NMFC 12380: Instrument Flight Trainers in Boxes | Cl 125

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify the shipment matches ground-type Link Trainers: secure control yokes and rudder pedals, remove loose knobs, bag small gauges, and wrap instrument faces with anti-static material before boxing.
2. Build rigid internal blocking in double-wall boxes using foam-in-place or dense polyethylene, and add shock and tilt indicators; mark Fragile Instruments and This Side Up on all panels.
3. List NMFC 12380, Class 125 on the BOL, include box count and the largest box dimensions for capacity-based pricing reviews, and confirm no batteries or hazardous contents.
4. Arrange pickup suited to bulky boxes—liftgate or inside pickup if no dock—and request air-ride service for reduced vibration during transit of sensitive training instruments.

Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.

• Fixed Class 125 gives predictable rating and avoids density disputes, reducing reclass fees and invoice corrections.
• Boxed packaging under the Aircraft Group speeds carrier acceptance and helps protect delicate gauges, lowering claim risk.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier choices and minimizes compliance steps, shortening booking and tender times.
• Proper handling of Link-type devices preserves calibration, cutting post-delivery rework and preventing training downtime.