§25.787 Stowage compartments

(See AMC 25.787) (a) Each compartment for the stowage of cargo, baggage, carry-on articles and equipment (such as life rafts) and any other stowage compartment must be designed for its placarded maximum weight of contents and for the critical load distribution at the appropriate maximum load factors corresponding to the specified flight and ground load conditions and, where the breaking loose of the contents of such compartments could– (1) Cause direct injury to occupants; (2) Penetrate fuel tanks or lines or cause fire or explosion hazard by damage to adjacent systems; or (3) Nullify any of the escape facilities provided for use after an emergency landing, to the emergency landing conditions of CS 25.561(b)(3). If the aeroplane has a passenger-seating configuration, excluding pilot seats, of 10 seats or more, each stowage compartment in the passenger cabin, except for under seat and overhead compartments for passenger convenience, must be completely enclosed. (b) There must be a means to prevent the contents in the compartments from becoming a hazard by shifting, under the loads specified in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph. (See AMC 25.787(b).) (c) If cargo compartment lamps are installed, each lamp must be installed so as to prevent contact between lamp bulb and cargo.