UFC 3-535-01
17 November 2005
12-1.15
Floodlights
Apron parking areas are typically lighted to 0.5 footcandles. Apron loading areas are
typically lighted to 2 footcandles vertical. Hangar areas are typically lighted to 1
footcandle. The functions of the apron floodlights are:
12-1.15.1
Assist the pilot in taxiing the aircraft into and out of the final parking
position.
12-1.15.2
Provide lighting suitable for passengers to embark and debark; for
personnel to load and unload cargo and refuel; and to perform other apron service
functions.
12-1.15.3
Maintain airfield security.
12-2
ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE
12-2.1
General
The FAA has published guide specifications for installation of airfield lighting systems.
FAA guide specifications come in two forms: advisory circulars in the 5340 series, and
FAA-C specifications. A listing of applicable publications is provided below. Where those
guides are in conflict with the Air Force requirements listed above, the Air Force
requirements take precedence. The FAA has an Advisory Check List AC 00-X.X that
provides a list of documents, and how to order them. Contact the FAA at 1-800-FAA-
SURE, (fax: 301-386-5394).
12-2.2
FAA Advisory Circulars (ACs)
FAA advisory circulars may be obtained from the Department of Transportation.
Subsequent Distribution Office, Ardmore East Business Center, 3341 Q 75th Avenue,
Landover, Maryland, 20785. Request latest editions: (Fax: 301-386-5394).
12-2.2.1
AC 150/5340-4. Installation Details for Runway Centerline Touchdown
Zone Lighting Systems describes standards for the design and installation of runway
centerline and touchdown zone lighting systems.
12-2.2.2
AC 150/5340-17. Standby Power for Non-FAA Airport Lighting Systems
describes standards for the design, installation, and maintenance of standby power for
non-agency owned airport visual aids associated with the National Airspace System
(NAS) and the national system of airports.
12-2.2.3
AC 150/5340-18. Standards For Airport Sign Systems describes the
recommended standards for design and installation of a taxiway guidance sign system.
12-2.2.4
AC 150/5340-21. Airport Miscellaneous Lighting Visual Aids describes
standards for the system design, installation, inspection, testing and maintenance of
airport miscellaneous visual aids, i.e., airport beacons, beacon towers, wind cones, wind
tees, and obstruction lights.
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