Types of aviation carriers：
There are three main types of aviation carriers: pallets, containers, and frames.
Due to different aircraft models, different aviation carriers are configured. Currently, the aircraft models mainly engaged in cargo transportation are Boeing series, Airbus series, and McDonnell Douglas series, such as B747-400F, A300F, MD11F, etc. In the former CIS countries, there is also A series produced by the former Soviet Union in operation. Some of the container loaders between them are universal, and some are not compatible. Even if the aircraft of the same series are different, the plates used may not be universal. For example, some container loaders on B767 can only be used on this model.
The pallet is mainly a flat aluminum plate with net buckles around it for fixing the net cover, and a slight concave in the middle. After the goods are placed on it, they are neatly wrapped with film and covered with a net cover for fixing. Commonly used carrier models include PMC P6P PAJ, etc.
Containers are mainly closed boxes made of aluminum plates. Because they are boxes, they are the best at protecting goods. They can also be used for refrigeration and insurance. Generally, fresh products must use containers. Some boxes have special uses, such as hanging clothes, dangerous goods transportation, etc. Containers have a variety of shapes, even some irregular shapes, mainly to make full use of the space of the aircraft because some aircraft compartments are curved. Commonly used models include AKE, AAU, AMP, etc.
The frame is mainly used to transport cars.
Specifications of aviation vehicles
The specifications of aviation vehicles are limited by the model of the aircraft. All vehicles of full-cargo aircraft can be used, while passenger aircraft can only use low boards and containers. Because of the size limit of the vehicle, when we accept air cargo, we can only accept the cargo within the size range allowed by the vehicle. If it exceeds the size, we can only use other transportation methods to solve it, such as sea containers or roll-on/roll-off ships. Here are some common carrier specifications:
1. 20-foot board (PGA): 606X244X300CM Applicable to 747F
2. PMC high board (Q7/MD2): 318X244X300CM Applicable to: 747, 777, 747F, AIRBUS
3. PMC middle board (Q6): 318X244X244CM Applicable to: 747, 777, 747F, AIRBUS
4. PMC low board (LD): 318X244X163CM Applicable to: 747, 777, 747F, AIRBUS
5. FEB narrow board: 223X134X213CM Applicable to 747F
6. PLA narrow board: 318X153X163CM Applicable to: 747, 777, 747F, AIRBUS
7. RAP refrigerated container (LD9): 318X244X163 Applicable to: 747, 777, 747F, AIRBUS
8. RKN refrigerated container (LD3): top length 201CM, bottom length 156CM, width 154CM, height 163CM Applicable to: 747, 777, 747F, AIRBUS
9. AMA container (M1): 318X244X244CM Applicable to: 747F
10. AMF container: top length 407CM, bottom length 318CM, width 244, height 163CM Applicable to: 747, 777, 747F, AIRBUS
11. AKE container (LD3): top length 201CM, bottom length 156CM, width 154CM, height 163CM Applicable to: 747, 777, 747F, AIRBUS
The above data are theoretical. In the actual loading process, the length and width should deduct the spacing between the net buckles and the thickness of the container wall of about 15CM, and the height should deduct 5-10CM of the containerboard and the height of the bottom and top of the container. At the same time, due to the different sizes of the actual loaded goods, it is difficult to fully utilize all the space.
The airline will give the data to the palletizing company based on the data provided by the freight company, and the palletizing company will make pallets based on the data.
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