muggins
Sorry, mate - been a busy few days. The cargo hatch is on the PORT side, not the starboard. Behind the bulkhead.
The cargo is entirely legit. Resupply for some individuals who have got themselves in a tricky situation.
The issue is - if the a/c is not certified for opening hatches in flight, I presume the AOC insurance would be invalidated - which is obviously only an issue if something subsequently goes wrong.
Our client needs to be sure the insurance is A-OK. - which I guess confirms that there is nothing illegal about it.
tks
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