What is BS EN 12312-9 - Specific requirements for container/pallet loaders about ?
BS EN 12312 is a European standard on aircraft ground support equipment.
BS EN 12312-9 is the ninth part of a multi-part series that specifies the technical requirements to minimize the hazards listed in Clause 4 which can arise during the commissioning, operation, and maintenance of container/pallet loaders when used as intended, including misuse reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer, when carried out by the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorized representative.
BS EN 12312-9 also considers some requirements recognized as essential by authorities, aircraft, and ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturers as well as airlines and handling agencies.
BS EN 12312-9 when used in conjunction with EN 1915-1, EN 1915-2, EN 1915-3, and EN 1915-4 provides the requirements for container/pallet loaders.
BS EN 12312-9 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)
Note 1: BS EN 12312-9 does not establish requirements for noise and vibration.
Note 2: BS EN 12312-9 does not deal with hazards in respect to a standard automotive chassis and from other vehicles on the apron.
Note 3: BS EN 12312-9 does not apply to container/pallet loaders that are manufactured before the date of publication of BS EN 12312-9 by CEN.
Note 4: 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.
Who is BS EN 12312-9 - Specific requirements for container/pallet loaders for ?
BS EN 12312-9 on the specific requirements for container/pallet loaders is useful for:
- Ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturers
- Airlines industry
- Container/pallet loaders manufacturers
- Regulatory bodies/compliance authorities
- Maintenance crew for aircraft container/pallet loaders
- Design engineers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 12312-9 - Specific requirements for container/pallet loaders ?
BS EN 12312-9 provides you with the health and safety requirements for container/pallet loaders intended for loading/unloading of unit loads apart from bulk material for all aircraft types commonly in service in civil air transport. When used at the design stage, BS EN 12312-9 lets you mitigate potential risks at the beginning of the process. As a manufacturer of container/pallet loaders, you can refer to the guidelines in BS EN 12312-9 to comply with safety regulations.  As a design engineer or quality control specialist you can improve the quality of products, too.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 12312-9, you can enhance the efficacy of container/pallet loaders and manufacture a standardized high-quality product to ensure the reliability of your container/pallet loaders and build trust in their use throughout the aircraft supply chain.
What’s changed since the last update ?
BS EN 12312-9:2013 supersedes BS EN 12312-9:2005+A1:2009, which is withdrawn. BS EN 12312-9:2013 has included some technical changes compared to BS EN 12312-9:2005+A1:2009. These include:
- The Introduction and scope were updated
- Clause 2, Normative references, was updated
- Three terms and definitions, for terminal/terminal building and fixed tunnel/bridge link, were added
- Clauses 6 and 7 were changed
