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Results for Document Number: 150/5220

150/5220-28 - Non-Federal Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) Eligible for FAA Takeover, AWOS-C Installation Package

Status
Inactive
Date issued
2019-02-04
Office of Primary Responsibility
ARP-1
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150/5220-27 - Non-Federal Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) Eligible for FAA Takeover, AWOS-C Technical Data and Engineering Drawings

Status
Inactive
Date issued
2019-02-04
Office of Primary Responsibility
ARP-1
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150/5220-9B - Aircraft Arresting Systems on Civil Airports

Status
Active
Date issued
2023-07-10
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-300, Office of Airport Safety and Operations - Airport Safety & Operations Division
Description

This AC contains the FAA standards and recommendations for the installations of aircraft arresting systems on civil airports not owned or operated by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

This AC does not describe Engineered Materials Arresting Systems (EMAS). For guidance on EMAS, see AC 150/5220-22, Engineered Materials Arresting Systems (EMAS) for Aircraft Overruns.

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150/5220-23A - Frangible Connections

Status
Active
Date issued
2021-04-13
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description

This advisory circular contains standards and guidelines for the frangible connections used to support objects located in airfield safety areas and object free areas.

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Cancels
Number Title Date
150/5220-23 Frangible Connections

Contains specifications for the frangible connections used to support objects located in airfield safety areas, including fuse bolts, special material bolts, frangible couplings, tear-through fasteners, and tear-out sections.

This AC is based on the performance standards, specifications, and recommendations contained in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Aerodrome Design Manual, Part 6, Frangibility, and the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 01-20: Guidelines for Airfield Frangibility Zones.

Cancelled by AC 150/5220-23A on April 13, 2021.

 2009-04-27

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150/5220-16E - Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) for Non-Federal Applications - with Change 1

Status
Active
Date issued
2017-03-10
Office of Primary Responsibility
AJW-144, Tech Ops
Description

This advisory circular (AC) contains the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) standard for the non-Federal AWOS. This AC applies to anyone proposing to design,manufacture, procure, install, activate or maintain an AWOS for aviation purposes.

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150/5220-20A - Airport Snow and Ice Control Equipment

Status
Active
Date issued
2014-09-24
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description

This advisory circular provides guidance to assist airport operators in the procurement of snow and ice control equipment for airport use.

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150/5220-22B - Engineered Materials Arresting Systems (EMAS) for Aircraft Overruns

Status
Active
Date issued
2012-09-27
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description

Contains standards for the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of Engineered Materials Arresting Systems (EMAS) in runway safety areas (RSAs).

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150/5220-21C - Aircraft Boarding Equipment

Status
Active
Date issued
2012-06-29
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description

Contains the FAA's performance standards, specifications, and recommendations for the design, manufacture, testing and maintenance of equipment used in the boarding of airline passengers. The physical area covered in this AC is that which is bounded by the door of the passenger terminal area, on one end, to the door of the aircraft, on the other end. Although this AC refers only to aircraft boarding (enplaning), all references apply equally to disembarking (deplaning) with the described procedures occurring in reverse order.

The previous version of this AC discussed only the passenger lift scenario and associated equipment. This document updates that effort and addresses the other methods and equipment used to board an aircraft, including passenger boarding bridges, ramps, lifts, and aircraft boarding chairs.

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150/5220-26 - Airport Ground Vehicle Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Squitter Equipment

Status
Active
Date issued
2011-11-14
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description

Provides guidance on the development, installation, testing, approval, and maintenance of ADS-B Out squitter units for airport ground vehicles. Using this AC, airports will be able to acquire approved and authorized airport ground vehicle ADS-B squitter units that are compliant with Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 91, ADS–B Out Performance Requirements to Support Air Traffic Control (ATC) Service. Please note that the technical specifications for manufacturing ground vehicle ADS-B squitter units for airport ground vehicles are published in the FAA-E-3032, Vehicle ADS-B Specification, published January 7, 2015.

Contact the appropriate FAA Airport District Office or Regional Airports Division to discuss Airport Improvement Program (AIP) eligibility.

Learn more about Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B).

Editorial Note: The Consolidated AC was updated on 10 May 2023 to move the note from Appendix A, item a (FAA Approved Model Number: FDL-978-GTX/E), to its correct location under item b (FAA Approved Model Number: FDL-978-GTX/A (External Mount)).

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Change Title Date
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150/5220-26 Change 1

Provides guidance on the development, installation, testing, approval, and maintenance of Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) Out squitter units for airport ground vehicles. Change 1 updates the ADS-B Specification version number, Table 1 to show airports with existing or planned FAA surveillance systems, and Appendix A to list qualified products.

 2012-09-01
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150/5220-26 Change 2

 Provides updated reference to the current version of the Vehicle Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Specification, FAA-E-3032, published January 7, 2015. The contact information of the existing product has been updated and a new qualified product (appendix A) is also included.

 2016-04-11
3

150/5220-26 Change 3

See consolidated AC.

 2023-03-31

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150/5220-10E - Guide Specification for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Vehicles

Status
Active
Date issued
2011-06-01
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description

Provides an interactive specification that airports can use in procuring Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles. It describes the selection process, vehicle requirements, and how to produce formal specifications.

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150/5220-25 - Airport Avian Radar Systems

Status
Active
Date issued
2010-11-23
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description

Provides guidance on the use of avian radar systems to supplement an airport’s Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP) and reduce the potential avian threats to aircraft.

See also:

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150/5220-17B - Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Training Facilities

Status
Active
Date issued
2010-09-30
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description

Provides guidance on the design, construction, and operation of aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) training facilities.

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150/5220-24 - Foreign Object Debris Detection Equipment

Status
Active
Date issued
2009-09-30
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description

Provides information that airports can use to procure foreign object debris (FOD) detection equipment. Contains minimum performance specifications for systems and equipment that detect foreign objects on airports, including stationary radar, stationary electro-optical, stationary hybrid radar and electro-optical, and mobile radar.

See also Buy American Preferences to view:

  • Notice of Decision to Issue Buy American Waivers for Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Detection Equipment (11/28/2010)
  • Notice to Manufacturers of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Detection Equipment (8/5/2010)
  • Waiver request process
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150/5220-18A - Buildings for Storage and Maintenance of Airport Snow and Ice Control Equipment and Materials

Status
Active
Date issued
2007-09-14
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description
Provides guidance for the site selection and design of buildings used to store and maintain airport snow and ice control equipment, store approved materials, and provide personnel areas required to support the requirements under the airport operator’s winter storm management plan.
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150/5220-16D - Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) for Non-Federal Applications (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
2017-03-10
Cancellation notes
AC 150/5220-16E
Date issued
2011-04-28
Office of Primary Responsibility
AJW-14A
Description

This advisory circular (AC) contains the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) standard for the non-Federal AWOS. This AC applies to anyone proposing to design, procure, construct, install, activate or maintain an AWOS.

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150/5220-23 - Frangible Connections (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
2021-04-13
Cancelled by
150/5220-23A
Date issued
2009-04-27
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description

Contains specifications for the frangible connections used to support objects located in airfield safety areas, including fuse bolts, special material bolts, frangible couplings, tear-through fasteners, and tear-out sections.

This AC is based on the performance standards, specifications, and recommendations contained in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Aerodrome Design Manual, Part 6, Frangibility, and the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 01-20: Guidelines for Airfield Frangibility Zones.

Cancelled by AC 150/5220-23A on April 13, 2021.

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150/5220-10D - Guide Specification for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicles (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
2011-05-31
Cancellation notes
150/5220-10E
Date issued
2007-09-24
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description

Contains information, references, and guidelines for a family of aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles. Vehicles meeting this standard satisfy Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 139, Certification of Airports, and meet the requirements for airport response to aircraft fire fighting.

This AC cancels AC 150/5220-19, Guide Specification for Small, Dual Agent Aircraft Rescue, and Firefighting Vehicles (December 7, 1993).

This AC incorporates NFPA 414.0 (2007 edition) by reference, with noted additions, exceptions, and amendments. The AC should be read in conjunction with the NFPA Standards. To access the NFPA Standards, visit www.nfpa.org.

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150/5220-10C Guide Specification for Water/Foam Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles Contains performance standards, specifications, and recommendations for the design, construction, and testing of a family of aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles. 2002-02-18

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150/5220-9A - Aircraft Arresting Systems (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
2023-07-10
Cancelled by
150/5220-9B
Cancellation notes
Superseded
Date issued
2006-12-20
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-300, Office of Airport Safety and Operations - Airport Safety & Operations Division
Description

Contains FAA standards and recommendations for the installations of aircraft arresting systems on civil airports not owned or operated by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). This AC does not describe Engineered Materials Arresting Systems (EMAS). For guidance on EMAS, see AC 150/5220-22, Engineered Materials Arresting Systems (EMAS) for Aircraft Overruns.

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150/5220-22A - Engineered Materials Arresting Systems (EMAS) for Aircraft Overruns (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
2012-09-27
Cancellation notes
AC 150/5220-22B
Date issued
2005-09-30
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description

Contains standards for the planning, design, and installation of EMAS in runway safety areas.

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150/5220-10C - Guide Specification for Water/Foam Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
2007-09-24
Cancelled by
150/5220-10D
Date issued
2002-02-18
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description
Contains performance standards, specifications, and recommendations for the design, construction, and testing of a family of aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles.
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150/5220-21B - Guide Specification for Devices Used to Board Airline Passengers with Mobility Impairments (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
2012-06-29
Cancellation notes
150/5220-21C
Date issued
2000-03-17
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description

Contains performance standards, specifications, and recommendations for the design, construction, and testing of devices used to assist in the boarding of airline passengers with mobility impairments.

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150/5220-16C - Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) for Non-Federal Applications (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
2011-04-28
Cancellation notes
150/5220-16D
Date issued
1999-12-13
Office of Primary Responsibility
AUA-430
Description

Contains the FAA standard for non-Federal Automated Weather Observing Systems.

Content
Cancels
Cancels
Number Title Date
150/5220-16B Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) for Non-Federal Applications 1995-11-11

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150/5220-22 - Engineered Materials Arresting Systems (EMAS) for Aircraft Overruns (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
2005-09-30
Cancellation notes
150/5220-22A
Date issued
1998-08-21
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description

Contains standards for the planning, design, and installation of EMAS in runway safety areas.

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150/5220-10B - Guide Specification for Water/Foam Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
2002-02-18
Cancellation notes
150/5220-10C
Date issued
1997-10-20
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description

Contains performance standards, specification, and recommendations for the design, construction, and testing of water/foam aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles.

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150/5220-16B - Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) for Non-Federal Applications (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
1999-12-13
Cancelled by
150/5220-16C
Date issued
1995-11-11
Office of Primary Responsibility
AUA-430
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Number Title Date
150/5220-16A Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) for Non-Federal Applications

Contains the FAA standard for non-Federal Automated Weather Observing Systems.

 1990-06-12

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150/5220-19 - Guide Specification for Small Agent Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicles (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
Date issued
1993-12-07
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description
Contains performance standards, specifications, and recommendations for the design, construction, and testing of a family of small, dual agent aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles.
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150/5220-18 - Buildings for Storage and Maintenance of Airport Snow and Ice Control Equipment and Materials (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
2007-09-14
Cancellation notes
150/5220-18A
Date issued
1992-10-15
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description
Provides guidance for site selection, design and construction of buildings used to store and maintain airport snow and ice control equipment and materials.
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150/5220-4B - Water Supply Systems for Aircraft Fire and Rescue Protection (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
2011-09-09
Cancellation notes
AAS-100
Date issued
1992-07-29
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-300, Office of Airport Safety and Operations - Airport Safety & Operations Division
Description

Provides guidance for the selection of a water source and standards for the design of a distribution system to support aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) service operations on airports.

The AC was cancelled for the following reason. The primary reference upon which the document is based, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 419 - Guide for Master Planning Airport Water Supply Systems for Fire Protection, was cancelled in 1996. The relevant information from that specification has been inserted in other NFPA standards. Therefore, the AC is no longer necessary as water supply safety is ensured through a variety of other guidance material used by airport operators and architectural and engineering firms.

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150/5220-20 - Airport Snow and Ice Control Equipment (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
2014-09-24
Cancellation notes
150/5220-20A
Date issued
1992-06-30
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description

Provides guidance to airport operators on the procurement of snow and ice control equipment for airport use.

Content
Changes
Changes
Change Title Date
1

Change 1 - Airport Snow and Ice Control Equipment

Provides guidance to airport operators on the procurement of snow and ice control equipment for airport use. 		1994-03-01

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150/5220-17A - Design Standards for an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training Facility (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
2010-09-30
Cancellation notes
150/5220-17B
Date issued
1992-01-31
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description

Contains standards, specifications, and recommendations for the design of an aircraft rescue and firefighting training facility utilizing either propane or a flammable liquid hydrocarbon (FLH) as the fuel.

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Changes
Changes
Change Title Date
1

Change 1 - Design Standards for an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training Facility

Contains standards, specifications, and recommendations for the design of an aircraft rescue and firefighting training facility utilizing either propane or a flammable liquid hydrocarbon (FLH) as the fuel. 		1998-11-24

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150/5220-10A - Guide Specification for Water/Foam Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
1997-10-20
Cancellation notes
150/5220-10B
Date issued
1991-07-03
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description

Contains performance standards, specification, and recommendations for the design, construction, and testing of water/foam aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles.

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150/5220-13B - Runway Surface Condition Sensor Specification Guide (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
Date issued
1991-03-27
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description
Provides guidance to irport operators, consultants, and design engineers on preparing procurement specifications for sensor systems that monitor and report runway surface conditions.
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150/5220-16A - Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) for Non-Federal Applications (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
1995-11-11
Cancelled by
150/5220-16B
Date issued
1990-06-12
Office of Primary Responsibility
AUA-430
Description

Contains the FAA standard for non-Federal Automated Weather Observing Systems.

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150/5220-10 - Guide Specification for Water/Foam Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
1991-07-03
Cancellation notes
150/5220-10A
Date issued
1972-05-26
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description

This guide specification was developed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to assist airport management in the development of local procurement specifications. It is not addressed to any regulatory requirements of FAA but is promulgated for general use. The word "shall" is not to be construed as a mandatory requirement of FAA. It is specifically included so that portions of this guide specification may be copied verbatim by local specification writers.

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150/5220-9 - Aircraft Arresting System for Joint Civil/Military Airports (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
2006-12-20
Cancellation notes
150/5220-9A
Date issued
1970-04-06
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-300, Office of Airport Safety and Operations - Airport Safety & Operations Division
Description
Updates existing policy and describes and illustrates the various types of military aircraft emergency arresting systems that are now installed at various joint civil/military airports. It also informs users of criteria concerning installations of such systems at joint civil/military airports.
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