unit load device (ULD) definition

unit load device (ULD) means a device for grouping and restraining cargo, mail and baggage for air transport that is either an aircraft container or a combination of an aircraft pallet and an aircraft pallet net, which is designed to be directly restrained by the aircraft cargo loading system (CLS).
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unit load device (ULD) means the general name used to refer to FedEx air containers.
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Examples of unit load device (ULD) in a sentence

  • UNIT LOAD DEVICES (ULDs) Aircraft unit load device (ULD) is an assembly of components comprising either of the following: • aircraft pallet and pallet net • aircraft pallet and pallet net over an igloo • aircraft container The purpose of the unit is to enable individual pieces of cargo, baggage or mail to be assembled into a stand ardsized unit to facilitate rapid loading onto and offloading from aircraft having compatible handling and restraint systems which interface directly with the unit.

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