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Number Title Status Office Date
150/5345-49C Specification L-854, Radio Control Equipment

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

Cancelled AAS-100 2007-06-27
150/5345-43F Specification for Obstruction Lighting Equipment

Contains the FAA specification for obstruction lighting equipment. See also the following Engineering Briefs:

  • EB 67: Light Sources Other than Incandescent and Xenon for Airport and Obstruction Lighting Fixtures
  • EB 76: Using Solar Power for Airport Obstruction Lighting

Cancelled AAS-100 2006-09-12
150/5345-26C FAA Specification for L-823 Plug and Receptacle, Cable Connectors

Contains the specification for plug and receptacle (cable connectors) used with underground power cables, isolation transformer leads, and light fixture leads for airport lighting systems.

Cancelled AAS-100 2000-04-17
150/5345-56 Specification for L-890 Airport Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS)

Specifies minimum requirements for an Airport Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS), which simplifies the control and monitoring of lighted visual aids and enhances airport safety.

Cancelled AAS-100 2004-09-30
150/5345-51A Specification for Discharge-Type Flashing Light Equipment

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).

Cancelled AAS-100 2005-09-19
150/5345-39C Specification for L-853, Runway and Taxiway Retroreflective Markers

Contains the FAA standards for retroreflective markers for airport runways and taxiways. See also Errata Sheet below.

Cancelled AAS-100 2006-09-14
150/5345-42F Specification for Airport Light Bases, Transformer Housings, Junction Boxes, and Accessories

Contains the specifications for containers designed to serve as airport light bases, transformer housings, junction boxes, and accessories.

Cancelled AAS-100 2006-10-17
150/5345-53C Airport Lighting Equipment Certification Program

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.

Cancelled AAS-100 2005-09-30
150/5345-28F Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Systems

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.

Cancelled AAS-100 2005-04-12
150/5345-28D Precision Approach Path Indicator Systems (PAPI) (Consolidated reprint includes Change 1) Cancelled AAS-200 1991-01-03
150/5345-28E Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPA) Systems Cancelled AAS-100 2004-05-25
150/5345-27C Specification for Wind Cone Assemblies Cancelled AAS-200 1985-07-19
150/5345-42C Specification for Airport Light Bases, Transformer Houses, Junction Boxes and Accessories (Consolidated Reprint includes Change 1) Cancelled AAS-200 1989-06-08
150/5345-12D Specification for Airport and Heliport Beacons Cancelled AAS-100 2005-08-31
150/5345-39B FAA Specification L-853, Runway and Taxiway Centerline Retroreflective Markers (Consolidated reprint includes Change 1) Cancelled AAS-200 1980-12-09
150/5345-42D Specification for Airport Light Bases, Transformer Housings, Junction Boxes, and Accessories

Contains specification for containers designed to serve as airport light bases, transformer housings, junction boxes and related accessories.

Cancelled AAS-100 2005-04-29
150/5345-44G Specification for Runway and Taxiway Signs

Contains a specification for lighted and unlighted signs to be used on taxiways and runways.

Cancelled AAS-100 2004-07-08
150/5345-50 Change 1 to Specification for Portable Runway Lights-Revises Equipment Qualification Procedures Cancelled AAS-200 1982-01-04
150/5345-42E Specification for Airport Light Bases, Transformer Housings, Junction Boxes, and Accessories

Contains the specifications for containers designed to serve as airport light bases, transformer housings, junction boxes, and accessories.

Cancelled AAS-100 2006-05-08
150/5345-49B Specification L-854, Radio Control Equipment

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

Cancelled AAS-100 2005-09-15
150/5345-45A Lightweight Approach Light Structure Cancelled AAS-200 1987-12-09
150/5345-52 Generic Visual Glideslope Indicators (GVGI)

Contains the FAA standards for generic visual glideslope indicators systems. GVGI systems provide pilots with visual glideslope guidance during approaches for landing at general aviation airports.

Cancelled AAS-200 1988-06-21
150/5345-51 Specification for Discharge - Type Flasher Equipment (Consolidated reprint includes Change 1)

(Consolidated reprint includes change 1). 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).

Cancelled AAS-200 1981-08-14
150/5345-50A Specification for Portable Runway and Taxiway Lights

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.

Cancelled AAS-100 2005-09-19
150/5345-45B Low-Impact Resistant (LIR) Structures

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

Cancelled AAS-100 2006-09-05
150/5345-44J Specification for Runway and Taxiway Signs

Contains the FAA specifications for unlighted and lighted signs to be used on taxiways and runways.

Cancelled AAS-100 2010-09-29
150/5345-43H Specification for Obstruction Lighting Equipment

This AC contains the FAA specification for obstruction lighting equipment. Effective 12 months after the date of this circular, only that equipment qualified per this specification will be listed in AC 150/5345-53, Airport Lighting Equipment Certification Program.

Cancelled AAS-100 2016-09-28
150/5345-56A Specification for L-890 Airport Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS)

Specifies the minimum requirements for an Airport Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS).

Cancelled AAS-100 2009-09-30
150/5345-10G Specification for Constant Current Regulators and Regulator Monitors

Contains a specification for constant current regulators (CCR) and a monitor for use with airport lighting circuits.

Cancelled AAS-100 2010-09-29
150/5345-28G Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Systems

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

Cancelled AAS-100 2011-09-29
150/5345-42J Specification for Airport Light Bases, Transformer Housings, Junction Boxes, and Accessories

This advisory circular (AC) contains the specifications for airport light bases, transformer housings, junction boxes, accessories, and elevated light fixture covers and stakes.

Cancelled AAS-100 2019-09-12
150/5345-44H Specification for Taxiway and Runway Signs

Contains the FAA specifications for unlighted and lighted signs to be used on taxiways and runways.

Cancelled AAS-100 2007-09-28
150/5345-10F Specification for Constant Current Regulators Regulator Monitors

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

Cancelled AAS-100 2005-06-24
150/5345-1V Approved Airport Equipment

Replaces all references to AC 150/5345-1 with AC 150/5345-53.

Cancelled AAS-100 1997-06-06
150/5345-47B Specification for Series to Series Isolation Transformers for Airport Lighting Systems

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

Cancelled AAS-100 2005-06-30
150/5345-7E Specification for L-824 Underground Electrical Cable for Airport Lighting Circuits

Describes the specification requirements for L-824 electrical cables.

Cancelled AAS-100 2001-08-02
150/5345-3F Specification for L-821, Panels for the Control of Airport Lighting

Provides the specified manufacturing requirements for panels used for remote control of airport lighting and auxiliary systems.

Cancelled AAS-100 2007-09-28
150/5345-27D Specification for Wind Cone Assemblies

Contains a specification for wind cone assemblies to be used to provide wind information to pilots of aircraft.

Cancelled AAS-100 2004-06-02
150/5345-46C Specification for Runway and Taxiway Light Fixtures

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

Cancelled AAS-100 2006-09-12
150/5345-54A Specification for L-884 Power and Control Unit for Land and Hold Short Lighting Systems

Contains the FAA standards for power and control units for Land and Hold Short Lighting Systems.

Cancelled AAS-100 2000-08-09
150/5345-12E Specification for Airport and Heliport Beacon

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

Cancelled AAS-100 2005-11-17
150/5345-53B Airport Lighting Equipment Certification Program Cancelled AAS-200 1989-06-08
150/5345-55 Lighted Visual AID to Indicate Temporary Runway Closure

Provides guidance on the design of a lighted visual aid to indicate temporary runway closure.

Cancelled AAS-100 2003-07-14
150/5345-5A Circuit Selector Switch Cancelled AAS-200 1982-03-23
150/5345-13A Specification for L-841 Auxiliary Relay Cabinet Asembly for Pilot Control of Airport Lighting Circuits

Contains the specification requirements for a relay cabinet used to control airfield lighting circuits.

Cancelled AAS-200 1986-08-08
150/5345-3E Specification for L-821 Panels for Control to Airport Lighting

Provides the specified manufacturing requirements for panels used for remote control of airport lighting and auxiliary systems.

Cancelled AAS-200 1998-09-01
150/5345-10E Specification for Constant Current Regulators Regulator Monitors Cancelled AAS-200 1984-10-16
150/5345-12C Specification for Airport and Heliport Beacons Cancelled AAS-200 1984-01-09
150/5345-44F Specification for Taxiway and Runway Signs (Consolidated reprint includes change 1) Cancelled AAS-200 1994-01-05
150/5345-46B Specification for Runway and Taixway Light Fixtures Cancelled AAS-200 1998-09-01
150/5345-43E Specification for Obstruction Lighting Equipment Cancelled AAS-200 1995-10-19
150/5345-47A Isolation Transformers for Airport Lighting Systems

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

Cancelled AAS-200 1987-12-09
150/5345-49A Specification L-854, Radio Control Equipment

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

Cancelled AAS-200 1986-08-08
150/5345-39D Specification for L-853, Runway and Taxiway Retroreflective Markers

Contains the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards for retroreflective markers for airport runways and taxiways.

Cancelled AAS-100 2011-09-26
150/5345-43G Specification for Obstruction Lighting Equipment

This specification sets forth the FAA requirements for obstruction lighting equipment used to increase conspicuity of structures to permit early obstruction recognition by pilots.

Cancelled AAS-100 2012-09-26
150/5345-26D FAA Specification For L-823 Plug And Receptacle, Cable Connectors

Contains the specification for plug and receptacle (cable connectors) used with underground power cables, isolation transformer leads, and light fixture leads for airport lighting systems.

Cancelled AAS-100 2008-09-30
150/5345-46D Specification for Runway and Taxiway Light Fixtures

Contains FAA specifications for in-pavement and elevated light fixtures used on airport runways and taxiways, including Runway Status Lights (RWSL), Takeoff Hold Lights (THL), Runway Intersection Lights (RIL), and Runway Entrance Lights (REL).

Cancelled AAS-100 2009-05-19
150/5345-27E Specification for Wind Cone Assemblies

This AC contains a specification for wind cone assemblies to be used to provide wind information to pilots.

Cancelled AAS-100 2013-09-26
150/5345-42G Specification for Airport Light Bases, Transformer Housings, Junction Boxes, and Accessories

This AC contains the specifications for airport light bases, transformer housings, junction boxes, and accessories.

Cancelled AAS-100 2013-01-23
150/5345-44K Specification for Runway and Taxiway Signs

This AC contains the FAA specifications for unlighted and lighted signs to be used on taxiways and runways.

Cancelled AAS-100 2015-10-08
150/5345-46E Specification for Runway and Taxiway Light Fixtures

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

Cancelled AAS-100 2016-03-02
150/5345-42H Specification for Airport Light Bases, Transformer Housings, Junction Boxes, and Accessories

This advisory circular contains the specifications for airport light bases, transformer housings, junction boxes, accessories, elevated light fixture covers and stakes.

Cancelled AAS-100 2015-11-06