AEI's 12 pallet B737-800SF Freighter Conversion

The Aeronautical Engineers Inc. (AEI) B737-800SF Cargo Conversion consists of the installation of a 86" x 137" cargo door on the left side of the fuselage, and modification of main deck to a Class E cargo compartment. After conversion the aircraft can carry eleven 88" x 125" AAA full height containers or pallets plus one AEP/AEH, with pallet weights up to 9,000 lbs. AEI's B737-800SF is now ETOPS 180 approved.

AEI's cargo door has earned a reputation of being the most robust and reliable in the conversion industry. The cargo door is hydraulically operated and actuated from the inside of the aircraft by a independent system. Hydraulic pressure is available from two sources: a 28VDC electrically operated hydraulic pump or a manual hand pump. The door control and manual pump are located on the 9g barrier, allowing a single person to operate the door manually.

Main Attributes

Can accommodate eleven 88"x125" AAA full height containers or pallets plus one AEP/AEH
Up to 52,700 LB (23,904 KG) Main Deck Payload (depending on Model & Aircraft Weight Limits)
Reinforced Floor structure for highest average position weights in industry
86" x 140" cargo door
Single Vent Door System
High reliability, 28VDC, independent cargo door hydraulic system
Cabin windows replaced with lightweight aluminum window plugs
9g rigid cargo / smoke barrier with sliding door
Relocated DFDR for 84.5" + ceiling height through out cargo compartment, including last position
Stretch Formed fuselage skins
5 Supernumerary Seats