Cargo - Loading/Unloading procedure
1 General
CAUTION
BEFORE YOU LOAD OR UNLOAD CARGO, MAKE SURE THAT THE AIRCRAFT TAIL
STRUT IS INSTALLED. IF IT IS NOT, YOU CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
The following information is intended as a guide only. Refer to the Pilot Operating Handbook
(POH) Section 2 for seating and cargo limitations. The pilot in command must refer to the
appropriate moment charts, loading form and the Center of Gravity (CG) envelope to make
sure that the aircraft is correctly loaded.
The fuel load may be limited by maximum weight. Load fuel equally in the left and the right
wing fuel tanks.
Make sure that you do not load more than the maximum limits for the floor and the seat rails.
The limits are given on a placard on the forward and the rear cargo door frames.
Cargo with a weight less than 30 kg (66 lb) may be stowed aft of the cargo net. Heavier cargo
must be secured in the passenger compartment area with tie-down straps that are attached to
the seat rail anchor points.
1.1 Hazardous Materials
The PC-12 aircraft does not have special protection against the effects of leakage of
hazardous materials. If hazardous materials are to be carried operators must consider
protection against leakage.
All personnel involved in loading/unloading cargo should be trained in the handling, storage,
loading and unloading of hazardous materials if such materials are to be carried.
Information and regulations for the air transportation of hazardous materials is given by:
− Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49
− International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air.
1.2 Restrain the Cargo
Refer to Fig. 1-4-1 and Fig. 1-4-2.
Install the restraint bars and the load carrier assemblies on the aircraft. If there is more than
one cargo item, put the heavier items forward of the lighter items.
Put the cargo in the passenger compartment and make sure that the cargo is firmly against the
restraint bars.
Install straps on the seat rails to restrain the cargo:
− The strap orientation must be fore-aft. Do not install the straps diagonally
− Install the front strap fitting as close as possible to the restraint bar
− Install the rear strap fitting to give a strap angle of between 10° and 20°, see Fig. 1-4-1
− If necessary, install additional straps laterally to straddle the center two seat rails.
Section 1 - Ground Handling
Ground Servicing Guide Report No: 02527
Issue date: Dec 19, 2022
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