Description / Abstract:
The scope of this SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) shall cover the
methodology of defining and determining the "internal volumes" of
both the main deck and lower deck aircraft cargo compartments. The
minimum required clearance between the compartment envelope and the
unit load devices (ULDs) shall also be stated in order to provide
the maximum ULD external contour and the methodology to define the
ULD internal volumes.
Purpose:
The purpose of this document is to establish a uniform
methodology for defining and determining the usable internal volume
of aircraft cargo compartments and usable external envelope for
ULDs which can be accommodated within these compartments. This will
provide the aircraft industry with a set of standard terminology
which when specified, can be utilized by the airlines when
comparing similar type aircraft.
The minimum essential criteria are defined by the key word
"shall." Recommended criteria are identified by the key word
"should" and while not mandatory, are considered to be of primary
importance.