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U.S. Department

of Transportation

**Federal Aviation**

**Administration**

**Advisory**

**Circular**

**Subject:** AIRPORT LIGHTING EQUIPMENT **Date:** 09/30/05 **AC No:**
150/5345-53C

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM **Initiated by:** AAS-100 **Change:**

**1. PURPOSE.** This advisory circular (AC) describes the Airport
Lighting Equipment Certification Program (ALECP). It provides
information on how an organization can get Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) acceptance as a third party certification body
(third party certifier) and how manufacturers may get equipment
qualified under the program. It includes a list of the equipments that
are certified under the program. This AC does not impose requirements or
mandate participation in the ALECP by any party. This revision to the AC
is intended to clarify the criteria that FAA will use to determine
whether a certification body qualifies for participation and how
equipment may be qualified.

**2. CANCELLATION.** AC 150/5345-53B*, Airport Lighting Equipment
Certification Program*, dated October 23, 1998, is cancelled.

**3. BACKGROUND.** Until December 31, 1989, the FAA administered the
Airport Lighting Approval Program under the Federal airport grant
programs. Under this program the FAA inspected equipment to confirm that
it met FAA standards and to ensure quality control. The program was
discontinued as of December 31, 1989, as a result of declining FAA
resources. The listing of equipment in AC 150/5345-1, *Approved Lighting
Equipment*, was no longer maintained.

On January 1, 1990, a new program was established which named a
commercial testing laboratory under the oversight of an Industry
Technical Advisory Committee (ITAC), as the program certification body.
On May 15, 1995, the FAA, realizing that there were additional
commercial laboratories that may want to participate as certification
bodies instituted and established ALECP. This program provided that any
commercial laboratory meeting certain criteria may participate as a
certification body and provided for FAA oversight and acceptance of
certification bodies.

Under the ALECP, the FAA has established a list of accepted
certification bodies. The certification bodies evaluate and certify
airport lighting equipment and license suppliers to mark qualifying
products. The FAA maintained a list of certified equipment as part of
the AC Addendum. This list was provided to assist airport sponsors in
discharging their duty to determine that equipment met the applicable
FAA specifications, which is required for eligibility for funding under
Federal grant assistance program for airports and to assist the general
public in identifying equipment meeting FAA requirements specified in
referenced Advisory Circulars

This AC, as a continuing refinement of the ALECP, institutes and
establishes a recertification requirement for the equipment under ALECP
(Appendix 2) and a list of the type of equipment with their applicable
ACs that are under this program (Appendix 3). The FAA maintains on the
Internet lists of currently certified equipment, of manufacturers'
addresses, and of third party certifiers that can be used.

**Internet Access.** This AC, the latest certified equipment list, the
address list of certified airport lighting equipment manufacturers, and
list of third party certifiers are available on the Internet at
http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/airports/. From the Airports
page, select "Advisory Circulars," and continue to "AC 150/5345-53C
Addendum."

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DAVID L. BENNETT

Director of Airport Safety and Standards

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**AIRPORT LIGHTING EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM**

1.  **GENERAL.** The FAA has established the Airport Lighting Equipment
    Certification Program (ALECP). Third party certification bodies
    found acceptable to the FAA implement this program. The program is
    primarily intended for equipment funded under the FAA airport grant
    program. The purpose of the program is to assist airport sponsors in
    discharging their duty to ensure that airport lighting equipment
    meets the applicable FAA standards for safety, performance, quality,
    and standardization.

2.  **COSTS.** The program is funded entirely by fees paid by
    participating manufacturers. The fee schedule may be obtained from
    the third party certification body(s) listed in Appendix 1.

3.  **Procedures.** Manufacturers of lighting and visual aids equipment
    that desire to participate in the program may select any third party
    certification body from the list obtainable by direction in Appendix
    1, Third Party Certification Bodies. An exclusive licensing
    agreement, as outlined in Appendix 2, paragraph 4, detailing the
    relationship between the manufacturer and the third party
    certification body and their respective responsibilities is then
    developed. A procedural guide as outlined in Appendix 2, paragraph
    5, supplements the license agreement and describes the operational
    aspects of the program. The third party certification body under the
    procedures contained in Appendix 2, Third Party Certification
    Program and Procedures evaluates equipment. The manufacturer is
    issued a Certificate of Conformance by the third party certifier for
    each type of equipment that meets the applicable FAA standards. A
    copy of each Certificate of Conformance shall be submitted to the
    FAA by the third party certification body. On a monthly basis, the
    certified equipment will be added to Appendix 3 in the Addendum of
    this Advisory Circular, under the Internet home page for FAA
    Airports. Copies of this file may be obtained from the FAA Airport
    Engineering Division or from FAA Regional Airports and
    District/Field Offices
    (http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/airports/regional_guidance).

4.  **THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION BODY.** In addition to administering the
    qualification program in accordance with this AC, a third party
    certification body must assure that the manufacturer provides and
    maintains a quality control system in accordance with FAA-STD-013,
    *Quality Control Program Requirements*, or suitable alternative,
    such as the ISO 9000 family of standards or Department of Defense
    quality standards. It must also assure that testing laboratories
    that perform qualification testing conform to the requirements of
    the International Organization for Standardization/ International
    Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) Guide 17025, "General
    Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Testing
    Laboratories."

5.  **ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA*. ***An independent testing laboratory may
    become an FAA accepted third party certification body if it
    demonstrates conformance with the American National Standards
    Institute (ANSI) Z34.1, Third Party Certification Programs, for
    Products, Processes, and Services, and:

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A.  complies to FAA sponsored audit under the requirements of this AC;

B.  demonstrates the ability and competency to perform required testing
    in the areas of electrical, mechanical, environmental, and
    photometry;

C.  has been in operation as a third party certification body for a
    minimum of 3 years;

D.  has a permanent assigned staff, knowledgeable in photometrics, if
    required for the scope of services offered and other disciplines
    related to testing and quality control;

E.  is under the supervision of a professional (Bachelor of Science
    Degree in related field; i.e., engineering, physics, physical
    science, etc.) with a minimum of 4 years experience in interpreting
    testing standards/specifications, test methods; and evaluating test
    reports and quality assurance programs.

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6.  **APPLICATION.** In order to be listed as a third party
    certification body, the certification body must agree to undergo an
    assessment to determine if it qualifies. The FAA will provide
    application information upon request. Requests should be submitted
    to:

> Federal Aviation Administration
>
> Airport Engineering Division, AAS-100
>
> 800 Independence Ave., SW
>
> Washington, DC 20591
>
> The following information must be submitted with the application:

A.  summary of background as a third party certification body;

B.  documentation confirming the laboratory has competency in testing in
    related disciplines (ANSI report, etc);

C.  resumes of permanent staff members who will be assigned to the
    certification program;

D.  draft copy of procedural guide and licensing agreement for the
    Airport Lighting Equipment Certification Program. A schedule of fees
    does not have to be included in the licensing agreement.

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7.  **INSPECTION OF FACILITIES.** Each participating third party
    certification body must agree to make facilities and program records
    available to ANSI for an initial compliance audit, and scheduled
    audits thereafter with reports including compliance with this AC to
    be provided to FAA. The FAA reserves the right to accompany ANSI
    during the visit to the third party certifier for review of its
    program. The FAA also reserves the right to accompany the third
    party certification body to a manufacturer's facility or testing
    laboratory to witness qualification tests, quality assurance audits,
    site production tests, or inspections.

8.  **LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE.** If the FAA determines that the third party
    certification body conforms to all criteria, a letter of acceptance
    will be issued to that body and they will be listed as stated in
    Appendix 1. A letter of acceptance by the FAA is valid for a period
    of 2 years. A third party certification body that wishes to continue
    in the program shall reapply by resubmitting the information called
    for in paragraph 6 above, and demonstrate successful compliance of
    scheduled audit. However, should a third party certifier make any
    changes in their program prior to that time, the FAA is to be
    notified and changes approved before said changes are implemented.
    Any questions concerning this program or the operation of any of the
    accepted third party certification bodies should be sent to:

> Federal Aviation Administration
>
> Airport Engineering Division, AAS-100
>
> 800 Independence Ave., SW
>
> Washington, DC 20591

9.  **THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.** Manufacturers of airport
    lighting equipment may request to participate in a third party
    certification program, be licensed by the third party certifier, and
    use a Certificate of Conformance as evidence that the Qualifying
    Equipment has been evaluated, tested to and meets the provisions of
    Appendix 2 of FAA AC 150/5345‑53 (current revision) \"Third Party
    Certification Program and Procedures\". Products certified in the
    Program are included in the list of FAA \"Certified Airport
    Equipment\" in Appendix 3 in the Addendum of AC 150/5345-53
    published by the FAA. Manufacturers submitting products for
    qualification must have a representative in North America to provide
    aftermarket services to purchasers of the equipment.

Requirements of Appendix 2 "Third Party Certification Program and
Procedures" include:

A.  **PROCEDURAL GUIDE.** The Procedural Guide describes the operational
    aspects of the third party certification program, the relationship
    between third party certifier and manufacturer, and the equipment
    qualification procedures.

B.  **LICENSE AGREEMENT.** The licensing agreement details the
    relationship between the manufacturer and the third party certifier,
    and their respective responsibilities in the program. A schedule of
    fees for participation in the program, including at a minimum the
    yearly Administrative Services fee and fees for quality control
    review and witnessing of tests will be part of the agreement.

C.  **EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATION** Manu-facturers' equipment qualification
    tests must be conducted in accordance with guidelines of Appendix 2,
    "Third Party Certification Program and Procedures."

D.  **CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE**. The third party certifier will issue
    a Certificate of Conformance to a licensed manufacturer upon
    successful equipment qualification. The Certificate of Conformance
    must be representative of the sample shown in Appendix 7.

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10. **CHALLENGE PROCEDURE: INTER-PROGRAM MANUFACTURERS.** In the event
    the performance and/or design of a certified manufacturer's product
    is challenged by a manufacturer licensed by another third party
    certification body, the process below will be followed. The third
    party certifiers and FAA will maintain the confidentiality of each
    manufacturer. The costs associated with the challenge process are
    the responsibility of the challenger, not the FAA or third party
    certifier (see Appendix 2, page 5, Paragraph 5.J. for procedure).
    Testing can be accomplished or witnessed by either third party
    certifier.

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A.  The challenging manufacturer must submit to their third body
    certifier supporting documentation\--outlining details of the
    challenge including applicable test data. The documentation must
    specify the section(s) of the applicable specification being
    challenged.

B.  The challenger's third party certifier will evaluate the
    documentation and applicable test data to determine if the
    documentation supports the challenge. If the third party certifier
    determines that the supporting documentation is not sufficient, that
    data supplied with support documentation requires retesting with a
    witness, or additional testing is required, the third party
    certifier will notify the challenger. Costs associated with further
    activities are the responsibility of the challenger.

C.  The third party certifier must submit a documentation package to the
    FAA.

D.  Within 10 business days of submission to the FAA, the FAA will
    notify the challenged manufacturer's third party certifier, and
    forward submitted documentation to the challenged manufacturer's
    third party certifier.

E.  Within 60 business days of notice by the FAA, the challenged
    manufacturer's third party certifier must submit to the FAA
    verification that the challenged product has been determined to be
    in compliance with the requirements of the applicable Advisory
    Circular and any related provisions of this AC. Activities
    culminating in data associated with the challenge are coordinated
    between the challenged party and their third party certifier.

F.  If the product is found to be non-compliant, notification to rescind
    the product certification and/or details of corrective action plan
    will be submitted by the challenged manufacturer's third party
    certifier to the FAA. The challenged manufacturer's third party
    certifier must contact the challenged manufacturer and direct
    appropriate changes be made to all applicable support documentation,
    advertising media, and websites

G.  The FAA will forward disposition documentation to the challenger's
    third party certifier.

H.  The challenger's third party certifier will notify the challenger
    only of the completion of the challenge. Details of the challenge
    disposition may not be revealed to any party other than the third
    party certifiers and the FAA.

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11. **CHALLENGE PROCEDURE: THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION BODY.** If the FAA
    receives documentation from a third party certification body to
    support that another third party certification body is not
    performing in accordance with the minimum criteria of this AC, the
    FAA will notify the challenged party and investigate the charges. If
    the challenge is upheld, and the third party certifier is not
    performing in accordance with the criteria set forth in this
    Advisory Circular, at the end of 30 days, the FAA reserves the right
    to withdraw the letter of acceptance.

12. **REVISION OF SPECIFICATIONS.** The FAA may, at times, revise the
    specification for a particular equipment to reflect changing needs
    of aviation or of new technology. The process of specification
    revision is intended to allow for constructive interaction between
    the FAA and other affected parties.

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A.  The process of specification revision is generally as follows:

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i.  The FAA distributes a draft revised Advisory Circular to allow for
    comment from third party certifiers, certified manufacturers, and
    selected users of the equipment.

ii. Once the FAA has received comments, either a meeting of affected
    parties is scheduled for discussion of comments or resolution will
    be by direct communication based on the changes requested.

iii. The FAA distributes a second draft to all parties and posts it on
     the Internet for general comment from the public. Certified
     manufacturers in the program are advised of the posting.

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iv. Once the FAA has considered all comments, FAA releases the new
    revised equipment specification as a new revised Advisory Circular.

v.  The Advisory Circular will contain an effective date, normally 6
    months from date of issue, at which time the prior equipment
    certification automatically expires unless the manufacturer has been
    requalified to the revised specification. Manufacturers will be
    informed by the FAA by letter and supplied a copy of the revised
    specification.

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B.  If a manufacturer has a form of new airport lighting technology to
    be considered for inclusion in a particular Advisory Circular, the
    following process is to be followed:

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i.  The manufacturer must coordinate with a third party certification
    body to determine the level of compliance with the existing Advisory
    Circular.

ii. The manufacturer/third party certifier must submit to the FAA the
    proposal for inclusion of the new technology into the Advisory
    Circular, including a detailed explanation of proposed changes.

iii. If the FAA determines that a revision to the Advisory Circular is
     required, the process listed in paragraph 12A above will be
     followed.

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13. **WITHDRAWAL OF LETTER OF ACCEPT-ANCE.** In the event the third
    party certification body does not meet the criteria of this Advisory
    Circular, the FAA reserves the right to withdraw the letter of
    acceptance. A third party certifier may reapply for reinstatement
    after 3 months.

14. **LISTING OF CERTIFIED AIRPORT LIGHTING EQUIPMENT.** A listing of
    equipment that has been certified by third party certification
    bodies will be published on a monthly basis by the FAA under the
    Internet home page for Airports as an Addendum file to this Advisory
    Circular. FAA will update Appendix 3 of the Addendum only upon
    notification from the third party certifier.

This AC, the latest certified equipment list (Appendix 3), the address
list of certified airport lighting equipment manufacturers (Appendix 4),
and the list of third party certifiers (Appendix 1) are available at
Internet address: http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/airports/. From
the Airports page, select "Advisory Circulars" and continue to "AC
150/5345-53C Addendum."

**APPENDIX 1. THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION BODIES.**

The Third Party Certification Bodies (Third Party Certifiers) meeting
the requirements contained in this Advisory Circular and accepted are
listed in Appendix 1 in the Addendum to the AC on the Internet (see
prior paragraph 14).

**APPENDIX 2. THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND PROCEDURES.**

1.  **BASIS OF QUALIFICATION PROGRAM.** The purpose of the qualification
    program is to provide airport operators with a list of equipment
    that meets the required standards for safety, performance, quality,
    and standardization. Manufacturers of lighting and visual aids
    equipment that desire to participate in the program may select any
    third party certification body from the list contained in Appendix 1
    in the Addendum Third Party Certification Bodies. Manufacturers of
    airport lighting equipment may request to be approved by a third
    party certifier and use a Certificate of Conformance as evidence
    that the Qualifying Equipment has been tested to and meets the
    requirements of this Appendix, \"Third Party Certification Program
    and Procedures.\" Products certified in the Program are included in
    the list of FAA \"Certified Airport Equipment\" in Appendix 3 in the
    Addendum of this AC.

2.  **THIRD PARTY CERTIFIER'S ROLE.** A testing laboratory accepted by
    the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a third party
    certification body as defined in this Advisory Circular evaluates
    and certifies airport lighting equipment for manufacturers. The
    third party certification body, under the procedures contained in
    the Procedural Guide, evaluates equipment. The manufacturer is
    issued a Certificate of Conformance by the third party certifier for
    each type of equipment that meets the applicable FAA standards. A
    copy of each Certificate of Conformance must be submitted to the FAA
    by the third party certification body. FAA accepts this Program, and
    products qualified under this Program will be subsequently listed as
    certified equipment in Appendix 3 in the Addendum of this AC. The
    third party certification body may also serve the function of a
    testing laboratory when necessary or when requested by the
    manufacturer.

3.  **PARTICIPANT'S ROLE.** The manufacturer must certify to the third
    party certifier by notarized affidavit that the equipment initially
    and continuously meets all provisions of the applicable FAA Advisory
    Circular. Any manufacturer of airport lighting equipment may
    participate by satisfying all program requirements and signing an
    exclusive license agreement with a third party certifier and paying
    the appropriate schedule of fees. The program is funded entirely out
    of fees paid by the manufacturers. A principal feature of the
    program is that it is accepted by the Federal Aviation
    Administration as a means of meeting the FAA equipment certification
    requirements. Manufacturers are subject to a quality audit and twice
    yearly quality assurance inspections by the third party certifier.
    Manufacturers submitting products for qualification must have a
    representative in North America to provide aftermarket services to
    purchasers of the equipment.

4.  **LICENSE AGREEMENT.** An exclusive licensing agreement details the
    relationship between the manufacturer and the third party
    certification body and their respective roles. It is the
    responsibility of each manufacturer/participant to conduct its
    business related to a certified product in a manner which is
    consistent with the pertinent FAA Advisory Circular and the
    provisions of the Procedural Guide and License Agreement for this
    certification program. The Procedural Guide supplements the License
    Agreement.

Prior to entering into a License Agreement with an equipment
manufacturer and issuance of the Certificate of Conformance, an initial
quality audit in accordance with FAA-STD-013, "Quality Control Program
Requirements," or suitable alternative, of the manufacturer and all
manufacturing facilities must be performed by the third party certifier.

A.  Any manufacturer of airport lighting equipment within the scope of
    the FAA Advisory Circular 150/5345 series may participate by
    satisfying all program requirements, including demonstrating that
    equipment produced is eligible for qualification. Upon entering the
    program, an initial facility audit will be scheduled. The facility
    audit must include a review of the manufacturer's Quality Control
    Program.

B.  Each manufacturing facility of the Licensee and/or Licensee's
    subcontractor must be licensed individually (except for multiple
    operations under the same control located in the same city or within
    30 miles of each other), and equipment therefrom tested, inspected
    and certified separately and apart from equipment manufactured in
    other facilities or branches of any Licensee.

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5.  **PROCEDURAL GUIDE.** The Procedural Guide supplements the License
    Agreement, describes the operational aspects of the third party
    certification program, and details the manufacturer requirements and
    equipment qualification process.

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A.  **EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATION REQUEST.** Only complete systems of
    airport lighting equipment conforming to all the requirements of the
    applicable Advisory Circular(s) may be certified. No individual
    components of these systems may be considered for certification.
    Request for equipment qualification shall be submitted in writing to
    a third party certifier listed in Appendix 1 of this Advisory
    Circular. At a minimum, this request must include the following:

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i.  A list of the types, classes, styles, and sizes of equipment, along
    with the manufacturer\'s catalog number(s) for which qualification
    certification is requested. Manufacturer's catalog numbers must be
    representative of specific equipment certified and not a series of
    equipment. A list of equipment options should also be included when
    so specified in individual equipment specifications.

ii. Engineering assembly and schematic drawings of the equipment to
    permit determination of adherence to specification design
    requirements.

iii. A copy of the proposed test procedures and test data sheets, and a
     statement as to whether the manufacturer proposes to conduct the
     tests at its own facility, or the name and location of a third
     party testing laboratory where the tests are to be conducted. Third
     party certifier may provide testing services for the manufacturer.
     Since the third party certifier reserves the right to witness any
     or all tests, the manufacturer should not commence the tests
     without authorization from the third party certification body. The
     third party certifier may conduct initial inspections and audits of
     any laboratories used for testing. The third party certifier may
     elect to witness or waive the option to witness the tests. In any
     instance, the third party certifier must verify that laboratories
     conducting testing conform to the requirements of International
     Organization for Standardization /International Electrotechnical
     Commission (ISO/IEC) Guide 17025 for applicable testing. The
     manufacturer must give the third party certifier at least 2 weeks
     notice prior to starting tests.

iv. A statement that the manufacturer agrees to provide the following
    minimum warrantee for the equipment:

> \"That the equipment has been manufactured and will perform in
> accordance with applicable specifications and that any defect in
> design, materials, (excluding lamps), or workmanship which may occur
> during proper and normal use during a period of 1 year from date of
> installation or a maximum of 2 years from date of shipment will be
> corrected by repair or replacement by the manufacturers f.o.b.
> factory.\"

v.  A statement that the manufacturer agrees to provide and maintain a
    quality control program in accordance with FAA-STD-013 or suitable
    alternative such as ISO 9000 family of standards or Department of
    Defense quality standards. The manufacturer should provide a copy of
    the proposed quality control program.

vi. A copy of the proposed instruction manual for the equipment and a
    copy of each product listed Product Description Sheet (i.e.
    marketing material).

vii. Lamp life test procedure, if applicable, in accordance with
     Appendix 5.

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B.  **REVIEW PROCEDURE FOR QUALIFICATION TESTING REQUEST.** After
    receipt by the third party certifier of the request for equipment
    qualification documentation, the manufacturer will be notified as to
    whether the proposed test procedures, test data sheets, and other
    documentation are acceptable. Notification of acceptance, or of
    changes required for acceptance, will be made to the manufacturer.

C.  **TESTS.** All equipment and each configuration of equipment (for
    example: size, type, class, style, wattage, color) offered for
    certification to the program will be subject to the required
    qualification tests of each applicable Advisory Circular before it
    can be certified.

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i.  **Qualification Tests.** The tests may be conducted at the third
    party certifier laboratory, or witnessed by the third party
    certifier at the manufacturer\'s laboratory or at a third party
    laboratory. All testing laboratories utilized must conform to the
    requirements of the ISO/IEC Guide 17025, "General Requirements for
    the Competence of Testing and Testing Laboratories." Where the third
    party certifier waives the option to witness tests, the manufacturer
    must submit a certified copy of all test reports. Only test data
    collected after contact with the third party certifier may be
    utilized toward certification of equipment. The manufacturer must
    bear all associated costs.

ii. **Recertification.** Each piece of equipment must be requalified to
    the applicable Advisory Circular in its entirety every 8 years, or
    as specified in the applicable AC. Interim limited testing
    associated with product modification or Advisory Circular revisions
    is not applicable toward recertification.

iii. **Equipment Requirements.** The equipment must meet all of the
     design requirements described in the applicable Advisory Circular.
     The third party certifier may require additional testing of
     equipment and/or system components to demonstrate compliance to
     design requirements in areas where qualification testing does not
     address a specific requirement.

iv. **Modification To Equipment.** Once an equipment type has been
    certified, the manufacturer may not make any changes in the
    equipment without submission of the changes to and recertification
    by the third party certification body. Requests for design or
    component changes must be submitted in writing to the third party
    certification body and must be accompanied by supporting
    documentation plus (if applicable) copies of the revised instruction
    manual pages, which reflect the proposed change. The third party
    certifier will review the modification. If acceptable and required,
    it will issue a revised Certificate of Conformance. Substitution of
    stock electrical items such as resistors, capacitors, which are
    identical in form, fit, and function and which are equal or better
    in quality and rating is permissible. Although such substitution
    does not necessarily require recertification, the manufacturer must
    supply the third party certifier a list of the substituted items for
    filing with the inspection records. This exception does not apply to
    light sources.

v.  **Substitution of Lamp/Light Sources**. Once an equipment type has
    been certified, only the lamp or light sources (for example: a light
    emitting diode (LED) array) subjected to all applicable
    specifications per the applicable Advisory Circular, and as
    referenced in conjunction with equipment listed in AC150/5345-53
    Appendix 3 in the Addendum as currently published by the FAA, Lamp
    Descriptions, may be utilized. When a manufacturer chooses to
    utilize an alternative lamp or light source (i.e. different OEM,
    wattage, voltage amperage, type) in any fixture, complete photometry
    and chromaticity testing, and any other testing related to light
    source/lamp operation must be conducted successfully.

vi. **Production Tests.** In addition to qualification tests and
    equipment requirements, each equipment specification requires some
    tests to be conducted on production units. The manufacturer must
    demonstrate/document acceptable production testing processes to the
    third party certifier during initial and annual Quality Assurance
    Audits. Records of production test results must be traceable to
    equipment serial numbers or production lots when not serialized and
    retained for a minimum period of 3 years.

vii. **Lamp Life Tests.** Within 6 months of certification, lamp life
     tests, if applicable, shall be conducted in accordance with the
     procedures contained in Appendix 5, Lamp Life Test Procedure.

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D.  **REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION.** The manufacturer must be a
    licensee to have its equipment certified in the program. The
    equipment must successfully pass all qualification tests described
    in the applicable Advisory Circular. If a manufacturer has no
    product certified for a period of 180 days, or does not produce any
    certified product for a period of 180 days, that manufacturer may
    not be a licensee.

# PRODUCT ACCEPTANCE. Prior to issuance of the Certificate of Conformance, the following documentation is required for review:

i.  The written test report(s) covering all required testing and design
    verification.

ii. Within 6 months of certification, lamp life test procedure, if
    applicable, in accordance with Appendix 5.

iii. Required documentation as listed in section 5.A of Appendix 2.

iv. Each certified product's Listed Products Description Sheet
    (marketing material). Reference to "FAA" approval or certification
    is unacceptable. Reference to non-certified product characteristics
    or components must be denoted clearly as such.

After the last submittal of the required documentation, if acceptable,
the manufacturer will be notified that the equipment is certifiable. The
Certificate of Conformance is then issued. A complete file, containing
all supporting documentation, must be maintained by the third party
certifier for every certified product.

E.  **QUALITY CONTROL.** After the manufacturer has entered the program,
    inspections and audits will be conducted on a semi-annual basis at
    each manufacturing facility.

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i.  **Quality Assurance Audit**. Prior to licensing, and once annually
    thereafter, the manufacturing facility will be subjected to an
    in-depth Quality Audit. At a minimum, the audit must evaluate the
    following:

-   Management Commitment Organization Documentation of the quality
    System

-   Control of Procured Material

-   Manufacturing Quality Controls

-   Final Inspection and Testing

-   Equipment Calibration and Maintenance

-   Control of Non-conforming Material

-   Corrective Action Program

-   Handling, Packaging and Storage

-   Product Identification

-   Periodic Product Qualification

-   Collection and Analysis of Field Performance Data

ii. **Inspections.** Production of certified equipment is audited
    annually to verify that the product is the same as the sample
    subjected to the qualification tests. It is intended that samples of
    all certified equipment produced in a given year be inspected.

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(a) The inspections may be scheduled or unannounced, at the option of
    the third party certifier.

(b) Production test records must be made available for review for
    compliance to applicable FAA Advisory Circulars, and production
    testing may be witnessed by the third party certifier.

(c) If equipment is not being produced during the inspection, production
    test records and test data will be reviewed.

(d) After verbal review of findings with a designated representative of
    the manufacturer, a formal report documenting the inspection will be
    made by the third party certifier to the manufacturer detailing the
    status of certification and identifying any actions that are
    required to correct any deficiencies.

(e) Nonconformance to specifications found during these inspections will
    result in suspension of the model, as certified, unless corrections
    are made. Additional inspections or testing may be necessary to
    resolve any suspension or withdrawal of certification.

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F.  **REVISION OF SPECIFICATIONS.** The FAA may, at times, revise the
    specification for a particular equipment to reflect changing needs
    of aviation or of new technology. The procedure for requalification
    of currently qualified equipment is the same as for the original
    qualification as discussed in Appendix 2, paragraph 5 with the
    following exceptions:

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i.  The manufacturer does not have to resubmit the quality control plan
    unless changed.

ii. Depending on the nature of an Advisory Circular revision, it may not
    be necessary to perform all qualification tests. The manufacturer
    must submit an action plan to the third party certifier, which will
    in turn complete an engineering review to determine the extent of
    testing required complying with the revised Advisory Circular.

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G.  **CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE.** The manufacturer must have a
    Certificate of Conformance (see Appendix 7) issued by the third
    party certifier verifying the acceptance of the equipment by the
    program. Optional labeling and/or other markings may be utilized,
    but is not recognized as proof of certification. The certification
    will be subject to the condition that it may be rescinded if:

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i.  The manufacturer fails to provide the required documentation.

ii. The manufacturer fails to honor the warrantee or does not maintain
    quality control in accordance with the approved plan.

iii. The equipment has an unsatisfactory failure rate. Since reliable
     equipment is of prime importance to safety of airport operations,
     equipment that proves unreliable in use (as determined by the FAA)
     may be removed from the certified listing. The determination of
     unreliability will be based on judgment and experience with
     equipment of a like nature. Where any such equipment is deemed to
     have an unsatisfactory failure rate or is deficient in workmanship
     or materials, the FAA will notify the manufacturer in writing. The
     manufacturer must then notify the FAA in writing within 15 working
     days as to its plan of action for correcting the problem. If the
     manufacturer does not resolve the problem within a reasonable time
     (the time frame will, of necessity, be based on safety
     considerations and/or the nature of the problem), the manufacturer
     and third party certifier will be notified and the equipment will
     be removed from the certified listing. The FAA reserves the right
     to require the equipment to be subjected to any or all
     qualification tests when the equipment has been deemed unreliable.

iv. The manufacturer fails to perform the required production tests.

v.  Changes are made in the equipment without approval from the third
    party certifier.

vi. The equipment specification is canceled or is revised and the
    manufacturer fails to requalify.

vii. The manufacturer is found not in conformance with the quality
     control requirements of paragraph 5(F) in this appendix or other
     program and licensing requirements.

viii. The equipment does not comply with the requirements for
      recertification (Appendix 2, paragraph 5 (C)(ii)).

ix. The equipment is determined to be non-compliant as a result of a
    manufacturer challenge.

> The third party certifier must notify the manufacturer and the FAA
> within 24 hours of any suspension or withdrawal of equipment.
> Non-conformance to FAA specifications found during inspection visits
> may result in suspension of the equipment model as certified unless
> corrections are made to the satisfaction of the third party certifier.
> Corrective action must be taken by the manufacturer. Manufacturers are
> given 15 working days to advise the third party certifier of
> corrective action to be taken, including a schedule for any necessary
> retesting and/or inspections. Corrective action schedules may not be
> longer than 30 days.

I.  **Infractions**. It is the responsibility of each manufacturer to
    conduct its business related to the program in a manner which is
    consistent with the pertinent FAA Advisory Circular(s) and the
    provisions of the Program Procedural Guide and License Agreement.

> Appropriate sanctions may be imposed by the third party certifier if
> it is determined that a manufacturer within their program is
> manufacturing/marketing a product in a manner inconsistent with the
> program requirements. Penalties will be proportional to the offense or
> infraction.

J.  **Challenge Procedure - Intra-program Manufacturer**. In the event
    the performance and/or design of a certified manufacturer's product
    is challenged by a maufacturer licensed by the same third party
    certifier, the process below must be followed. The confidentiality
    of each manufacturer must be maintained by the third party certifier
    at all times. The challenged manufacturer\'s equipment will remain
    on the Certified Airport Lighting Equipment list while the challenge
    is underway.

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i.  The challenger must submit in writing by certified mail to the third
    party certifier supporting documentation outlining details of the
    challenge and applicable test data. The documentation must specify
    the section(s) of the particular specification being challenged.

ii. The third party certifier will estimate the full cost of testing and
    or audits that will be required to verify the challenge and invoice
    the challenger for that amount.

iii. The challenger must then agree to accept the challenge costs or
     discontinue the challenge.

iv. Within 30 days of the challenger's acceptance of costs, the third
    party certifier will obtain a sample of the challenged product. The
    third party certifier will then perform testing and/or audits within
    15 days of procurement as necessary to confirm or deny the
    challenge.

v.  An initial determination will be made by the third party certifier
    whether each challenged characteristic is controlled in
    manufacturing solely by the design of the product or by control of
    variation in the maufacturing process. Testing or auditing will be
    performed only on the challenged characteristics of the challenged
    model. Non-conformance found by test or audit will constitute
    challenge confirmation. If the challenge is confirmed, then the
    challenge applies to all other models from the manufacturer sharing
    the same design characteristics.

vi. If the characteristic is controlled solely by design, testing of a
    randomly acquired unit should be sufficient to confirm or deny the
    challenge.

vii. If the characteristic is also controlled by process (i.e., by
     adjustments, set up, technique, methods) an audit at the
     maufacturer's facility will be performed.

viii. After a challenge confirmation (test or audit failure), the third
      party certifier must notify the challenged party and the
      challenger within 24 hours. A challenged product may not be
      shipped until corrective action and/or a retest is completed.

ix. Upon failure of tests, the challenged party is given 15 days working
    days to correct the discrepancy and submit the product for retest.
    The third party certifier will use the means necessary (e.g.,
    testing and auditing) to assure that the subsequent modifications by
    the manufacturerer to meet FAA specification did not adversely
    affect any other performance characteristics, and that tests,
    inspections, and/or procedures are in practice at the challenged
    manufacturer's facility to assure 100% product conformance to
    specifications.

x.  Upon failure of an audit, the challenged party, within the same 15
    day period, must submit a detailed auditable test/inspection plan to
    control the characteristics. The third party certifier will increase
    the frequency of facility visits to assure conformance to approved
    plan.

xi. If no redesigned product is submitted within the 15 day period, or
    the resubmitted product fails any test, or no acceptable
    test/inspection plan (if required) is submitted within the 15 day
    period, then the product will be removed from the Certified
    Equipment List until full qualification tests are performed on the
    resubmitted product. The FAA, challenger, and challenged
    manufacturer are notified by the third party certifier.

xii. Equipment utilized in the challenge becomes the property of the
     third party certifier and will be destroyed 90 days after
     completion of the challenge process.

xiii. The full costs of the challenge procedure must be paid by the
      challenger or the challenged manufacturer. If the challenge is
      found to have merit, the challenged party pays all costs plus any
      costs for requalification testing and/or follow up facility
      audits. If the challenge is without merit, the challenger pays all
      costs associated with the challenge.

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K.  **Appeals Procedure.** A manufacturer who is affected by an adverse
    determination by their third party certifier with respect to its
    certified equipment or its participation in the program may appeal
    the determination to the third party certification body per the
    guidelines detailed in the third party certifier's procedural guide.

L.  **Forms.** The use and function of forms to be used in administering
    the program shall be addressed in the third party certifier's
    procedural guide. The Certificate of Conformance must follow the
    sample shown in Appendix 7.

**APPENDIX 3. CERTIFIED AIRPORT LIGHTING EQUIPMENT.**

**NOTICE TO USERS**

This appendix provides a list of the current equipment under the
certification program. The specification for each type of equipment
listed below in this document is contained in the AC given. The
equipment specification defines the type, class, and style
classifications used in the listing. Not all combinations of type,
class, and style are permissible. The equipment specification should be
consulted for approved equipment configurations.

An addendum to this appendix listing all current certified equipment
with the manufacturer is updated monthly. It is available on the
Internet at http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/airports/ under
"Advisory Circulars" in the file titled "150/5345-53 Addendum". This
addendum can also be obtained from the Office of Airport Safety and
Standards, Attention: AAS-100, Federal Aviation administration, 800
Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591, or from FAA Regional
Airports and District/Field Offices
(http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/airports/regional_guidance).

Users should consult equipment manufacturers\' catalogs or literature
for complete ordering. For each fixture listed in the addendum, the
number in parentheses () after the manufacturer\'s catalog number
indicates the specific lamp type used in testing the equipment. A
description of each lamp used is provided in the addendum.

For latest approved equipment specification go to the Internet address
list above for AC's.

> **L-801 Beacons, Medium Intensity (AC 150/5345-12)**
>
> **L-802 Beacons, High Intensity (AC 150/5345-12)**
>
> **L-804 Light, Holding Position Edge (AC 150/5345-46)**
>
> **L-806 Wind Cones, Frangible (AC 150/5345-27)**
>
> **L-807 Wind Cones, Rigid (AC 150/5345-27)**
>
> **L-810 Lights, Obstruction (AC 150/5345-43)**
>
> **L-821 Panel, Airport Lighting Control (AC 150/5345-3)**
>
> **L-823 Connectors, Cable (AC 150/5345-26)**
>
> **L-824 Underground Electrical Cable for Airport Lighting Circuits (AC
> 150/5345-7)**
>
> **L-827 Monitors, Regulator (AC 150/5345-10)**
>
> **L-828 Regulators, Constant Current (AC 150/5345-10)**
>
> **L-829 Regulators, Monitored Constant Current (AC 150/5345-10)**
>
> **L-830 Isolation Transformers, 60Hz (AC 150/5345-47)**
>
> **L-831 Isolation Transformers, 50Hz (AC 150/5345-47)**
>
> **L-841 Cabinet, Auxiliary Relay (AC 150/5345-13)**
>
> **L-847 Switch, Circuit Selector (AC 150/5345-5)**
>
> **L-849 Lights, Runway End Identification (AC 150/5345-51)**
>
> **L-850 Lights, Runway, Inpavement (AC 150/5345-46)**
>
> **L-852 Lights, Taxiway, Inpavement (AC 150/5345-46)**
>
> **L-853 Markers, Retroreflective (AC 150/5345-39)**
>
> **L-854 Radio Controls (AC 150/5345-49)**
>
> **L-856 Lights, Obstruction, High Intensity, White, 40 FPM (AC
> 150/5345-43)**
>
> **L-857 Lights, Obstruction, High Intensity, White, 60 FPM (AC
> 150/5345-43)**
>
> **L-858 Signs, Runway and Taxiway (AC 150/5345-44)**
>
> **L-859 Lights, Flashing, Omnidirectional (AC 150/5345-51)**
>
> **L-860 Lights, Runway Edge, Low Intensity (AC 150/5345-46)**
>
> **L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity (AC
> 150/5345-46)**
>
> **L-862 Lights, Runway Edge, High Intensity (AC 150/5345-46)**
>
> **L-863 Lights, Portable Runway (AC 150/5345-50)**
>
> **L-864 Lights, Obstruction, Red, 20-40 FPM (AC 150/5345-43)**
>
> **L-865 Lights, Obstruction, Medium Intensity, White, 40 FPM (AC
> 150/5345-43)**
>
> **L-866 Lights, Obstruction, Medium Intensity, White, 60 FPM (AC
> 150/5345-43)**
>
> **L-867 Light Base, Non-Load Bearing (AC 150/5345-42)**
>
> **L-868 Light Base, Load Bearing (AC 150/5345-42)**
>
> **L-880 Precision Approach Path Indicator (AC 150-5345-28)**
>
> **L-881 Abbreviated Precision Approach Path Indicator (AC
> 150/5345-28)**
>
> **L-882 Generic Visual Approach Descent Indicator (AC 150/5345-52)**
>
> **L-883 Generic Visual Approach Descent Indicator (AC 150/5345-52)**
>
> **Light Structure, Lightweight (AC 150/5345-45)**
>
> **L-884 Power and Control Unit for Land and Hold Short Lighting
> Systems (AC 150/5345-54)**
>
> **L-885 Lights, Obstruction (AC 150/5345-43)**
>
> **L-890 Airport Lighting Control and Monitoring Systems (AC
> 150/5345-56)**

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**EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS~~.~~**

An addendum to this appendix, listing all current certified equipment
manufacturer\'s addresses, is updated monthly. The addendum is available
on the Internet at http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/airports/
under "Advisory Circulars" in the file titled "150/5345-53C Addendum."
The addendum can also be obtained from the Office of Airport Safety and
Standards, Attention: AAS-100, Federal Aviation administration, 800
Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591, or from FAA Regional
Airports and District/Field Offices
(http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/airports/regional_guidance).

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**APPENDIX 5. LAMP LIFE TEST PROCEDURE.**

**1. PURPOSE.** This appendix specifies a test method for establishing
lamp life for airport lighting fixtures. This procedure shall be
accomplished on each new fixture, design or on any design change which
will affect lamp life.

**2. SCOPE.** This procedure shall be performed on all lamps having a
specified lamp useful life of 8,750 hours or less.

**3. DEFINITIONS.** The following terms are defined for the purpose of
this procedure:

**a. RATED LAMP LIFE.** The mean life of the lamp while installed and
operated in a lighting fixture as established by test and calculation
described in this procedure.

**b. LAMP USEFUL LIFE.** The portion of the lamp operating
characteristic where the photometric output of the lamp operating in the
fixture is within specification requirements.

**c. LAMP OPERATING TIME.** The time that electrical service to the
lighting system is on and contacts to lamp circuits are closed.

**d. ACCELERATED TESTING.** The testing technique used to compress the
time to operate a lamp to end of useful life while under test. A
correlation between performance of the lamp under normal operating
conditions and the conditions for accelerated testing must be
established. Note: Accelerated testing cannot be performed on tungsten
halogen lamps***, or any other current controlled lamp***.

**4. CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT.** Equipment submitted for
qualification testing prior to completion of lamp life tests may be
given a conditional certification if the following conditions have been
met:

**a.** The lighting fixture manufacturer has submitted its written
procedure for conducting the lamp life tests in accordance with
paragraph 5 below.

> **b.** A schedule for conducting the tests has been established.
>
> **c.** The procedure has been reviewed and approved by a third party
> certification body.

If a conditional certification has been given for a piece of equipment
and it subsequently does not pass the lamp life tests, the certification
will be rescinded.

**5. TEST SPECIFICATION.** The test procedure is divided into two parts:
normal and accelerated testing. Although normal testing is preferred,
accelerated testing is acceptable under special circumstances. When
accelerated testing is performed, the test shall be backed up with a
normal test as soon as practical. Accelerated test reports shall include
a schedule indicating when normal testing will be completed. Normal
testing may be waived by the third party certifier if a correlation,
verified by test, exists.

The lighting fixture manufacturer shall use the most conservative lamp
designer's life rating, derated by 15 percent, in determining lamp life.
No credit shall be given for any techniques or devices used to extend
lamp life. Lamp life shall be quoted as \"Lamp life estimated\" during
this period.

> **a. Normal Testing.**

**(1)** The test shall consist of a minimum of 10 randomly selected
lamps installed in the fixture for which life data is being established.
If additional lamps are to be tested, the tests shall be performed in
multiples of 10 lamps.

**(2)** Lamps shall be installed in the fixture and tested in the
configuration which simulates the actual "as installed" condition of the
light system (e.g., in-pavement lights should be tested with the lamp
fixture installed on the smallest base can which in turn is buried in a
non-heat absorbing medium, such as sand).

> **(3)** Where lighting system power conditioning equipment is located
> remote from lamp units in the field,

cabling between lamp and system components shall be shortest allowed by
design.

**(4)** A light system shall be operated at highest lamp manufacturer
rated voltage or current using approved regulators or a current supply
having one percent regulation. The duty cycle shall consist of 20 hours
lamp operating

time and 4 hours deenergized. A voltage controlled system shall be
operated from a supply having three percent regulation.

**(5)** Testing shall continue until 90 percent of all lamps have
reached the end of useful life.

**(6)** Tests shall be performed in a controlled environment at an
ambient temperature between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

**(7)** Electrical service voltage and current; lamp voltage and
current; and for discharge type lights, pulse train wave shape and
frequency shall be randomly recorded using calibrated instruments during
the test period to verify that control circuits are functioning and that
input energy is maintained within tolerance. As a minimum, these
parameters shall be checked twice a week.

**(8)** A daily log shall be maintained at the test site. The log shall
record lamp condition (e.g., whether the photometric output of the lamp
exceeds minimum specification requirements), date, time, comments, and
person performing the check.

**(9)** The pulse train wave shapes shall be monitored regularly during
the duty cycle for discharge type lamps. Out-of-tolerance condition
shall be logged. As a minimum, the following shall be monitored for out
of tolerance conditions:

> **(a)** Pulse train wave shape.
>
> **(b)** Pulse train frequency.
>
> **(c)** Voltage or current to lamp circuits.
>
> **b. Accelerated Testing.**

**(1)** Accelerated testing shall be conducted in acordance with the
applicable IES guideline on voltage controlled lamps only. Accelerated
testing may be performed when normal testing is estimated to exceed 180
calendar days or to provide a basis for estimating lamp life on short
notice, such as when evaluating new designs. Under no circumstances
should accelerated testing reduce the normal test time by more than 1/3
of the normal test time based on lamp manufacturer life estimates. All
accelerated tests shall be followed by normal testing in accordance with
paragraph 5a to establish a correlation between accelerated and normal
test rated lamp life test results.

**(2)** Accelerated tests shall follow the procedure described in
paragraph 5a with the exception that the appropriate parameters are
increased so that the estimated test time is reduced as specified above.

**(3)** In addition to the documentation requirements defined below, the
testing authority should provide the rationale for selecting the
parameters for the accelerated tests. Lamp vendor data shall form the
basis for the rationale.

**6. ANALYSIS OF DATA.**

**a.** Form a list of the 90 percent of the lamps which have reached the
end of lamp useful life. The list should include lamp number and lamp
operating time as calculated below. This information should be arranged
in ascending order of lamp operating time.

**b.** Lamp operating time is calculated by multiplying the number of
full days that the lamp was operating by 20 (hours).

> **c.** Delete the lamps with the 10 percent lowest lamp operating
> times from the calculations below.
>
> **d.** Calculate the mean and standard deviation for the 80 percent of
> the lamps remaining on the list.

**e.** If the standard deviation is greater than 50 percent of the mean,
delete the lamps with the 10 percent highest and 10 percent lowest lamp
operating times from the table. Recalculate the mean and standard
deviation for the remaining 60 percent of the lamps on the list.

> **f.** Lamp life is the mean calculated above, rounded to the nearest
> 50 hours.

**7. DOCUMENTATION.** A test report documenting the test results and
containing a copy of\' the calculations shall be prepared. As a minimum,
the report shall include the information listed below.

**a.** A drawing or sketch of the test setup indicating installation of
the test fixture(s), instrumentation, and a block diagram indicating all
electrical interconnections. This drawing shall be of sufficient detail
so that an independent laboratory may perform the test and replicate the
test results.

**b.** A calculation sheet indicating number of days each lamp operated,
lamp operating hours, and data used

in calculating the mean and standard deviation.

**c.** Copy of all wave shapes recorded in paragraph 5.a.(9) with
calibration markings.

**d.** A description of all malfunctions which occurred during the test
period including type of malfunction, date

of occurrence, corrective action taken, and quality assurance
concurrence on resolution.

**e.** A summary of the pulse train out-of-tolerance conditions shall be
included. The summary shall list specific

type of out-of-tolerance condition, number of times occurred, and
frequency of occurrence.

**APPENDIX 6. PROCEDURAL GUIDE OUTLINE.**

**1. SCOPE.**

**a.** Basis of Program

**b.** Certifier\'s Role

**c.** Manufacturer\'s Role

**d.** FAA Role

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3.  **EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATION PROCEDURES.**

> Use procedures in Appendix 2 as a guide.

**4. SEMIANNUAL INSPECTIONS.**

**a.** Timing of Inspections

**b.** Production Records

**c.** Inspection Review Report

**d.** Corrective Action

**e.** FAA Notification

**5. QUALITY CONTROL.**

a.  Quality Assurance

b.  Quality Assurance Audit

c.  Inspections

**6. PRODUCTION TESTING.**

7.  **CHALLENGE PROCEDURE.**

**a.** Written Challenge

**b.** Documentation

**c.** Costs

**d.** Sample Product

**e.** Testing

**f.** Corrective Action

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8.  **APPEALS PROCEDURE.**

**9. USE AND FUNCTION OF FORMS.**

**10. FORMS**

**APPENDIX 7. SAMPLE CERTIFICATION.**

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR REVISION DATE:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (This is date of
revised certificate if issued)

ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(Name and address of Third party certifier) (This date is the date
certificate is issued)

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
RECERTIFICATION DUE Date:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
(Eight years from earliest test report data

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
referenced below in 2(A), or as specified in AC)

**AIRPORT LIGHTING EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM**

**CERTIFICATION OF CONFORMANCE**

Name and Address of Manufacturer

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

The product described below is hereby approved for listing in the next
issue of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular
(AC) 150/5345-53, Appendix 3 Addendum, Airport Lighting Equipment
Certification Program. The approval is based on successful completion of
tests in accordance with the specifications listed in and the
requirements for approval described in the AC 150/5345-xx and the
reporting to the Program Administrator the results of such tests,
accompanied by related documents by (third party certifier) recognized
testing laboratory. The certification is not valid for a product
modified with non-OEM replacement parts or non-production components.

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

L-type -- EQUIPMENT NAME

(AC 150/5345-xx)

Mfgr's. (column heading/data as detailed per L-type AC in AC 150/5345-53
and Appendix 3 listing in the Addendum)

List lamp used in () after part number. If not listed, indicate lamp
designation (number, watts,description designation,

volts, amps, as appropriate) and manufacturer

1\. This equipment requires continuing validation in accordance with the
requirements of AC 150/5345-53.

2\. Product tested and report issued by:

> \(A\) Report No.:\_\_\_\_\_(all applicable test reports
> issued)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> \(B\) Date of Report:\_\_\_(issue date of report each listed in
> 2(A))\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> APPROVED FOR CERTIFICATION:
>
> BY: [Certifier\'s
> Signature]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

[Certifier\'s Typed
Name\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}

[DATE: Date
Signed\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}