AMC1 UAM.OP.MVCA.160 Stowage of baggage and cargo

Q: What factors should the operator's procedures for stowing baggage and cargo take into account according to AMC1 UAM.OP.MVCA.160?

The procedures should take into account that each item should be stowed only at a location that can restrain it; weight limitations placarded on or adjacent to stowages should not be exceeded; under seat stowage should not be used unless the seat is equipped with a restraint bar and the baggage is of such size that it may adequately be restrained by such equipment; and baggage and cargo should not be placed at locations where they could impede access to emergency equipment.

Q: Under what conditions is under-seat stowage permitted according to AMC1 UAM.OP.MVCA.160?

Under-seat stowage is permitted only if the seat is equipped with a restraint bar and the baggage is of such size that it may adequately be restrained by such equipment.

Q: What restriction does AMC1 UAM.OP.MVCA.160 place on the placement of baggage and cargo relative to emergency equipment?

Baggage and cargo should not be placed at locations where they could impede access to emergency equipment.

Q: According to AMC1 UAM.OP.MVCA.160, what must be observed regarding weight limitations for stowage locations?

Weight limitations placarded on or adjacent to stowages should not be exceeded.

Q: What is the requirement for the location where each item of baggage or cargo is stowed, as per AMC1 UAM.OP.MVCA.160?

Each item should be stowed only at a location that can restrain it.

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AMC1 UAM.OP.MVCA.160 Stowage of baggage and cargo

ED Decision 2025/010/R

STOWAGE PROCEDURES

The procedures established by the operator to ensure that baggage and cargo are adequately and securely stowed should take the following into account:

(a) each item should be stowed only at a location that can restrain it;

(b) weight limitations placarded on or adjacent to stowages should not be exceeded;

(c) under seat stowage should not be used unless the seat is equipped with a restraint bar and the baggage is of such size that it may adequately be restrained by such equipment;

(d) baggage and cargo should not be placed at locations where they could impede access to emergency equipment.

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Source-Title: AMC1 UAM.OP.MVCA.160 Stowage of baggage and cargo View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23982 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Amendedby: Issue 1

Applicabilitydate: 9 July, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 9 July, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/010/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-IAM

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: UAM.OP.MVCA.160 Stowage of baggage and cargo

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR