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    Identifying A Unit Load Device (ULD)

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    Each aircraft unit load device (ULD) is identified by a unique code consisting of a three-letter prefix and 4-5 digit serial number. The prefix identifies the type, size, and shape of the ULD. The first letter denotes the type, second the base size, and third the contour or restraint system. This standardized coding system, introduced by IATA, allows parties handling ULDs to easily identify the unit, determine what it can carry, and ensure compatibility with aircraft.

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    Identifying A Unit Load Device (ULD)

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    Each aircraft unit load device (ULD) is identified by a unique code consisting of a three-letter prefix and 4-5 digit serial number. The prefix identifies the type, size, and shape of the ULD. The first letter denotes the type, second the base size, and third the contour or restraint system. This standardized coding system, introduced by IATA, allows parties handling ULDs to easily identify the unit, determine what it can carry, and ensure compatibility with aircraft.

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    Each aircraft unit load device (ULD) is identified by a unique code consisting of a three-letter prefix and 4-5 digit serial number. The prefix identifies the type, size, and shape of the ULD. The first letter denotes the type, second the base size, and third the contour or restraint system. This standardized coding system, introduced by IATA, allows parties handling ULDs to easily identify the unit, determine what it can carry, and ensure compatibility with aircraft.

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    Each aircraft unit load device (ULD) is identified by a unique code consisting of a three-letter prefix and 4-5 digit serial number. The prefix identifies the type, size, and shape of the ULD. The first letter denotes the type, second the base size, and third the contour or restraint system. This standardized coding system, introduced by IATA, allows parties handling ULDs to easily identify the unit, determine what it can carry, and ensure compatibility with aircraft.

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    Identifying a Unit Load Device (ULD)

    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 distinguish it from others of the same type. The last two or three
    characters designate the owner of the ULD (e.g. the airline).
    Many different parties handle ULDs as they pass between airlines and airports
    around the world, so a system was, needed to identify easily and quickly each
    ULD. Therefore, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) introduced a
    global standard system of identification. Accordingly, each ULD is, assigned a
    unique ULD code, which is clearly visible on the relevant unit. By standardizing
    the system, all manufacturers, cargo handlers and airlines can now identify the
    ULD’s classification and the owner at a glance.
     
    The first three letters of a ULD code are perhaps the most important. They are
    used to identify the type, size and shape of the ULD. This information is vital in
    determining not only the type of cargo it can contain but also the aircraft it is
    compatible with.
    The three-letter prefix works as follows:
    1. The first letter represents the type of ULD
    2. The second letter represents the base size of the ULD
    3. The third letter represents the container’s contour or the pallet’s restraint
    system

    AMJ 0862 DHL


    AKE 12453 EK
    PLA 1241 EY
    PMC 22698 CX
    PAG 56321 SQ
    RKN 98112 LH
    HMA 2358 BR
    1. Type

    The first letter of the code’s prefix describes the type of container:
    A Certified aircraft container – AKE 32456 CX
    B Certified winged aircraft pallet
    D Non-certified aircraft container
    F Non-certified aircraft pallet
    G Non-certified aircraft pallet net
    H Certified horse stalls
    J Thermal non-structural igloo
    K Certified cattle stalls
    L Certified multi-contour aircraft container
    M Thermal non-certified aircraft container
    N Certified aircraft pallet net
    P Certified aircraft pallet – PMC 21367 EK
    Q Certified hardened aircraft container
    R Thermal certified aircraft container
    S Certified multi-modal air/surface container
    U Non-structural container (igloo)
    V Automobile transport equipment
    W Certified ULD for aircraft engine transport
    X Reserved for airline internal use
    Y Reserved for airline internal use
    Z Reserved for airline internal use

    2. Base Sizes

    The second letter of the code’s prefix describes the base dimensions of the unit.
    The following codes are used for containers manufactured after 1 October 1990:
    A 2235 x 3175 mm / 88 x 125 inch
    B 2235 x 2743 mm / 88 x 108 inch
    G 2438 x 6058 mm / 96 x 238.5 inch (20 ft)
    K 1534 x 1562 mm / 60.4 x 61.5 inch
    L 1534 x 3175 mm / 60.4 x 125 inch
    M 2438 x 3175 mm / 96 x 125 inch
    N 1562 x 2438 mm / 61.5 x 96 inch
    P 1198 x 1534 mm / 47 x 60.4 inch
    Q 1534 x 2438 mm / 60.4 x 96 inch
    R 2438 x 4978 mm / 96 x 196 inch (16 ft)
    S 1562 x 2235 mm / 61.5 x 88 inch
    The third letter of the code’s prefix describes the container's contour (shaped to
    fit in the plane’s body) and, in the case of pallets and nets, the restraint system in
    which the unit is classified. The ULD contour is designed to maximise the cargo
    volume carried, and depends on its position in an aircraft (upper or lower deck).
    A summary of all contours can be found below:

    Contour A
    Width: 2438 mm / 96 in
    Height: 2438 mm / 96 in
    Type: Main Deck
    Contour B
    Width: 2438 mm / 96 in
    Height: 2438 mm / 96 in
    Type: Main Deck

    Contour C
    Width: 2337mm / 92 in
    Height: 1626 mm / 64 in
    Type: Lower Deck

    Contour D
    Width: 2438 mm / 96 in
    Height: 2997 mm / 118 in
    Type: Main Deck

    Contour E
    Width: 2007 mm / 79 in
    Height: 1626 mm / 64 in
    Type: Lower Deck

    Contour F
    Width: 4064 mm / 160 in
    Height: 1626 mm / 64 in
    Type: Lower Deck
    Contour G
    Width: 2007 mm / 79 in
    Height: 1143 mm / 45 in
    Type: Lower Deck

    Contour H
    Width: 2438 mm / 96 in
    Height: 1143 mm / 45 in
    Type: Lower Deck
    Contour J
    Width: 2438 mm / 96 in
    Height: 2438 mm / 96 in
    Type: Main Deck

    Contour K
    Width: 3175 mm / 125 in
    Height: 1626 mm / 64 in
    Type: Main / Lower Deck

    Contour L
    Width: 2438 mm / 96 in
    Height: 2946 mm / 116 in
    Type: Main Deck

    Contour M
    Width: 2236 mm / 88 in
    Height: 2286 mm / 90 in
    Type: Main Deck

    Contour N
    Width: 2007 mm / 79 in
    Height: 1626 mm / 64 in
    Type: Lower Deck
    Contour P
    Width: 3175 mm / 125 in
    Height: 1626 mm / 64 in
    Type: Lower Deck

    Contour U
    Width: 4724 mm / 186 in
    Height: 1626 mm / 64 in
    Type: Lower Deck

    Contour V
    Width: 2438 mm / 96 in
    Height: 2438 mm / 96 in

    Contour X
    Width: 2438 mm / 96 in
    Height: 2997 mm / 118 in
    Type: Main Deck

    Contour Y
    Width: 3175 mm / 125 in
    Height: 2083 mm / 82 in
    Type: Main Deck
    Contour Z
    Width: 3175 mm / 125 in
    Height: 2083 mm / 82 in
    Type: Main Deck

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