M1 Main-Deck Container
Air Cargo & Unit Load Devices · 6 specs
Direct Answer
The M1 container (IATA code AMA) is a full-width main-deck freighter box built on a 96"× 125" base with dual upper corner contours matching the upper fuselage curvature of freighter aircraft.
Specs
| IATA ULD Identification | AMA / AMJ |
| Standard Base Dimensions | 318 cm × 244 cm (125.0" × 96.0") |
| Overall Height | 244 cm (96.0") |
| Internal Usable Volume | 17.5 m³ (618 cu ft) |
| Max Gross Weight Rating (MGW) | 6,804 kg (15,000 lbs) |
| Tare Weight (Empty) | 320–380 kg (705–838 lbs) |
Main Deck Freighter Utilization
Unlike lower-deck belly containers, the M1 AMA container is designed exclusively for dedicated main-deck freighter aircraft (e.g., Boeing 747-400F/8F, Boeing 777F, Airbus A330-200F), maximizing cubic volume.