Series 150 Advisory Circulars (ACs) for Airport Projects

Contains FAA specifications for light fixtures to be used on airport runways and taxiways.

Date Cancelled: 05-19-2009
Cancelled By: 150/5345-46D

Contains the FAA specifications for low-impact resistant (LIR) structures used to support approach lighting systems (ALS) at airports.

Date Cancelled: 04-06-2007
Cancelled By: 150/5345-45C

Provides guidance and recommendations on the installation of airport visual aids. This AC replaces several ACs, which are now cancelled: AC 150/5340-4C, Installation Details for Runway Centerline Touchdown Zone Lighting Systems; AC 150/5340-14B, Economy Approach Lighting Aids; AC 150/5340-17B, Standby Power for Non-FAA Airport Lighting Systems; AC 150/5340-21, Airport Miscellaneous Lighting Visual Aids; AC 150/5340-23B, Supplemental Wind Cones; AC 150/5340-24, Runway and Taxiway Edge Lighting System; AC 150/5340-27A, Air-to-Ground Radio Control of Airport Lighting Systems; AC 150/5340-28, Low Visibility Taxiway Lighting Systems; and AC 150/5340-29, Installation Details for Land and Hold Short Lighting Systems. See also Airport Technical Advisory on Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).

Because of the size of the document, it is available as one large file (see Complete) or as five smaller files (see Parts 1-5).

Date Cancelled: 09-20-2007

Provides guidance on using the NOTAM system for airport condition reporting.

Date Cancelled: 01-28-2008
Cancelled By: 150/5200-28D

Describes the qualifications for wildlife biologists who conduct Wildlife Hazard Assessments for airports certificated under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 139. Addresses the minimum wildlife hazard management curriculum for the initial and recurrent training of airport personnel involved in implementing an FAA-approved Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.

Date Cancelled: 01-31-2012

Contains the specifications for containers designed to serve as airport light bases, transformer housings, junction boxes, and accessories. Provides the basic standard requirements for critical dimensions and performance requirements to which all manufacturers must demonstrate compliance.

Date Cancelled: 10-17-2006

Provides information on course and reference materials for training of aircraft and firefighting (ARFF) personnel.

Date Cancelled: 09-23-2009

Provides the specifications for Airport Imagery Acquisition and describes how to submit the imagery to the National Geodetic Survey for approval in support of aeronautical information and airport engineering surveys. Note to Users: Not all agreed upon comments received have been incorporated into this version of the document. However, they may be incorporated in the next revision after due technical review and consultation with industry.

Date Cancelled: 09-15-2007

Provides the specifications for the collection of airport survey data through field and office methodologies in support of aeronautical information and airport engineering surveys. It also explains how to submit data to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which will forward the data to the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) for quality control purposes. The primary purpose of these general guidelines and specifications is to list the requirements for aeronautical surveys conducted at airports in support of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Surveying–GIS Program. Note to Users: Not all agreed upon comments received have been incorporated into this version of the document. However, they may be incorporated in the next revision after due technical review and consultation with industry.

Because of the size of this document, it is available as one large file (see Complete) or as several smaller files (see Parts 1-3).

Date Cancelled: 09-15-2007

Explains the specifications for establishing geodetic control on or near an airport. It also describes how to submit the information to the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) for approval and inclusion in the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) in support of aeronautical information surveys.

Date Cancelled: 09-15-2007

Contains equipment specifications for light beacons which are used to locate and identify civil airports, military airports, seaplane bases, and heliports.

Date Cancelled: 09-24-2010

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

Date Cancelled: 09-27-2012

Describes the Airport Lighting Equipment Certification Program (ALECP). See also the Addendum and an explanation of FAA's interim Non-Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Parts Certification Program.

Date Cancelled: 09-26-2012

Contains standards for portable runway and taxiway lights and runway end identifier lights for temporary use to permit continued aircraft operations while all or part of a runway lighting system is inoperative.

Date Cancelled: 09-20-2007

Contains the specifications for discharge-type flashing light equipment to be used for runway end identifier lights (REIL) and for an omnidirectional approach lightning system (ODALS).

Date Cancelled: 09-08-2010

Contains the specification for radio control equipment to be used for controlling airport lighting facilities.

Date Cancelled: 06-27-2007

Date Cancelled: 11-17-2005

Contains the specifications requirements for series-to-series isolation transformers for use in airport lighting systems.

Date Cancelled: 07-22-2011

Contains a specification for constant current regulators used on airport lighting circuits and for a monitor that reports on the status of the regulator.

Date Cancelled: 09-29-2010

Describes the standards for markings used on airport runways, taxiways, and aprons.

Date Cancelled: 09-03-2010

Contains specification for containers designed to serve as airport light bases, transformer housings, junction boxes and related accessories. Please Read: Changes to AC 150/5345-42D and Change to Effective Date of AC 150/5345-42D.

Date Cancelled: 05-08-2006

Provides standards for the construction of airports. Items covered include general provisions, earthwork, flexible base courses, rigid base courses, flexible surface courses, rigid pavement, fencing, drainage, turfing, and lighting installation. This replaces all advance copies. See also Errata Sheet below.

Because of the size of this document, it is available as a single file (see Complete) and as three smaller files (see Parts 1-3).

Date Cancelled: 09-29-2007

Contains the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards for Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) systems, which provide pilots with visual glideslope guidance during approach for landing.

Date Cancelled: 09-29-2011

Provides guidance and recommendations on the installation of airport visual aids. This AC replaces several ACs, which are now cancelled: AC 150/5340-4C, Installation Details for Runway Centerline Touchdown Zone Lighting Systems; AC 150/5340-14B, Economy Approach Lighting Aids; AC 150/5340-17B, Standby Power for Non-FAA Airport Lighting Systems; AC 150/5340-21, Airport Miscellaneous Lighting Visual Aids; AC 150/5340-23B, Supplemental Wind Cones; AC 150/5340-24, Runway and Taxiway Edge Lighting System; AC 150/5340-27A, Air-to-Ground Radio Control of Airport Lighting Systems; AC 150/5340-28, Low Visibility Taxiway Lighting Systems; and AC 150/5340-29, Installation Details for Land and Hold Short Lighting Systems. See also Airport Technical Advisory on Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).

Because of the size of the document, it is available as one large file (see Complete) or as three smaller files (see Parts 1-3).

Date Cancelled: 08-01-2006

Provides recommended guidelines for maintenance of airport visual aid facilities.

Date Cancelled: 09-30-2009