*Whenever an ULD contains baggage, the red line must appear on the tag.
LOADING LOADING
A. LOADING GENERALITIES
ULD tag example
Delete the wrong word ULD code
Airport where the ULD must be unpacked (San Francisco)
Separation between NET and TARE weight mandatory when ULDs are transferred between carriers
First leg information
Second leg information
C = Cargo
Presence of special loads (refer to “Operational loading documents” for the codes)
Some operators use an electronic system to read ULD tags. A bar code that contains all the previous information is then shown on the form.
A. LOADING GENERALITIES
4.2. Opening/Closing the doors
There are two different types of cargo doors: some open manually and others automatically (hydraulically, electrically). Ground staff operates cargo doors. No special training is required for manual doors, whereas only qualified staff is allowed to open hydraulic or electric doors. Airbus provides a detailed description of the doors and the way to operate them in the Weight & Balance Manual, so that ground staff can open and close them.
In presence of wind, special care must be taken before opening the doors or when the doors are already opened. The maximum wind speed allowed to have the door opened is given in the Cargo Loading System Manual.
In Airbus aircraft, the forward and aft cargo compartments doors open to the outside, whereas the bulk compartment door (compartment 5) opens to the inside. No equipment must obstruct the passage of the door.
Bulk Cargo door FWD or AFT Cargo door
Before closing the bulk compartment door (compartment 5), it is necessary to ensure that the door protector nets are installed and secured.
After on-loading and off-loading, the loading supervisor must ensure that doors are closed and secured.
LOADING LOADING
A. LOADING GENERALITIES
4.3. On loading
4.3.1. Bulk
This way of transporting loads is used in cargo holds not equipped with a Cargo Loading System (CLS). Most Airbus types have at least one bulk compartment at the rear, named compartment 5.
The bulk compartment is divided into sections thanks to nets. Before loading, it is necessary to ensure that the separation nets are properly secured. In case of failure, refer to the —Limitations“ section of the Weight and Balance Manual of the aircraft to determine the weight restriction engendered by the failure.
Before loading bulk load, the loading agent has to check that there is no leaking or damaged package. This check is absolutely necessary when transporting live animals or wet cargo; every leaking or damaged package must not be loaded. Moreover, the loading agent has to ensure that the floor, the walls, and the bulkhead are in good conditions.
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