A caster for use in aircraft along a cargo deck comprises a housing having
at least one wall, a pivot assembly, a brake assembly and at least one
spring. A pivot assembly can have at least one wall, first and second
ends, and a base between the first and second ends, wherein the first end
of the pivot assembly can be elevated above the second end of the pivot
assembly. The wall of the pivot assembly can be rotatably linked to the
wall of the housing. An optional brake assembly can be on the first end
of the pivot assembly. At least one spring can be on the second end of
the pivot assembly. A cover on or above the at least one spring can be
secured to the wall of the housing.