{"id":458,"date":"2015-12-25T18:53:10","date_gmt":"2015-12-25T11:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/actlogistics.vn\/?p=458"},"modified":"2016-01-05T16:58:11","modified_gmt":"2016-01-05T09:58:11","slug":"pallets-and-containers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.actlogistics.vn\/en\/pallets-and-containers\/","title":{"rendered":"Air cargo pallets and containers"},"content":{"rendered":"On passenger aircraft, cargo is carried in the lower hold. On freighters, cargo is also carried on the main deck. In large Boeing aircraft, cargo is loaded and carried in various pallets and containers, known as Unit Load Devices (ULD). This document describes the main ULDs used by Boeing aircraft for air cargo operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: LD-1<\/strong>
\nIATA ULD code: AKC contoured container
\nAlso known as: AVC, AVD, AVK, AVJ, and forkable AVY
\nRate class: Type 8
\nDescription: Half-width lower hold container with one
\nangled side. Door is either canvas or solid.
\nSuitable for: 747, 767, 777, 787, MD-11 lower hold
\nDoor opening: 58 x 61-in (147 x 155-cm)
\nMaximum gross weight: 1,588 kg (3,501 lb)
\nTare weight: 70 to 170-kg (155 to 375-lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 5.0 m3 (175 ft3)
\nBoeing volume: 5.0 m3 (175 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: LD-2<\/strong>
\nIATA ULD code: DPE contoured container
\nAlso known as: APA, DPA, and forkable DPN
\nRate class: Type 8D
\nDescription: Half-width lower hold container with one
\nangled side. Door is either canvas or solid.
\nSuitable for: 747, 767, 777, 787 lower hold
\nDoor opening: 44 x 60-in (112 x 152-cm)
\nMaximum gross weight: 1,225 kg (2,700 lb)
\nTare weight: 92 kg (203 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 3.5 m3 (124 ft3)
\nBoeing volume: 3.5 m3 (124 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: LD-3<\/strong>
\nIATA ULD code: AKE contoured container
\nAlso known as: AKE, AVA, AVB, AVC, AVK, DVA, DVE, DVP,
\nXKS, XKG, and forkable AKN, AVN, DKN, DVN, and XKN
\nRate class: Type 8
\nDescription: Half-width lower hold container with one
\nangled side. Door is either canvas or solid.
\nSuitable for: 747, 767, 777, 787, DC-10, MD-11 lower hold
\nDoor opening: 58 x 61-in (147 x 155-cm)
\nMaximum gross weight: 1,588 cm (3,500 lb)
\nTare weight: 82 kg (181 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 4.5 m3 (159 ft3)
\nBoeing volume: 4.5 m3 (160 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: LD-3 Reefer
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: RKN contoured cool container
\nAlso known as: RVN
\nRate class: Type 8
\nDescription: Half-width lower hold insulated container with one angled end. Door is solid. Most examples are forkable.
\nSuitable for: 747, 767, 777, 787, DC-10, MD-11 lower hold
\nDoor opening: 54 x 55-in (137 x 140-cm)
\nMaximum gross weight: 1,588 cm (3,500 lb)
\nTare weight: 210 kg (463 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 4.5 m3 (159 ft3) plus internal volume (as is)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: Half pallet
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: PNA 767 half pallet with net
\nAlso known as: PQP, FQF, and PPC
\nRate class: Type 8
\nDescription: Half pallet squared off for 767 lower hold
\nSuitable for: 767, 787 lower hold
\nMaximum gross weight: 2,449 kg (5,399 lb)
\nTare weight: 83 kg (183 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 5.5 m3 (194 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: Half pallet
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: PLA half pallet with net
\nAlso known as: PLB, FLA, P9A, P9B, P9P, P9R, and P9S
\nRate class: Type 6
\nDescription: Half pallet is contoured for lower hold and main deck.
\nSuitable for: 747, 777, 787 lower hold; 707F, 727F, 737F
\nmain deck with contoured load
\nMaximum gross weight: 3,175 kg (6,999 lb)
\nTare weight: 91 kg (200 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 7.1 m3 (250 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: LD-4
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: ALP rectangular container
\nAlso known as: ALD, AWD, AWZ, DLP, and forkable ALB, ALC,
\nAWB, and AWC
\nRate class: Type 8
\nDescription: Full-width lower hold container. Door is canvas
\nwith built-in door straps.
\nSuitable for: 767, 777, 787 lower hold
\nDoor opening: 92 x 61-in (234 x 155-cm)
\nMaximum gross weight: 2,449 kg (5,399 lb)
\nTare weight: 120 kg (264 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 5.7 m3 (200 ft3)
\nBoeing volume: 5.5 m3 (195 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: LD-6
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: ALF contoured container
\nAlso known as: AWA, AWF, and forkable AWC
\nRate class: Type 6W
\nDescription: Full-width lower hold container with angled ends.
\nDoor is canvas with built-in door straps.
\nSuitable for: 747, 777, 787, DC-10, MD-11 lower hold
\nDoor opening: 120 x 60-in (305 x 152-cm)
\nMaximum gross weight: 3,175 kg (7,000 lb)
\nTare weight: 230 kg (507 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 9.1 m3 (322 ft3)
\nBoeing volume: 8.9 m3 (316 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: LD-7
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: P1P flat pallet with net
\nAlso known as: PAA, PAG, PAJ, PAP, PAX, P1A, P1C, P1D,
\nand P1G
\nRate class: Type 5
\nDescription: Universal general-purpose flat pallet for lower
\nholds and main decks.
\nSuitable for: Widebody: All aircraft lower holds and main decks
\nStandard-body: 707F, 727F, 737F, 757F, DC8F, DC9F main decks
\nMaximum gross weight: 4,626 kg (10,198 lb)
\nTare weight: 105 kg (231 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 10.5 m3 (370 ft3)
\nBoeing volume: 10.7 m3 (379 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: LD-7
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: PAD P1P pallet with folding wings and net
\nAlso known as: PAX and P1X
\nRate class: Type 5
\nDescription: P1P base with folding wings for overhang.
\nSuitable for: 747, 777, 787, DC-10, MD-11 lower holds
\nMaximum gross weight: 5,000 kg (11,023 lb)
\nTare weight: 152 kg (335 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 14.0 m3 (495 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: LD-7
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: XAW P1P pallet with fixed-angle wings
\nand net
\nRate class: Type 5
\nDescription: P1P base with fixed wings for overhang.
\nSuitable for: 747, 777, 787, DC-10, MD-11 lower holds
\nMaximum gross weight: 5,000 kg (11,023 lb)
\nTare weight: 170 kg (375 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 14.0 m3 (495 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: LD-8
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: DQF
\nAlso known as: ALE, ALN, DLE, DLF, DQP, and MQP
\nRate class: Type 6A
\nDescription: Full-width lower hold container angled at
\nboth ends. Door is canvas with built-in door straps.
\nSuitable for: 767, 787 lower hold
\nDoor opening: 92 x 62-in (234 x 157-cm)
\nMaximum gross weight: 2,450 kg (5,401 lb)
\nTare weight: 127 kg (280 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 7.1 m3 (252 ft3)
\nBoeing volume: 6.9 m3 (245 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: LD-9
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: AAP enclosed pallet on P1P base
\nRate class: Type 5
\nDescription: General-purpose enclosed container fitted to
\nP1P base. Door is canvas with built-in net door straps,
\nor solid.
\nSuitable for: 747, 767, 777, 787, DC-10, MD-11 lower hold
\nDoor opening: 118 x 58 in (300 x 147-cm)
\nMaximum gross weight: Lower hold, 4,624 kg (10,194 lb);
\nmain deck, 6,000 kg (13,227 lb)
\nTare weight: Canvas door, 215 kg (473 lb);
\nsolid door, 270 kg (595 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 10.8 m3 (381 ft3)
\nBoeing volume: 10.8 m3 (381 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: LD-9 Reefer
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: RAP cool container on P1P base
\nRate class: Type 5
\nDescription: Insulated container with solid door.
\nSuitable for: 747, 767, 777, 787, DC-10, MD-11 lower hold
\nDoor opening: 85 x 58-in (216 x 147-cm)
\nMaximum gross weight: Lower hold, 4,626 kg (10,198 lb);
\nmain deck, 6,000 kg (13,227 lb)
\nTare weight: 400 kg (882 lb)
\nInternal volume: 9.6 m3 (339 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: LD-11
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: ALP rectangular container
\nAlso known as: ALD, AW2, AWB, AWD, AWZ, DLP, DWB,
\nand MWB. Refrigerated version: RWB, RWD, and RWZ.
\nRate class: Type 6
\nDescription: Full-width lower hold container. Door is canvas.
\nCenter post swings clear for loading. Refrigerated version
\nhas solid door.
\nSuitable for: 747, 777, 787, DC-10, MD-11 lower hold
\nDoor opening: 120 x 61-in (305 x 155-cm)
\nMaximum gross weight: 3,176 kg (7,002 lb)
\nTare weight: 185 kg (408 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 7.4 m3 (262 ft3)
\nBoeing volume: 7.2 m3 (256 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: LD-26
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: AAF contoured container on P1P base
\nRate class: Type 5
\nDescription: Full-width lower hold container angled at
\nboth ends. Door is canvas with built-in net door straps.
\nSuitable for: 747, 777, 787, DC-10, MD-11 lower hold
\nDoor opening: 120 x 60-in (305 x 152-cm)
\nMaximum gross weight: 6,033 kg (13,300 lb)
\nTare weight: 250 kg (551 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 13.3 m3 (470 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: LD-29
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: AAU contoured container on P1P base
\nRate class: Type 5
\nDescription: Full-width lower hold container angled at
\nboth ends. Door is canvas with built-in net door straps.
\nSuitable for: 747 lower hold
\nDoor opening: 118 x 60-in (300 x 152-cm)
\nMaximum gross weight: 6,033 kg (13,300 lb)
\nTare weight: 265 kg (584 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 14.4 m3 (510 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: LD-29
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: RAU contoured cool container on
\nP1P base.
\nRate class: Type 5
\nDescription: Full-width lower hold container angled at
\nboth ends. Refrigerated version of AAU has solid door.
\nSuitable for: 747 lower hold
\nDoor opening: 118 x 60-in (300 x 152-cm)
\nMaximum gross weight: 6,033 kg (13,300 lb)
\nTare weight: 450 kg (992 lb)
\nInternal volume: 11.1 m3 (392 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: LD-39
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: AMU contoured container on P6P base
\nRate class: Type 2BG
\nDescription: Full-width lower hold container angled at
\nboth ends. Door is canvas with built-in net door straps.
\nSuitable for: 747 lower hold
\nDoor opening: 120 x 60-in (305 x 152-cm)
\nMaximum gross weight: 5,035 kg (11,100 lb)
\nTare weight: 290 kg (639 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 15.9 m3 (560 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: P6P pallet
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: P6P 10-ft flat pallet with net
\nRate class: Type 2BG
\nDescription: Universal general-purpose flat pallet for lower
\nholds and main decks.
\nSuitable for: 747, 767, 777, 787, DC-10, MD-11
\nTare weight: 120 kg (265 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: H 162.6 cm (64 in), 11.5 m3 (407 ft3)
\nH 243.8 cm (96 in), 17.0 m3 (600 ft3)
\nH 299.7 cm (118 in), 21.2 m3 (750 ft3)
\nBoeing volume: H 162.2 cm (64 in), 11.7 m3 (415 ft3)
\nH 243.8 cm (96 in), 17.0 m3 (600 ft3)
\nH 299.7 cm (118 in), 21.2 m3 (750 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: Demi
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: AYY contoured container on half pallet base.
\nRate class: Type 7
\nDescription: Half-width main deck container with top contour
\nSuitable for: 727F, 737F, 757F main deck
\n747F, 767F, 777F, DC-10F, MD-11F main deck
\nMaximum gross weight: 3,016 kg (6,649 lb)
\nTare weight: 80 kg (176 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 5.8 m3 (206 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: Type A pen
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: KMA sheep and goat pens on P1P base
\nwith net
\nRate class: Type 3
\nDescription: Triple-deck sheep and goat pens
\nSuitable for: Main deck 747F, 767F, 777F, DC-10F, MD-11F
\nTare weight: Triple deck, 610 kg (1,344 lb);
\nAS1825 volume: 15.9 m3 (560 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: HMA stall
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: HMA horse box on P6P pallet base
\nRate class: Type 2
\nDescription: P6P base with IATA-specified horse box stalls
\nattached. Available with canvas top or solid roof. Some
\nfurther modified versions available with position for escort.
\nSuitable for: Main deck 747F, 767F, 777F, DC-10F, MD-11F
\nMaximum gross weight: 3,500 kg (7,716 lb)
\nTare weight: 1,310 kg (2,888 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 18.4 m3 (653 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: M-1
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: AMA rectangular container on P6P base
\nRate class: Type 2
\nAlso known as: AMF, AMG, AMK, AMP, AQA, AQD, and AQ6
\nDescription: Main-deck container. Door is canvas with
\nbuilt-in net door straps.
\nSuitable for: 747F, 747 Combi 777F center loading only
\nMaximum gross weight: 6,804 cm (15,000 lb)
\nTare weight: 350 kg (772 lb),
\nAS1825 volume: 17.6 m3 (623 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: M1H
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: AMD contoured
\nRate class: Type 2H
\nDescription: Main-deck upper contoured container. Door
\nis canvas with built-in net door straps.
\nSuitable for: 747F, 747 Combi
\n777F center loading only
\nMaximum gross weight: 6,800 kg (14,491 lb)
\nTare weight: 370 kg (816 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 21.2 m3 (750 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: Main deck pallet (MDP)
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: PRA 16-ft pallet with net
\nRate class: Type 1P
\nAlso known as: PMA, P4A, P4M, and PZA
\nDescription: Main-deck pallet with net
\nSuitable for: 747F, 747 Combi, 777F
\nMaximum gross weight: 11,300 kg (24,911 lb)
\nTare weight: 410 kg (904 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 27.6 m3 (974 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: M-6
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: PRA 16-ft flat pallet with twin car racks
\nas VRA
\nRate class: Type 1P
\nAlso known as: PMA, P4A, P4M, and PZA
\nDescription: Main-deck pallet with special moulding for
\ncar rack attachments. The support racks are available in
\npairs as IATA ULD code VRA.
\nSuitable for: 747F, 747 Combi, 777F (center loading only)
\nMaximum gross weight: 8,900 kg (19,621 lb), vehicle for
\nupper rack must not exceed 1,800 kg (3,968 lb)
\nTare weight: 400 kg (882 lb)
\nCar supports weight: 130 kg (286 lb) per pair
\nNote: The same system is available for longer vehicles on 20-ft pallet. The only increase in weight is the pallet tare weight: 500 kg (1,102 lb).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: M-6
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: PGA 20-ft flat pallet with net
\nRate class: Type 1
\nAlso known as: PGA, PGE, PGF, PSA, PSG, P7E,
\nP7F, and P7G
\nDescription: Main-deck pallet squared off to 244 cm
\n(96 in) high.
\nSuitable for: 747F, 747 Combi, 777F
\nMaximum gross weight: 11,340 kg (25,000 lb)
\nTare weight: 500 kg (1,102 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 33.7 m3 (1,190 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: M-2
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: AGA 20-ft box container
\nRate class: Type 1
\nAlso known as: ASE
\nDescription: Main-deck container. Door is solid.
\nSuitable for: 747F, 747 Combi
\n777F center loading only
\nMaximum gross weight: 11,340 kg (25,000 lb)
\nTare weight: 1,000 kg (2,204 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 33.7 m3 (1,190 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\nCommon designation: M-6
\n<\/strong>IATA ULD code: PGA 10-ft high, 20-ft flat pallet with net
\nRate class: Type 1
\nAlso known as: PGA, PGE, PGF, PSA, PSG, P7A, P7E,
\nP7F, and P7G
\nDescription: Main-deck pallet squared off to 299.7 cm
\n(118 in) high.
\nSuitable for: 747 Combi, 777F
\n747F through side cargo door only
\nMaximum gross weight: 11,340 kg (25,000 lb)
\nTare weight: 500 kg (1,102 lb)
\nAS1825 volume: 39.6 m3 (1,400 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\n747F nose cargo door only<\/strong><\/p>\n

30-ft (9.1 m) long
\n50.2 m3 (1,775 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Pallets<\/a><\/td>\n747F nose cargo door only<\/strong><\/p>\n

40-ft (12.2 m) long
\n66.5 m3 (2,350 ft3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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