This change amends the federal aviation administration s standards for marking and lighting structures to promote aviation safety.
Faa obstruction lighting regulations.
Introduction to obstruction lighting guidelines any structure that exceeds 200 above ground level generally needs to be marked lighted according to faa icao regulations.
The change number and date of the change material are located at the top of the page.
Ac 70 7460 1l including change 2 pdf 4 5 mb.
Faa and icao guidance is necessary for the proper selection and correct placement of aircraft warning lights and obstruction lighting equipment.
70 7460 1k marking and lighting initiated by.
In addition the federal communications commission governs monitoring requirements for airport obstruction lights.
The height of a structure identified as an obstruction has been lowered from 500 feet above ground level agl to 499 feet above ground level by amendment to title 14 code of federal regulations 14 cfr part 77 safe efficient use and preservation of the navigable airspace.
Faa icao obstruction lighting regulations before purchasing aircraft warning lights be sure to review the faa s obstruction light regulations.
The document provides specifications on lighting systems colors and light intensities.
This advisory circular ac sets forth standards for marking and lighting obstructions that have been deemed to be a hazard to air navigation.
New lighting is specified for wind turbines at various heights.
Specifications for obstruction lighting equipment current version contact us.
Faa lighting requirements according to federal aviation administration faa all structures exceeding 200 feet above ground level agl must be appropriately marked with tower lights or tower paint.
Federal regulations for obstruction marking and lighting are governed by the applicable faa advisory circulars including the most recent 70 7460 1l.
Advisory circular 70 7460 1l is effective immediately.
Faa advisory circular 70 7460 1l on obstruction marking and lighting details the ways different types of obstructions may be marked.
All structures above 499 feet are considered obstructions and the faa will continue to conduct an aeronautical study on these types of structures to determine their effect on the navigable airspace and ensure they do not create a hazard.
Schai reproduced with permission obstruction lighting equipment.
The design installation and maintenance of in pavement airport lighting pdf 7 3 mb by arthur s.
Please refer to this circular and its latest revision for latest updates.
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