ULD Container Types

Demi

  • IATA ULD code: AYY contoured container on half pallet base.
  • Rate class: Type 7
  • Description: Half-width main deck container with top contour
  • Suitable for: 727F, 737F, 757F main deck, 747F, 767F, 777F, DC-10F, MD-11F main deck
  • Maximum gross weight: 3,016 kg (6,649 lb)
  • Tare weight: 80 kg (176 lb)
  • AS1825 volume: 5.8 m3 (206 ft3)

HMA stall

  • IATA ULD code: HMA horse box on P6P pallet base
  • Rate class: Type 2
  • Description: P6P base with IATA-specified horse box stalls attached. Available with canvas top or solid roof. Some further modified versions available with position for escort.
  • Suitable for: Main deck 747F, 767F, 777F, DC-10F, MD-11F
  • Maximum gross weight: 3,500 kg (7,716 lb)
  • Tare weight: 1,310 kg (2,888 lb)
  • AS1825 volume: 18.4 m3 (653 ft3)

LD-1

  • IATA ULD code: AKC contoured container
  • Prefixes: AVC, AVD, AVK, AVJ, and forkable AVY
  • Rate class: Type 8
  • Description: Half-width lower hold container with one angled side. Door is either canvas or solid.
  • Loadability: 747, 767, 777, 787, MD-11 lower hold
  • Door opening: 147 x 155 cm (58 x 61 in)
  • Maximum gross weight: 1,588 kg (3,501 lb)
  • Tare weight: 70 to 170 kg (155 to 375 lb)
  • AS1825 volume: 5.0 m3(175 ft3)

LD-11

  • IATA ULD code: ALP rectangular container
  • Prefixes: ALD, AW2, AWB, AWD, AWZ, DLP, DWB, and MWB. Refrigerated version: RWB, RWD, and RWZ.
  • Rate class: Type 6
  • Description: Full-width lower hold container. Door is canvas. Center post swings clear for loading. Refrigerated version has solid door.
  • Suitable for: 747, 777, 787, DC-10, MD-11 lower hold
  • Door opening: 120 x 61-in (305 x 155-cm)
  • Maximum gross weight: 3,176 kg (7,002 lb)
  • Tare weight: 185 kg (408 lb)
  • AS1825 volume: 7.4 m3 (262 ft3)
  • Boeing volume: 7.2 m3 (256 ft3)

LD-2

  • IATA ULD code AAF contoured container on P1P base
  • Rate class: Type 5
  • Description: Full-width lower hold container angled at both ends. Door is canvas with built-in net door straps.
  • Suitable for: 747, 777, 787, DC-10, MD-11 lower hold
  • Door opening: 120 x 60-in (305 x 152-cm)
  • Maximum gross weight: 6,033 kg (13,300 lb)
  • Tare weight: 250 kg (551 lb)
  • AS1825 volume: 13.3 m3 (470 ft3)

LD-29

  • IATA ULD code AAU contoured container on P1P base
  • Rate class: Type 5
  • Description: Full-width lower hold container angled at both ends. Door is canvas with built-in net door straps.
  • Suitable for: 747 lower hold Door opening: 118 x 60-in (300 x 152-cm)
  • Maximum gross weight: 6,033 kg (13,300 lb)
  • Tare weight: 265 kg (584 lb)
  • AS1825 volume: 14.4 m3 (510 ft3) 3)

LD-29 Reefer

  • IATA ULD code RAU contoured cool container on P1P base.
  • Rate class: Type 5
  • Description: Full-width lower hold container angled at both ends. Refrigerated version of AAU has solid door.
  • Suitable for: 747 lower hold
  • Door opening: 118 x 60-in (300 x 152-cm)
  • Maximum gross weight: 6,033 kg (13,300 lb)
  • Tare weight: 450 kg (992 lb)
  • Internal volume: 11.1 m3 (392 ft3)

LD-3

  • IATA ULD code: AKE contoured container
  • Prefixes: AKE, AVA, AVB, AVC, AVK, DVA, DVE, DVP, XKS, XKG, and forkable AKN, AVN, DKN, DVN, and XKN
  • Rate class: Type 8
  • Description: Half-width lower deck container with one angled side. Door is either canvas or solid.
  • Loadability: A300, A310, A330, A340, 747, 767, 777, DC-10, MD-11, and L-1011
  • Door opening: 58 x 61 in (147 x 155 cm)
  • Maximum gross weight: 3,500 lb (1,588 cm)
  • Tare weight: 181 lb (82 kg)
  • AS1825 volume: 159 ft3 (4.5 m3)

LD-3 Reefer

  • IATA ULD code: RKN contoured cool container
  • Prefixes: RVN
  • Rate class: Type 8
  • Description: Half-width lower hold insulated container with one angled end. Door is solid. Most examples are forkable.
  • Suitable for: 747, 767, 777, 787, DC-10, MD-11 lower hold
  • Door opening: 54 x 55-in
  • Maximum gross weight: 1,588 cm (3,500 lb)
  • Tare weight: 210 kg (463 lb)
  • AS1825 volume: 4.5 m3 (159 ft3) plus internal volume (as is)

LD-39

  • IATA ULD code: AMU contoured container on P6P base
  • Rate class: Type 2BG
  • Description: Full-width lower hold container angled at both ends. Door is canvas with built-in net door straps.
  • Suitable for: 747 lower hold
  • Door opening: 120 x 60-in (305 x 152-cm)
  • Maximum gross weight: 5,035 kg (11,100 lb)
  • Tare weight: 290 kg (639 lb)
  • AS1825 volume: 15.9 m3 (560 ft3)

LD-4

  • IATA ULD code: ALP rectangular container
  • Prefixes: ALD, AWD, AWZ, DLP, and forkable ALB, ALC, AWB, and AWC
  • Rate class: Type 8
  • Description: Full-width lower hold container. Door is canvas with built-in door straps.
  • Suitable for: 767, 777, 787 lower hold
  • Door opening: 92 x 61-in (234 x 155-cm)
  • Maximum gross weight: 2,449 kg (5,399 lb)
  • Tare weight: 120 kg (264 lb)
  • AS1825 volume: 5.7 m3 (200 ft3)
  • Boeing volume: 5.5 m3 (195 ft3)

LD-6

  • IATA ULD code: ALF contoured container
  • Prefixes: AWA, AWF, and forkable AWC
  • Rate class: Type 6W
  • Description: Full-width lower hold container with angled ends. Door is canvas with built-in door straps.
  • Suitable for: 747, 777, 787, DC-10, MD-11 lower hold
  • Door opening: 120 x 60-in (305 x 152-cm)
  • Maximum gross weight: 3,175 kg (7,000 lb)
  • Tare weight: 230 kg (507 lb)
  • AS1825 volume: 9.1 m3 (322 ft3)
  • Boeing volume: 8.9 m3 (316 ft3)

LD-7

  • IATA ULD code: P1P flat pallet with net
  • Prefixes: PAA, PAG, PAJ, PAP, PAX, P1A, P1C, P1D, and P1G
  • Rate class: Type 5
  • Description: Universal general-purpose flat pallet for lower holds and main decks.
  • Suitable for:
    • Widebody: All aircraft lower holds and main decks
    • Standard-body: 707F, 727F, 737F, 757F, DC8F, DC9F main decks
  • Maximum gross weight: 4,626 kg (10,198 lb)
  • Tare weight: 105 kg (231 lb)
  • AS1825 volume: 10.5 m3 (370 ft3)
  • Boeing volume: 10.7 m3 (379 ft3)

LD-7 with Angled wings

  • IATA ULD code: XAW P1P pallet with fixed-angle wings and net
  • Rate class: Type 5
  • Description: P1P base with fixed wings for overhang.
  • Suitablefor: 747, 777, 787, DC-10, MD-11 lower holds
  • Maximum gross weight: 5,000 kg (11,023 lb)
  • Tare weight: 170 kg (375 lb)
  • AS1825 volume: 14.0 m3 (495 ft3)

LD-7 Folding Wings

  • IATA ULD code: PAD P1P pallet with folding wings and net
  • Prefixes: PAX and P1X
  • Rate class: Type 5
  • Description: P1P base with folding wings for overhang.
  • Suitable for: 747, 777, 787, DC-10, MD-11 lower holds
  • Maximum gross weight: 5,000 kg (11,023 lb)
  • Tare weight: 152 kg (335 lb)
  • AS1825 volume: 14.0 m3 (495 ft3)

LD-8

  • IATA ULD code: DQF
  • Prefixes: ALE, ALN, DLE, DLF, DQP, and MQP
  • Rate class: Type 6A
  • Description: Full-width lower hold container angled at both ends. Door is canvas with built-in door straps.
  • Suitable for: 767, 787 lower hold
  • Door opening: 92 x 62-in (234 x 157-cm)
  • Maximum gross weight: 2,450 kg (5,401 lb)
  • Tare weight: 127 kg (280 lb)
  • AS1825 volume: 7.1 m3 (252 ft3)
  • Boeing volume: 6.9 m3 (245 ft3)

LD-9

  • IATA ULD code: AAP enclosed pallet on P1P base
  • Rate class: Type 5
  • Description: General-purpose enclosed container fitted to P1P base. Door is canvas with built-in net door straps, or solid.
  • Suitable for: 747, 767, 777, 787, DC-10, MD-11 lower hold
  • Door opening: 118 x 58 in (300 x 147-cm)
  • Maximum gross weight: Lower hold, 4,624 kg (10,194 lb); main deck, 6,000 kg (13,227 lb)
  • Tare weight: Canvas door, 215 kg (473 lb); solid door, 270 kg (595 lb)
  • AS1825 volume: 10.8 m3 (381 ft3)
  • Boeing volume: 10.8 m3 (381 ft3)

LD-9 Reefer

  • IATA ULD code: RAP cool container on P1P base
  • Rate class: Type 5
  • Description: Insulated container with solid door. Suitable for: 747, 767, 777, 787, DC-10, MD-11 lower hold
  • Door opening: 85 x 58-in (216 x 147-cm)
  • Maximum gross weight: Lower hold, 4,626 kg (10,198 lb); main deck, 6,000 kg (13,227 lb)
  • Tare weight: 400 kg (882 lb)
  • Internal volume: 9.6 m3 (339 ft3)

M-1

  • IATA ULD code: AMA rectangular container on P6P base
  • Prefixes: AMF, AMG, AMK, AMP, AQA, AQD, and AQ6
  • Rate class: Type 2
  • Description: Main-deck container. Door is canvas with built-in net door straps.
  • Suitable for: 747F, 747 Combi, 777F center loading only
  • Maximum gross weight: 6,804 cm (15,000 lb)
  • Tare weight: 350 kg (772 lb),
  • AS1825 volume: 17.6 m3 (623 ft3)

M-1H

  • IATA ULD code: AMD contoured
  • Rate class: Type 2H
  • Description: Main-deck upper contoured container. Door is canvas with built-in net door straps.
  • Suitable for: 747F, 747 Combi777F center loading only
  • Maximum gross weight: 6,800 kg (14,491 lb)
  • Tare weight: 370 kg (816 lb)
  • AS1825 volume: 21.2 m3 (750 ft3)

M-2

  • IATA ULD code: AGA 20-ft box container
  • Prefixes: ASE
  • Rate class: Type 1
  • Description: Main-deck container. Door is solid. 
  • Suitable for: 747F, 747 Combi (243.8 cm) 777F center loading only 238.5 in
  • Maximum gross weight: 11,340 kg (25,000 lb)
  • Tare weight: 1,000 kg (2,204 lb)
  • AS1825 volume: 33.7 m3 (1,190 ft3)

M-6

  • IATA ULD code: PGA 20-ft flat pallet with net
  • Prefixes: PGA, PGE, PGF, PSA, PSG, P7E, P7F, and P7G
  • Rate class: Type 1 
  • Description: Main-deck pallet squared off to 244 cm (96 in) high.
  • Suitable for: 747F, 747 Combi, 777F 
  • Maximum gross weight: 11,340 kg (25,000 lb) (605.8 cm)
  • Tare weight: 500 kg (1,102 lb)
  • AS1825 volume: 33.7 m3 (1,190 ft3)

M-6 (118"H)

  • IATA ULD code: PGA 10-ft high, 20-ft flat pallet with net
  • Prefixes: PGA, PGE, PGF, PSA, PSG, P7A, P7E, P7F, and P7G
  • Rate class: Type 1 
  • Description: Main-deck pallet squared off to 299.7 cm (118 in) high.
  • Suitable for: 747 Combi, 777F 238.5 in 747F through side cargo door only
  • Maximum gross weight: 11,340 kg (25,000 lb)  
  • Tare weight: 500 kg (1,102 lb)
  • AS1825 volume: 39.6 m3 (1,400 ft3)

M-6 Twin Car Rack

  • IATA ULD code: PRA 16-ft flat pallet with twin car racks as VRA
  • Prefixes: PMA, P4A, P4M, and PZA
  • Rate class: Type 1P
  • Description: Main-deck pallet with special moulding for car rack attachments. The support racks are available in pairs as IATA ULD code VRA.
  • Suitable for: 747F, 747 Combi, 777F (center loading only) Maximum gross weight: 8,900 kg (19,621 lb), vehicle for upper rack must not exceed 1,800 kg (3,968 lb)
  • Tare weight: 400 kg (882 lb)
  • Car supports weight: 130 kg (286 lb) per pair
  • Note: The same system is available for longer vehicles on 20-ft pallet. The only increase in weight is the pallet tare weight: 500 kg (1,102 lb).

MDP

  • IATA ULD code: PRA 16-ft pallet with net
  • Prefixes: PMA, P4A, P4M, and PZA
  • Rate class: Type 1P
  • Description: Main-deck pallet with net
  • Suitable for: 747F, 747 Combi, 777F
  • Maximum gross weight: 11,300 kg (24,911 lb)
  • Tare weight: 410 kg (904 lb)
  • AS1825 volume: 27.6 m3 (974 ft3)

PLA Half Pallet

  • IATA ULD code: PLA half pallet with net
  • Prefixes: PLB, FLA, P9A, P9B, P9P, P9R, and P9S
  • Rate class: Type 6
  • Description: Half pallet is contoured for lower hold and main deck.
  • Suitable for: 747, 777, 787 lower hold; 707F, 727F, 737F main deck with contoured load
  • Maximum gross weight: 3,175 kg (6,999 lb)