How much does an AKH container weigh and carry?

Tare weight is typically 75 to 90 kg depending on the manufacturer. The maximum gross weight is about 1,134 kg, leaving roughly 1,044 to 1,059 kg of payload.

What do AKH and LD3-45 mean?

AKH is the IATA three-letter ULD code: A for a certified container, K for the base size and H for the contour. LD3-45 is the older ATA name. The 45 refers to the 45 inch height, which separates it from the taller LD3.

Which aircraft can carry an AKH?

The AKH is used on the lower deck of the Airbus A320 family, including the A319, A320 and A321. Its low height is designed for the shallower narrow-body hold.

What is the difference between an AKH and an AKE?

Both share the same base. The AKE is about 1,550 mm tall internally and holds roughly 4.5 m³, with one angled side. The AKH is about 1,067 mm tall, holds roughly 3.7 m³ and is angled on both sides.

What is the AKH internal volume?

The AKH holds about 3.7 m³ (131 ft³). Exact capacity differs slightly by manufacturer and carrier.

Can an AKH be loaded on a wide-body aircraft?

Physically it can be, but wide-body lower decks are normally configured for AKE and similar containers, and carriers use the AKH mainly on A320-family flights. Always confirm the ULD type with the operating airline.

AKH (LD3-45) ULD Dimensions

The low-profile lower-deck container built for A320-family aircraft

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Base footprint

1.56m × 1.53m

Overall width

2.42m

Overall height

1.14m

Internal volume

3.7 m³

Max gross weight

1,134 kg

Tare weight

75 kg

Max payload

1,059 kg

Floor load limit

976 kg/m²

Door opening

1.40m × 1.07m

Deck

Lower deck

IATA code

AKH (LD3-45)

Values follow IATA ULD technical specifications. Tare weight varies by manufacturer, roughly 75 to 90 kg.

AKH in practice: aircraft, contour and loading

Compatible aircraft

The AKH (LD3-45) is the lower-deck container for the Airbus A320 family, where the cargo hold is too low for a standard AKE.

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Typical use

Airlines use the AKH for baggage and loose cargo on narrow-body flights. Its reduced height lets it fit the shallower hold of the A319, A320 and A321.

Contour

The AKH shares the 1,562 × 1,534 mm base of the AKE but is only about 1,067 mm tall inside. Both upper corners are angled, widening the top to roughly 2,420 mm overall.

Loading limits

Maximum gross weight is about 1,134 kg including the container. With a tare near 75 kg, payload is roughly 1,059 kg. Keep tall items out of the angled upper corners.

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AKH (LD3-45) — Frequently Asked Questions

The AKH has a base of 1,562 × 1,534 mm (61.5 × 60.4 in), an overall height of about 1,143 mm (45 in) and an overall width of about 2,420 mm (95 in) at the top. The door opening is roughly 1,397 × 1,066 mm.

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