ISO 10841:1996

Overview

ISO 10841:1996 - Aircraft - Catering vehicle for large capacity aircraft - Functional requirements - defines the functional, performance and safety requirements for catering vehicles fitted with a liftable van body used to load and unload catering equipment and supplies on large capacity aircraft in international civil air transport. The standard focuses on safe vehicle/platform geometry, stability, hygiene and emergency systems rather than prescriptive design details.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and applicability
  • For vehicles serving large-capacity aircraft (cabin threshold height ≥ 2.54 m / 100 in).
  • Emphasizes minimum functional/performance criteria; manufacturers may adopt recommended (non-mandatory) practices after validation.
• Dimensions and payload
  • Internal useful van length ≥ 6 m; recommended internal width ≥ 2.3 m; minimum internal clear height 1.9 m.
  • Van load capacity ≥ 2 700 kg (recommendation: 3 500 kg).
  • Overall vehicle height (lowered) ≤ 4.0 m; overall width (ready-to-drive) ≤ 2.5 m (local road regulations may be stricter).
  • Turning clearance radius