NEWS BOARD
ULDs Specifications
Specifications for various Unit Load Devices (ULD) used in transport of cargo by air, with approximate maximum dimensions, weight and capacity.
Source: Boeing
ld1
IATA ULD code: AKC contoured container,Also known as: AVC, AVD,AVK, AVJ, and forkable AVY.
Description: Half-width lower hold container with one angled side.
ld2
IATA ULD code: DPE contoured container,Also known as: APA, DPA, and forkable DPN.
Description: Half-width lower hold container with one angled side.
ld3
IATA ULD code: AKE contoured container,Also known as: AKE, AVA, AVB, AVC, AVK, DVA, DVE, DVP, XKS, XKG and forkable AKN, AVN, DKN, DVN and XKN.
Description: Half-width lower hold container with one angled side.
ld3
Reefer
IATA ULD code: RKN contoured cool container. Also known as RVN.
Description: Half-width lower hold insulated container with one angled side. Most are forkable.
ld4
IATA ULD code: ALP rectangular container. Also known as ALD, AWD, AWZ, DLP, and forkable ALB, ALC, AWB and AWC.
Description: Full-width lower hold container. Door is canvas with built in door straps.
ld6
IATA ULD code: ALF contoured container. Also known as AWA, AWF and forkable AWC.
Description: Full-width lower hold container with angled ends. Door is canvas with built in door straps.
ld7
IATA ULD code: P1P flat pallet wth net. Also known as PAA, PAG, PAJ, PAP, PAX, P1A,P1C, P1D and P1G.
Description: Universal general purpose flat pallet for lower holds and main decks.
ld7
IATA ULD code: PAD P1P flat pallet wth folding wings and net. Also known as PAX and P1X.
Description: P1P base with folding wings for overhang.
ld7
IATA ULD code: XAW P1P pallet wth fixed-angle wings and net.
Description: P1P base with fixed wings for overhang.
ld8
IATA ULD code: DQF; also known as ALE, ALN, DLE, DLF, DPQ and MQP.
Description: Full-width lower hold container angled at both ends. Door is canvas with built-in door strap.s
ld9
IATA ULD code: AAP enclosed pallet on P1P base.
Description: General purpose enclosed container fitted to P1P base. Door is canvas with built-in net door straps or solid
ld9
Reefer
IATA ULD code: RAP cool container on P1P base.
Description: Insulated container with solid door. Maximum gross weight for lower hold is 4,626 kgs and main deck is 6,000 kgs.
ld11
IATA ULD code: ALP rectangular container.
Description: Full-width lower hold container. Center post swings clear for loading. Door is canvas.
ld26
IATA ULD code: AAF contoured container on P1P base.
Description: Full-width lower hold container angled at both ends. Door is canvas with built-in door straps.
ld29
IATA ULD code: AAU contoured container on P1P base.
Description: Full-width lower hold container angled at both ends. Door is canvas with built-in door straps.
ld29
Reefer
IATA ULD code: AAU contoured container on P1P base.
Description: Full-width lower hold container angled at both ends. Door is solid.
ld39
IATA ULD code: AMU contoured container on P6P base.
Description: Full-width lower hold container angled at both ends. Door is canvas with built-in door straps.
m1
IATA ULD code: AMA rectangular container on P6P base.
Description: Main deck container. Door is canvas with built-in door straps.
m1h
IATA ULD code: AMD contoured container
Description: Main deck upper contoured container. Door is canvas with built-in door straps.
m2
IATA ULD code: AGA 20-ft box container.
Description: Main deck container.
m6
IATA ULD code: AGA 20-ft box container.
Description: Main deck container.
m6
Side Door
IATA ULD code: PGA 10-ft high 20-ft flat pallet with net; also knowns as PGA, PGE, PGF, PSA, PSG, P7E, P7F and P7G.
Description: Main deck pallet squared off to 300 cm (118-in) high. Side door loading only.
Half Pallet
IATA ULD code: PNA 767 half pallet with net.
Description: Half pallet squared off for 767 lower hold.
Half Pallet
IATA ULD code: PLA half pallet with net; also known as PLB, FLA, P9A, P9B, P9P, P9R and P9S.
Description: Half pallet contoured for lower hold and main deck.
Main Deck Pallet
IATA ULD code: PRA 16-ft pallet with net; also known as PMA, P4A, P4M and PZA.
Description: Main deck pallet with net.
P6P Pallet
IATA ULD code: P6P 10-ft pallet with net.
Description: Universal general purpose flat pallet for lower holds and main decks. For lower holds: Max height 162.60 cm (64 in); Max volume: 11.700 CBM (415 CFT) For maindecks,
Nose loading: Max height: 243.80 cm (98 in); Max volume: 17.000 CBM (600 CFT)
Side loading: Max height: 299.70 cm (118 in); Max volume: 21.200 CBM (750 CFT)
Demi
IATA ULD code: AYY contoured container on half-pallet base.
Description: Half-width main deck container with top contour.
ATA ULD code: PRA 16-ft pallet with twin car racks as VRA; also known as PMA, P4A, P4M and PZA.
Description: Main deck pallet with special moulding for car rack attachments. The support racks come in pars as ULD code VRA.
Maximum gross weight: 8,900 kgs (19,621 lbs); vehicle for upper rack must not exceed 1,800 kgs (3,968 lbs).
Tare weight: 800 kgs (882 lbs).
Car supports weight: 130 kgs (286 lbs) per pair.
The same system is used for longer vehicles on a 20-ft pallet. Apart from the increase in length of the pallet, the pallet tare weight is also higher at 500 kgs (1,102 lbs), while all other details remain similar..
Type-A Pen
IATA ULD code: KMA sheep and goats pen on a P1P base with net.
Description: Triple-deck sheep and goat pen.
HMA Stall
IATA ULD code: HMA Horse box on a P6P pallet base.
Description: P6P base with IATA-specified horse box stalls attached. Canvas top or solid roof. Some modified versions come with positions for escort.
