UFC 3-535-01
17 November 2005
with the runway/taxiway combination control panels and associated equipment
connected to permit separate control of each heliport lighting system, independent of
each other, and permit simultaneous control of the taxiway circuits in combination.
Coordinate the need to interlock the lighting on intersecting runways so that both
runway lighting systems cannot be energized simultaneously. Taxiway circuit T-1A will
be connected with separate individual control in order to permit flexibility in the operation
of the runway and taxiway lights either singly, in combination, or simultaneously, as
required for the heliport operations by the control tower operator. The layout will also
allow for future changes, and expansion in the methods of operation with a minimum of
expense and interruption of service.
8-8.1
Provide edge lights and threshold lights with 3 intensities as follows:
Intensity Step
Percent of Full Intensity
1
10%
2
20%
3
100%
If required by the operations community, for compatibility with night vision
goggles, the edge lights and threshold lights may be provided with 5 intensities as
follows:
Intensity Step
Percent of Full Intensity
1
0.16%
2
0.8%
3
4.0%
4
20%
5
100%
8-8.2
The initial sequence of operations of the heliport lighting circuits
anticipated is such that when helicopters are utilizing the night landing facilities of the
heliport: the blue taxiway lights (circuits T-1 and T-2) will be turned on, but only the
white edge lights and green/red threshold lights (circuits R-1 or R-2) of the runway in
use will be turned on. Use Figure 8-4 as a reference.
Example:
White edge lights, R-1, ON
Threshold lights, R-1, ON
Blue edge lights, R-2, ON
Blue edge lights, T-2, ON
Blue edge lights, T-1A, ON
All other taxiway/runway lights, OFF
The above example will allow a helicopter to land on R-1, taxi on R-2, taxi on T-2,
and proceed to a designated area via T-1A.
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