Air cargo is generally transported in special aircraft containers or on aircraft pallets. The unit load devices (ULD) are primarily produced for safety reasons and to protect the cargo on board the aircraft.

All ULD dimensions and weight measurements, rules and regulations are subject to the terms and conditions of the individual airline company.

You may follow the rules for the different types of ULDs, such as PGA pallet, PMC pallet, AKE/AVE container, AAP container, etc.

1.)P1P/PAG pallet

Base dimensions: (L)317.5CmX(W)223.5Cm; Tare weight: 110kg

Max.gross weight: Lower deck: 4,626kg, Main deck:6,000kg

IATA codes: PIA,PIC,PID,PIG,PIP,PAG,PAJ,PAP,PAA,PAX

Suitable aircraft: A300, A310,B747,B767,B777,A340

2.)P6P/PMC pallet

Base dimensions: (L)317.5CmX(W)242.8Cm; Tare weight: 120kg

Max.gross weight: Lower deck: 4,626kg-5,035kg (pending on aircraft), Main deck:6,800kg

IATA codes: P6C,P6P,PQP,PMC,PMP

Suitable aircraft: A300, A310,B747,B767,B777,A340

3.)PGA pallet

Base dimensions: (L)605.8CmX(W)243.8Cm; Tare weight: 540kg

Max.gross weight: 11,300kg

IATA codes: P7A,P7E,P7F,PSG,PGE,PGA

Suitable aircraft: B747-MD(freighter)

4.)LD3/AKE/AVE container

Base dimensions: (L)156.2CmX(W)153.4Cm; Top dimension:(L)200.6CmX(W)149.4cmTare weight: 82kg

Max.gross weight: 1,587kg

IATA codes: AVA,AVB,AVE,AKE,AVM,AVN,RKN,RVB,RVE,RVN

Suitable aircraft: A300,A310,B747,B777,A340

5.)LD9/AAP container

Base dimensions: (L)317.5CmX(W)223.5Cm;Height dimension162.6CmTare weight: 270kg

Max.gross weight: Lower deck1,587kg;Main deck:6,000kg

IATA codes: AAZ,AAP,RAZ,RAP

Suitable aircraft: A300,A310,B747,B7637,B777,A340

6.) M1/AMA container

Base dimensions: (L)317.5CmX(W)243.8Cm; Height dimension:243.8Cm Tare weight: 340kg

Max.gross weight: 6,800kg

IATA codes: AQ6,AQA,AMA,AMK,RQA,AQD

Suitable aircraft: B747

ULD dimensions and weight measurements are subject to the conditions of the individual airline company.