Pallets

for specific details.

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Bent/bowed:

Less than 2” between highest and lowest point of an

empty pallet.

Permanent indentation: Max. of 3/16”.

3
Holes/Cuts/Tears: Not Allowed.

Measure from the edge of the form

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Edge Rail: Distortion of base assembly up to 1/2”.

RULER NOT TO SCALE- DO NOT USE

TSO Marking (Engraving) - must be present and readable.

ULD

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Serviceability

Inches
Pallet Nets
Hardware:

No missing fittings. 6

Net:

Max. of 2 non-adjoining cuts, BUT no cuts

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allowed in the bottom two rows.

Each mark = 1/16”

No severe wear.

TSO Marking Plate - must be present and readable on the net.

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This guide is a reference ONLY. Consult the individual airline’s or ULD manufacturer’s manuals

To order, call (859)817-8531 Rev. 1 7/01/06

In case one or more of the conditions exist, notify your Lead, Supervisor, or Manager immediately.
 Container Base
Bent - 2” max. difference
between highest and lowest
point of an empty base.
Permanent indentation -
3/16” max.
Holes/Cuts/Tears - not
allowed.
Edge Rail
Bent - 1/2” max. on a
loaded container.
Cracks - not allowed.
Corners - Must be present and cannot be broken.
Roof Container Panels
No holes or tears allowed.
Aluminum (Metal) Container / Panel
Container Frame (Extrusions) Holes/Cuts/Tears - max. 4” in any
Deformation - shall not stick out or protrude beyond direction, including diagonal.
maximum container contour. Min. distance between hole/cut/tear and
Holes/Cuts/Tears - not allowed. fastening is 2”. IF WITHIN 3” OF THE
Must be fully attached to the container base panel ( no CONTAINER FRAME, any hole/cut/tear
missing fasteners). cannot exceed 1 1/2” in any direction.
Frame
*LD2 container - no punctures, cuts, holes, or tears.
*LD3 container - no punctures, cuts, holes, or tears
within 2” of frame extrusion.

Container Net
TSO Marking Plate - must be present and readable.*
No missing hardware allowed. * This detail does not apply to lower deck containers Fiberglass Container
No complete cuts. beginning with a container ID “D ”, such as DPN or DKN. (Tear would be all the way through )

No severe wear or frays in the webbing allowed.

Container Curtain - 6” max. in any direction.*
*For AKE container curtains - 2” max. in any direction.
Hinged Doors
Damage cannot stick out or protrude beyond its
allowable contour.
Damage has a 4” max., measured in any direction,
including the diagonal measurement if a hole.
All fastener shall operate properly, including hinges.
Doorpost cracks - Max. 3” long x 1/2” wide.
Roll-Up Doors
Cracks in the door bar or edge members -- Max. 1”.
Max. length of hole or tear - 5” in any
Rivets
For the edge rail and base ( all sides combined) on a direction, including diagonal.
container base, there must be 12” min. distance between Max. number of holes per square yard - 1
any loose or missing rivets, and no more than 3 loose or
Min. distance between hole and fastening - 2”
missing rivets total for all sides.
For all ULDs, such as a pallet or container, and all other
components of a ULD , there must be 12” min. distance
between any loose or missing rivets, and no more than 3 Lexan (see-thru) Container / Panel
loose or missing rivets total per wall/panel/section.
Max. length of hole/cut/ tear - 6” in any
direction, including diagonal.
Other Fasteners (nuts & bolts)
Max. of 1 missing fastener per side of each panel, max. of Min. distance between hole and fastening - 2”
4 missing fasteners per panel.

Distortion and/or indentation - Max. 1/2” over the Other *For AMJ containers - max. load of shipments is 11,250 lbs.
length. ULD Markings: No missing markings allowed (ID number and (US) for cuts/holes/tears up to 6” in any direction, including
tare weight). diagonal.
Curtain tears - 8” max. in any direction. Handheld Straps - Must be present and functional.
Cable cannot be broken.
NEVER PUT ULDs DIRECTLY NEVER LIFT A LOADED ULD WITH
Cable cannot have more than 25% of strands
or more
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the conditions exist, notify your Lead, Supervisor, or Manager Aimmediately.
FORKLIFT! This guide is
frayed. ( a reference ONLY. Consult the individual airline’s or ULD manufacturer’s manuals for specific details.
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All fasteners shall be properly engaged.