This section provides exemplary technical data on unit load device (ULD) container and pallet types such as dimension, weight, and design features.

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IATA ULD Code AKC contoured container
Description  Half-width lower hold container with one angled side. Door is either canvas or solid.
Door Opening 58 x 61-in (147 x 155-cm)
Maximum gross weight 1,588 kg (3,501 lb)
Tare weight 70 to 170-kg (155 to 375-lb)
Volume 5.0 m 3 (175 ft3)

IATA ULD Code AKE contoured container
Description Half-width lower hold container with one angled side. Door is either canvas or solid.
Door Opening 58 x 61-in (147 x 155-cm)
Maximum gross weight 1,588 kg (3,500 lb)
Tare weight 82 kg (181 lb)
Volume 4.5 m 3 (160 ft3)

IATA ULD Code RKN contoured cool container
Description Half-width lower hold insulated container with one angled end. Door is solid.
Door Opening 54 x 55-in (137 x 140-cm)
Maximum gross weight 1,588 kg (3,500 lb)
Tare weight 210 kg (463 lb)
Volume 4.5 m 3 (159 ft3) plus internal volume (as is)

IATA ULD Code PLA half pallet with net
Description Half pallet contoured for lower hold and main deck
Maximum gross weight 3,175 kg (6,999 lb)
Tare weight 91 kg (200 lb)
Volume 7.1 m 3 (250 ft3)

IATA ULD Code P1P/PAG flat pallet with net
Description Universal general-purpose flat pallet for lower holds and main decks
Maximum gross weight 4,626 kg (10,198 lb)
Tare weight 105 kg (231 lb)
Volume 10.7 m 3 (379 ft3)

IATA ULD Code AAP enclosed pallet on P1P base
Description General-purpose enclosed container fitted to P1P base. Door is canvas with built-in net door straps, or solid.
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)
Volume 10.8 m3 (381 ft3)

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)
Volume 9.6 m3 (339 ft3)

IATA ULD Code AAF contoured container on P1P base
Description Full-width lower hold container angled at both ends. Door is canvas with built-in net door straps.
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)
Volume 13.3 m3 (470 ft3)

IATA ULD Code AAU contoured container on P1P base
Description Full-width lower hold container angled at both ends. Door is canvas with built-in net door straps.
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)
Volume 14.4 m3 (510 ft3)

IATA ULD Code RAU contoured cool container on P1P base
Description Full-width lower hold container angled at both ends. Refrigerated version of AAU with solid door.
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)
Volume 11.1 m3 (392 ft3)

IATA ULD Code P6P 10-ft flat pallet with net
Description Universal general-purpose flat pallet for lower holds and main decks
Tare weight 120 kg (265 lb)
Volume H 162.2 cm (64 in), 11.7 m3 (415 ft3) H 243.8 cm (96 in), 17.0 m3 (600 ft3) H 299.7 cm (118 in), 21.2 m3 (750 ft3)

IATA ULD Code KMA sheep and goat pens on P1P base with net
Description Triple-deck sheep and goat pens
Tare weight Triple deck, 610 kg (1,344 lb)
Volume 15.9 m3 (560 ft3)

IATA ULD Code HMA horse box on P6P pallet base
Description P6P base with IATA-specified horse box stalls attached. Available with canvas top or solid roof.
Maximum gross weight 3,500 kg (7,716 lb)
Tare weight 1,310 kg (2,888 lb)
Volume 18.4 m3 (653 ft3)

IATA ULD Code AMA horse box on P6P pallet base
Description Main-deck container. Door is canvas with built-in net door straps.
Maximum gross weight 6,804 cm (15,000 lb)
Tare weight 350 kg (772 lb)
Volume 17.6 m3 (623 ft3)

IATA ULD Code AMD contoured
Description  Main-deck upper contoured container. Door is canvas with built-in net door straps.
Maximum gross weight 6,800 kg (14,491 lb)
Tare weight 370 kg (816 lb)
Volume 21.2 m3 (750 ft3)

IATA ULD Code PRA 16-ft pallet with net
Description  Main-deck pallet with net
Maximum gross weight 11,300 kg (24,911 lb)
Tare weight 410 kg (904 lb)
Volume 27.6 m3 (974 ft3)

IATA ULD Code PRA 16-ft flat pallet with twin car racks as VRA
Description  Main-deck pallet with special moulding for car rack attachments. The support racks are available in pairs as IATA ULD code VRA
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 support weight 130 kg (286 lb) per pair
Note The same system is available for longer vehicles on a 20-ft pallet. The only increase in weight is the pallet tare weight: 500 kg (1,102 lb).