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Which of the following statements is accurate when comparing the attributes of pallets with those of containers? Pallets...

  • A

    allow for cargo to be more efficiently loaded in the hold than containers do.

  • B
    are more suitable than containers for carrying oversized cargo items.
  • C

    do NOT require their own load manifest, while containers do.

  • D
    are more robust and heavier than containers.

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Cargo is fastened within Unit Load Devices (ULDs), including containers and pallets, or it is secured using nets when transported as bulk cargo. This is done to prevent movement during flight, as shifting loads could affect the position of the aircraft's center of gravity (CG), potentially leading to accidents or causing internal damage to the airframe.

Pallets and load spreading devices make freight handling easier and also act to spread the load reducing the problems arising from floor distribution load and running load limits.

Where the freight dimensions are unsuitable (large and irregularly shaped) for container ULD, pallets with load spreading bars are used. The freight is secured with a cargo net and covered with a fire containment blanket if required.

Palletised cargo avoids any movement during the flight and is a quicker method of loading the aircraft than bulk cargo.

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