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3.0 Appendix A
3.1 Installation
Guidance for In-
pavement Fixtures
In-pavement fixtures must be installed according to the plans and specifications; the
applicable regulatory guidance; and the following guidance. The importance of using the
proper fixture clamping components and bolt torque to minimize the risk for fixture failure or
loosening of clamping components cannot be overemphasized.
3.1.1 Reference
Documents
•
FAA Cert Alert No. 14-03 (
Preventive Maintenance of In-pavement Lighting Systems
), is
available at:
http://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/certalerts/
•
Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert Document CASA 2014-05
(Preventive
Maintenance Of Inpavement Lights)
https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/opssvs/managementservices-referencecentre-
casa-2014-05-2124.html
•
FAA AC 150/5340-30,
Design and Installation Details for Airport Visual Aids
, is available
at:
http://www.faa.gov/airports/resources/advisory_circulars/
•
FAA AC 150/5340-26,
Maintenance of Airport Visual Aid Facilities,
is
available at:
http://www.faa.gov/airports/resources/advisory_circulars/
•
FAA Engineering Brief 83,
In-Pavement Light Fixture Bolts
, is available at:
http://www.faa.gov/airports/engineering/engineering_briefs/
3.1.2 Mounting Systems
In-pavement fixtures may be installed on one of several types of mounting systems:
•
Deep base FAA L-868 base cans (Load bearing)
•
Deep base FAA L-867 base cans (Non-Load bearing)
•
Shallow base cans
WARNING
Read installation instructions in their entirety before starting installation.
Failure to follow the guidance below could result in bolt loosening or bolts
breaking off, resulting in catastrophic failure of the fixture and/or the
mounting system components.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in serious injury or
equipment damage.