91.215 Carriage of cargo

• (a) An operator must not permit cargo to be carried in an aircraft unless it is--
  • (1) carried on a seat, in a cargo rack or bin, or in a cargo or baggage compartment; and
  • (2) properly secured by a safety belt or other restraining device having enough strength to ensure that the cargo does not shift under all normally anticipated flight and ground conditions; and
  • (3) packaged and covered to avoid injury to passengers.
• (b) An operator who permits the carriage of cargo in an aircraft must not permit cargo--
  • (1) to exceed the load limitation for the seats, berths, or floor structure as prescribed by the aircraft flight manual, or by placards; or
  • (2) to be located in a position that restricts the access to or use of any required emergency exit, or the use of the aisle between the crew and the passenger compartments.