AIRPLANE
OPERATIONS
MANUAL
LOADING
REVISION 38
1-07-70
Page
1
Code
02
AOM-145/1114
BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT
DESCRIPTION
The baggage compartment is located in the rear part of the fuselage.
The EMB-145 is 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. The “class-C”
compartment is pressurized.
The following cargo nets are installed in the baggage compartment:
x Baggage Compartment Door Safety Net.
x Cargo Arresting Net (horizontal net).