Overview

This document specifies the technical requirements to minimise the hazards listed in Clause 4 which can arise during the commissioning, the operation and the maintenance of container/pallet loaders when carried out in accordance with the instructions given by the manufacturer or his authorised representative. It also takes into account some functional and design requirements recognised as essential by authorities, aircraft and ground support equipment manufacturers as well as airlines and handling agencies. This standard applies to: Container/Pallet loader (self-propelled) single platform; Container/Pallet loader (self-propelled) two or more platforms; Container/Pallet loader/transporter (self-propelled); Container/Pallet loader/transfer platform (towed). Examples for some of the different types of loaders are listed in Annex B. This document does not contain specifications regarding noise and vibrations. Noise and vibrations are dealt with in EN 1915-4 and EN 1915-3. This document 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 standard by CEN. 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 (DIN EN 12312-9:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 274 "Aircraft ground support equipment", the secretariat of which is held by DIN.

Document: references other documents

Responsible national committee

NA 131-08-01 AA - Air freight and Ground equipment  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 274/WG 1 - Working Group Revision