Code of Massachusetts Regulations
740 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY
Title 740 CMR 26.00 - Logan Airport - Minimum Standards For Aviation Services
SERVICE STANDARDS FOR REGULATED SERVICES
Section 26.24 - Cargo and Mail Services

Universal Citation: 740 CMR 26.00 MA Code of Regs 26.24

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Definition. Cargo and mail services shall mean:

(a) Package, parcel, freight and cargo loading and unloading;

(b) Mail handling in accordance with U.S. Postal Service and International Air Transport Association regulations and any Federal Inspection Services procedures that may be required; and

(c) Air cargo loading and unloading, including pick-up and delivery from/to on-Logan locations.

(2) Equipment. An operator performing mail and cargo services shall maintain equipment in sufficient quantities and of sufficient type to service all aircraft handled by the operator and which shall include at a minimum the following:

(a) Two lower deck container/pallet loaders;

(b) One main deck container/pallet loader;

(c) 28 pallet dollies and 16 container dollies or an equal amount of equivalent equipment;

(d) Three baggage tugs and tow bars for baggage equipment and freight carts;

(e) Six cargo carts;

(f) Fork lift;

(g) One belt loader; and

(h) Non-motorized equipment, including but not limited to, freight carts and aircraft tow bars.

(3) Facilities. An operator performing mail and cargo services shall have access to an area designated as "Flight Planning Room" for crews of commercial air carriers serviced by the operator. This room shall be available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and shall include:

(a) Area for weather service, flight planning and filing sufficient to meet the needs of the commercial flight crew which shall be not less than 75 square feet;

(b) Access to men's and women's rest rooms for the use of the commercial flight crew;

(c) Public telephones, SITA or comparable telexequipment and dedicated direct line or automatic dial FAA/FSS telephone; and

(d) A crew lounge with a minimum of 200 square feet, exclusive of rest rooms.

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