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Unit Load Device Safety

Modified on: Thu, 22 Oct, 2020 at 8:47 AM

With around 900,000 aircraft ULDs in service representing a replacement value of over USD $1 Billion, ULDs are expensive assets that require correct handling.
Many people in the industry do not know that ULDs are aircraft parts and directly contribute to flight safety.
This ULD Safety instruction aims to raise industry-wide awareness on these five central issues:

  1. ULDs are aircraft parts subject to safety and airworthiness requirements
  2. Correct ULD handling contributes to flight safety
  3. Every stakeholder must commit to its safety responsibility and ensure ULD training requirements are met
  4. Correct ULD handling also reduces costs and improves efficiency
  5. IATA ULD Regulations (ULDR) is an acceptable means to facilitate industry compliance
  • Handle the ULD with care, it's an aircraft part
  • Protect the lives of passenger, crew and aircraft by loading airworthy ULDs
  • Inspect ULDs prior to use and at every transfer
  • Ensure your employees and service providers are properly trained
  • Remember correct ULD build up is aircraft pre-loading and contributes to flight safety
  • Don't damage ULDs
  • Don't put the safety of the passengers, crew and aircraft at risk
  • Don't forget to inspect the ULD for damage
  • Don't handle ULDs if you are not properly trained
  • Don't ignore the aircraft load limitations in ULD buildup

source: International Air Transport Association

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