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3.7
Carrying Luggage
Luggage may be transferred with passengers however where practical, passenger luggage
should be transferred separately in a cargo box or basket. This will minimise the risks from
carrying out additional procedures whilst transferring personnel.
Two types of luggage containers are available as accessories: an under-seat light luggage
box for small handheld items or under-seat floor containers for larger kit bags.
The following recommendations should be considered when transferring luggage:
i.
The weight of the passengers plus the luggage should not exceed the SWL.
ii.
All luggage items should be handled by deck-crew, not passengers, to minimise the
time passengers spend in the hazardous zone.
iii.
Items should be secured prior to passenger boarding and removed after passenger
exit.
iv.
Small, individual, hand-carry items such as laptop bags may be secured directly
underneath a seat in one of two light luggage boxes. Items should not exceed 400
mm
(w)
x 300 mm
(l)
x 120 mm
(h)
(16” x 12” x 5”) and 5 kg (11 lbs) per item.
v.
Larger luggage may be secured in under seat floor containers. It is recommended
that no more than 15 kg of luggage per person is loaded. Luggage should fit
comfortably in the containers provided and remain secure. Height of luggage placed
underneath seat should be restricted to 200 mm (8”) so that it will not impede the
damping system.
Figure 2 Luggage Height
vi.
Heavy or large materials such as tools, boxes, or equipment should be transferred
separately in suitable cargo box or basket.
Seat base compressed
Seat base at maximum height
