UFC 3-535-01
17 November 2005
1-4.1
Visual facilities must be standardized for operational safety.
Standardization means the configuration and color of the lights at each airfield are
identical and have the same meaning. Standardization enables pilots to readily interpret
the guidance information in an intuitive manner.
1-4.2
According to Public Law 85-726, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
regulates and promotes civil aviation to best foster its development and safety, and to
provide for the safe and efficient use of the airspace by both civil and military aircraft.
The FAA develops, modifies, tests, and evaluates systems, procedures, facilities, and
devices. It also defines the performance characteristics needed for safe and efficient
navigation and traffic control of all civil and military aviation.
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APPLICATION. Use this document for all major rehabilitation (i.e., when
over half of the lighting system requires replacement), or for the establishment of new
visual air navigation facilities at Air Force and US Army installations. Navy
requirements are currently contained in NAVAIR 51-50-AAA-2, General
Requirements for Shorebased Airfield Marking and Lighting. Attachment 1
contains information on how to obtain a copy.
Do not install visual air navigation facilities or equipment, other than those
covered in this publication, except when an appropriate waiver has been obtained (refer
to paragraph 1-10 for Air Force waivers, or paragraph 1-11 for US Army waivers).
Exceptions are:
1-5.1
Where international military standards apply (paragraph 1-7).
1-5.2
Where Base Rights Agreements apply (paragraph 1-8).
1-5.3
Where existing facilities configured to prior standards and criteria continue
to give satisfactory service (paragraph 1-14).
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FAA STANDARDS
The Army and Air Force generally follows FAA standards which are primarily published
as advisory circulars, handbooks, and specifications. However, when they are in conflict
with the Air Force or US Army requirements, this document takes precedence.
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INTERNATIONAL MILITARY STANDARDS
1-7.1
This document satisfies the requirements of international military
standards whenever possible.
1-7.1.1
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Standardization Agreements
(STANAGs) are promulgated by the NATO Military Agency for Standardization (MAS).
1-7.1.2
Air Standardization Coordinating Committee (ASCC) Air Standards (AIR
STDs) are promulgated by representatives of the military air forces of the United States,
Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
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