BS M 85:1995

This standard BS M 85:1995 Air cargo equipment. Identification of double-stud tie-down fittings having an omnidirectional rated load capacity of 22 250 N (5 000 lbf) or above is classified in these ICS categories:

• 49.120 Cargo equipment

This International Standard specifies an identification scheme for double-stud tie-down fittings having an omnidirectional rated load capacity of 22 250 N (5 000 lbf) or above in a rail conforming to ISO 7166.

It is applicable to all cargo tie-down fittings equipped with a moveable plunger, regardless of material or method of fabrication, that satisfy national regulatory airworthiness requirements with regard to the additional special factors appropriate to the method of fabrication of the assembly or component parts thereof.

The requirements specified in this International Standard are intended to facilitate identification of such tie-down fittings by non-technical ramp and cargo personnel.