How much does an AMP container weigh and carry?

Published tare weights range from about 241 to 340 kg depending on the manufacturer and door type, with around 303 kg quoted by some carriers. The maximum gross weight is 6,804 kg (15,000 lb).

AMP is the IATA three-letter ULD code: A for a certified container, M for the 96 × 125 in base size and P for the rectangular contour. The base matches the P6P pallet, also known as the PMC.

Which aircraft can carry an AMP?

Carriers list the AMP for wide-body aircraft including the Airbus A330 and A350 and the Boeing 777 and 787. Always confirm the container type with the operating airline, because each aircraft version has its own loading limits.

What is the difference between an AMP and a PMC?

Both use the same 3,175 × 2,438 mm base. The PMC is an open pallet that is built up and netted, while the AMP is an enclosed container with a rigid shell and curtain door that protects the cargo.

What is the AMP internal volume?

The AMP holds about 11.5 m³ (406 ft³). Some sources quote slightly higher figures depending on the construction.

How does an AMP compare with an AMA?

The AMA (M1) uses the same base but is much taller at about 2,420 mm, which makes it a main-deck container. The AMP is shorter and sits within the standard height range.

AMP ULD Dimensions

The large rectangular enclosed container on a 96 × 125 in pallet base

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Base footprint

3.17m × 2.44m

Overall width

2.44m

Overall height

1.61m

Internal volume

11.5 m³

Max gross weight

6,804 kg

Tare weight

303 kg

Max payload

6,501 kg

Floor load limit

976 kg/m²

Deck

Lower deck

IATA code

AMP (M-series)

Values follow IATA ULD technical specifications. Published tare weights range from about 241 to 340 kg depending on the manufacturer and door type.

AMP in practice: aircraft, contour and loading

Compatible aircraft

The AMP is a large rectangular container used on wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A330 and A350 and the Boeing 777 and 787.

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Typical use

The AMP carries large consolidated shipments that must stay enclosed. It is built on a P6P pallet base with a rigid shell and a curtain door, which is opened along the long side for loading.

Contour

The AMP is a plain box with a 3,175 × 2,438 mm base and the same width at the top, with an overall height of about 1,612 mm. It uses the full base width, so it needs an aircraft position that accepts the whole profile.

Loading limits

Maximum gross weight is 6,804 kg (15,000 lb) including the container. With a tare of about 300 kg, payload is roughly 6,500 kg. Keep heavy items low and spread across the base.

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AMP — Frequently Asked Questions

The AMP has a base of 3,175 × 2,438 mm (125 × 96 in) and an overall height of about 1,612 mm (63.5 in). Internal volume is about 11.5 m³.

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