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Category - Airport Improvement Program (AIP)

Number of Advisory Circulars found - 83
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AC Number Title, Description, Files Publication Date
150/5000-13A

Responsible Office
AAS-100

ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY: RTCA INC., DOCUMENT RTCA-221

Announces the availability of RTCA, Inc., Document RTCA/DO-221, Guidance and Recommended Requirements for Airport Surface Movement Sensors, dated April 24, 1994. Provides recommended minimum performance standards for airport surface movement sensors and specifies both sensor and system characteristics that provide guidance to airport systems designers, manufacturers, installers, and users of the equipment.

Cancels AC 150/5000-13, Announcement of Availability-RTCA Inc., Document RTCA-221, dated September 7, 1994.

150/5300-13A (PDF)
150/5300-13A (MS Word)

September 5, 2008
150/5050-8

Responsible Office
APP-400

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR AIRPORT SPONSORS

Provides guidance to airport sponsors that develop Environmental Management Systems (EMS). It provides guidance to airport sponsors on the needed parts of an EMS.

150/5050-8 (PDF)
150/5050-8 (MS Word)

September 26, 2007
150/5070-6B

Responsible Office
APP-400

AIRPORT MASTER PLANS

Provides guidance for the preparation of airport master plans that range in size and function from small general aviation to large commercial service facilities. Appendix D of this AC cancels Chapter 1, Section 5; Appendix 6; and Appendix 7 of AC 150/5300-13, Airport Design. Consolidated file contains Change 1.

150/5070-6B Change 1 (Consolidated) (PDF)
150/5070-6B Change 1 (Consolidated) (MS Word)

May 1, 2007
150/5100-14D

Responsible Office
AAS-100

ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND PLANNING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR AIRPORT GRANT PROJECTS

Provides guidance for airport sponsors in the selection and employment of architectural, engineering, and planning consultants under Federal Aviation Administration airport grant programs.

150/5100-14D (PDF)
150/5100-14D (MS Word)

September 30, 2005
150/5100-15A

Responsible Office
APP-520

CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (AIP)

Encompasses the basic civil rights requirements for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The AC is intended for sponsors using program assistance and for contractors and subcontractors working on projects under the program.

150/5100-15A (PDF)

March 31, 1989
150/5100-17

Responsible Office
APP-400

LAND ACQUISITION AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ASSISTED PROJECTS

Provides guidance to sponsors of airport projects developed under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to meet the requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (PL 91-646, as amended) and the Regulations of the Office of the Secretary of Transportation, 49 CFR Part 24. Consolidated file contains Changes 1 through 6.

150/5100-17 Change 6 (Consolidated) (PDF)
150/5100-17 Change 6 (Consolidated) (MS Word)
Errata Sheet for AC 150/5100-17 Change 6 (March 14, 2008) (PDF)

November 7, 2005
150/5190-6

Responsible Office
ACO-100

EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS AT FEDERALLY-OBLIGATED AIRPORTS

Provides basic information about the FAA's prohibition on the granting of exclusive rights at federally-obligated airports. This prohibition is one of the obligations assumed by the airport sponsors of public airports that have accepted federal assistance, either in the form of grants or property conveyances. This AC cancels AC 150/5190-5 (Change 1), Exclusive Rights and Minimum Standards for Commercial Aeronautical Activities, dated June 10, 2002.

150/5190-6 (PDF)
150/5190-6 (MS Word)

January 4, 2007
150/5190-7

Responsible Office
ACO-100

MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITIES

Provides basic information about the FAA's recommendations on commercial minimum standards and related policies. Although minimum standards are optional, the FAA highly recommends their use and implementation as a means to minimize the potential for violations of Federal obligations at federally obligated airports. This AC cancels AC 150/5190-5 (Change 1), Exclusive Rights and Minimum Standards for Commercial Aeronautical Activities, dated June 10, 2002.

150/5190-7 (PDF)
150/5190-7 (MS Word)

August 28, 2006
150/5200-28D

Responsible Office
AAS-300

NOTICES TO AIRMEN (NOTAMS) FOR AIRPORT OPERATORS

Provides guidance on using the NOTAM system for airport condition reporting and describes significant changes to the format of Distant (D) and Local (L) NOTAMs.

See also NOTAM Briefing: Guidance for NOTAM D Standardization.

150/5200-28D (PDF)
150/5200-28D (MS Word)
Errata Sheet for AC 150/5200-28D (April 22, 2008) (MS Word)

January 28, 2008
150/5200-30C

Responsible Office
AAS-100

AIRPORT WINTER SAFETY AND OPERATIONS

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance to assist airport operators in developing a snow and ice control plan, conducting and reporting runway friction surveys, and establishing snow removal and control procedures. Version B of this AC cancelled AC 150/5220-13B, Runway Surface Condition Sensor Specification Guide, dated March 27, 1991.

AC 150/5200-30C (PDF)
AC 150/5200-30C (MS Word)

December 9, 2008
150/5200-33B

Responsible Office
AAS-300

HAZARDOUS WILDLIFE ATTRACTANTS ON OR NEAR AIRPORTS

Provides guidance on certain land uses that have the potential to attract hazardous wildlife on or near public-use airports. It also discusses airport development projects (including airport construction, expansion, and renovation) affecting aircraft movement near hazardous wildlife attractants.

150/5200-33B (PDF)
150/5200-33B (MS Word)

August 28, 2007
150/5210-5C

Responsible Office
AAS-100

PAINTING, MARKING, AND LIGHTING OF VEHICLES USED ON AN AIRPORT

Provides guidance, specifications, and standards for painting, marking, and lighting of vehicles operating in the airport air operations area (AOA).

AC 150/5210-5C (PDF)
AC 150/5210-5C (MS Word)

August 31, 2007
150/5210-7D

Responsible Office
AAS-300

AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING COMMUNICATIONS

Provides guidance to assist airport operators in preparing for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) communications.

150/5210-7D (PDF)
150/5210-7D (MS Word)
Errata Sheet for AC 150/5210-7D (April 24, 2008) (MS Word)

April 14, 2008
150/5210-13B

Responsible Office
AAS-300

WATER RESCUE PLANS, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT

Provides guidance on preparing for water rescue operations.

150/5210-13B (PDF)
150/5210-13B (MS Word)

April 15, 2004
150/5210-14B

Responsible Office
AAS-300

AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND CLOTHING

Contains references to the minimum requirements for the selection and performance of aircraft rescue and firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE), self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and powered rescue tools. Designed to assist airport management in the development of local procurement specifications for airport fire departments.

150/5210-14B (PDF)
150/5210-14B (MS Word)

September 30, 2008
150/5210-15A

Responsible Office
AAS-100

AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING STATION BUILDING DESIGN

Contains information, references and guidelines for construction of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) station building design.

150/5210-15A (PDF)
150/5210-15A (MS Word)

September 10, 2008
150/5210-18A

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SYSTEMS FOR INTERACTIVE TRAINING OF AIRPORT PERSONNEL

Provides guidance in the design of systems for interactive training of airport personnel, which are eligible for funding under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and with Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) revenues.

150/5210-18A (PDF)
150/5210-18A (MS Word)

September 29, 2008
150/5210-19

Responsible Office
AAS-100

DRIVER'S ENHANCED VISION SYSTEM (DEVS)

Contains performance standards, specifications, and recommendations for DEVS.

150/5210-19 (PDF)

December 23, 1996
150/5220-4B

Responsible Office
AAS-100

WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS FOR AIRCRAFT FIRE AND RESCUE PROTECTION

Provides guidance for the selection of a water source and standards for the design of a distribution system to support aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) service operations on airports.

150/5220-4B (PDF)

July 29, 1992
150/5220-10D

Responsible Office
AAS-100

GUIDE SPECIFICATION FOR AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLES

Contains information, references, and guidelines for a family of aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles. Vehicles meeting this standard satisfy Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 139, Certification of Airports, and meet the requirements for airport response to aircraft fire fighting.

This AC cancels AC 150/5220-19, Guide Specification for Small, Dual Agent Aircraft Rescue, and Firefighting Vehicles (December 7, 1993).

150/5220-10D (PDF)
150/5220-10D (MS Word)
Responses to Industry Comments on AC 150/5220-10D (PDF)

September 24, 2007
150/5220-16C

Responsible Office
AUA-430

AUTOMATED WEATHER OBSERVING SYSTEMS (AWOS) FOR NON-FEDERAL APPLICATIONS

Contains the FAA standard for non-Federal Automated Weather Observing Systems.

150/5220-16C (PDF)

December 13, 1999
150/5220-17A

Responsible Office
AAS-100

DESIGN STANDARDS FOR AN AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING TRAINING FACILITY

Contains standards, specifications, and recommendations for the design of an aircraft rescue and firefighting training facility utilizing either propane or a flammable liquid hydrocarbon (FLH) as the fuel.

150/5220-17A (PDF)

January 31, 1992
  CHANGE 1

Incorporates Chapter 4, Mobile ARFF Training Devices, which provides the standards, specifications, and recommendations for the design of mobile ARFF training devices.

150/5220-17A Change 1 (PDF)

November 24, 1998
150/5220-18A

Responsible Office
AAS-100

BUILDINGS FOR STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE OF AIRPORT SNOW AND ICE CONTROL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

Provides guidance for the site selection and design of buildings used to store and maintain airport snow and ice control equipment, store approved materials, and provide personnel areas required to support the requirements under the airport operator’s winter storm management plan.

150/5220-18A (PDF)
150/5220-18A (MS Word)

September 14, 2007
150/5220-20

Responsible Office
AAS-100

AIRPORT SNOW AND ICE CONTROL EQUIPMENT

Provides guidance to airport operators on the procurement of snow and ice control equipment for airport use.

150/5220-20 (PDF)

June 30, 1992
  CHANGE 1

Provides guidance to airport operators involved in the procurement of snow sweepers to control ice and snow at airports during inclement weather.

150/5220-20 Change 1 (PDF)

March 1, 1994
150/5220-21B

Responsible Office
AAS-100

GUIDE SPECIFICATION FOR DEVICES USED TO BOARD AIRLINE PASSENGERS WITH MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS

Contains performance standards, specifications, and recommendations for the design, construction, and testing of devices used to assist in the boarding of airline passengers with mobility impairments.

150/5220-21B (PDF)

March 17, 2000
150/5220-22A

Responsible Office
AAS-100

ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEMS (EMAS) FOR AIRCRAFT OVERRUNS

Contains standards for the planning, design, and installation of EMAS in runway safety areas.

150/5220-22A (PDF)
150/5220-22A (MS Word)

September 30, 2005
150/5300-14B

Responsible Office
AAS-100

DESIGN OF AIRCRAFT DEICING FACILITIES

Provides standards, specifications, and guidance for designing aircraft deicing facilities.

150/5300-14B (PDF)
150/5300-14B (MS Word)

February 5, 2008
150/5300-15

Responsible Office
AAS-100

USE OF VALUE ENGINEERING FOR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN OF AIRPORT GRANT PROJECTS

Provides guidance for the use of value engineering (VE) in airport projects funded under the Airport Grant Program.

150/5300-15 (PDF)

September 9, 1993
150/5300-16A

Responsible Office
AAS-100

GENERAL GUIDANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR AERONAUTICAL SURVEYS: ESTABLISHMENT OF GEODETIC CONTROL AND SUBMISSION TO THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY

Explains the specifications for establishing geodetic control on or near an airport. It also describes how to submit the information to the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) for approval and inclusion in the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) in support of aeronautical information surveys.

150/5300-16A (PDF)
150/5300-16A (MS Word)

September 15, 2007
150/5300-17B

Responsible Office
AAS-100

GENERAL GUIDANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR AERONAUTICAL SURVEY AIRPORT IMAGERY ACQUISITION AND SUBMISSION TO THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY

Provides the specifications for Airport Imagery acquisition and how to submit the imagery for review and approval in support of aeronautical information and airport engineering surveys.

150/5300-17B (PDF)
150/5300-17B (MS Word)

September 29, 2008
150/5300-18B

Responsible Office
AAS-100

GENERAL GUIDANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF AERONAUTICAL SURVEYS TO NGS: FIELD DATA COLLECTION AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) STANDARDS - PLANNING GUIDANCE ONLY

This version of AC 150/5300-18B is for Planning Guidance Only for use in projects being worked in this year.

We expect a signed version of the document to be available soon.

Because of the size of this document, it is available as one large file (see Complete) or as several smaller files (see Parts 1-4).

150/5300-18B - Planning Guidance Only (Complete) (PDF)
150/5300-18B - Planning Guidance Only (Part 1) (PDF)
150/5300-18B - Planning Guidance Only (Part 2) (PDF)
150/5300-18B - Planning Guidance Only (Part 3) (PDF)
150/5300-18B - Planning Guidance Only (Part 4) (PDF)

May 8, 2008
150/5320-5C

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SURFACE DRAINAGE DESIGN

Provides guidance for engineers, airport managers, and the public in the design and maintenance of airport surface drainage systems. Combines existing surface drainage topics covered in different agency manuals into one Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) document that will serve as the design and analysis standard for surface drainage for FAA and the Department of Defense.

The AC is 11 MB (see Complete file). Because of its size, the AC has been broken into several parts to make it easier to download (see Parts 1-13).

150/5320-5C (Complete) (PDF)
150/5320-5C (Part 1: Coversheet, Forward, Table of Contents) (PDF)
150/5320-5C (Part 2: Chapters 1-2) (PDF)
150/5320-5C (Part 3: Chapter 3) (PDF)
150/5320-5C (Part 4: Chapter 4 (A)) (PDF)
150/5320-5C (Part 5: Chapter 4 (B)) (PDF)
150/5320-5C (Part 6: Chapter 4 (C)) (PDF)
150/5320-5C (Part 7: Chapters 5-6) (PDF)
150/5320-5C (Part 8: Chapters 7-8) (PDF)
150/5320-5C (Part 9: Chapters 9-10) (PDF)
150/5320-5C (Part 10: Chapters 11-12) (PDF)
150/5320-5C (Part 11: Glossary, Appendix A) (PDF)
150/5320-5C (Part 12: Appendix B) (PDF)
150/5320-5C (Part 13: Appendices C-F, Index) (PDF)

September 29, 2006
150/5320-6D

Responsible Office
AAS-100

AIRPORT PAVEMENT DESIGN AND EVALUATION

Provides guidance to the public for the design and evaluation of pavements at civil airports.

Because of the size of this document, it is available in five parts.

150/5320-6D (Part 1) (PDF)
150/5320-6D (Part 2) (PDF)
150/5320-6D (Part 3) (PDF)
150/5320-6D (Part 4) (PDF)
150/5320-6D (Part 5) (PDF)

January 30, 1996
  CHANGE 1

Corrects errors in the graph for Figure 2-4, Effect of Subbase on Modulus of Subgrade Reaction, and changes a typographical error in paragraph 339b.

150/5320-6D Change 1 (PDF)

January 30, 1996
  CHANGE 2

Incorporates recent changes and corrections.

150/5320-6D Change 2 (PDF)

June 3, 2002
  CHANGE 3

Incorporates recent changes and corrections. This AC cancels AC 150/5320-16, Airport Pavement Design for the Boeing 777 Airplane.

150/5320-6D Change 3 (PDF)
150/5320-6D Change 3 (MS Word)

April 30, 2004
  CHANGE 4

Provides design guidance for paved airfield shoulders and rubblization of existing Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavements prior to asphalt overlay. Revises guidance on required design flexural strength for rigid pavement design.

150/5320-6D Change 4 (PDF)
150/5320-6D Change 4 (MS Word)

June 23, 2006
150/5320-12C

Responsible Office
AAS-100

MEASUREMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE OF SKID RESISTANT AIRPORT PAVEMENT SURFACES

Contains guidelines and procedures for the design and construction of skid-resistant pavement; pavement evaluation, without or with friction equipment; and maintenance of high skid-resistant pavements.

150/5320-12C (PDF)

March 18, 1997
  CHANGE 1

Updates names and addresses of FAA-approved CFME.

150/5320-12C Change 1 (PDF)

April 16, 2004
  CHANGE 2

Updates references to polymer-based runway surface chip seals to account for current materials technology.

150/5320-12C Change 2 (PDF)
150/5320-12C Change 2 (MS Word)

September 2, 2004
  CHANGE 3

Updates names and addresses of FAA-approved CFME.

150/5320-12C Change 3 (PDF)
150/5320-12C Change 3 (MS Word)

August 25, 2004
  CHANGE 4

Updates names and addresses of FAA-approved CFME.

150/5320-12C Change 4 (PDF)
150/5320-12C Change 4 (MS Word)

February 3, 2005
  CHANGE 5

Updates names and addresses of FAA-approved CFME.

150/5320-12C Change 5 (PDF)
150/5320-12C Change 5 (MS Word)

April 15, 2005
  CHANGE 6

Updates names and addresses of FAA-approved CFME.

150/5320-12C Change 6 (PDF)
150/5320-12C Change 6 (MS Word)

May 25, 2005
  CHANGE 7

Updates names and addresses of FAA-approved CFME.

150/5320-12C Change 7 (PDF)
150/5320-12C Change 7 (MS Word)

December 5, 2005
  CHANGE 8

Updates list of FAA-approved CFME.

150/5320-12C Change 8 (PDF)
150/5320-12C Change 8 (MS Word)

February 7, 2007
150/5320-14

Responsible Office
APP-400

AIRPORT LANDSCAPING FOR NOISE CONTROL PURPOSES

Provides guidance to airport planners and operators in the use of tree and vegetation screens in and around airports.

150/5320-14 (PDF)

January 31, 1978
150/5320-15A

Responsible Office
AAS-100

MANAGEMENT OF AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL WASTE

Provides basic information on the characteristics, management, and regulations of industrial wastes generated at airports. Provides guidance for the development of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that applies best management practices to eliminate, prevent, or reduce pollutants in storm water runoff associated with particular airport industrial activities.

150/5320-15A (PDF)
150/5320-15A (MS Word)

September 8, 2008
150/5320-17

Responsible Office
AAS-100

AIRFIELD PAVEMENT SURFACE EVALUATION AND RATING MANUALS

Provides guidance on understanding and rating the surface condition of flexible and rigid airfield pavements and provides a simple system to visually rate pavement condition.

Because of the size of this document, it is available as one complete file (see Complete) or as three smaller files (see Parts 1-3).

150/5320-17 (Complete) (PDF)
150/5320-17 (Part 1) - Main Text (PDF)
150/5320-17 (Part 2) - Appendix 1: Asphalt Airfield Pavements (PDF)
150/5320-17 (Part 3) - Appendix 2: Concrete Airfield Pavements (PDF)

July 12, 2004
150/5325-4B

Responsible Office
AAS-100

RUNWAY LENGTH REQUIREMENTS FOR AIRPORT DESIGN

Provides design standards and guidelines for determining recommended runway lengths.

150/5325-4B (PDF)
150/5325-4B (MS Word)
Errata Sheet for 150/5325-4B (July 31, 2008) (MS Word)

July 1, 2005
150/5335-5A

Responsible Office
AAS-100

STANDARDIZED METHOD OF REPORTING AIRPORT PAVEMENT STRENGTH – PCN

Provides guidance for using the standardized International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) method to report airport pavement strength. The standardized method is known as the Aircraft Classification Number – Pavement Classification Number (ACN-PCN) method.

150/5335-5A (PDF)
150/5335-5A (MS Word)

September 28, 2006
150/5340-1J

Responsible Office
AAS-100

STANDARDS FOR AIRPORT MARKINGS

Describes the standards for markings used on airport runways, taxiways, and aprons.

150/5340-1J (PDF)
150/5340-1J (MS Word)

April 29, 2005
  CHANGE 1

Extends enhanced taxiway centerline requirement to all certificated airports. Airports with less that 1.5 million annual passenger enplanements must implement the enhanced taxiway centerline within 1 year. All smaller certificated airports have 2 years. Cancelled by Change 2.

150/5340-1J Change 1 (PDF)
150/5340-1J Change 1 (MS Word)

March 31, 2008
  CHANGE 2

Clarifies the intent of Change 1 and modifies certain compliance dates for airports located in areas that receive snow or ice storms. Cancels Change 1.

150/5340-1J Change 2 (PDF)
150/5340-1J Change 2 (MS Word)
Errata Sheet for 150/5340-1J Change 2 (July 3, 2008) (MS Word)

June 6, 2008
150/5340-5C

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SEGMENTED CIRCLE AIRPORT MARKER SYSTEM

Sets forth standards for a system of airport marking consisting of certain pilot aids and traffic control devices.

150/5340-5C (PDF)
150/5340-5C (MS Word)

September 14, 2007
150/5340-18E

Responsible Office
AAS-100

STANDARDS FOR AIRPORT SIGN SYSTEMS

Contains the Federal Aviation Administration standards for the siting and installation of signs on airport runways and taxiways. Incorporates mandatory hold signs that reflect changed standards for the Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ) and Category (CAT II/III) operations. Includes sign standards to assist airport operators in designating (1) the POFZ holding position in those instances where a taxiway, holding apron, or other movement area would result in an aircraft fuselage or tail penetrating, and (2) the alternative holding position on a taxiway during CAT II/III operations necessary to maintain adequate aircraft separation.

150/5340-18E (PDF)
150/5340-18E (MS Word)

September 12, 2008
150/5340-30D

Responsible Office
AAS-100

DESIGN AND INSTALLATION DETAILS FOR AIRPORT VISUAL AIDS

Provides guidance and recommendations on the installation of airport visual aids. Because of the size of the document, it is available as one large file (see Complete) or as five smaller files (see Parts 1-6).

See also--

150/5340-30D (Complete) (PDF)
150/5340-30D (Part 1) (PDF)
150/5340-30D (Part 2) (PDF)
150/5340-30D (Part 3) (PDF)
150/5340-30D (Part 4) (PDF)
150/5340-30D (Part 5) (PDF)
150/5340-30D (Part 6) (PDF)
150/5340-30D (Complete) (MS Word)
Airport Technical Advisory on Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) (PDF)

September 30, 2008
150/5345-3F

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SPECIFICATION FOR L-821, PANELS FOR THE CONTROL OF AIRPORT LIGHTING

Provides the specified manufacturing requirements for panels used for remote control of airport lighting and auxiliary systems.

150/5345-3F (PDF)
150/5345-3F (MS Word)

September 28, 2007
150/5345-5B

Responsible Office
AAS-100

CIRCUIT SELECTOR SWITCH

Contains a specification for a circuit selector switch for use in airport lighting circuits.

150/5345-5B (PDF)
150/5345-5B (MS Word)

September 14, 2006
150/5345-7E

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SPECIFICATION FOR L-824 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CABLE FOR AIRPORT LIGHTING CIRCUITS

Describes the specification requirements for L-824 electrical cables.

150/5345-7E (PDF)

August 2, 2001
150/5345-10F

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SPECIFICATION FOR CONSTANT CURRENT REGULATORS REGULATOR MONITORS

Contains a specification for constant current regulators used on airport lighting circuits and for a monitor that reports on the status of the regulator.

150/5345-10F (PDF)
150/5345-10F (MS Word)

June 24, 2005
150/5345-12E

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SPECIFICATION FOR AIRPORT AND HELIPORT BEACON

Contains equipment specifications for light beacons which are used to locate and identify civil airports, military airports, seaplane bases, and heliports.

150/5345-12E (PDF)
150/5345-12E (MS Word)

November 17, 2005
150/5345-13B

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SPECIFICATION FOR L-841 AUXILIARY RELAY CABINET ASSEMBLY FOR PILOT CONTROL OF AIRPORT LIGHTING CIRCUITS

Contains the specification requirements for a relay cabinet used to control airfield lighting circuits. The L-841 consists of an enclosure containing a direct current (DC) power supply, control circuit protection and 20 pilot relays.

150/5345-13B (PDF)
150/5345-13B (MS Word)

September 20, 2007
150/5345-26D

Responsible Office
AAS-100

FAA SPECIFICATION FOR L-823 PLUG AND RECEPTACLE, CABLE CONNECTORS

Contains the specification for plug and receptacle (cable connectors) used with underground power cables, isolation transformer leads, and light fixture leads for airport lighting systems.

150/5345-26D (PDF)
150/5345-26D (MS Word)

September 30, 2008
150/5345-27D

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SPECIFICATION FOR WIND CONE ASSEMBLIES

Contains a specification for wind cone assemblies to be used to provide wind information to pilots of aircraft.

150/5345-27D (MS Word)
150/5345-27D (PDF)

June 2, 2004
150/5345-28F

Responsible Office
AAS-100

PRECISION APPROACH PATH INDICATOR (PAPI) SYSTEMS

Contains the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards for Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) systems, which provide pilots with visual glideslope guidance during approach for landing.

150/5345-28F (PDF)
150/5345-28F (MS Word)

April 12, 2005
150/5345-39C

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SPECIFICATION FOR L-853, RUNWAY AND TAXIWAY RETROREFLECTIVE MARKERS

Contains the FAA standards for retroreflective markers for airport runways and taxiways. See also Errata Sheet below.

150/5345-39C (PDF)
150/5345-39C (MS Word)
Errata Sheet for 150/5345-39C (October 5, 2006) (MS Word)

September 14, 2006
150/5345-42F

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SPECIFICATION FOR AIRPORT LIGHT BASES, TRANSFORMER HOUSINGS, JUNCTION BOXES, AND ACCESSORIES

Contains the specifications for containers designed to serve as airport light bases, transformer housings, junction boxes, and accessories. Provides the basic standard requirements for critical dimensions and performance requirements to which all manufacturers must demonstrate compliance.

150/5345-42F (PDF)
150/5345-42F (MS Word)

October 17, 2006
150/5345-43F

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SPECIFICATION FOR OBSTRUCTION LIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Contains the FAA specification for obstruction lighting equipment.

150/5345-43F (PDF)
150/5345-43F (MS Word)

September 12, 2006
150/5345-44H

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SPECIFICATION FOR TAXIWAY AND RUNWAY SIGNS

Contains the FAA specifications for unlighted and lighted signs to be used on taxiways and runways.

150/5345-44H (PDF)
150/5345-44H (MS Word)

September 28, 2007
150/5345-45C

Responsible Office
AAS-100

LOW-IMPACT RESISTANT (LIR) STRUCTURES

Contains the FAA specifications for low-impact resistant (LIR) structures used to support approach lighting systems (ALS) at airports.

150/5345-45C (PDF)

April 6, 2007
150/5345-46C

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SPECIFICATION FOR RUNWAY AND TAXIWAY LIGHT FIXTURES

Contains FAA specifications for light fixtures to be used on airport runways and taxiways.

150/5345-46C (PDF)
150/5345-46C (MS Word)

September 12, 2006
150/5345-47B

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SPECIFICATION FOR SERIES TO SERIES ISOLATION TRANSFORMERS FOR AIRPORT LIGHTING SYSTEMS

Contains the specifications requirements for series-to-series isolation transformers for use in airport lighting systems.

150/5345-47B (PDF)
150/5345-47B (MS Word)

June 30, 2005
150/5345-49C

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SPECIFICATION L-854, RADIO CONTROL EQUIPMENT

Contains the specifications for radio control equipment to be used for controlling airport lighting facilities.

150/5345-49C (PDF)
150/5345-49C (MS Word)

June 27, 2007
150/5345-50B

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SPECIFICATION FOR PORTABLE RUNWAY AND TAXIWAY LIGHTS

Contains the FAA standards for portable runway and taxiway lights and runway end identifier lights for temporary use to permit continued aircraft operations while all or part of a runway lighting system is inoperative.

150/5345-50B (PDF)
150/5345-50B (MS Word)

September 20, 2007
150/5345-51A

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SPECIFICATION FOR DISCHARGE-TYPE FLASHING LIGHT EQUIPMENT

Contains the specifications for discharge-type flashing light equipment to be used for runway end identifier lights (REIL) and for an omnidirectional approach lightning system (ODALS).

150/5345-51A (PDF)
150/5345-51A (MS Word)

September 19, 2005
150/5345-52A

Responsible Office
AAS-100

GENERIC VISUAL GLIDESLOPE INDICATORS (GVGI)

Contains the FAA standards for generic visual glideslope indicators systems. GVGI systems provide pilots with visual glideslope guidance during approaches for landing at general aviation airports.

150/5345-52A (PDF)
150/5345-52A (MS Word)

September 5, 2007
150/5345-53C

Responsible Office
AAS-100

AIRPORT LIGHTING EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Describes the Airport Lighting Equipment Certification Program (ALECP). See also the Addendum and an explanation of FAA's interim Non-Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Parts Certification Program.

150/5345-53C (PDF)
150/5345-53C (MS Word)
FAA's interim Non-Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Parts Certification Program (PDF)

September 30, 2005
  150/5345-53C ADDENDUM

Addendum to Appendices 1, 3, and 4 of AC 150/5345-53C.

150/5345-53C Addendum (PDF)

December 15, 2008
150/5345-54A

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SPECIFICATION FOR L-884 POWER AND CONTROL UNIT FOR LAND AND HOLD SHORT LIGHTING SYSTEMS.

Contains the FAA standards for power and control units for Land and Hold Short Lighting Systems.

150/5345-54A (PDF)

August 9, 2000
  CHANGE 1

Corrects paragraph 3.3.1.4, Painting and Finishing.

150/5345-54A Change 1 (PDF)

June 29, 2001
150/5345-55A

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SPECIFICATION FOR L-893, LIGHTED VISUAL AID TO INDICATE TEMPORARY RUNWAY CLOSURE

Provides guidance in the design of a lighted visual aid to indicate temporary runway closure.

150/5345-55A (PDF)
150/5345-55A (MS Word)

June 27, 2007
150/5360-9

Responsible Office
APP-400

PLANNING AND DESIGN OF AIRPORT TERMINAL FACILITIES AT NON-HUB LOCATIONS

Provides guidance material for the planning and design of airport terminal buildings at non-hub locations.

Because of the size of this document (5.28 MB), it is available as one large file (see Complete) or as several smaller files (see Parts 1-4).

150/5360-9 (Complete) (PDF)
150/5360-9 (Part 1) (PDF)
150/5360-9 (Part 2) (PDF)
150/5360-9 (Part 3) (PDF)
150/5360-9 (Part 4) (PDF)

April 4, 1980
150/5360-12E

Responsible Office
AAS-100

AIRPORT SIGNING AND GRAPHICS

Provides guidance on airport related signs and graphics. Recommends use of 'Guidelines for Airport Signing and Graphics' (American Association of Airport Executives, the Airports Council International - North America, the Air Transport Association of America, and the Airport Consultants Council, 2001) in designing airport terminal signing systems until an updated manual, currently being developed under the Airport Cooperative Research Program, is available. At international airports, also recommends International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Document 9636, 'International Signs to Provide Guidance to Persons at Airports and Marine Terminals (1995)'.

150/5360-12E (PDF)
150/5360-12E (MS Word)

September 18, 2008
150/5360-13

Responsible Office
APP-400

PLANNING AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR AIRPORT TERMINAL FACILITIES

Provides guidelines for the planning and design of airport terminal buildings and related access facilities. Consolidated file includes Change 1.

Because of the size of the document, it is available as one large file (see Complete) or as several smaller files (Part 1-4).

150/5360-13 (Consolidated) (Complete) (PDF)
150/5360-13 (Part 1) (PDF)
150/5360-13 (Part 2) (PDF)
150/5360-13 (Part 3) (PDF)
150/5360-13 (Part 4) (PDF)

April 22, 1988
150/5370-2E

Responsible Office
AAS-300

OPERATIONAL SAFETY ON AIRPORTS DURING CONSTRUCTION

Provides guidance on operational safety on airports---with special emphasis on safety during periods of construction activity---to assist airport operators in complying with Part 139, Certification of Airports.

150/5370-2E (PDF)
150/5370-2E (MS Word)

January 17, 2003
150/5370-6C

Responsible Office
AAS-100

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS AND INSPECTION REPORT—AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (AIP)

Provides guidance for reporting construction progress of projects under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Discusses use of FAA Form 5370-1, Construction Progress and Inspection Report.

150/5370-6C (PDF)
150/5370-6C (MS Word)

September 29, 2007
150/5370-10C

Responsible Office
AAS-100

STANDARDS FOR SPECIFYING CONSTRUCTION OF AIRPORTS

Provides standards for the construction of airports. Items covered include general provisions, earthwork, flexible base courses, rigid base courses, flexible surface courses, rigid pavement, fencing, drainage, turfing, and lighting installation. See Errata Sheet below.

Because of the size of this document, it is available as a single file (see Complete) or as three smaller files (see Parts 1-3). See Construction Standards for Airports to access individual files for each item or part.

150/5370-10C (Complete) (PDF)
150/5370-10C (Part 1) (PDF)
150/5370-10C (Part 2) (PDF)
150/5370-10C (Part 3) (PDF)
150/5370-10C (Complete) (MS Word)
Errata Sheet for AC 150/5370-10C (July 22, 2008) (MS Word)

September 29, 2007
150/5370-11A

Responsible Office
AAS-100

USE OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING DEVICES IN THE EVALUATION OF AIRPORT PAVEMENT

Provides guidance on the use of nondestructive testing equipment to evaluate the load-carrying capacity of airport pavements.

150/5370-11A (PDF)

December 29, 2004
150/5370-12A

Responsible Office
AAS-100

QUALITY CONTROL OF CONSTRUCTION FOR AIRPORT GRANT PROJECTS

Provides information to ensure the quality of construction accomplished under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP).

150/5370-12A (PDF)
150/5370-12A (MS Word)

September 29, 2007
150/5370-13A

Responsible Office
AAS-100

OFF-PEAK CONSTRUCTION OF AIRPORT PAVEMENTS USING HOT-MIX ASPHALT

Provides guidance for the planning, coordination, management, design, testing, inspection, and execution of off-peak construction of airport pavements using hot-mix asphalt (HMA) paving materials. Also focuses on HMA airfield pavement construction and applies to other types of airfield improvements where off-peak construction is identified as the preferred delivery method.

150/5370-13A (PDF)
150/5370-13A (MS Word)

September 29, 2006
150/5370-15

Responsible Office
AAS-100

AIRSIDE APPLICATIONS FOR ARTIFICIAL TURF

Provides guidance for the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of aviation grade artificial turf in areas adjacent to the operational areas of an airport.

150/5370-15 (PDF)
150/5370-15 (MS Word)

September 29, 2007
150/5370-16

Responsible Office
AAS-100

RAPID CONSTRUCTION OF RIGID (PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE) AIRFIELD PAVEMENTS

Provides guidance for the planning, coordination, management, design, testing, inspection, and execution of rapid construction of rigid (Portland Cement Concrete) airfield pavements. This AC focuses on rigid airfield pavement construction. The material contained herein also applies to other types of airfield improvements where rapid construction is identified as the preferred construction method.

150/5370-16 (PDF)
150/5370-16 (MS Word)

September 28, 2007
150/5380-6B

Responsible Office
AAS-100

GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR MAINTENANCE OF AIRPORT PAVEMENTS

Provides guidelines and procedures for maintaining rigid and flexible airport pavements.

Because of the size of this document, it is available as one large file (see Complete) or as several smaller files (see Parts 1-3).

150/5380-6B (Complete) (PDF)
150/5380-6B (Part 1) (PDF)
150/5380-6B (Part 2) (PDF)
150/5380-6B (Part 3) (PDF)

September 28, 2007
150/5380-7A

Responsible Office
AAS-100

AIRPORT PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Discusses the Airport Pavement Management System (APMS) concept, its essential components, and how it can be used to make cost-effective decisions about pavement maintenance and rehabilitation.

150/5380-7A (PDF)
150/5380-7A (MS Word)

September 1, 2006
150/5380-8

Responsible Office
AAS-100

HANDBOOK FOR IDENTIFICATION OF ALKALI-SILICA REACTIVITY IN AIRFIELD PAVEMENTS

Provides guidance on understanding, identifying, preventing, and mitigating alkali-silica reactivity (ASR) in fresh and hardened Portland cement concrete airfield pavements.

150/5380-8 (PDF)

February 4, 2004
150/5390-2B

Responsible Office
AAS-100

HELIPORT DESIGN

Provides recommendations for heliport design that apply to the construction, activation, and deactivation of heliports.

Because of the size of this document, it is available as a single file (see Complete) and as several smaller files (see Parts 1-4).

150/5390-2B (Complete) (PDF)
150/5390-2B (Part 1) (PDF)
150/5390-2B (Part 2) (PDF)
150/5390-2B (Part 3) (PDF)
150/5390-2B (Part 4) (PDF)
150/5390-2B (Complete) (MS Word)

September 30, 2004
150/5390-3

Responsible Office
AAS-100

VERTIPORT DESIGN

Provides guidance to planners and communities interested in developing a civil vertiport or vertistop.

150/5390-3 (PDF)

May 31, 1991
150/5395-1

Responsible Office
AAS-100

SEAPLANE BASES

Provides guidance to assist operators in planning, designing, and constructing seaplane base facilities.

150/5395-1 (PDF)

June 29, 1994

Updated: 12:56 pm ET January 7, 2009