A DQF / LD8 is a contoured air-cargo container. Its wide upper section must not be treated as a full-width rectangular floor. To estimate a shipment, keep the outside size, lower internal span, upper span and door opening separate.
Planning limitation: CBM3’s current ANA DQF geometry does not match all internal measurements in the reviewed ANA drawing. A current 3D result must not be used to release an ANA shipment. The reference below replaces earlier unqualified fit claims; it does not silently change the calculator.
ANA DQF dimensions and weight reference
The ANA Cargo Dimension Guide revised 19 March 2026, printed page 31, provides these DQF / LD8 figures. All dimensions below are centimetres.
| ANA reference field | Value |
|---|---|
| External L x W x H | 244 x 153 x 163 |
| Internal diagram: lower / upper span | 236 / 317 |
| Internal diagram: depth / height | 140 / 160 |
| Door opening | 225 x 154 |
| Listed volume | 7.2 m3 |
| Tare range / maximum gross mass | 145-155 kg / 2,449 kg |
These individual dimensions do not provide every contour breakpoint or clearance needed to build an exact digital interior. Do not join them into a new shape by assuming a continuous slope. The booked unit and operator instructions remain controlling.
Why volume alone does not determine the carton count
Twenty cartons of 60 x 40 x 40 cm contain 1.92 m3 in total. This arithmetic says nothing about whether a row crosses the narrowing contour, whether goods can turn at the door or whether their stacking permission permits another layer. It is not a DQF packing test.
Prepare a clean item list with the CBM calculator. For a physical fit decision, the missing ingredient is the actual cargo-clear drawing, not simply a larger search budget or a more permissive rotation setting.
Current software profile versus the reference
CBM3 11.63.56 uses a 153 cm depth and 163 cm height in this profile; the ANA internal diagram shows 140 cm and 160 cm. Its 317 cm upper span also must not be interpreted as the usable width at every height. Until the full interior is reconciled, even a visually valid simulation is only a software-profile result.
DQF loading preparation checklist
- Confirm the DQF model, revision and actual tare before planning.
- Measure the packed goods, including protective packaging, protrusions and any attached base.
- Keep pallets upright and preserve the packaging’s stacking restrictions.
- Check the door and access route separately from the final cargo position.
- Record the handler’s mass, restraint and aircraft-position limits before issuing loading instructions.
Common LD8 questions
Is 2,449 kg the payload?
No. It is the cited gross limit. At the upper listed tare of 155 kg, subtraction leaves 2,294 kg before additional allowances or any lower operational restriction. Actual tare matters.
Can I substitute two LD2 plans for one LD8 plan?
Do not combine separate simulations as proof of fit. The resulting load still needs its own geometry, quantities, weight and handling checks.
Reference and review scope
Named reference: ANA Cargo Dimension Guide, revision 19 March 2026, DQF table and internal sketch on printed page 31. Reviewed on 9 October 2026. No complete contour certification or aircraft acceptance is claimed. Return to the equipment guide directory to compare planning tasks.
How to inspect and hand over a loading plan
Use the selected plan and the complete shipment data. Recheck the result after changing cargo, equipment or handling rules.
See every cargo unit in context
Search the cargo inventory, focus on an item and switch between realistic, operational, top and side views. Inspect pallet layers and height sections.
The inventory separates requested units, units in the selected container, units in other containers and unplaced units. Select a row to find its cargo in the scene; playback and height sections show only part of the complete plan.
Use pallet details to inspect full, partial and mixed pallets. A height section filters the view; it does not remove cargo from the plan. Vehicle bodies and wheels provide visual context.
Prepare clearer warehouse instructions
Use product colors and short codes, named groups and delivery stops. Choose a summary or warehouse PDF for the selected plan.
Assign product colors and short codes to connect the cargo table, 3D view and reports. Group and stop names improve instructions; apply the appropriate loading rules when a sequence must be enforced.
Compare verified alternatives and review any manual moves. A manual reallocation affects the current preview and PDF; saved or shared inputs recalculate the automatic arrangement when reopened. Export again after changes.
Read the estimated center of gravity
Review longitudinal, lateral and height coordinates from known cargo and pallet masses. Check the displayed origin and units before comparing plans.
The estimate assumes each item's mass is centered and excludes vehicle tare. Missing or stale additional-material records can leave the complete-load assessment unavailable; explicitly declare none when no extra materials are present.
Coordinates use the load-space frame, not road height. For Step Deck, X starts at the raised front end and Y at the lower-deck datum; axle-form distances run from the rear toward the cab.
Distinguish the loading unit from its carrying vehicle
This loading unit alone does not define an axle configuration.
Inspect cargo and pallet weight distribution in this loading space. A container, swap body or air-cargo unit does not identify the road chassis, rail wagon or aircraft carrying it.
Axle estimates are available after selecting a supported complete road or rail vehicle. Enter its actual mounting positions, full empty reactions and applicable limits; do not reuse a trailer reference as container or aircraft approval.