966-2:2014 does not apply to automotive vehicles or parts thereof approved for public vehicles, when used on aircraft ground support equipment for the purpose for which they are designed.

This European Standard specifies the technical requirements to minimise the hazards listed in Clause 4 which can arise during the commissioning, the operation and the maintenance of container/pallet loaders when used as intended, including misuse reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer, when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorised representative. It also takes into account some requirements recognised as essential by authorities, aircraft ...view more

ISO 14186:2013 specifies the minimum design and performance criteria and testing methods of fire containment covers (FCCs) used: either in those cargo compartments of civil transport aircraft where they constitute one means of complying with applicable airworthiness regulations, or on a voluntary basis, when deemed appropriate by operators to improve fire protection in aircraft cargo compartments where airworthiness regulations do not mandate their use.

This European Standard specifies the technical requirements to minimise the hazards listed in Clause 4 which can arise during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of container/pallet transfer transporters when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorised representative. It also takes into account some performance requirements recognised as essential by authorities, aircraft and ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturers as well as airlin...view more

ISO 6967:2006 specifies the functional requirements for a self-propelled loader capable of raising air cargo unit load devices (ULDs) with base dimensions and maximum mass as specified. The requirements of ISO 6967:2006 were determined based on generally recognized assumptions with regard to the normally intended use of aircraft ground equipment, when used on the ramp of international civil airports in order to handle, service or maintain civil transport aircraft; and with regard to the environm...view more

ISO 6968:2005 specifies the functional requirements for a self-propelled loader capable of raising air cargo unit load devices (ULDs) with base dimensions and maximum mass as specified. The requirements of ISO 6968:2005 were determined based on generally recognized assumptions with regard to the normally intended use of aircraft ground support equipment, when used on the ramp of international civil airports in order to handle, service or maintain civil transport aircraft; and with regard to the ...view more

ISO 6966-1:2005 specifies the minimum general design requirements applicable to aircraft ground support equipment in order to ensure definition of aircraft ground support equipment general requirements for designers; effective operation of aircraft ground support equipment. The requirements of ISO 6966-1:2005 apply to any piece of aircraft ground support equipment used on airports. ISO 6966-1:2005 does not intend to provide all the design requirements applicable for aircraft ground support equip...view more

This European Standard specifies safety requirements for all types of dollies and loose load trailers intended to be used for transportation of baggage and cargo on airports. (Examples see Annex A). This European Standard does not apply to: - trailers of similar design as for use on public roads, e.g. truck type trailers; - unmodified automotive parts when used on container/pallet dollies or loose load trailers for the purpose for which they are designed.

Specifies the criteria to be used to determine stability of aircraft loading and servicing equipment, including wind loads. Is intended to define uniform criteria, calculation and testing methods in order to provide a safe work environment under all predictable circumstances.

Specifies requirements for the function, characteristics, and installation of an on-board weight and balance system for use on civil transport aircraft. This first edition cancels and replaces the first edition ISO 6702:1984.

Requirements are specified in ARINC 737:1985 together with its Supplement 1 (1988), which are adopted as a de facto ISO International Standard.

The symbols given herein are applicable to all aircraft cargo-handling systems for underfloor as well as for main-deck systems. The conveyance, guidance, restraint, power drive unit and the degree of automation for the total cargo-handling system can be depicted using the symbols. Each cargo symbol consists of a basic symbol, which represents basic functions. It characterizes a component function, but not the detail design and manufacturing method.

Provides functional, dimensional, structural and environmental requirements for devices used to transport automobiles in wide-body aircraft. These devices are intended to be used in conjunction with pallets compatible with existing aircraft restraint systems or with pallets matching the width of automobiles to ensure maximum use of aircraft volume. The devices shall be easily convertible so that they can carry general cargo on return haul flights.

Specifies requirements for those portions of ground and terminal handling equipment that will have a direct bearing on the life of the device for the purpose of preventing on due wear on the device. Covers requirements for conveyor systems, guides, stops and restraint hardware that are used on trucks, transporters, dollies, storage provisions, pallet build-up hoists, or other device-handling equipment. The devices can be containers, galley modules and pallets for aircraft galley and cargo system...view more