EN 12312-9:2005
(Main)Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 9: Container/Pallet loaders
General Information
- Abstract
This document specifies the technical requirements to minimise the hazards listed in Clause 4 which can arise during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of container/pallet loaders when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorised representative. It also takes into account some performance requirements recognised as essential by authorities, aircraft and ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturers as well as airlines and handling agencies.
This document applies to:
- Container/Pallet loader (self-propelled) single platform;
- Container/Pallet loader (self-propelled) two platforms;
- Container/Pallet loader/transporter (self-propelled);
- Container/Pallet loader/transfer platform (towed).
Examples of some of the different types of loaders are shown in Annex B.
This document does not establish requirements for noise and vibration.
Noise and vibration are dealt with respectively in prEN 1915-4 and prEN 1915-3.
This standard does not deal with hazards in respect to a standard automotive chassis and from other vehicles on the apron.
This Part of EN 12312 is not applicable to container/pallet loaders which are manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN.
NOTE Certain measurements have been given in imperial units (in parentheses) following the metric measurements since the containers/pallets to be handled are based mainly on the imperial system.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 03-May-2005
- Withdrawal Date
- 28-Apr-2009
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 274 - Aircraft ground support equipment
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 274/SC 2/WG 5 - Container/Pallet loaders
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 29-Apr-2009
- Completion Date
- 29-Apr-2009
- Directive
- Not Harmonized98/37/EC - MachineryOJ Ref: C, C 336 OJ Date: 31-Dec-2005
Relations
- Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12312-9:2005 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 9: Container/Pallet loaders". This standard covers: This document specifies the technical requirements to minimise the hazards listed in Clause 4 which can arise during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of container/pallet loaders when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorised representative. It also takes into account some performance requirements recognised as essential by authorities, aircraft and ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturers as well as airlines and handling agencies. This document applies to: - Container/Pallet loader (self-propelled) single platform; - Container/Pallet loader (self-propelled) two platforms; - Container/Pallet loader/transporter (self-propelled); - Container/Pallet loader/transfer platform (towed). Examples of some of the different types of loaders are shown in Annex B. This document does not establish requirements for noise and vibration. Noise and vibration are dealt with respectively in prEN 1915-4 and prEN 1915-3. This standard does not deal with hazards in respect to a standard automotive chassis and from other vehicles on the apron. This Part of EN 12312 is not applicable to container/pallet loaders which are manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN. NOTE Certain measurements have been given in imperial units (in parentheses) following the metric measurements since the containers/pallets to be handled are based mainly on the imperial system.
This document specifies the technical requirements to minimise the hazards listed in Clause 4 which can arise during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of container/pallet loaders when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorised representative. It also takes into account some performance requirements recognised as essential by authorities, aircraft and ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturers as well as airlines and handling agencies. This document applies to: - Container/Pallet loader (self-propelled) single platform; - Container/Pallet loader (self-propelled) two platforms; - Container/Pallet loader/transporter (self-propelled); - Container/Pallet loader/transfer platform (towed). Examples of some of the different types of loaders are shown in Annex B. This document does not establish requirements for noise and vibration. Noise and vibration are dealt with respectively in prEN 1915-4 and prEN 1915-3. This standard does not deal with hazards in respect to a standard automotive chassis and from other vehicles on the apron. This Part of EN 12312 is not applicable to container/pallet loaders which are manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN. NOTE Certain measurements have been given in imperial units (in parentheses) following the metric measurements since the containers/pallets to be handled are based mainly on the imperial system.
EN 12312-9:2005 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.100 - Ground service and maintenance equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12312-9:2005 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12312-9:2005+A1:2009, EN 12312-9:2005/prA1. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12312-9:2005 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/079. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Podporna oprema na tleh za letalski promet – Posebne zahteve – 9. del: Nakladalniki zabojnikov/paletLuftfahrt-Bodengeräte - Besondere Anforderungen - Teil 9: Container-/Paletten-HubfahrzeugeMatériel au sol pour aéronefs - Exigences particulieres - Partie 9: Chargeurs de
conteneurs/palettesAircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 9: Container/Pallet loaders55.180.01Distribucija blaga s prevozom na splošnoFreight distribution of goods in general49.120Oprema za tovorCargo equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12312-9:2005SIST EN 12312-9:2005en01-september-2005SIST EN 12312-9:2005SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 12312-9
May 2005 ICS 49.100 English version
Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements – Part 9: Container/Pallet loaders
Matériel au sol pour aéronefs - Exigences particulières - Partie 9: Chargeurs de
conteneurs/palettes
Luftfahrt-Bodengeräte - Besondere Anforderungen -Teil 9: Container/Paletten-Hubfahrzeuge This European Standard was approved by CEN on 21 March 2005.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
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Functional requirements for platforms equipped with conveying systems.13 Annex B (informative)
Examples of different loaders.15 Annex C (normative)
List of hazards in addition to those of EN 1915-1.18 Annex D (informative)
Typical data for loading equipment.20 Annex E (informative)
Loading control.21 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive Machinery Directive 98/37/EC.22 Bibliography.23
EN 1915-1:2001 and the following apply. 3.1 loader vehicle having a prime purpose of lifting, lowering and transferring unit load devices (ULD's), also known as an elevator 3.2 single platform loader loader which only has a single lifting platform 3.3 wide body aircraft nose loader single or two platform loader which interfaces with the nose opening of a wide body aircraft 3.4 two platform loader loader having a front platform and a main platform 3.5 tail loader loader which interfaces with the
tail opening of the aircraft 3.6 main platform load bearing device which interfaces with the aircraft on a single platform loader or with the front platform of a two platform loader, and with ground transportation systems 3.7 front platform load bearing device which interfaces with the aircraft on a two platform loader, also known as a transfer plat-form or bridge 3.8 lower deck aircraft compartment below the main deck 3.9 main deck aircraft deck on which the major portion of the payload is carried 3.10 container completely enclosed unit load device (ULD) which interfaces directly with the aircraft cargo handling and restraint system 3.11 pallet unit load device consisting of a platform with a flat undersurface of standard dimensions on which goods are assembled and secured before being loaded onto the aircraft and which interfaces directly with the aircraft cargo handling and restraint system 3.12 lower deck container aircraft container shaped to fit the lower deck of the aircraft SIST EN 12312-9:2005
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