Originally Posted by
Skyborne Flyer
Whats the correct procedure to avoid something like this? Heavy pallets only up front, unload through rear door, move all pallets forward after each removed from the front?
Use the REQUIRED tail stand! Many cargo aircraft are converted passenger aircraft, and due to the expense of installing a cargo door, only one is usually fitted ... at the left front. This often necessitates a load imbalance while loading the aircraft, hence the requirement for the tail stand.