AMC2 GH.OPS.415 Aircraft loading and unloading

• ED Decision 2025/007/R found in: Ground Handling (GH) (2025/23 and 2025/20) (Nov 2025)

##### AMC2 GH.OPS.415 Aircraft loading and unloading *ED Decision 2025/007/R* **SAFETY RISK MITIGATION MEASURES FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING DANGEROUS GOODS** (a) The procedures for aircraft loading/unloading should cover the following safety objectives: (1) prevention of damage to packages and ULDs (pallets and containers); (2) consolidation of dangerous goods to ensure segregation of incompatible dangerous goods and comply with ICAO’s Technical Instructions; (3) separation and segregation of packages to prevent interaction between incompatible DG and other cargo; (4) prevention of movement during ground transport and during flight; (5) prevention of shipments labelled CAO from being loaded on passenger aircraft. (b) In case of damaged or leaking packages: (1) packages found damaged or leaking before loading should not be loaded into an aircraft; (2) packages found damaged or leaking in the cargo compartment should be unloaded from the aircraft; (3) if leakage is found in the cargo compartment, check for other contaminated packages and assess if they can be transported; (4) inform the commander/pilot‑in‑command by applying the NOTOC procedure; (5) apply any additional procedures, including for reporting, of the aircraft operator and aerodrome operator.