Aerodromes Flashcards
Approach Lights Length and Types
-900m standard
-720m in USA
-CAT2/3 types has red lights at the last 300m
Threshold Light Color
Green
Runway Lights Near The End
-900m: Alternating white/red center lights
-600m: Amber edge lights
-300m: Red centerline lights
LAHSO
Land and hold short operations
Runway Distance Remaining Signs
-Number indicates thousand of feet
-Last one is 1000ft from the end
Aiming Point Distance from Threshold
400m (300m if <2400m)
Distance Between Touchdown Zone Markings
150m
Total Distance of Touchdown Zone
1000m
RFF Category by Airplane Dimensions
-Most limiting dimension is length
-787 needs category 8 or 9 according to subtype
-777 needs category 9
ACN / PCN
-ACN: Aircraft Classification number
-PCN: Pavement Classification number
-Depends on Rigid/Flexible and Strength
Aerodrome Reference Code
-First part is about field length 4 when its >1800m
-Second part max wingspan C for 737, E for 777/787
ADG
-Airplane design group used by FAA
-Values: I to VI
-Based on Tail Height and Wingspan
Overload Operations
-ACN must not exceed 10% of PCN
-Annual overload operations max is 5% of all traffics
ILS Classification II / D / 3
-First number is for height where GP and Localizer intersects
-Second letter is for latest point where GP/Course conformity exists
-Third number is integrity and continuity