Description / Abstract:
Types of Engine Transport Devices
This document establishes two types of engine transport
devices:
Type A: For split engine pack transport (mainly lower deck)
Type B: For full engine transport (mainly main deck)
Type A
Will be used for shipping of split engine packs,
e.g. Core-engine packs
Fan-engine packs
or additional equipment required on air cargo pallets of the
below size, as applicable.
60.4 in x 125 in (1534 mm x 3175 mm) (Size Code L)
88 in x 125 in (2235 mm x 3175 mm) (Size Code A)
96 in x 125 in (2438 mm x 3175 mm) (Size Code M)
The transport device shall be compatible with aircraft restraint
systems designed for NAS 3610/AS 36100A type 2 ULDs or equivalent
STC approved ones.
Type B
Will be used for shipping full engine packs, generally referred
to as "quick engine change" (QEC) kits, compatible with the
allowable aircraft volume on integrated air cargo pallets/stands or
air cargo pallets of the size
88 in x 125 in (2235 mm x 3175 mm) (Size Code A)
96 in x 125 in (2438 mm x 3175 mm) (Size Code M)
96 in x 196 in (2438 mm x 4978.4 mm) (Size Code R)
96 in x 238.5 in (2438 mm x 6057.9 mm) (Size Code G)
and compatible with aircraft restraint systems designed for
NAS3610/AS36100A type 2 ULDs or equivalent STC approved ones.
The restraint of the engine transport device onto the pallet
shall use appropriate tie down devices complying with any
requirements of aircraft Weight and Balance manuals, pallet
manufacturer's, or engine transport device manufacturer's
instructions.
For both types of engine transport devices the use of pallet
nets is not recommended.