# Appendix 4-F

# Outline for Design Report

1.  Design Analysis

    A.  Airport layout considerations

        1.  Conformance with FAA standards contained in AC 150/5300-13,
            Airport Design.

            a.  Width, length, area, slope, and surface texture of
                pavements including safety areas, separation dimensions,
                obstacles and hazards.

            b.  Conformance with Airport Layout Plan.

            c.  Analysis of alternative and preferred alternative.

            d.  Environmental considerations (including required
                environmental mitigation measures)

            e.  FAR Part 77 clearances.

        2.  Design aircraft: category, group, and maximum weight for
            airport.

    B.  Soils and Grading

        1.  Soils and profile, exploration, ground water table(s), and
            test results (utilize Unified Soil Classification System).

        2.  Internal drainage and frost conditions.

        3.  Field and/or laboratory CBR test results, or foundation
            modules determination (k).

        4.  Cut and fill; borrow considerations; waste, shrink/swell
            factors, disposal, haul and access routes.

        5.  Special compaction requirements.

        6.  Expansive soil problems and method(s) for control.

    C.  Drainage

        1.  Rainfall and runoff data. Design flood conditions (flood
            plain, design storm).

        2.  Capacity and structure design.

        3.  Ponding, erosion control, extraordinary features.

    D.  Pavements

        1.  Design loading basis - critical aircraft or fleet of
            aircraft (equivalent operations).

        2.  Existing pavements

            a.  Thickness transitions.

            b.  Existing condition (including the Pavement Condition
                Index (PCI)), if available).

        3.  Material types and sources, joint design.

        4.  Alternative construction.

            a.  Cost comparison (life cycle analysis).

            b.  Advantages/disadvantages of each alternative.

            c.  Recycling of existing materials.

        5.  Pavement Design Form FAA 5100-1. This form is available at
            <http://www.faa.gov/arp/ace/forms>.

        6.  Pavement foundation drainage.

        7.  Frost considerations including differential heave, water
            table, and sub-grade material transitions.

    E.  Lighting and Navigational aids

        1.  Existing cable and equipment conditions including age,
            circuit loads, and resistance to ground readings.

        2.  Power supply sources including reliability, alternates,
            voltage fluctuation problems.

        3.  Direct earth bury or can-in-duct cable placement.

        4.  New equipment, equipment housing, new circuit loads,
            electrical designs, and potential communication interference
            problem with ATCT or FSS for regulators specified.

        5.  Precision approach path indicators (PAPI) location and
            threshold crossing height calculations (including which
            runway end, or both and why). Submittal of pre-commissioning
            data. (see project manager).

        6.  Rotating Beacon: Which intensity is needed; location (clear
            Part 77 and visibility) and resident shielding requirements.

        7.  Impact to existing FAA visual and electronic Navigational
            Aids. Shutdowns or Relocations - if relocations require a
            FAA Reimbursable Agreement and impact to project schedule.

2.  MODIFICATIONS OF AGENCY AIRPORT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

    All modifications of agency standards must be approved by the FAA.
    Early notification is necessary since the approval time may impact
    the project schedule. Airport sponsor's request for modification of
    standards to accommodate a unique local condition shall contain the
    following:

    A.  A list of standards requiring modification and a discussion of
        why the standards cannot be met. Include specifications number
        and paragraph change.

    B.  A description of the proposed modifications.

    C.  A discussion of viable alternatives for accommodating the unique
        conditions.

    D.  Assurance that modification of construction standards will
        provide a product that will meet FAA standards for acceptance
        and that the finished product will perform for its intended
        design life, based on historical data.

    E.  Assurance that modification of airport design standards will
        provide an acceptable level of safety.

        Generally, requests will be approved if the FAA determines the
        modification provides an acceptable level of safety, economy,
        durability, and workmanship.

3.  COST ESTIMATES

    A.  Quantities and unit costs.

    B.  Special considerations (competition, labor and material
        availability).

    C.  Additive alternatives.

4.  PROJECT SCHEDULE

    A.  Time constraints, liquidated damages.

    B.  Critical completion dates.

    C.  Recommended schedule.

5.  SAFETY PLAN (see Appendix 4-G for more information)

    A safety Plan must be included in the construction contract and
    address the following items:

    A.  Impact of work on Aeronautical Operations Areas (AOA).

    B.  Planned closures of AOA\'S; method of marking, lighting,
        detours, etc.

    C.  Planned coordination (Airport Management, FSS, control tower),
        control, and communications needed for closures, crossings, etc.

    D.  Conditions for closures.

    E.  Vehicle marking.