P6P Pallet

The PMC (also known as P6P) pallet ranks among the most widely used ULD bases in global air cargo. Its versatile footprint and strong aluminum build make it ideal for cartons, e-commerce freight, machinery, crated goods, and consolidated pallet loads. Airlines rely on the PMC pallet across both lower-deck and main-deck aircraft positions, giving it universal compatibility across major wide-body fleets. The pallet measures 317.5 cm (125 inches) length by 242.8 cm (96 inches) width with a tare weight of 120 kg and maximum gross weights ranging from 4,626 kg on lower decks to 6,800 kg on main decks depending on aircraft type.

A Lufthansa Cargo shipment (AWB prefix 020) loads freight onto a P6P pallet for transport on a B777 freighter, where the pallet can carry up to 6,800 kg gross weight when positioned on the main deck. Emirates SkyCargo (AWB prefix 176) uses PMC pallets on their B747 freighter routes, loading consolidated e-commerce packages that can utilize the full 21.2 cubic meters of available volume when built to the maximum height of 300 cm.

• P6P
• 60x125 pallet
• lower deck pallet

What are the official IATA codes for P6P pallets?

The air cargo industry assigns several codes to this pallet style: P6C, P6P, PQP, PMC, PMP. These IATA codes P6C, P6P, PQP, PMC, PMP all represent the same pallet type with identical 125x96 inch footprint.

What aircraft types can accommodate P6P pallets?

P6P pallets are suitable for A300, A310, A340, B747, B767, B777 aircraft. Additional compatible aircraft include A330, DC-10, MD-11, and L1011. LD7 containers or PMC pallets are used on B747 and A380 main deck positions.