SIST EN 12312-9:2014

Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 9: Container/Pallet loaders

This European Standard 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 used as intended, including misuse reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer, when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorised representative. It also takes into account some requirements recognised as essential by authorities, aircraft and ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturers as well as airlines and handling agencies.
This document applies to:
a)   Container/Pallet loader (self-propelled) single platform;
b)   Container/Pallet loader (self-propelled) two or more platforms;
c)   Container/Pallet loader/transporter (self-propelled);
d)   Container/Pallet loader/transfer platform (towed).
This document does not establish requirements for noise and vibration.
NOTE 1   EN 1915-3 and EN 1915-4 provide the general GSE noise and vibration requirements.
This standard 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.
NOTE 2   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 part of EN 12312 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.

Luftfahrt-Bodengeräte - Besondere Anforderungen - Teil 9: Container-/Paletten-Hubfahrzeuge

Diese Europäische Norm legt die technischen Anforderungen zur Minimierung der in Abschnitt 4 aufgelisteten Gefährdungen fest, die bei Inbetriebnahme, Betrieb und Wartung von Container-/Paletten-Hubfahrzeugen auftreten können, wenn diese in Übereinstimmung mit den Anweisungen des Herstellers oder dessen Beauftragten ausgeführt werden, einschließlich vom Hersteller vernünftigerweise vorhersehbarer Missbrauch. Sie berücksichtigt auch einige Funktions- und Gestaltungsanforderungen, die von offiziellen Stellen, den Herstellern von Luftfahrzeugen und Bodengeräten (GSE) sowie Luftverkehrs- und Abfertigungsgesellschaften als wesentlich erachtet wurden.
Dieses Dokument gilt für:
a)   Container-/Paletten-Hubfahrzeug (selbstfahrend) mit einer Plattform;
b)   Container-/Paletten-Hubfahrzeug (selbstfahrend) mit zwei oder mehr Plattformen;
c)   Container-/Paletten-Hubfahrzeug-/Transporter (selbstfahrend);
d)   Container-/Paletten-Hubfahrzeug-/Transfer-Plattform (schleppbar).
Dieses Dokument enthält keine Festlegungen hinsichtlich Lärm und Schwingungen.
ANMERKUNG 1   EN 1915-3 und EN 1915-4 legen die grundlegenden Lärm- und Vibrationsanforderungen fest.
Dieses Dokument behandelt keine Gefährdungen, die von einem Serienfahrgestell und von anderen Fahrzeugen auf dem Vorfeld ausgehen.
Dieser Teil der EN 12312 gilt nicht für Container-/Paletten-Hubfahrzeuge, die hergestellt wurden, bevor diese Norm durch CEN veröffentlicht wurde.
ANMERKUNG 2      Bestimmte Maßeinheiten sind in Zoll und Pfund (in Klammern) hinter den entsprechenden metrischen Werten angegeben, da die abzufertigenden Container/Paletten nach dem Zoll Pfund System bemessen werden.
Wenn dieser Teil von EN 12312 in Verbindung mit EN 1915-1, EN 1915-2, EN 1915-3 und EN 1915-4 anwendet wird, sieht er die Anforderungen an Container-/Paletten-Hubfahrzeuge vor.

Matériel au sol pour aéronefs - Exigences particulières - Partie 9: Chargeurs de conteneurs/palettes

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences techniques pour diminuer au maximum les phénomènes dangereux énumérés dans l’Article 4 qui peuvent apparaître lors de la mise en service, l’exploitation et la maintenance de chargeurs de conteneurs/palettes utilisés normalement, y compris une mauvaise utilisation prévisible par le fabricant, lorsqu’elle est réalisée selon les spécifications émises par le constructeur ou son représentant autorisé. Il prend également en compte certaines exigences reconnues essentielles par les autorités, les fabricants d’aéronefs et de matériels de service au sol (GSE), ainsi que les compagnies aériennes et organismes d’assistance.
Le présent document s’applique aux :
a)   Chargeur (autotracté) de conteneur/palette à une seule plate-forme ;
b)   Chargeur (autotracté) de conteneur/palette à double ou plusieurs plates-formes ;
c)   Chargeur/transporteur de conteneur/palette (autotracté) ;
d)   Chargeur/plate-forme de transfert de conteneur/palette (tracté).
Le présent document ne spécifie pas d’exigences pour le bruit et les vibrations.
NOTE 1   Le bruit et les vibrations sont traités respectivement dans les EN 1915-4 et EN 1915-3.
La présente norme ne traite pas des phénomènes dangereux relatifs à un châssis automoteur standard ni de ceux provenant d’autres véhicules sur l’aire de stationnement.
La présente partie de l’EN 12312 ne s'applique pas aux chargeurs de conteneurs ou de palettes fabriqués avant la date de publication de cette norme par le CEN.
NOTE 2   Les conteneurs et palettes concernés étant fondés principalement sur le système inch-pound, certaines mesures sont données en unités inch-pound (entre parenthèses) à la suite des mesures métriques.
La présente partie de l'EN 12312 destinée à être utilisée conjointement avec les EN 1915-1, EN 1915-2, EN 1915-3 et l'EN 1915-4 fournit les exigences pour les chargeurs de conteneurs/palettes.

Podporna oprema na tleh za letalski promet - Posebne zahteve - 9. del: Nakladalniki zabojnikov/palet

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 06-Jun-2010
• Publication Date: 23-Dec-2013
• ICS: 49.120 - Cargo equipment
• ICS: 55.180.01 - Freight distribution of goods in general
• Technical Committee: I13 - Imaginarni 13
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 09-Dec-2013
• Due Date: 13-Feb-2014
• Completion Date: 24-Dec-2013
• Directive: 2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: EN 12312-9:2013 - Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 9: Container/Pallet loaders

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 12312-9:2005+A1:2009 - Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 9: Container/Pallet loaders
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2014

Overview

EN 12312-9:2013 is the CEN European standard that specifies safety and technical requirements for container/pallet loaders - a category of aircraft ground support equipment (GSE) used to lift, lower and transfer unit load devices (ULDs) during aircraft loading and unloading. The standard applies to self‑propelled single‑platform and multi‑platform loaders, loader/transporters and towed transfer platforms. It is a Type C machine standard intended to minimise hazards during commissioning, operation and maintenance when equipment is used as intended or through reasonably foreseeable misuse.

Key topics and requirements

This standard focuses on practical safety measures and functional design. Key topics include:

• Platform design and aircraft interface - requirements for main, front and intermediate platforms and their interface with aircraft cargo systems.
• Guide‑rails, stops and conveying systems - design features to control ULD movement and prevent loss or damage.
• Operation and loading - safe loading procedures, transportability and loading control considerations.
• Access and operator workplace - safe access, operator positions and fixed means of access.
• Controls, monitoring and emergency stops - ergonomic controls, safety‑related control systems and emergency stop design.
• Stability, mobility and operating speeds - stability tests, translational/autolevelling speed limits and mobility requirements to reduce overturn/overload risks.
• Crushing, shearing and safeguards against falling - protective measures, guarding and anti‑fall systems to protect personnel and cargo.
• Warning devices, lighting and markings - visual/audible warnings, working lights, and required machine marking and instructions for use.
• Verification and conformity - methods for demonstrating compliance and relationship to the Machinery Directive.

The standard explicitly excludes noise and vibration requirements (see EN 1915‑3 and EN 1915‑4) and does not cover hazards from standard automotive chassis or other apron vehicles. It is not retroactive to loaders built before its publication.

Applications and users

EN 12312-9:2013 is essential for:

• GSE manufacturers designing and certifying container/pallet loaders
• Airlines and ground handling agencies specifying safe equipment for ramp operations
• Regulatory authorities and airport operators assessing conformity with European safety requirements
• Maintenance and safety engineers developing inspection, testing and training procedures

Use of this standard helps reduce ramp incidents, protect personnel and cargo, and demonstrate compliance with EU requirements (see Annex ZA linked to Directive 2006/42/EC).

Related standards

• EN 1915‑1, EN 1915‑2, EN 1915‑3, EN 1915‑4 (GSE general requirements)
• EN ISO 12100 (risk assessment and risk reduction)
• EN ISO 13849‑1 (safety‑related control systems)
• EN ISO 13850 (emergency stop)
• ISO standards for ULD/pallet interfaces and safety signs

Keywords: EN 12312-9:2013, container/pallet loader standard, aircraft ground support equipment, GSE safety, ULD loading, airport ground handling.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Podporna oprema na tleh za letalski promet - Posebne zahteve - 9. del: Nakladalniki zabojnikov/paletLuftfahrt-Bodengeräte - Besondere Anforderungen - Teil 9: Container-/Paletten-HubfahrzeugeAircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 9: Container/Pallet loaders55.180.01Distribucija blaga s prevozom na splošnoFreight distribution of goods in general49.120Oprema za tovorCargo equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12312-9:2013SIST EN 12312-9:2014en01-februar-2014SIST EN 12312-9:2014SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 12312-9
January 2013 ICS 49.100 Supersedes EN 12312-9:2005+A1:2009English Version
Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 9: Container/Pallet loaders
Matériel au sol pour aéronefs - Exigences particulières - Partie 9 : Chargeurs de conteneurs/palettes
Luftfahrt-Bodengeräte - Besondere Anforderungen - Teil 9: Container-/Paletten-Hubfahrzeuge This European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 November 2012.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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List of hazards in addition to those of EN 1915-1 . 18 Annex B (informative)
Functional requirements for platforms equipped with conveying systems . 21 Annex C (informative)
Loading control . 23 C.1 Machinery Directive requirements . 23 C.2 Demonstration of absence of risk of overloading/overturning . 23 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC . 24 Bibliography. 25 SIST EN 12312-9:2014

Specific requirements, consists of the following parts:  Part 1: Passenger stairs;  Part 2: Catering vehicles;
 Part 3: Conveyor belt vehicles;
 Part 4: Passenger boarding bridges;
 Part 5: Aircraft fuelling equipment;
 Part 6: Deicers and deicing/antiicing equipment;
 Part 7: Air-craft movement equipment;
 Part 8: Maintenance stairs and platforms;
 Part 9: Container/Pallet loaders (the present document);  Part 10: Container/Pallet transfer transporters;
 Part 11: Container/Pallet dollies and loose load trailers;
 Part 12: Potable water service equipment;
 Part 13: Lavatory service equipment;
 Part 14: Disabled/incapacitated passenger boarding vehicles;
 Part 15: Baggage and equipment tractors;  Part 16: Air start equipment;
 Part 18: Nitrogen or Oxygen units;  Part 19: Aircraft jacks, axle jacks and hydraulic tail stanchions;
 Part 20: Electrical ground power units. The main changes compared to the previous edition are: a) Amendment A1:2009 was incorporated; b) the Introduction was updated; c) the Scope was updated; d) Clause 2, Normative references, was updated; e) three terms and definitions were added, one was deleted; f) List of hazards was moved to Annex A, thus making it necessary to re-number the following Annex; g) 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 were changed; h) 5.5, Access, was inserted, thus making it necessary to re-number the following subclauses; i) 5.7 to 5.10, 5.13 and 5.15 were changed; j) 5.14, Safeguards against falling, was inserted, thus making it necessary to re-number the following subclauses; k) Clause 6 and 7 were changed; l) Annex B, Examples of different loaders, was deleted; m) Annex C was changed; n) Annex D, Typical data for loading equipment, was deleted; o) Annex ZA referring to the Machinery directive 98/37/EC was replaced by Annex ZA referring to the new Machinery directive 2006/42/EC; p) the Bibliography was updated. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
This European Standard specifies health and safety requirements for container/pallet loaders intended for loading/unloading of unit loads with the exception of bulk material for all aircraft types commonly in service in civil air transport. The minimum essential criteria are considered to be of primary importance in providing safe, serviceable, economical and practical container/pallet loaders. Deviations from the recommended criteria should occur only after careful consideration, extensive testing, risk assessment and thorough service evaluation have shown alternative methods or conditions to be satisfactory. Such deviations are outside the scope of this standard and a manufacturer should be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of protection. This document is a Type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100. The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered are indicated in the scope of this document. When provisions of this Type C standard are different from those which are stated in Type A or B standards, the provisions of this Type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other standards, for machines that have been designed and built according to the provisions of this Type C standard. Deviations from requirements do not fall within the presumption of conformity given by the standard. For information, a summary of equipment functional design requirements covered by International Standards, e.g. ISO 6967 and ISO 6968, and IATA Airport Handling Manual, is given in Annex B. SIST EN 12312-9:2014

This standard 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. NOTE 2 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 part of EN 12312 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. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 1837, Safety of machinery — Integral lighting of machines EN 1915-1:2013, Aircraft ground support equipment — General requirements — Part 1: Basic safety requirements EN 1915-2, Aircraft ground support equipment — General requirements — Part 2: Stability and strength requirements, calculations and test methods EN 1915-3, Aircraft ground support equipment — General requirements — Part 3: Vibration measurement methods and reduction EN 1915-4, Aircraft ground support equipment — General requirements — Part 4: Noise measurement methods and reduction EN ISO 12100:2010, Safety of machinery — General principles for design — Risk assessment and risk reduction (ISO 12100:2010) EN ISO 13849-1:2008, Safety of machinery — Safety-related parts of control systems — Part 1: General principles for design (ISO 13849-1:2006) SIST EN 12312-9:2014

EN 1915-1:2013 and the following apply. 3.1 loader vehicle having a prime purpose of lifting, lowering and transferring unit load devices (ULD's), also known as an elevator 3.2 single platform loader loader which only has a single lifting platform 3.3 two platforms loader loader having a front platform and a main platform 3.4 multiple platforms loader either two platforms, or three platforms loader 3.5 main platform load bearing device which interfaces with the aircraft on a single platform loader or with the front platform of a two platforms loader, and with ground transportation systems 3.6 front platform load bearing device which interfaces with the aircraft on a two platforms loader, also known as a transfer platform or bridge 3.7 intermediate platform on a three platform loader, platform that shuttles between the main and front platforms 3.8 lower deck aircraft compartment below the main deck 3.9 main deck aircraft deck on which the major portion of the payload is carried SIST EN 12312-9:2014

Two platform loaders shall provide: a) a front platform which is positioned adjacent to the aircraft door and which remains at this position during the loading/unloading operation, or, for main deck operation, may be lowered to a lower deck position to interface with the main platform; and SIST EN 12312-9:2014

See EN 1915-1:2013, Introduction, f) - negotiation. Stairs, ladders, and stepladders shall meet all the applicable requirements of EN 1915-1:2013, Annex D. 5.5.2 Access to the operator's position The operator's position shall be accessible from ground level in the fully lowered position. Access shall be provided at least by a fixed ladder, if the platform cannot be lowered to 0,5 m or less. The ladder shall be located in the direct view of the operator while lifting or lowering the platform. 5.5.3 Additional access Additional access to the front platform in the elevated position shall be provided as follows. SIST EN 12312-9:2014

A dedicated area for lifting staff on the main/intermediate platform or an extension of it shall be enclosed by guard rails on at least three sides (min. 1 m guard rail on the outside edge and 0,8 m guard rail on the adjoining sides perpendicular to it).
In either case, the enclosed area shall be commensurate with the number of persons allowed; c) any crushing or shearing points shall be prevented in accordance with EN 1915-1:2013, 5.15, and 5.7 of this standard; d) the lifting systems shall meet the requirements of EN 1915-1:2013, 5.20, 5.21 and 5.22; e) platform vertical speed shall not exceed the limits of EN 1915-1:2013, 5.23.2; f) platform's movement shall be controlled from either of: 1) a control panel locat
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