IATA ULD Regulations Manual: 2027 [paper]

IATA ULD Regulations – Unit Load Devices (ULDR) 2027 Edition

The official IATA reference for the specifications, regulations, and operational standards governing aircraft Unit Load Devices (ULDs). It provides standardized requirements for the design, certification, identification, marking, maintenance, repair, handling, and operation of ULD equipment used in commercial air transport.

The manual supports the safe and standardized use of ULDs throughout the air cargo industry by providing
technical specifications, operational procedures, and regulatory guidance for airlines, ground handling agents,
ULD management companies, cargo operators, manufacturers, maintenance organizations, and aviation logistics providers.

The ULDR includes technical specifications for aircraft containers and pallets, ULD identification and coding standards, airworthiness requirements, maintenance and repair procedures, certification guidance, restraint systems, handling practices, and operational responsibilities to promote safety, equipment compatibility, and regulatory compliance across global air transport operations.

Key Topics

• Unit Load Device (ULD) specifications
• ULD design and certification requirements
• ULD identification and coding standards
• Airworthiness requirements
• Maintenance and repair procedures
• Aircraft container and pallet specifications
• ULD handling and operational practices
• Restraint systems and safety requirements
• Regulatory and technical standards

The manual is intended for:

• Airlines
• Ground handling agents
• Air cargo operators
• ULD management companies
• Aircraft manufacturers
• ULD manufacturers
• Maintenance and repair organizations
• Aviation logistics professionals
• Air cargo training organizations

Publisher: International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Edition: 15th edition 2027

Subject: Unit Load Devices (ULD), aircraft containers, aircraft pallets, air cargo operations, ULD regulations, ULD maintenance, ground handling, aviation logistics, airworthiness standards.

Available: End of December, 2026
Effective Date: Jan 1, 2027 until Dec 31, 2027

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