1 Scope
This International Standard 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 follows:
Table 1
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Base dimensions and maximum mass
| ULD type |
ISO 8097:2001
base size code
|
Length
mm (in)
|
Width
mm (in)
|
Maximum gross mass
kg (lb)
|
a Half size container: base size 1 562 mm × 1 534 mm (61,5 in × 60,4 in).
b Full size container: base size 3 175 mm × 1 534 mm (125 in × 60,4 in). Smaller size
containers such as sizes “P”, “Q”, and “N” can also be loaded.
c For contoured containers having lengthwise overhangs from the ULD base edges, the
value of the overhang may vary from 368 mm (14,5 in) to 775 mm (30,5 in) according
to the type of container. Examples of contoured ULD overhang values “X”: AKC: 775
mm (30,5 in), AKE: 445 mm (17,5 in). AKC and AKE are IATA ULD codes (refer to IATA
ULD Technical Manual 40/1, see Bibliography).
|
| Pallets |
A |
3 175 (125) |
2 235 (88) |
6 804 (15 000) |
| B |
2 743 (108) |
2 235 (88) |
4 536 (10 000) |
| M |
3 175 (125) |
2 438 (96) |
6 804 (15 000) |
| Containers |
K a, c
|
1 562 (61,5) to 2 337 (92) |
1 534 (60,4) |
1 588 (3 500) |
| L b |
3 175 (125) to 4 724 (186) |
1 534 (60,4) |
3 175 (7 000) |
This International Standard does not intend to provide all the design requirements
applicable for aircraft lower deck loaders. Other requirements can be found in separate
International Standards:
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ISO 4116
specifies the additional requirements applicable for conveying surfaces of those
pieces of aircraft ground support equipment intended for handling and loading of baggage
and cargo unit load devices;
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ISO 6966‑1
and ISO 6966‑2 specify, respectively, the general and safety-related requirements applicable to
all aircraft ground support equipment.
The requirements of this International Standard were determined based on generally
recognized assumptions with regard to
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a) 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;
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b) the environmental (surface, slope, weather, lighting, operating rules, staff qualification,
etc.) conditions prevailing on the ramp area of the majority of international civil
airports.
It is assumed the manufacturers of aircraft lower deck loaders define in the relevant
documentation the specifically intended conditions of use and environment for each
item of equipment, and the purchasers systematically review their own specific conditions
of use and environment in order to determine whether those stated are adequate, or
negotiate with the manufacturer appropriate modifications to ensure they are.