BS ISO 4118:2016 covers the design, performance and testing requirements for lower deck
containers for use in main line aircraft which do not require airworthiness approval/certification when
loaded under the conditions of compartment restraint and/or where applicable according to the aircraft
type's approved Weight and Balance Manual, ISO 8097 or ISO 21100 equivalent base plate restraint for
these containers.Aircraft Weight and Balance Manuals require non-certified containers be constructed then loaded in
such a manner that neither the container nor its contents can become a hazard or damage the aircraft
structure under flight conditions. Compliance with the present International Standard is one means of
demonstrating compliance with these requirements.Most sizes of containers covered by this International Standard (base sizes K, L, P and Q) cannot
physically be loaded and latched on aircraft main deck cargo systems. Base size A and M containers
can, but are not allowed on aircraft main decks, which in general do not accept non-certified units.
Accordingly, all containers covered by this International Standard are intended to be used/installed
exclusively in aircraft lower deck compartmentsNOTE The metric equivalents for dimensions have been rounded up or down to the nearest millimetre,
except in critical dimensions. Masses have been rounded up to the nearest kilogram and forces have been
rounded up to the nearest 10 N. See introduction where it is deemed necessary to use exact values.Cross References:ISO 4116ISO 7166ISO 10046ISO 10254ISO 11242ISO 21100CAAC CCAR-25U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 14 CFR Part 25Japanese Airworthiness Standard Part 3ISO 9001:2008ISO 6517SAE/ARP 1334SAE AS 1677IATA ULD 40/0IATA ULD 40/1IATA ULD 40/3IATA ULD 50/0IATA ULD 50/7IATA ULD 80/2All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.