UFC 3-535-01
17 November 2005
CHAPTER 14: AIR FACILITY EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND TESTING
14-1
CONTRACTUAL ACCEPTANCE TESTS
Test and inspect during construction and before accepting and placing a new system
into service to ensure the system is operating properly and has been constructed as
designed. The government will conduct a commissioning flight inspection on all light
systems covered by AFMAN 11-225 (I). Establish responsibility for any deficiencies
found and complete corrective action before releasing the construction contractor. This
chapter applies to inspection and testing during construction and the contractual
acceptance tests of new installations. Include the applicable contractual test procedures
in the contract specifications. If the installation is not accomplished by contract, perform
the tests before making the system operational.
14-1.1
Electrical Safety
Most airfield lighting circuits and power supply equipment operate at high voltages.
Qualified personnel, who are familiar with high voltage electrical equipment and the
safety precautions that must be observed, must perform the tests defined in this
chapter. The following are general safety precautions that apply to all work in or around
electrical equipment, and specifically for series lighting circuits. Understand and apply
these precautions during all phases of operation and maintenance, whether working in
the lighting vault or on the field circuits. Additional safety information can be found in:
AFMAN 32-1185, Electrical Worker Safety, and EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health
Requirements Manual; FAA AC 150/5340-26, Maintenance of Airport Visual Aid
Facilities; MIL-HDBK 1023/4, Maintenance of Visual Air Navigation Facilities; and MIL-
HDBK 1023/5, Maintenance Standards for Visual Air Navigation Facilities.
14-1.1.1
Two Basic Rules
14-1.1.1.1 Work should never be performed on energized electrical
conductors or equipment, except for measuring voltage or current. Lock out
equipment if it is not easily visible from the work site.
14-1.1.1.2 Always assume that power is on until the true condition is
determined.
14-1.1.2
Safety Practices
14-1.1.2.1
All commercial test equipment should be UL approved.
14-1.1.2.2 Prior to beginning work on airport lighting circuits, coordinate work
schedule with Tower. Obtain authorization for local control.
14-1.1.2.3 If work is on high voltage circuit (480V or higher for purposes of this
document), at least two electricians should be present, one having thorough knowledge
of high voltage circuits. Observer should: keep other personnel not involved in work
clear of equipment, be familiar with power disconnects and immediately disconnect
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