Faa Aircraft Obstruction Lighting

This change amends the federal aviation administration s standards for marking and lighting structures to promote aviation safety.

Faa aircraft obstruction lighting.

70 7460 1l obstruction marking and lighting with change 2 date issued october 08 2016 responsible office ajv 1 airspace service description this advisory circular ac sets forth standards for marking and lighting obstructions that have been deemed to be a hazard to air navigation. Flight light s complete line of aircraft warning lights obstruction lights and beacons help mark tall structures which occupy airspace as specified by the faa and icao including. 70 7460 1k marking and lighting initiated by. Towers antennas buildings bridges and cranes.

Air 120 aviation safety aircraft certification service aircraft engineering division description sets forth acceptable means but not the only means of showing compliance with the federal aviation regulations far applicable to installed position lights and anti collision lights. Flight light l 810 obstruction lights are used on buildings antennas towers cranes and any other kind of obstacle which occupies airspace. Advisory circular 70 7460 1l is effective. 150 5345 43h etl certified l 810 icao annex 14 vol.

Report which summarizes the results of a safety risk assessment on the use of led lighting technology across the national airspace system nas the faa has published specifications for led based red obstruction lights. Faa lighting requirements vary depending on the height of cell towers and other structures. Based on the current faa guidelines for new and refiled towers the infographics linked below depict obstruction lighting and tower paint requirements. Change 2 to obstruction date.

Federal aviation administration circular subject. Obstruction light l 810 steady burning red obstruction light recommend use of double xtures with transfer to spare on failure faa configurations 8 faa fcc chimney stack lighting re quire ments note. Each fixture includes a glass fresnel globe which is colored red for most applications. This advisory circular ac sets forth standards for marking and lighting obstructions that have been deemed to be a hazard to navigable airspace.

Information is provided to assist in your product selection based on ac 70 7460 1k and ac 150 5345 43g advisory circular. Ac 20 30b pdf 455 kb. Emitting diode led lighting in aircraft operations.