PREFACE... xi Acknowledgements... xi

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1 Table of Contents PREFACE... xi Acknowledgements... xi INTRODUCTION... xiii 1. General... xiii 2. Purpose and Scope... xiii Purpose of the Regulations...xiii General Philosophy... xiv Warnings... xiv 3. General Description of Contents...xiv 4. Significant Changes and Amendments to 4th Edition (2016)...xv HOW TO USE THE REGULATIONS... xvii Symbols... xvii Abbreviations... xvii Measurements... xvii Accuracy... xvii Tolerances... xvii Base Plate Tolerances... xvii Definitions... xviii SECTION 1 APPLICABILITY Definition of Aircraft Unit Load Device Basis of these Regulations Application of these Regulations Applicability Relationship to ICAO and National Legislations Exceptions Scope Deviations Operator's Responsibilities Compliance Specific Responsibilities Delegation of Responsibilities Operator's Instructions Reporting Safety Management System Interlining/Transfer Cargo Operations Engineering Function Other Parties' Responsibilities Civil Aviation Authorities Aircraft/Cargo Loading System Manufacturers Cargo Terminal Operators (CTO) Ground Handling Agents (GHA) Freight Forwarders/Customs Brokers...8

2 ULD Regulations Cargo Sales Agents Post Offices Shippers Consignees Ground Transportation Providers Unit Load Devices Manufacturers Unit Load Devices Repair Stations Unit Load Devices Owners/Providers Airports Reporting Customs Clearance Training Requirements General Training Programs Training Contents Approval Training Record Instructor Qualification Loadmaster Qualification Competency Based Training and Assessment Unit Load Devices Security General General Security Provisions Security Training Security Plans Hardened Containers Unit Load Devices Weighing Health and Safety Environmental Requirements...18 SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS General Aircraft Structural Limitations Maximum Gross Weight Limitation Area Load Limitation Linear Load Limitation Centre of Gravity (C.G.) Limitations Cargo Loading System (CLS) Limitations Aircraft Contour Limitations General Aircraft Contours (Cross-Section) Compatibility Limitations Restricted Use Limitations Continuing Airworthiness Limitations Performance Degradation Allowable Damage Repaired Units Verification... 80

3 Table of Contents 2.7 Non-Certified Unit Load Devices Limitations Aircraft Limitations Continuing Safety Repaired Units Verification Accessories Unit Load Devices Inspection ULD Airworthiness Limitations Operator Limitations Completed Unit Load Device Inspection Inspection Reiteration Unit Load Devices Repairs Performance of Repairs Release Certificate Non-Certified Units Rigid Cargo Limitation Rigid Cargo Frangible Cargo Implementation Active Containers Limitations State or Operator Variations General State Variations Operator Variations...84 SECTION 3 CLASSIFICATION Principles General Compartments Classification Certified Unit Load Devices Approval TSO Approval STC Approval Other Approval Procedures Certification Invalidations Bilateral Agreements TSO C90 Certified ULD Types Classification Identifier Base Size Code ULD Configuration Dual Certification Pallets and Nets Compatibility IATA ULD ID Code Non-Certified Containers Unit Load Devices Accessories Certified ULD Accessories Non-Certified ULD Accessories...91

4 ULD Regulations SECTION 4 ULD IDENTIFICATION Standard Specification 40/ Attachment A Table Showing the Allocated Compatibility Codes (Position 3) Aircraft Pallets Base Size A Base Size B Base Size E Base Size G Base Size K Base Size L Base Size M Base Size N Base Size R Base Size S Certified & Non-Certified Containers (Standard Contours) Base Size A STANDARD CONTOUR A STANDARD CONTOUR D STANDARD CONTOUR F STANDARD CONTOUR J STANDARD CONTOUR K STANDARD CONTOUR M STANDARD CONTOUR P STANDARD CONTOUR U STANDARD CONTOUR Y STANDARD CONTOUR Z Base Size F STANDARD CONTOUR A Base Size G STANDARD CONTOUR A STANDARD CONTOUR B Base Size K STANDARD CONTOUR C STANDARD CONTOUR E STANDARD CONTOUR N STANDARD CONTOUR G STANDARD CONTOUR H STANDARD CONTOUR P Base Size L STANDARD CONTOUR F STANDARD CONTOUR K STANDARD CONTOUR N STANDARD CONTOUR P STANDARD CONTOUR U Base Size M STANDARD CONTOUR A STANDARD CONTOUR D STANDARD CONTOUR F STANDARD CONTOUR J STANDARD CONTOUR L STANDARD CONTOUR P STANDARD CONTOUR U STANDARD CONTOUR V STANDARD CONTOUR X Base Size P STANDARD CONTOUR E STANDARD CONTOUR N STANDARD CONTOUR P...135

5 Table of Contents Base Size Q STANDARD CONTOUR F STANDARD CONTOUR N STANDARD CONTOUR P Non Structural Contoured Shells Igloos (Standard Contours) Base Size A STANDARD CONTOUR K STANDARD CONTOUR P STANDARD CONTOUR Y Base Size B STANDARD CONTOUR K Base Size M STANDARD CONTOUR A Attachment B Airline and Non-Airline Designators (Owners Codes) Attachment C ULD Type Code Conversion Attachment D Pallet/Net Compatibility Chart by Pallet Type Code Attachment E Net/Pallet Compatibility Chart by Net Type Code Attachment F List of ULD Manufacturers SECTION 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Introduction Technical Specifications ULD Standard Specification 50/ Standard Specification 50/ Standard Specification 50/ Standard Specification 50/ Standard Specification 50/ Standard Specification 50/ Standard Specification 50/ Standard Specification 50/ Standard Specification 50/ Standard Specification 50/ Technical Specifications Accessories Standard Specification 60/ Standard Specification 60/ Standard Specification 60/ Standard Specification 60/ Standard Specification 60/ Standard Specification 70/ Technical Specifications ULD Special Features Standard Specification 80/ Standard Specification 80/ Standard Specification 80/ Technical Specifications Special Purpose ULD Standard Specification 90/ Standard Specification 90/ Standard Specification 90/

6 ULD Regulations SECTION 6 ULD OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS Introduction Operating Specification 6/ Operating Specification 6/ Operating Specification 6/ Operating Specification 6/ Operating Specification 6/ Operating Specification 6/ Operating Specification 6/ Operating Specification 6/ Operating Specification 6/ Operating Specification 6/ Operating Specification 6/ Operating Specification 6/ Operating Specification 6/ Operating Specification 6/ Operating Specification 6/ Operating Specification 6/ Operating Specification 6/ Operating Specification 6/ SECTION 7 ULD MARKING Standard Specification 40/ Standard Specification 40/ Standard Specification 40/ Standard Specification 40/ SECTION 8 DOCUMENTATION AND MESSAGING SPECIFICATIONS General Operational Documentation Movement and Stock Control of ULD Control of Transferred ULDs Ownership Documentation Documentation Supplied with New ULD and Spare Parts ULD Manufacturer Documentation ULD Repair Station Documentation Operating Instructions in CMM Non-Certified Containers Others SECTION 9 HANDLING General Continuing Airworthiness General Training Facilities and Equipment Procedures and Practices...516

7 Table of Contents 9.3 Storage General Training Facilities and Equipment Procedures and Practices Exceptions Transport and Movement in ULD Operations Area General Training Facilities and Equipment Procedures and Practices Exceptions Transport and Movement of ULD-On Airport General Training Facilities and Equipment Procedures and Practices Exceptions Transport and Movement of ULD-Off Airport General Training Facilities and Equipment Procedures and Practices Exceptions Transfer of ULD General Training Facilities and Equipment Procedures and Practices Buildup and Breakdown General Training Facilities and Equipment Procedures and Practices Buildup of a Container Buildup of a Pallet/Net Assembly Handling of Special Cargo Breakdown of ULD Exceptions Special Purpose ULD General Temperature Controlled Container (TCC) Aircraft Horse Transport ULD Automobile Transport ULD Fire Containment Covers (FCC) Fire Resistant Containers (FRC) Any other Special Purpose ULD...536

8 ULD Regulations SECTION 10 TECHNICAL RECOMMENDATIONS Non-Aircraft Modular Load Units 1. Purpose References Definitions Modular Load Unit Size (Plan-View) Size (Height) Non-Aircraft Recommended Sizes Intermodal Modules (for Size M ULDs) Recommended Sizes for Size A ULDs Comparison Summary Other Sizes Modular Packaging Sizes Modular Load Units Construction Materials Arrangement Forklift Capability Base Footprint Test Recommendations Compression Test Puncture Test Markings GLOSSARY Terms and Definitions APPENDIX A UNITS, ABBREVIATIONS, CONVERSIONS Conversion Factors System International (SI) Units Recommended Abbreviations and Symbols APPENDIX B CORRESPONDENCE TABLE BETWEEN IATA/SAE/ISO/CEN STANDARDS APPENDIX C GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS IATA AHM APPENDIX D UNITIZATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Application for ULD Contour Code and Registration of ULD Type Code Authority Introduction Purpose Application for New ULD Contour Code Registration of ULD Type Code Identification and Descriptions of ULD APPENDIX E ALPHABETICAL INDEX APPENDIX F IATA ULD MANAGEMENT SCORECARD IATA STRATEGIC PARTNERS...SP-1