The Aeronautical Engineers Inc. latest freighter program, the AEI B737-900ERSF 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 twelve 88" x 125" AAA full height containers or pallets plus one AEP/AEH. Certification is expected to be obtained in early 2029.
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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.
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Main Attributes
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Can accommodate twelve 88"x125" AAA full height containers or pallets plus one AEP/AEH
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Main Deck Payload: up to 57,700 lbs. (26,173 kg)
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Total Cargo Volume: 7,273 cu. ft. (207 m³)
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Up to 12 Pallet Positions (in 88"x125" ULD configuration)
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ANCRA cargo loading system
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Seating for 5 supernumerary passengers (Standard)
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Class E Main Deck compartment with Rigid 9G barrier and smoke detection
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Reinforced Floor Structure to support high-density freight and e-commerce packages
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180 minute ETOPS option available
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Auxiliary Fuel Tank retained for extended range
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