PALLETIZED CARGO
Pallets and pallet nets are procured from the Air
Force. The 463L pallet (fig. 2-1) is standard system
for the movement of concentrated cargo used by the
Air Force. Military airlift aircraft are equipped with a
dual-rail system consisting of rows of rollers which
allow 463L pallets to move easily into and out of the
aircraft.The 463L pallet is made of corrosion-
resistant aluminum and has a soft wood core. The
pallet has an outside dimension of 108 inches by 88
inches and is 2 1/4 inches thick. The cargo area space
is 104 inches by 84 inches which is enough space to
allow 2 inches around the 436L pallets to attach
straps, nets, or other restraint devices. A 436L pallet
weighs 290 pounds empty and has a maximum load
capacity of 10,000 pounds; however, to prolong pallet
life, a load placed on a pallet should not exceed 7,500
pounds.
Pallet nets provide adequate restraint for 10,000
pounds of cargo when properly attached to the 463L
pallet. There are three nets to a set: two side nets and
one top net (fig. 2-13). The side nets are green in
color, and the top net is yellow. The side nets attach to
the rings of the pallet, and the top nets are attached by
hooks to the side nets. These nets have multiple
Figure 2-13.—463L pallet nets.
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