UFC 3-535-01
17 November 2005
8-3
ROTARY WING LANDING LANES
8-3.1
Edge Lights
The edge lights on landing lanes must be aviation white in color, located on a line 1
meter (3 feet) maximum from the edge of the full strength pavement that is designated
for lane use, as illustrated in Figure 8-3.
8-3.2
Other Requirements
The longitudinal spacing must be uniform and not greater than 45 meters (150 feet) and
not less than 30 meters (100 feet) on each side of the landing lane. When two or more
landing lanes are parallel, or in close proximity to each other, the lane edge lights will be
configured so they will not line up to create a false runway orientation configuration
when helicopters are approaching from perpendicular or oblique angles to the landing
lane centerlines. The height of the light fixture will not exceed 0.3 meters (14 inches)
above grade except, when snow accumulations of 0.3 meters (12 inches) will be
frequent, the edge light height may be increased to 0.6 meters (24 inches) above grade.
The light fixtures will be mounted on frangible posts of not more than 2 inches in
diameter. Each landing lane edge light system will be equipped with a 5-step constant
current regulator which permits control from blackout to full intensity. For additional
information see Chapter 13, or refer to FAA AC 150/5340-24.
8-3.3
Threshold/End Lights
Combination threshold and lane end light fixtures must be located on a line
perpendicular to the extended centerline of the landing lanes. The line of lights must not
be less than 0.6 meters (2 feet) nor more than 3 meters (10 feet) outboard from the
designated threshold of the landing lane. The lights must consist of four groups of two
lights, 2 meters (6 feet) on center, symmetrically located perpendicular to the extended
centerline of the landing lanes (see Figure 8-2).
8-4
REFUELING AREA LIGHTS
A hazardous location exists within 15 meters (50 feet) of an aircraft fuel inlet or fuel
system vent and within 19 meters (63 feet) of an aircraft direct fuel outlet/fuel-
dispensing nozzle. Refueling areas are Class 1, Division 1, Group D hazardous
locations as defined in National Fire Protection Association NFPA 70 National Electrical
Code. The light fixture assemblies and associated wiring must be suitable for installation
in the hazardous location. Refer to FAA AC 150/5345-39, Runway and Taxiway
Centerline Retroreflective Markers, for the use of retro-reflective markers.
8-5
HOVERLANE LIGHTING SYSTEMS
8-5.1
A hoverlane is a designated aerial traffic lane (air taxi) for the directed
movement of helicopters between a helipad or hoverpoint and the servicing and parking
area of a heliport or airfield.
8-5.2
Hoverlane lighting systems will consist of a single row of alternating
aviation green and yellow taxiway light fixtures located along the centerline of the
hoverlane. Elevated fixtures will be installed and will be spaced nominally 12.7 meters
(50 feet) on center for long straight sections, and mounted on metal light base fittings.
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