A unit load device (ULD) is a container used to load luggage, freight, and mail on wide-body aircraft and specific narrow-body aircraft. It allows preloading of cargo , provided the containerised load fits in the aircraft, enabling efficient planning of aircraft weight and balance and reduced labour and time in loading aircraft holds compared ...

An aircraft Unit Load Device (ULD) is either an aircraft container or a combination of an aircraft pallet and an aircraft pallet net for grouping and restraining cargo, mail and baggage for air transport. Since the 1950s, they’ve been used to safely transport goods by air.

The first 3 letters are used to define the physical characteristics of the ULD, the next 5 digits are typically the airlines unique serial number for that ULD and the last 2 characters are the airlines IATA code.

Oct 24, 2022 · What is the Purpose of a ULD Serviceability Check? The ultimate purpose of ULD serviceability check is to maintain the continued airworthiness of ULD and ensure only airworthy ULD is loaded aboard aircraft.

A ULD identification tag has prominent red hatchings on both sides and must have minimum dimensions of 148 x 210 mm (5¾ x 8¼ in). The primary and subsidiary hazard class and division must be marked on the tag.

A Unit Load Device (ULD) is either an aircraft pallet and pallet net combination, or an aircraft container. ULDs are removable aircraft parts subject to strict civil aviation authorities’ requirements from design, testing, production, and operations, to repair and maintenance.

Each Aircraft Unit Load Device (ULD) is identified by its ULD code. This code is a unique combination of letters and numbers, starting with a three-letter prefix that indentifies the type of ULD. This prefix is followed by a unique 4 or 5-digit serial number to …

From a regulatory point of view a Certified ULD is simply another piece of aircraft equipment that must be operated according to the full spectrum of the aviation regulations

ULDs are used for the storage of cargo on the aircraft and are divided into two types; Pallets and Containers. Pallets are secured by a net, attached to the rim of the pallet. The final shape (contour) chosen in the buildup of a ULD needs to fit the al located aircraft type (see page 15 for aircraft options).

When it comes to ULD, there are currently 2 TSO’s that are of interest, TSO C90d and TSO C172, with TSO C203 now on the point of being issued by the FAA. The content of any TSO can be easily accessed from the FAA website.