LTFW

Question 1

What does the term “light tactical fixed wing” mean according to the 13-217

Answer 1

any A/C smaller than a C-130 (i.e. C-145, PC-12, C-146)

Question 2

What are the RWY dimensions for a C-145

Answer 2

1500’ x 30’

Question 3

What are the RWY dimensions for a C-146

Answer 3

2000’ x 35’

Question 4

What are the RWY dimensions for a PC-12

Answer 4

2000’ x 30’

Question 5

What is the width of the A/B zones for a C-145

Answer 5

30’7” (3’) / 7’3” (5’)

Question 6

What is the width of the A/B zones for a C-146

Answer 6

28’11” (3’) / 6’11” (5’)

Question 7

What is the width of the A/B zones for a PC-12

Answer 7

19’3” (4’) / 5’4” (5’)

Question 8

What is the military designation for a C-145

Answer 8

M-28

Question 9

What is the military designation for a PC-12

Answer 9

U-28

Question 10

What is the overrun length for LTFW A/C

Answer 10

100’

Question 11

What is the clear zone length for LTFW A/C

Answer 11

100’

Question 12

What is the longitudinal grade criteria for LTFW A/C

Answer 12

C-145: max 6%
C-146: max 2%
PC-12: max 4%
(1.5% per 200’)

Question 13

What is the transverse grade criteria for LTFW A/C

Answer 13

C-145: 0% min to 4% max
C-146: 0% min to 3% max
PC-12: 0% min to 3% max

Question 14

What is the obstacle criteria for LTFW clear zones

Answer 14

Rocks 8” in diameter and larger should be removed and vegetation cut to 2’. Tree stumps should be cut flush with the ground.

Question 15

What is the glide slope ratio for LTFW A/C

Answer 15

C-145: 8:1
C-146: 35:1
PC-12: 35:1

Question 16

What are the approach zone dimensions for LTFW A/C

Answer 16

800’W x 6000’L

Question 17

Can overruns be excluded for LTFW A/C

Answer 17

Overruns may be excluded if space is not available. If there is only room for one, then the approach overrun should be used. Do not count overrun length when calculating useable LZ length

Question 18

What is the turning radius for LTFW A/C

Answer 18

C-145: 18’9”
C-146: 47’6”
PC-12: 16’6”
(star turns required if minimum width is not met)

Question 19

What is the apron parking setback distance for LTFW A/C

Answer 19

C-145: 63’
C-146: 61’
PC-12: 50’

Question 20

What is the minimum TXY width for LTFW A/C

Answer 20

C-145: 18’
C-146: 22’
PC-12: 22’

Question 21

What is the RWY to TXY offset distance for LTFW A/C

Answer 21

C-145: 101’
C-146: 97’8”
PC-12: 74’

Question 22

How is Zone A measured

Answer 22

Zone A is measured from the edge of the useable area to include the ends of the overrun/runway/ taxiway/apron

Question 23

How is Zone B measured

Answer 23

Zone B is measured from the outside edge of Zone A.

Question 24

What two regions are part of LTFW approach zones

Answer 24

Controlling and reportable region

Question 25

How is the glide slope measured on LTFW landing zones

Answer 25

Measured from the end of the clear zone to the obstacle in the Approach Zone that drives the steepest GSR. If necessary, determine GSR based on obstacles only in the Controlling Region. In these cases, the survey must clearly state the GSR does not account for obstacles in the Reportable Region of the Approach Zone. When obstacles in the Reportable Region are excluded from GSR calculations, aircraft must remain within the lateral bounds of the Controlling Region during approach to the LZ