CAT.POL.MAB.110 Load control process

LOAD CONTROL PROCESS

(a)The operator should ensure that the load control process covers at least the following:

(1)the functions and the tasks associated with each function are identified;

(2)mass and balance and load control documentation — including, as applicable, the loading instructions/report (LIR) and the NOTOC — is distributed to the relevant persons, as identified in the load control process;

(3)information related to aircraft loading and load distribution is communicated between the person responsible for loading supervision and the persons responsible for load planning and the related mass and balance and load control documentation is issued, along with any other designated intermediary person if load planning is a remote function that is not performed at the departure station;

(4)aircraft loading and load distribution are performed in accordance with the LIR;

(5)the mass and balance documentation and the LIR are not in contradiction and include any LMCs.

(b)Points (a)(2) and (a)(3) do not apply when the mass and balance documentation and loading/unloading of baggage are performed by the flight crew. [applicable from 27 March 2028 — ED Decision 2025/008/R]

LOADING INSTRUCTIONS/REPORT (LIR)

(a)The loading instructions document (also called ‘loading instructions/report’ or ‘LIR’) is generated for the purpose of providing support to the person supervising the aircraft loading in order to facilitate this activity and ensure that the load distribution and aircraft loading are completed as per the instructions.

(b)The loading instructions contain information about the maximum mass of items that may be loaded in each cargo compartment and instructions for the safe and optimal distribution of items to be loaded in the cargo compartments, along with the cargo segregation rules.

(c)The LIR may be part of an existing mass and balance document or a separate form.

(d)Usually, the signature on the LIR of the person responsible for loading supervision is the confirmation that the aircraft has been loaded in accordance with the loading instructions. The function of this signed document is to serve as a report. A signed copy of the LIR is retained on the ground. [applicable from 27 March 2028 — ED Decision 2025/008/R]

LOADING SUPERVISION AND LOAD PLANNING It is recommended that aircraft loading and unloading are supervised, if possible, by a different person from the one(s) responsible for load planning and the issuance of the mass and balance and load control documentation, the loading instructions and/or the NOTOC. [applicable from 27 March 2028 — ED Decision 2025/008/R]