AIRPLANE
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LOADING
REVISION 37
1-07-70
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1
Code
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AOM-145/1114
BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT
DESCRIPTION
The baggage compartment is located in the rear part of the fuselage.
All EMB-135, ERJ-140 and some EMB-145 are fitted with a “class-C”
baggage compartment. Airplanes with the “class-C” baggage
compartment have the following systems installed:
x Baggage Compartment Smoke Detection System.
x Baggage Compartment Fire Extinguishing System.
x Baggage Compartment Ventilation System.
Although no dedicated temperature control is available (the “class-C”
baggage compartment is heated by passenger cabin air flowing into
it), the baggage ventilation system provides an adequate environment
for carrying live animals in the compartment.
EMB-145 airplanes with a “class-D” baggage compartment (i.e., a fire
occurring in it will be completely confined without endangering the
safety of the airplane or the occupants) have the following systems
installed:
x Baggage Compartment Smoke Detection System.
Since ventilation and temperature control are not available on “class-
D” compartments, the transportation of live animals is not
recommended.
Both “class-C” and “class-D” compartments are pressurized.
The following cargo nets may be installed in the baggage
compartment:
x Cargo Restraint Nets (horizontal net).
x Baggage Compartment Door Safety Net.
x Cargo Barrier Net (vertical net).
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