010.09 AERODROMES .04.03 (lights) Flashcards

.04.03 Lights

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Elevated runway, stopway and taxiway lights shall be (metal/frangible/rigid/flexible). Their height shall be sufficiently low to preserve clearance for (aerodrome vehicles/wings of aeroplanes/propellers and for the engine pods of jet aircraft).

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Elevated runway, stopway and taxiway lights shall be (frangible). Their height shall be sufficiently low to preserve clearance for (propellers and for the engine pods of jet aircraft).

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Where operationally necessary an aerodrome beacon or an identification beacon shall be provided at each aerodrome intended for use (by VFR flights only/as SAR operations base/at night).

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Where operationally necessary an aerodrome beacon or an identification beacon shall be provided at each aerodrome intended for use (at night).

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For non-instrument runway used at night and non-precision approach runways, a (simple/basic/non-precision app/precision app) lightning system shall be provided, except when the runway is used only in conditions of good visibility or sufficient guidence is provided by other visual aids.

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For non-instrument runway used at night and non-precision approach runways, a (simple) lightning system shall be provided, except when the runway is used only in conditions of good visibility or sufficient guidence is provided by other visual aids.

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The abbreviation ‘APAPI’ stands for (…).

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The abbreviation ‘APAPI’ stands for (Abbreviated Precision Approach Path Indicators).

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The abbreviation ‘PAPI’ stands for (…).

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The abbreviation ‘PAPI’ stands for (Precision Approach Path Indicators).

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A simple approach lighting system shall consist of a row of lights on the extended centre line of the runway extending, whenever possible, over a distance of not less than (300/420/600/900) m from the threshold with a row of lights forming a crossbar 18 m or 30 m in length at a distance of (150/200/300/420) m from the threshold.

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A simple approach lighting system shall consist of a row of lights on the extended centre line of the runway extending, whenever possible, over a distance of not less than (420) m from the threshold with a row of lights forming a crossbar 18 m or 30 m in length at a distance of (300) m from the threshold.

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A precision approach category I lighting system shall consist of a row of lights on the extended centre line of the runway extending, wherever possible, over a distance of (300/420/600/900) m from the runway threshold with a row of lights forming a crossbar 30 m in length at a distance of (150/250/300/450) m from the runway threshold. In certain circumstances, additional crosbars shall be provided at (50/100/150/200) m spacing from each other.

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A precision approach category I lighting system shall consist of a row of lights on the extended centre line of the runway extending, wherever possible, over a distance of (900) m from the runway threshold with a row of lights forming a crossbar 30 m in length at a distance of (300) m from the runway threshold. In certain circumstances, additional crosbars shall be provided at (150) m spacing from each other.

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The centre line and crossbar lights of a precision approach category I lighting system shall be (flashing/fixed) lights showing variable (…).

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The centre line and crossbar lights of a precision approach category I lighting system shall be (fixed) lights showing variable (white).

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The precision approach CAT II and III lighting system shall consist of a row of lights on the extended centre line of the runway. In addition, the system shall have two side rows of lights, extending (150/270/300/420) m from the threshold, and two crossbars, one at (50/75/150/200) m and one at (100/200/300/420) m from the threshold,

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The precision approach CAT II and III lighting system shall consist of a row of lights on the extended centre line of the runway. In addition, the system shall have two side rows of lights, extending (270) m from the threshold, and two crossbars, one at (150) m and one at (300) m from the threshold,

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf

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The precision approach CAT II and III lighting system shall consist of a row of lights on the extended centre line of the runway, extending, wherever possible, over a distance of (300/420/600/900) m from the runway threshold.

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The precision approach CAT II and III lighting system shall consist of a row of lights on the extended centre line of the runway, extending, wherever possible, over a distance of (900) m from the runway threshold.

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In the inner 300 m of a precision approach CAT II and III lighting system, the side row barrettes have the colour (…) and the centre line barette the colour (…).

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In the inner 300 m of a precision approach CAT II and III lighting system, the side row barrettes have the colour (red) and the centre line barette the colour (white).

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf

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The *APAPI* system shall consist of(a/two)wing bar(s) of(2/4/6)sharp transition multi-lamp (or paired single lamp) units equally spaced. The system shall be located on the(left/right)** side of the runway unless it is physically impracticable to do so.

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The APAPI system shall consist of (a) wing bar of (2) sharp transition multi-lamp (or paired single lamp) units equally spaced. The system shall be located on the (left) side of the runway unless it is physically impracticable to do so.

source: https://waynetothemax.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/papi-lights/

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The PAPI system shall consist of (a/two) wing bar(s) of (2/4/6) sharp transition multi-lamp (or paired single lamp) units equally spaced. The system shall be located on the (left/right) side of the runway unless it is physically impracticable to do so.

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The PAPI system shall consist of (a) wing bar of (4) sharp transition multi-lamp (or paired single lamp) units equally spaced. The system shall be located on the (left) side of the runway unless it is physically impracticable to do so.

source: https://waynetothemax.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/papi-lights/

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  • Runway edge lights* shall be (fixed/flashing) lights showing variable (…), except that:
    a) in the case of a displaced threshold, the lights between the beginning of the runway and the displaced threshold shall show (…) in the approach direction; and
    b) a section of the lights 600 m or one-third of the runway length, whichever is the less, at the remote end of the runway from the end at which the take-off run is started, may show (red/yellow/green).
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  • Runway edge lights* shall be (fixed) lights showing variable (white), except that:
    a) in the case of a displaced threshold, the lights between the beginning of the runway and the displaced threshold shall show (red) in the approach direction; and
    b) a section of the lights 600 m or one-third of the runway length, whichever is the less, at the remote end of the runway from the end at which the take-off run is started, may show (yellow).
    source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf
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The runway edge lights shall show at all angles in azimuth necessary to provide guidance to a pilot landing or taking off in either direction. When the runway edge lights are intended to provide (…) guidance, they shall show at all angles in azimuth (omni-directionally).

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The runway edge lights shall show at all angles in azimuth necessary to provide guidance to a pilot landing or taking off in either direction. When the runway edge lights are intended to provide (circling) guidance, they shall show at all angles in azimuth (omni-directionally).

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf

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Runway threshold and wing bar lights shall be (flashing/fixed) (omni-directional/unidirectional lights in the direction of approach to the runway). The intensity and beam spread of the lights shall be adequate for the conditions of visibility and ambient light in which use of the runway is intended.

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  • Runway threshold and wing bar lights* shall be (fixed) (unidirectional lights in the direction of approach to the runway). The intensity and beam spread of the lights shall be adequate for the conditions of visibility and ambient light in which use of the runway is intended.
    source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf
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Runway threshold identification lights, when provided, should be (flashing/fixed) (white/green).

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Runway threshold identification lights, when provided, should be (flashing) (white).

source: Aviation Exam figure 058

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  • Runway centre line lights* shall be (flashing/fixed) lights showing variable (…) from the threshold to the point 900 m from the runway end; alternate (…) and variable (…) from 900 m to 300 m from the runway end; and (…) from 300 m to the runway end.
    source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf
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  • Runway centre line lights* shall be (fixed) lights showing variable (white) from the threshold to the point 900 m from the runway end; alternate (red) and variable (white) from 900 m to 300 m from the runway end; and (red) from 300 m to the runway end.
    source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf
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Stopway lights shall be (flashing/fixed) (omni-directional/unidirectional in the direction of the runway) showing (…).

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  • Stopway lights* shall be (fixed) (unidirectional in the direction of the runway) showing (red).
    source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf
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Touchdown zone lights shall extend from the threshold for a longitudinal distance of 900 m. The pattern shall be formed by pairs of barrettes symmetrically located about the runway centre line. They shall be (flashing/fixed) (omni-directional/unidirectional) lights showing variable (…).

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  • Touchdown zone lights* shall extend from the threshold for a longitudinal distance of 900 m. The pattern shall be formed by pairs of barrettes symmetrically located about the runway centre line. They shall be (fixed) (unidirectional) lights showing variable (white).
    source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf
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Runway end lights shall be (flashing/fixed) (omni-directional/unidirectional lights showing red in the direction of the runway). The intensity and beam spread of the lights shall be adequate for the conditions of visibility and ambient light in which use of the runway is intended.

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  • Runway end lights* shall be (fixed) (unidirectional lights showing red in the direction of the runway). The intensity and beam spread of the lights shall be adequate for the conditions of visibility and ambient light in which use of the runway is intended.
    source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf
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Runway lead-in lights shall consist of a group of at least (3/5/7) (green/white/red) (flashing/fixed) lights in sequence (from/towards) the runway.

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Runway lead-in lights shall consist of a group of at least (3) (white) (flashing) lights in sequence (towards) the runway.

source: https://slideplayer.com/slide/3282858/

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Alternate yellow/green centerlien lights of a taxiway indicate (a rapid exit taxiway / an ILS critical/sensitive area / a speed restriction area / the proximity of a runway).

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Alternate yellow/green centerlien lights of a taxiway indicate an ILS critical/sensitive area).

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Taxiway edge lights shall be (flashing/fixed) lights showing (…). The lights shall show up to at least 75° above the horizontal and at all angles in azimuth necessary to provide guidance to a pilot taxiing in either direction.

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  • Taxiway edge lights* shall be (fixed) lights showing (blue). The lights shall show up to at least 75° above the horizontal and at all angles in azimuth necessary to provide guidance to a pilot taxiing in either direction.
    source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf
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Stop bars installed at a runway-holding position shall be (omni-directional/unidirectional in the direction of approach to the runway) and shall show (…).

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Stop bars installed at a runway-holding position shall be (unidirectional in the direction of approach to the runway) and shall show (red).

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf

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Taxiway centre line lights on a taxiway other than an exit taxiway and on a runway forming part of a standard taxi-route shall be (flashing/fixed) lights showing (…) with beam dimensions such that the light is visible only from aeroplanes on or in the vicinity of the taxiway.

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  • Taxiway centre line lights* on a taxiway other than an exit taxiway and on a runway forming part of a standard taxi-route shall be (fixed) lights showing (green) with beam dimensions such that the light is visible only from aeroplanes on or in the vicinity of the taxiway.
    source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf
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Intermediate holding position lights shall consist of three (flashing/fixed) (omni-directional/unidirectional lights in the direction of approach to the intermediate holding position) showing (…) with a light distribution similar to taxiway centre line lights if provided.

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  • Intermediate holding position lights* shall consist of three (fixed) (unidirectional lights in the direction of approach to the intermediate holding position) showing (yellow) with a light distribution similar to taxiway centre line lights if provided.
    source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf
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Runway guard lights shall be (…) lights, amount of lights depending on which configuration is used. The light beam shall be (omni-directional/unidirectional as to be visible to the pilot of an aeroplane taxiing to the holding position).

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Runway guard lights shall be (yellow) lights, amount of lights depending on which configuration is used. The light beam shall be (unidirectional as to be visible to the pilot of an aeroplane taxiing to the holding position).

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-14-Volume-1-7th-Edition-2016.pdf

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A road-holding position light shall comprise:

a) a (by ATS) controllable red/green traffic light; or
b) a (flashing/fixed) (red/green/yellow) light.

The road-holding position light beam shall be (omni-directional/unidirectional to be visible to the driver of a vehicle approaching the holding position).

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A road-holding position light shall comprise:

a) a (by ATS) controllable red/green traffic light; or
b) a (flashing) (red) light.

The road-holding position light beam shall be (unidirectional to be visible to the driver of a vehicle approaching the holding position).

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Aeronautical ground lights on and in the vicinity of aerodromes may be turned off provided that they can be again brought into operation at least (5 min/15 min/30 min/1 hour) before the expected arrival of an aircraft.

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Aeronautical ground lights on and in the vicinity of aerodromes may be turned off provided that they can be again brought into operation at least (1 hour) before the expected arrival of an aircraft.