IATA-PMC-MASTER-CONTAINER

IATA PMC Master Pallet 96x125 aviation.

Definition

IATA ULD code system: 1st letter PALLET (P) or CONTAINER (A/D/L/M), 2nd letter indicates contour (1=square, 6=lower deck contour, 9=full main deck contour, etc.), 3rd letter indicates aircraft type (P/A/D/E/G/H/L/N/Z). Common PMC codes: PMC (Master Pallet, main deck), P1P (96x125 main deck B747F/B777F MD), PAG/PAP (96x125 lower deck B747), P6P/P6T (96x125 lower deck B767/A300), P1A (88x108 A300 sub-version). IATA ULD Technical Manual specifications: PMC Tare ~108 kg, Max Gross Weight 6804 kg (15000 lb), Volume ~12.5 m3. Owners: airlines, freight forwarders pool ULD via IATA ULD Code 8050 reservation system. Maintenance IATA Standard Specification 40/3 ULD Repair.

Origin

IATA ULD standards 1960s aviation cargo birth ; PMC 96x125 standard adopted 1970s B747F deployment ; ULD Technical Manual IATA reference ; ~600000 ULDs in service 2024.

Example in context

FedEx B777F MEM Memphis hub uses main deck 24 PMC 96x125 + lower deck 8 LD3 + lower deck 4 PMC P6P ; load planning IATA ULD codes precise for weight & balance, B777F MTOW 347 tonnes.

Related terms

• IATA eAWB — associated documentation.