Using 737 Passenger Aircraft for Cargo.
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No, but as there are regulations pertaining to fire detection and suppression below stairs I'm sure that carrying cargo above stairs without similar restrictions would not be allowed.
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Pugilist. Sort of to start with. So it’s all about starving the fire of O2 then doing a very rapid arrival.
1. Descend quickly to F250
2. Depressurise the ac and reconfigure the airflow (lots of different sequences for this depending on type).
3. Position the ac 45-60 track miles to go
4. Plummet. Vmo descent with AB aiming for 3000’, 15 miles at Vmo then max slow down, throw it on the ground, run away.
You really need landing clearance before leaving F250 because as you descend the O2 will increase and there is a risk of reigniting any residual fire. I think we’re doing this in our recurrent sim sequence just starting.
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1. Descend quickly to F250
2. Depressurise the ac and reconfigure the airflow (lots of different sequences for this depending on type).
3. Position the ac 45-60 track miles to go
4. Plummet. Vmo descent with AB aiming for 3000’, 15 miles at Vmo then max slow down, throw it on the ground, run away.
You really need landing clearance before leaving F250 because as you descend the O2 will increase and there is a risk of reigniting any residual fire. I think we’re doing this in our recurrent sim sequence just starting.
HtH
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EL AL 777 Pax to Cargo
EL AL Israel Airlines and its cargo division are operating cargo-only flights utilising its passenger aircraft in response to a reduction in flights, the closure of borders and the increasing demand for medical equipment such as face masks and other essential goods.
In order to increase its cargo capacity, EL AL has removed the passenger seats in some of its Boeing 777 aircraft to enable higher volumes of cargo to be transported.
This step was taken ahead of the carrier ceasing all of its passenger flights on April 4, 2020, due to low demand and travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus.
The removal of the seats in the passenger aircraft allows the aircraft to carry around 50 tons of cargo.
EL AL stated that these measurements were calculated after it had removed the seats from two passenger Boeing 777-200 aircraft (pictured).
The converted aircraft will be used by EL AL’s cargo division to meet market demand on routes to New York, Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
In order to increase its cargo capacity, EL AL has removed the passenger seats in some of its Boeing 777 aircraft to enable higher volumes of cargo to be transported.
This step was taken ahead of the carrier ceasing all of its passenger flights on April 4, 2020, due to low demand and travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus.
The removal of the seats in the passenger aircraft allows the aircraft to carry around 50 tons of cargo.
EL AL stated that these measurements were calculated after it had removed the seats from two passenger Boeing 777-200 aircraft (pictured).
The converted aircraft will be used by EL AL’s cargo division to meet market demand on routes to New York, Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
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To meet the ever-growing demand of cargo n to keep abreast with the supply of essential items & medical consumables, SpiceXpress flight SG 7101 from Delhi to Chennai created history by transporting cargo in the passenger cabin of the aircraft.
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FAA Approves Seatless Airliners For Freight
The FAA has issued guidance to airlines who want to take the seats out of idle aircraft and fill them with cargo. The drastic drop in passenger traffic has had a parallel effect on available cargo space. Some airlines were flying cargo-only flights with empty seats upstairs but the safety alert for operators (SAFO) issued by the agency gives formal approval for temporary freight conversions. The SAFO says freight can be carried in the overhead bins, on the seats or on the floor, with the seats removed. The seat tracks can be used for tying down the cargo. The weight and balance has to be calculated and the floor strength considered in placing the freight. One or more airline employees have to ride with the cabin freight because there are no fire detection systems in the passenger cabin. The freight can’t block access to the fire extinguishers.
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Sample Loadsheet For Cargo In Passenger Aircraft
See possible loading scenario for pax version 737 NG (in attachment).
Heavy items in the lower hold, bulky and light items on the passenger seats, overhead bins, and below seats.
Also attached EASA guidelines.
Heavy items in the lower hold, bulky and light items on the passenger seats, overhead bins, and below seats.
Also attached EASA guidelines.
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Nice Article Regarding Passenger To Cargo Ops.
This might very well become the “New Normal”. I would imagine the next step would be to design a purpose-built cabin-container-unit with attachment points that would fit onto the seat tracks.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/willhor.../#348d4a156283
https://www.forbes.com/sites/willhor.../#348d4a156283