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Number Title Status Office Date
150/5210-6D Aircraft Fire Extinguishing Agents

Provides guidance on Aircraft Fire Extinguishing Agents and provides an acceptable methodology for complying with Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 139, Certification of Airports.

Cancelled AAS-100 2004-07-08
150/5200-33B Hazardous Wildlife Attractants On or Near Airports

Provides guidance on certain land uses that have the potential to attract hazardous wildlife on or near public-use airports.

Cancelled AAS-300 2007-08-28
150/5210-7D Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Communications

Provides guidance to assist airport operators in preparing for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) communications.

Cancelled AAS-300 2008-04-14
150/5210-14B Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Equipment, Tools and Clothing

Contains references to the minimum requirements for the selection and performance of aircraft rescue and firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE), self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and powered rescue tools.

Cancelled AAS-300 2008-09-30
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
150/5210-23 ARFF Vehicle and High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) Operation, Training and Qualifications

Provides FAA standards and recommendations for the training of airport firefighting and rescue personnel in the proper operation and tactical use of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles and ARFF vehicles equipped with High Reach Extendable Turret (HRETs).

Cancelled AAS-300 2010-09-30
150/5340-1L Standards for Airport Markings

This AC contains the FAA standards for markings used on airport runways, taxiways, and aprons.

Cancelled AAS-100 2013-09-27
150/5230-4B Aircraft Fuel Storage, Handling, Training, and Dispensing on Airports

Contains specifications and guidance for the storage, handling, and dispensing of aviation fuel on airports.

Cancelled AAS-300 2012-09-28
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
150/5200-28F Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) for Airport Operators

This AC provides guidance on using the NOTAM system for reporting airport facilities changes or outages and for utilizing the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix for airport condition reporting.

Cancelled AAS-300 2016-12-30
150/5340-18G Standards for Airport Sign Systems

This AC contains the FAA standards for the siting and installation of signs on airport runways and taxiways.

Cancelled AAS-100 2019-05-10
150/5300-16A General Guidance and Specifications for Aeronautical Surveys: Establishment of Geodetic Control and Submission to the National Geodetic Survey

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 to be included in the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) in support of aeronautical information surveys.

Cancelled AAS-100 2007-09-15
150/5200-18C Airport Safety Self-Inspection

Provides information to airport operators about airport self-inspection programs and identifies what should be included in such programs.

Cancelled AAS-300 2004-04-23
150/5210-24 Airport Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Management

Provides guidance for developing and managing an airport foreign object debris (FOD) program. In addition, this AC provides specifications for the equipment used in FOD removal operations.

Cancelled AAS-300 2010-09-30
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
150/5320-6F Airport Pavement Design and Evaluation

This advisory circular provides guidance to the public on the design and evaluation of pavements used by aircraft at civil airports.

Cancelled AAS-100 2016-11-10
150/5200-36A Qualifications for Wildlife Biologist Conducting Wildlife Hazard Assessments and Training Curriculums for Airport Personnel Involved in Controlling Wildlife Hazards on Airports (Consolidated AC includes Change 1)

Describes the qualifications for wildlife biologists who conduct Wildlife Hazard Assessments (WHA) for airports certificated under 14 CFR Part 139 and at non-certificated airports funded by the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) or Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program.

Cancelled AAS-300 2012-01-31
150/5340-18F Standards for Airport Sign Systems

Contains standards for the siting and installation of signs on airport runways and taxiways, including taxiway ending markers, location signs, runway distance remaining signs, mandatory hold signs associated with POFZ and CAT II/III operations, and many others.

Cancelled AAS-100 2010-08-16
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