Chapter 19 Obstacle Markings And Aerodrome Services Flashcards
What does OIS stand for?
Obstacle identification surface
What are aerodrome obstacles?
Those that protrude out a distance of 15km (inside OIS)
What colour should emergency vehicles be painted?
Red or yellowish green
What vehicle obstacle lights are required?
Low intensity flashing yellow
What are trailers and objects with limited mobility lit by?
Low intensity steady red lights
Describe low intensity obstacle lights
Fixed red lights
Describe medium intensity lights
Red flashing lights or if used in conjunction with high intensity obstacle lights they shall be flashing white loghts
What lights do objects greater in height than 45m require?
MI obstacle lights with LI lights
Describe HI obstacle lights
Flashing white loghts
What objects require HI obstacle lights?
Obstacles taller than 150m
Define an en-route obstacle
Anything over 150m high and located beyond the 15km area around the airfield
How are en-route obstacles lit?
- steady red lights at night
- HI flashing lights by day
How are high tension power lines indicated?
By coloured spheres
How are closed rwys and taxiways indicated?
- white x
What must be done if a rwy is permanently closed?
All rwy and taxiway markings shall be obliterated
What is the primary objective of rescue and fire fighting (RFF)?
To save lives
What is the most important factor for an effective rescue?
The training received
When can an RFF station be located off an aerodrome?
As long as the response time can be met
What is the overall protection of the RFF provided by the aerodrome based on?
Overall length and width of the largest aircraft using the aerodrome
How many categories of RFF are there?
10
Remember 5 1s, 2 2s and 3 3s
What is the required response time?
Not exceeding 2 mins to any point on the rwy and not exceeding 3 mins to any other part of the movement area
Define the response time
Time between initial call (tbc)
What should be available whilst ground servicing?
Fire extinguishing equipment for the initial intervention
