UFC 3-535-01
17 November 2005
Table 14-5. Checklist for REIL
____ 1. Is all equipment and material new? [Items covered by the FAA L-800 series should
be listed in the FAA AC 150/5345-53]
____ 2. Are the isolation/interface transformers, if required, of the proper type and capacity
as required by the specifications, or as recommended by the REIL manufacturer?
____ 3. Are the location of the light units according to plans?
____ 4. Is the elevation of the flashheads and associated equipment in accordance with the
plans?
____ 5. Are the foundations and equipment mountings according to plans, and do breakable
____ 6. Is the horizontal and vertical aiming correct?
____ 7. Where transformer bases are used to house isolation/interface transformers, are
tops of these slightly above surrounding grade to keep water away from the covers?
Is there a smooth transition between concrete envelopes of these bases and the
surrounding grade?
____ 8. Are all L-823 Type II two-conductor secondary connectors Class A (factory molded)?
____ 9. Are the base cover gaskets properly installed and the cover properly bolted with
stainless steel bolts?
____ 10. If connection into series circuit is specified, are the L-823 connectors of proper size
and do they properly fit the cable?
____ 11. Has taping/heat shrink for field attached connectors been applied properly, per
details?
____ 12. Has grounding of REIL units, and transformer base if used, been provided in
accordance with the plans? With ground rods installed to a least minimum depth
below grade?
____ 13. Is counterpoise properly separated from REIL units and transformer base grounding
provisions?
____ 14. Are equipment enclosures weathertight?
____ 15. Are all conductor (power and control) connections tight?
____ 16. Are the voltages (power and control) within manufacturer specified limits? In case of
regulator feed to REIL, are these voltages within limits at those brightness steps at
which the REIL operate?
____ 17. Is the operation of the REIL in accordance with the plan of operation and
specifications?
[Control, rate of flashing, synchronization of slave and master units]
____ 18. Has contractor supplied all necessary maintenance and repair manuals, operating
instruction books, and spare parts list? If required, have spare parts such as lamps
been provided?
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