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AC 150/5220-9B - Aircraft Arresting Systems on Civil Airports

Document Information

Number
150/5220-9B
Title
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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