UFC 3-535-01
17 November 2005
11-4
HELIPAD LIGHTING
Emergency helipad lighting must follow the standard configurations for perimeter,
landing direction, and approach direction lighting except the adherence to light plane
criteria is not required.
11-5
FIXTURES
Fixtures may be omni-directional, bi-directional or uni-directional. Where uni-directional
fixtures are employed, they must be aimed in the direction of the planned operation. If
the operational direction changes they must be installed for the new direction. Uni-
directional fixtures generally have better light output for the energy being consumed
than the other types. Omni-directional fixtures meeting MIL-L-19661, Light, Marker,
Portable, Emergency, Battery Operated, Light, Marker, Portable, Emergency Airfield,
Battery Operated, Type I may be used with filters as appropriate for the application. Uni-
directional and bi-directional fixtures meeting AC 150/5345-50, Specification for Portable
Runway Lights, may also be used. Other portable fixtures that are suitable for outdoor
use, meet the duty cycle requirements and meet or exceed the light output of the
specified fixtures may be considered.
11-6
CONTROLS
The specified lights have individual on/off controls and are not capable of control from a
central point. They may have been provided with a flashing mode which must not be
used during periods when aircraft operations are being conducted.
11-7
COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL MILITARY STANDARDS
These standards comply with NATO STANAG 3534, Airfield Portable Lighting, and
ASCC AIR STD 90/20, Airfield Portable Lighting Systems, except for light output of the
fixtures.
11-8
CONTINGENCY AIRFIELD NIGHT LIGHTING SYSTEM (CANLS)
The current authorized permanent contingency lighting pattern for Air Mobility
Command (AMC) aircrews is the Airfield Visual Aids Pattern, (AVAP-1), Figure 3-2, in
AFI 13-217.
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