U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

Advisory 

Circular

Subject: AIRPORT CERTIFICATION MANUAL 

(ACM)

Date: April 26, 2004

Initiated by: AAS-300

AC No: 150/5210-22

Change:

1. PURPOSE. This advisory circular (AC) provides methods acceptable to the Administrator for showing 

compliance with the Airport Certification Manual requirements contained in Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR) Part 139, Certification of Airports. While the effective date of this rule is June 9, 2004, this AC is being

published now to help the airport operator prepare to meet the requirements of the new rule. 

2. FOCUS. This AC is for operators of airports that currently hold a Part 139 Airport Operating Certificate or that 

want to be certificated under Part 139. 

3. CANCELLATION. This AC cancels AC 139.201-1, Airport Certification Manual (ACM) and Airport 

Certification Specifications (ACS). 

4. RELATED READING MATERIAL. The following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ACs—developed to

address specific elements of Part 139, Subpart D—will assist airport operators during ACM preparation. Appendix 4 

lists other relevant ACs. 

a. AC 150/5200-30, Airport Winter Safety and Operations

b. AC 150/5200-31, Airport Emergency Plan

c. AC 150/5200-18, Airport Safety Self-Inspection

d. AC 150/5200-33, Hazardous Wildlife Attractants On or Near Airports 

e. AC 150/5200-28, Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) for Airport Operators 

f. AC 150/5210-20, Ground Vehicle Operations on Airports 

g. AC 150/5340-1, Standards for Airport Markings

h. AC 150/5340-18, Standards for Airport Sign Systems 

i. AC 150/5370-2, Operational Safety on Airports During Construction. 

5. BACKGROUND. Under 14 CFR Part 139, the following airports in the United States and its possessions must 

hold Airport Operating Certificates: 

• Airports (except those in the State of Alaska) serving scheduled passenger-carrying operations of air carrier 

aircraft designed for 10 to 30 passenger seats.

• Airports serving scheduled and unscheduled passenger-carrying operations of air carrier aircraft designed for 

more than 30 passenger seats. 

Before the revision of Part 139, a certificated airport had either an ACM or Airport Certification Specifications, 

depending on the type of certificate held by the airport operator. The revised Part 139, however, requires airport

operators at all certificated airports to develop and implement an ACM. This AC provides guidance on revising an

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6. USE OF THIS CIRCULAR. 

a. This AC discusses the requirements of Subpart D of 14 CFR Part 139. It uses the word “must” to indicate 

mandatory elements of the ACM required by Part 139. 

b. The term “Section” followed by a number, such as “Section 139.317,” refers to a specific provision of Part 139. 

c. The term “airport operator” is used throughout this document to refer to the airport operator as well as to any 

personnel or entity, as appropriate, that the operator has designated to perform tasks described in this AC and 

the ACM. 

7. AVAILABILITY OF SAMPLE AIRPORT CERTIFICATION MANUALS. A sample of a very basic Airport 

Certification Manual is available on the FAA home page on the web. Appendix 5 provides instructions for accessing the 

sample Airport Certification Manual online. 

David L. Bennett

Director, Office of Airport Safety and Standards 

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CONTENTS 

Chapter 1. Function and Form...........................................................................................................5 

101. Function of the Airport Certification Manual (ACM)............................................................................................5 

102. Enforceability of the ACM.....................................................................................................................................5 

103. Preparation of the ACM .........................................................................................................................................5 

Chapter 2. ACM Overview ................................................................................................................7 

201. Required Contents..................................................................................................................................................7 

202. Special Elements of Compliance............................................................................................................................7 

203. Guidelines for Specificity.......................................................................................................................................7 

204. Exemptions.............................................................................................................................................................8 

205. Deviations ..............................................................................................................................................................8 

206. Violations...............................................................................................................................................................8 

Chapter 3. ACM Review and Revision ..............................................................................................9 

301. Review of the ACM ...............................................................................................................................................9 

302. Revision and Follow-up .........................................................................................................................................9 

Chapter 4. Technical Resources and Limits of Authority..............................................................10 

401. Part 139 and Advisory Circulars ..........................................................................................................................10 

402. Airport Authority Limits......................................................................................................................................10 

Chapter 5. Contents of the ACM......................................................................................................11 

501. Purpose of this Listing..........................................................................................................................................11 

502. Sections of Subpart D–Operations .......................................................................................................................11 

Appendix 1. ACM Elements–Section 139.203(b) ............................................................................19 

Appendix 2. ACM Checklist–Class I, II, III Airports....................................................................21 

Appendix 3. ACM Checklist–Class IV Airports.............................................................................31 

Appendix 4. Related Advisory Circulars.........................................................................................37 

Appendix 5. Sample ACMs...............................................................................................................41 

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CHAPTER 1. FUNCTION AND FORM 

101. FUNCTION OF THE AIRPORT CERTIFICATION MANUAL (ACM). Part 139 includes terminology

and minimum requirements broad enough to encompass all Federally certificated airports. The ACM serves as the 

bridge between the requirements of Part 139 and their application to a particular airport, taking into account the airport’s 

size, type/level of activity, and configuration. To ensure the ACM fulfills its intended purpose, it should be the following: 

a. Comprehensive. The ACM must address all Part 139 requirements that apply to the airport. A comprehensive 

ACM will provide airport personnel with all the information they need to comply with these requirements. 

b. Direct. The content of the ACM should be accurate, clear, and speak directly to Part 139 requirements. An 

ACM that provides clear instructions but avoids excessive detail will help ensure that personnel understand how 

the airport operator will attain regulatory compliance at the airport and leave the airport with the flexibility 

necessary to address unforeseen circumstances. 

102. ENFORCEABILITY OF THE ACM. Section 139.101 establishes the enforceability of the ACM. Once the 

FAA approves the ACM, it serves as an extension of Part 139 for the airport.

103. PREPARATION OF THE ACM. In addition to specifying technical content, Part 139 stipulates standards for 

the approval, format, and distribution of the ACM. 

a. Approval. Part 139 mandates two levels of approval for the ACM:

(1) Airport Approval. Part 139 requires the airport operator to sign and approve the ACM before

submitting it to the FAA. In this context, “airport operator” means an official of the operator who has 

the authority to implement and enforce all provisions of the ACM. Changes in airport management

personnel do not require new airport approval as long as the airport operator continues to keep its 

ACM current. The statement of approval must include the airport name, the official’s title and name, 

the official’s signature, the document title, and the date. The approval can be added to a signature page

at the front of the ACM or, if the ACM has a cover, incorporated into the title page. 

(2) FAA Approval. Prior to issuing an Airport Operating Certificate, the FAA must approve an airport 

operator’s ACM. Part 139 requires that each page of the ACM show FAA approval and the date of

initial FAA approval or, if the page has been revised, the date of approval for the most recent change. 

This requirement applies to all aspects of the ACM, including appendices, grid maps, the table of 

contents, and the airport sign and marking plan. To facilitate this requirement, each ACM page should

include a location for indicating FAA approval and the approval date. For ease of use, the FAA 

approval block should have a consistent format and location throughout the document. 

b. Format. Page layout, assembly and printing, and organization of content should be considered during

preparation of the ACM. 

(1) Page Layout. The ACM is a working document that reflects current airport conditions. It should be

easy to maintain and revise. In addition to the date and FAA approval, each page of the ACM should

specify the page number and document section. The ACM must also include a Page Revision Log that

can function as an inventory of current pages. This log can simply include columns of page numbers 

with space for approval dates alongside. This is a very useful device to verify the currency of a page

without having to leaf through the entire document. It also serves as a checklist for maintenance of the 

ACM as it tracks pages that have been revised, added, or deleted. 

(2) Assembly and Printing. Part 139 requires the airport operator to maintain the ACM in printed form. 

(It can be transmitted to the FAA electronically, but the airport operator should confirm in advance that

the FAA can access the file format used.) A simple format will make both the initial assembly and

later revisions easier. Odd-sized or multicolor media and certain types of bindings (e.g., spiral or

comb) can complicate the processes of reproduction, insertion, filing, and mailing. The FAA suggests 

the following format for the ACM: 

1. 8 1⁄2 x 11 inch, loose-leaf paper;

2. Single-sided, black–and-white printing, except where color is specifically required; and

3. Assembly in a three-ring binder. 

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(3) Organization of Content. The organization of the ACM should follow the sequence of Sections in 

Part 139 and in Chapter 5 of this AC. The Checklists in Appendices 2 and 3 provide additional 

guidance on what should be included in each Section. 

c. Dissemination. Part 139 requires the airport operator to distribute applicable portions of the ACM to the 

airport personnel who are responsible for their implementation. The ACM is not intended to provide complete 

instructions for all jobs or operational procedures, but it should provide instructions for any critical tasks that 

are necessary for compliance with Part 139.

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CHAPTER 2. ACM OVERVIEW 

201. REQUIRED CONTENTS. As a general rule, the ACM must contain operating procedures, equipment

descriptions, responsibility assignments, and any other information needed by airport personnel to comply with Part 139. 

In particular, it must address compliance with the provisions of Subpart D of Part 139 and any limitations imposed by the 

FAA. This information will vary from airport to airport. 

a. Provisions of Subpart D. Subpart D is the main body of operational requirements that an airport must meet to

obtain and hold an Airport Operating Certificate. The ACM must address all required provisions of Subpart D, 

which comprises Sections 139.301 through 139.343 of the Regulation. The required Subpart D provisions

depend on the class of the airport. The required elements for each class are listed in Section 139.203(b) and in 

Appendix 1 of this AC. 

b. Limitations. The FAA occasionally imposes limitations on certificated airports. These limitations can cover a 

range of regulatory provisions. Generally, they deal with unusual operational characteristics at an airport, such 

as a need to restrict air carrier operations from using certain areas of the airport or to specify aircraft rescue and

fire fighting staging locations. The ACM must contain copies of any limitation placed on the airport by the 

FAA. Sections of the ACM that discuss related provisions of Part 139 must refer to applicable limitations. 

202. SPECIAL ELEMENTS OF COMPLIANCE. While the Subpart D provisions that must be included in an

ACM vary for each class of airport, Subpart D also specifies certain special elements that all ACMs must include. In 

most cases, ACMs address these mandatory elements by including them in the detailed narratives for the related 

Subpart D Sections. However, some special elements better lend themselves to other forms of presentation, such as

tables and charts. For example, the airport operator might fulfill the requirement to explain lines of succession for 

airport operational responsibility by including an organizational chart and a table of the lines of succession, which can be 

referred to repeatedly throughout the ACM. 

a. Special Elements Dependent on Airport Conditions. In Section 139.203(b), some of the elements are listed 

“as required by Section . . .” This means the element is necessary only if a particular Section requires it. For 

example, if airport conditions do not trigger a requirement for a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan according to 

Section 139.337, the ACM does not need to include such a plan. 

b. Special Elements Not Included in the ACM. The ACM should document any special elements that are not 

included in the manual so a complete accounting of all elements is readily available. 

203. GUIDELINES FOR SPECIFICITY. The central theme and purpose of the ACM is embodied in the language 

of Section 139.203(a). In each Section, the ACM should answer the following questions: WHO is going to perform the 

tasks, WHAT do the tasks consist of, HOW are they to be performed, and WHEN should they occur. WHO, WHAT, 

HOW, and WHEN are often closely associated, and most instructions will need to address all of them. 

a. WHO. The instructions in the ACM should be clear to staff who routinely perform the tasks described as well

as to staff required to act when the usual chain of responsibility and authority is temporarily interrupted. The 

ACM must explain what is required from a regulatory standpoint and clearly state who (functional position) is 

primarily responsible for carrying out each function. Since a substitute might not normally perform (or directly 

oversee) a required task, the ACM should provide specific instructions about critical aspects of the job,

including whom to contact if problems arise. 

b. WHAT and HOW. The WHAT and HOW of ACM instructions refer to the tasks assigned to various 

individuals or departments charged with achieving compliance with Part 139. Unless all personnel assigned to

the task are fully familiar with the regulatory requirement, the ACM must provide guidance appropriate to the 

training and experience of the personnel. For example, an instruction in the ACM to the ground maintenance 

crew to “maintain all safety areas in accordance with the Regulation” is not useful unless the crew has sufficient

knowledge of Part 139 requirements. A better approach is to identify the physical boundaries of the safety areas 

and to state clearly how surface conditions are to be maintained. 

c. WHEN. The timing of tasks will often be triggered by circumstances, such as a certain depth of snow 

accumulation or a specific temperature drop. The ACM must clearly define the circumstances that trigger 

action. It must also address the frequency of tasks that occur on a regular basis. 

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204. EXEMPTIONS. An exemption is a legal document granting an airport operator relief from a requirement of

Part 139. Exemptions can be limited to specific periods of time. 

a. Applying for an Exemption. To qualify for an exemption, the airport operator must fulfill a number of 

procedural requirements. An exemption is a rulemaking action that triggers a chain of events in accordance with 

14 CFR Part 11, General Rulemaking Procedures. An exemption effectively changes the manner in which the 

airport operator complies with the requirements of its Airport Operating Certificate. 

b. Exemptions in the ACM. The ACM must include in one place, possibly as an appendix, copies of all current 

exemptions for the airport, including any that pertain to the aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) 

requirements listed in Sections 139.117 and 139.119. An index of current exemptions, including references to

relevant Part 139 Sections, must be included, as well.

205. DEVIATIONS. During an emergency requiring immediate action for the protection of life and property, the 

airport operator may deviate from Subpart D of Part 139 to the extent required by the emergency. Deviations are not

associated with any specific provision of Part 139, but they can impact the performance of any one of them. Should a 

deviation be necessary, the airport operator must as soon as practicable, but not later than 14 days notify the FAA of the 

deviation. If requested by the FAA, the airport operator will provide this notification in writing. 

a. Example. 

(1) The airport operator sends the entire ARFF capability off the airport in response to a life-threatening

fire and, without notifying the air carriers, permits normal air carrier operations to continue. A 

deviation should be filed. 

b. Reporting a Deviation. The ACM must explain how and when airport personnel should notify the FAA of a 

deviation. The FAA can levy a civil penalty against the airport operator for inappropriate notification of a deviation.

206. VIOLATIONS. Violations are very serious and can result in administrative action, the imposition of a civil

penalty, or the suspension/revocation of the airport operator’s Airport Operating Certificate. Airport operators that do

not fully understand the ramifications of violating Part 139 should contact the Airport Certification Safety Inspector

(ACSI). 

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CHAPTER 3. ACM REVIEW AND REVISION 

301. REVIEW OF THE ACM. Part 139 requires airport operators to keep the ACM current at all times. Careful 

preparation for the review and revision process will ease this task. 

a. Lay the Groundwork. Through its organization, the ACM should lend itself to assigning self-contained 

segments for review to person(s) knowledgeable about particular subjects. The airport operator should identify 

who will review various parts of the ACM and when these reviews will take place. Staggering the review 

schedule for each section of the ACM will ensure that reviewers do not face significant workload increases at 

any one time. Periodic reviews should make revision of the ACM easier, but the airport operator must be 

prepared to break with the schedule and update the ACM immediately if conditions on the airport change.

b. Establish the Process. The airport operator must document the process for review and revision of the ACM,

including how to amend it to respond to changing situations at the airport. Using the WHO, WHAT, HOW, and 

WHEN guidelines will help ensure that all necessary elements are addressed. The airport operator should make 

sure that everyone involved in the review and revision of the ACM is aware of this process.

302. REVISION AND FOLLOW-UP. The airport operator must submit an ACM amendment to the FAA at least 

30 days before its effective date. However, airport operators should try to submit amendments as far in advance as 

possible to allow enough time for FAA review and approval. If timing issues arise, the airport operator must contact the 

assigned ACSI. The inspector will work with airport management to prepare the change as expeditiously as possible and 

assist in keeping the airport in compliance with Part 139. In the case of lengthy or complicated changes, the airport 

operator should discuss with the ACSI the possibility of providing a draft for early review and consideration. A Page

Revision Log summarizing individual page and text revisions will help expedite the review process. 

a. Sign and Marking Plans. The sign and marking plan is part of the ACM. The airport operator should submit a 

copy of the plan as far in advance as possible to ensure FAA approval before the design and procurement phase 

of related development projects. Airport sign and marking plans must receive FAA approval before they are

implemented.

b. Amendments to the ACM. When a revision to the ACM becomes effective, the airport operator must place 

special emphasis on any effected areas of airport operations to ensure personnel are aware of changes and

understand how the changes might impact operations. 

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CHAPTER 4. TECHNICAL RESOURCES AND LIMITS OF 

AUTHORITY 

401. PART 139 AND ADVISORY CIRCULARS. The FAA publishes ACs on a broad range of subjects. This

paragraph describes how these documents relate to Part 139.

a. General. ACs usually serve as the FAA’s means of publishing information of an advisory nature. In the 

“airports” subject area, ACs often provide technical specifications and procedures for the design, maintenance,

and operation of airports. The information they contain has general acceptance in the airport industry and was

often developed with the participation of various members of the aviation community. 

b. Using Advisory Circulars. The FAA encourages the use of applicable ACs during ACM preparation because 

they contain methods and procedures acceptable to the Administrator. The FAA will consider methods of 

compliance other than those described in ACs, but the applicant will need to demonstrate the acceptability of 

alternate methods to the satisfaction of the FAA before implementing them. However, in cases in which a 

regulatory provision or a related FAA policy specifies a certain method or procedure, the Regulation or policy

takes precedence. 

ACs frequently contain some material that, while technically valid, might not be fully applicable to the 

regulatory purpose. For example, the provisions of Part 139 specify the minimum requirements that certificated 

airports must meet to achieve a certain level of safety. ACs, however, frequently provide an optimum or stateof-the-art approach, which might identify methods, materials, and results that exceed the requirements and/or 

scope of Part 139. Airport operators should contact the ACSI if there is any doubt about the applicability of

technical material to Part 139. 

While few ACs were developed primarily as regulatory guidance, some of these documents describe the only

methods of complying with certain requirements of Part 139. AC 150/5240-1, Standards for Airport Markings, 

is an example of such an AC. Further, some ACs contain standards that are mandatory for airports receiving 

Federal airport assistance. 

c. Obtaining Advisory Circulars. Appendix 4 includes a partial listing of ACs. It also provides instructions for

obtaining these ACs as well as a listing of all FAA ACs. 

402. AIRPORT AUTHORITY LIMITS. A few of the provisions of Part 139, Subpart D, deal with matters beyond

the authority of most airport operators, including obstruction lights outside airport boundaries and medical assistance and 

transportation provided by community sources. Part 139 acknowledges this by using qualifying language such as “to the 

extent practicable” or “which agrees to provide.” Part 139 does not require the airport operator to take actions that 

exceed its authority. 

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CHAPTER 5. CONTENTS OF THE ACM 

501. PURPOSE OF THIS LISTING. This Chapter lists the applicable provisions of Part 139, Subpart D, that 

apply to specific classes of airports. The airport operator must prepare and maintain an ACM that reflects the manner in 

which the airport will comply with the requirements of these provisions. Except for requirements of a purely 

administrative nature, all of the items in the ACM should satisfy the questions of WHO, WHAT, HOW, and WHEN, as

discussed in paragraph 203 of this AC. 

In addition to addressing the Subpart D provisions, the ACM must address the special elements of compliance referred to 

in paragraph 202 and any limitations that the FAA has placed on the airport. (Limitations are not covered in this 

Chapter.) The descriptions and examples presented in this listing do not cover all possible airport situations or all 

aspects of the Subpart D provisions—this does not mean they are less important or do not need to be included in the 

ACM. Airport operators should speak to the ACSI if they have any questions about the application of these items and 

examples or about the contents of the ACM.

As indicated below and in Appendix 1, certain Sections are not required in the ACMs of most Class IV airports. Under 

certain circumstances, however, the Administrator might require one or more of these Sections to be added to a Class IV

airport’s ACM because of conditions on the airport. For additional guidance, the airport operator should speak to its 

ACSI. 

Airport operators should consider following the order of the Subpart D when organizing the contents of the ACM.

Additional guidance on what should be included in each section can be found in the Checklists in Appendix 2 (Class 

I, II, and III airports) and Appendix 3 (Class IV airports).

502. SECTIONS OF SUBPART D–OPERATIONS. 

SECTION 139.301–Records. This Section outlines the various records the airport operator must keep and the duration

of time these records must be retained. To fulfill the requirements of this Section, the ACM must include a description

of the system for maintaining records. In addition, the airport operator should make sure that airport personnel know that 

the credentialed ACSI has the authority to inspect these records to ensure compliance with Part 139. 

SECTION 139.303–Personnel. The revised Part 139 requires specific training and performance documentation. This

requirement also covers airport management and supervisory personnel. To fulfill the requirements of this Section, the 

airport operator must— 

• Describe in the ACM the lines of succession of airport operational responsibility (preferably in a chart or table) 

to demonstrate accountability and to satisfy one of the special elements of compliance. 

• Describe personnel training. The ACM should identify sufficient resources, equipment, and provisions for 

initial and recurrent training.

SECTION 139.305–Paved Areas. The narrative for this Section and other Subpart D Sections involving extensive 

maintenance-type requirements will probably follow similar patterns in the ACM. Part 139 contains several specific 

requirements for paved areas that are available for air carrier use. The requirements are stated in results-oriented terms 

and are brief enough to include in the ACM. To address the requirements of this Section, the airport operator must— 

• Include in the ACM procedures and other information needed by airport personnel responsible for maintaining 

these areas. This requirement can be satisfied by including the text from Part 139 about paved areas. This text

will also serve as a reminder that this maintenance activity must be accomplished. Airport operators should also 

consult AC 150/5320-6, Airport Pavement Design and Evaluation. 

• Include the description of movement areas that are available for air carrier use. This description should not

include other paved or unpaved areas on your airport (ramps, parking areas, etc.) that may be usable by air 

carriers but that do not fall within the Part 139.5 definition of an air carrier movement area. The movement area

definition found in the FAA Aeronautical Information Manual includes the provision that, at an airport with an

Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), a clearance is required prior to entering a movement area. This latter 

definition will be the one used in any letters of agreement the airport operator and the ATCT develop to address 

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movement areas. If such agreements result in the removal of certain pavement segments from the controlled 

movement areas, the ACM should describe this removal and include the agreements.

SECTION 139.307–Unpaved Areas. Except in the State of Alaska, this section rarely appears in an ACM. If, 

however, the airport has maintenance procedures for unpaved areas, such as repairing ice runways or determining the 

point of abandonment of a frozen surface at spring thaw, they must be included in the ACM.

SECTION 139.309–Safety Areas. Application of Part 139 hinges on the precise delineation of safety areas. The 

dimensions of a safety area frame the obligations the airport operator has with respect to its maintenance. The safety 

areas (dimensions) that existed on December 31, 1987, form the basis of the airport operator’s maintenance obligations. 

If construction, reconstruction, or significant expansion of the runway or taxiway began after this date, the associated 

safety area dimensions must be approved by the Administrator. To address the requirements of this Section, the airport 

operator— 

• Must clearly describe in the ACM the location and dimensions of safety areas. The description of a safety area 

is only complete if the dimensional data is accompanied by the date those dimensions were established in

accordance with Part 139. 

• Must include procedures for maintaining safety areas.

• Should add as an appendix to the ACM an inspection and maintenance procedures program plan, required by

AC 150/5220-22, paragraph 11, if the airport has an Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) within a

runway safety area.

• Should include a map or diagram, especially when describing a runway safety area that has different dimensions 

for each end.

SECTION 139.311–Marking, Signs, and Lighting. Generally speaking, the maintenance task associated with this 

Section is to fix or replace in-kind broken or missing items. The ACM does not need to address routine or simple 

maintenance tasks (e.g., replacing a light that is burned out), but it should provide enough information to ensure that 

personnel can correctly perform more complicated tasks (e.g., replacing a light that has been significantly damaged or

destroyed). Well-written instructions supplemented by an airport diagram will serve as valuable insurance against errors. 

Further guidance is provided in AC 150/5340-26, Maintenance of Airport Visual Aid Facilities. 

The ACM must include a plan showing the runway and taxiway identification system, including the location and 

inscriptions of signs, runway markings, and holding position markings as well as descriptions and procedures for 

maintaining marking, sign, and lighting systems. To comply with the requirements of this Section, the airport operator

should— 

• Include in the ACM a legible color diagram of the airport sign and marking systems. This can be added as an 

appendix. The diagram should identify signs and markings in the appropriate colors, as specified in the current 

versions of AC 150/5340-1, Standards for Airport Markings, and AC 150/5340-18, Standards for Airport Sign

Systems. This diagram is also referred to as the runway and taxiway identification system plan in Part 139 and

as the FAA Approved Airport Sign Plan. Signs should be graphically depicted on the plan in close proximity to

their locations on the airfield, not by the number reference to a separate legend or table. Multiple pages might

be required to support the need for legible graphics. 

• Include contact information for approach lighting maintenance. 

• Address the shielding of airport lighting.

• Include clear instructions on just how many and in what sequence lights may be out before the system is 

considered inoperative.

SECTION 139.313–Snow and Ice Control. AC 150/5200-30, Airport Winter Safety and Operations, contains

technical information that will help airport operators develop a snow and ice control plan, which is required by Part 139

for Class I, II, and III airports where snow and ice conditions exist. If snow and ice conditions rarely occur at the airport,

the ACM should include a statement to this effect. If a chance of snow or ice exists, however, the airport operator

should— 

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• Provide specific procedures in the ACM for notifying air carrier users of airport movement area conditions. 

• Provide instructions and explain snow removal arrangements for preventing interference to navigation aids 

(NAVAIDs) caused by the accumulation of snow. 

• Specify in the ACM who has the authority to initiate snow removal operations, especially when procedures 

require calling in municipal or contract assistance. 

SECTION 139.315–Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting: Index Determination. To fulfill the requirements of this 

Section, airport operators must— 

• State the airport’s ARFF Index in the ACM as determined by Part 139.315(a)(1) and (2).

• Explain in the ACM what the Index means in terms of aircraft length. This explanation should contain 

information on the longest aircraft the Index can serve. 

The minimum Index is A. If the airport has an Index higher than A, the airport operator should specify in the ACM the

longest air carrier aircraft that could use the airport if one or more of the ARFF vehicles is removed from service. Such

information will allow personnel to promptly notify air carrier station agents if such notification becomes necessary. 

Additional equipment, other than that necessary for fulfilling the Index requirement, might also be available. 

SECTION 139.317–Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting: Equipment and Agents. The ACM must include a 

description of the equipment necessary to meet the airport’s aircraft rescue and fire fighting requirements. The airport 

operator should— 

• List in the ACM the ARFF equipment and the type and quantities of agent provided/maintained on each vehicle. 

• Specify in the ACM the number and type of portable extinguishers the vehicles carry because they can have a 

bearing on what Index the airport can maintain if there is an equipment outage. 

• Ensure that the Underwriters Laboratories rating (such as BC 120) is on the equipment and indicated in the 

ACM because it may have a bearing on what Index the airport can maintain if the basic Index A vehicle is out

of service. 

The airport operator must also be sure to include in the exemption section of the ACM any exemptions to ARFF 

equipment requirements that have been granted by the FAA (see paragraph 204).

SECTION 139.319–Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting: Operational Requirements. This is one of the most critical 

components of the ACM, and it must include a description of the facilities, personnel, and procedures necessary to meet 

the airport’s aircraft rescue and fire fighting requirements. A number of questions should be considered when addressing

this Section: 

• Does the airport operator have full control over the operation of the ARFF unit?

• Can vehicles be dispatched off the airport without the airport operator’s permission? 

• Is the operator reliably informed whenever an element of ARFF becomes inoperative or unavailable for any 

reason? 

To address the ARFF operational requirements, the airport operator should— 

• Allow ARFF personnel as much flexibility as possible within the scope of their mission but build into the ACM 

procedures for activating a fast and reliable information system. This will ensure the airport operator is 

informed when making decisions about air carrier operations. 

• Make it a priority to discuss with the ATCT manager the role of the ATCT in emergency operations and the 

particulars of ATCT interactions with the ARFF unit and airport management. It is sometimes mutually 

beneficial to enter into a letter of agreement with the ATCT to cover certain activities particular to the airport. 

A copy of any such agreement must be placed in the ACM, possibly as an appendix (for example, Letter of

Agreement for Emergency Services). If the airport does not have an ATCT, the airport operator should speak

with the Flight Service Station (FSS) or Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS). 

• Include in the ACM information about ATCT’s role as well as the limits beyond which the ATCT is not able to

operate. 

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• Describe the alarm system for ARFF response, the requirement for a daily test, and the ATCT role in the alarm

system and the test. 

• Describe the communications system. 

• Identify required training for ARFF personnel and provisions for recurrent training. 

• Address provisions for the availability of at least one person trained in basic emergency medical care, as 

required during air carrier operations under Part 139. This person need not be an actual member of the ARFF 

crew but must be available within a reasonable time in case of an airport emergency. 

• Address provisions for fire extinguishing agent and HAZMAT response standards. 

In addition, the airport operator must— 

• Identify any roads designated as Emergency Access Roads. The ACM should include instructions to ensure

Emergency Access Roads are used appropriately and are available for use in the case of an ARFF emergency. 

Before designating Emergency Access Roads, the airport operator should understand the obligations that go

along with such a designation and consider other means of meeting the ARFF response time, such as secondary 

ARFF stations or vehicle standby areas. Airport operators should coordinate any such designations with the 

ACSI. 

• Address, if there is an ATCT on the airport, Discrete Emergency Frequency procedures in the ACM, as 

appropriate. AC 150/5210-7, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Communications, and applicable subparagraphs 

of Section 139.319 contain guidelines that are acceptable methods of complying with Part 139. 

• Address the potential for inoperative vehicles. The ACM should define what “inoperative” means in the 

context of Part 139. An inoperative vehicle is one that is unable to perform the functions required of it by the 

Regulation. The ACM should provide clear instructions for the procedures to be followed and who is to

accomplish them when a required piece of ARFF equipment becomes inoperative. 

• Address the requirement for ARFF coverage during “air carrier operations.” Section 139.5, Definitions, 

explains this terminology. Instructions in the ACM should make it clear that each air carrier operation will be 

treated separately when determining the response period. The ARFF unit must maintain a response posture for 

at least a half-hour period bracketing the operation (15 minutes before to 15 minutes after the actual time of the 

arrival or departure operation—not the scheduled time of the operation). The airport operator should impress 

upon air carrier station management the importance of keeping airport management and the ARFF unit apprised

of changes in flight schedules and develop formal procedures to assure ARFF availability. 

If certain conditions are met, Part 139 permits a temporary reduction in ARFF presence during periods of air carrier

activity using aircraft of reduced length. To address such reductions, the airport operator must— 

• Specify in the ACM the individual or position with the authority to implement the reduction.

• Describe the procedures to be followed. 

• Document the system that is in place for the recall of the required complement of ARFF personnel and 

equipment. 

• Describe, if there is a requirement for notifying air carrier users of the airport before implementing any 

reduction, how air carriers will be notified and who has the responsibility and authority to undertake this action.

The airport operator must be sure to include in the exemption section of the ACM any exemptions to ARFF operational 

requirements that have been granted by the FAA (see paragraph 204).

SECTION 139.321–Handling and Storing of Hazardous Substances and Materials. This Section addresses both

hazardous materials such as aircraft cargo (referred to as “HAZMAT”) and fuel for the operation of aircraft (referred to 

as “fuel”). Whether procedures for handling, dispensing, and storing hazardous substances and materials must be 

included in the ACM depends on what entity functions as the HAZMAT agent. The airport operator DOES NOT need to 

include HAZMAT procedures if it is not the HAZMAT agent. In such cases, only the applicable Hazardous Materials 

Regulations (49 CFR Parts 171–180) apply, and the FAA Office for Security and Hazardous Materials administers the 

program. The airport operator, however, DOES need to include HAZMAT procedures in the uncommon cases in which 

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it serves as the HAZMAT agent. These procedures must cover the three designations and assurances listed in Part 139 at 

Section 139.321(a)(1) through (3).

However, if there is aviation fuel available on the airport, regardless of who the fueling agents are, the airport operator 

must—

• Indicate whether it is or is not the HAZMAT agent. 

• Establish fire safety fuel standards for the airport and include them in the ACM. The standards should describe

how to accomplish the 3-month/periodic inspection of tenant fueling facilities, including all fuel service 

vehicles, and the procedures to be initiated should noncompliance with the standards be discovered. The ACM 

should also include the inspection checklists for storage facilities and fuel service vehicles. 

• Describe the initial and recurrent fueling safety training plan. 

SECTION 139.323–Traffic and Wind Direction Indicators. The ACM must describe and identify the location of 

these facilities at the airport and specify the procedures and responsibilities for maintaining them. 

SECTION 139.325–Airport Emergency Plan. AC 150/5200-31, Airport Emergency Plan, contains technical

information that will help the airport operator develop the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) required by Part 139. The 

AEP is a mandatory part of the ACM, and the guidelines for specific statements in paragraph 203 about responsibility 

and function apply. It must include a grid map or other means of identifying locations and terrain features. The AEP

may be kept as a separate document or possibly as an appendix that is referenced in the ACM; however, the content is

viewed as part of the approved ACM.

SECTION 139.327–Self-Inspection Program. The ACM must include procedures for a self-inspection program. Selfinspection allows for monitoring airport conditions and assists airport operators in complying with other requirements of

Part 139. AC 150/5200-18, Airport Safety Self-Inspection, provides guidance on structuring a comprehensive program

for the airport. Applying the questions of WHO, WHAT, HOW, and WHEN, discussed in paragraph 203 above, will 

ensure all of the elements of an effective inspection program are accomplished. Procedures for conducting selfinspections must include provisions for documenting any corrective actions taken. Self-inspections are required before

air carrier operations. Daily inspections are not absolutely required if the airport has no air carrier activity, but airport 

operators should be wary of allowing long intervals to pass between inspections. 

To satisfy the requirements of this Section, the airport operator should— 

• Include the schedule of self-inspections and identify who is responsible for performing these inspections. 

• Identify means of obtaining and documenting corrective action taken on noted discrepancies. 

• Identify provisions for initial and recurrent training in the five subject areas specified in Part 139: (1) Airport 

familiarization, (2) Airport Emergency Plan, (3) Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) notification procedures, (4) Procedures

for pedestrians and ground vehicles in movement areas and safety areas, and (5) Discrepancy reporting 

procedures. This training is in addition to that required in Section 139.303. 

SECTION 139.329–Pedestrians and Ground Vehicles. The ACM of Class I, II, and III airports must address

procedures for controlling access to movement and safety areas. Stringent control of pedestrians and ground vehicles 

can prevent problems on the movement and safety areas. To address the requirements of this Section, the airport 

operator should— 

• Include in the ACM clear and precise procedures for the control of pedestrians and ground vehicles and 

describe the consequences of noncompliance. 

• Include vehicle operating procedures for movement/safety areas in this section or possibly in an appendix. 

• Identify, if the airport has an ATCT, any procedures or rules that have been jointly agreed to with Air Traffic 

Control, including radio or other communications arrangements. 

SECTION 139.331–Obstructions. The location of marked and lighted obstructions that fall within the airport’s 

authority and responsibility must be included in the ACM of Class I, II, and III airports. The ACM must also describe

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procedures for removing, marking, and lighting obstructions. To address the requirements of this Section, the airport

operator should— 

• Consider including with the narrative description a map locating the obstructions and keying them to the 

description. 

• Describe maintenance procedures and responsibilities for lighted obstructions in the ACM and specify who to

contact in case of an outage and how they are to be repaired. An airport can have a confusing array of 

obstruction lights with different parties responsible for them according to various lease agreements, contract 

services, etc. 

• Include provisions for airspace evaluations for any proposed construction or alteration of the airport.

• Identify in the ACM each object within the airport operator’s area of authority that qualifies as an obstruction 

but that has been determined to be “no hazard” by an FAA aeronautical study. This information should include 

the study file reference so it can be retrieved if necessary. Airport Layout Plan (ALP) approval by the FAA 

carries the same weight as an aeronautical study with respect to those objects depicted on it. 

• Inspect for outages of any obstruction light that can be seen from any portion of the airport and report outages to

the owners of the lights. 

• Consider assigning responsibility for monitoring obstructions to a staff position on the airport (for example, the 

airport operations supervisor). If such a position exists, it should be identified in the ACM. 

SECTION 139.333–Protection of NAVAIDs. The ACM of Class I, II, and III airports must provide procedures for the 

protection of NAVAIDs. To address the requirements of this Section, the airport operator should— 

• Explain in the ACM who should be alerted to activity that may interfere with the signal from a NAVAID. 

• Include, depending on the placement of the NAVAID, procedures and assignments for security patrols, fence 

maintenance, etc. 

• Describe in the ACM procedures for preventing any interference caused by the accumulation of snow (see

Section 139.313). 

SECTION 139.335–Public Protection. Part 139 requires the airport operator of a Class I, II, and III airport to describe 

how it intends to provide for public protection. The requirements that address this subject are oriented toward 

inadvertent entry into an area containing hazards for the unwary trespasser. The prevention of intentional entry of

airport security areas is within the purview of the Transportation Security Administration Regulation on airport security. 

To address the requirements of public protection, the airport operator should— 

• Describe in the ACM the measures taken at the airport to prevent inadvertent entry by persons or vehicles to

any operational areas, even if such entry is not considered a security threat. Fencing is an obvious method to

use, as is conspicuous signing and closed gates. 

• Provide for regular surveillance of all of the safeguards on the airport for compliance with this provision of 

Part 139. 

SECTION 139.337–Wildlife Hazard Management. To address the wildlife hazard management requirements of this 

Section, the airport operator of a Class I, II, and III airport must include one of the following:

(1) A statement of no wildlife activity (unlikely at most airports); 

(2) A statement that a Wildlife Hazard Assessment is currently being conducted; 

(3) A brief statement of the no-hazard findings from a recent Wildlife Hazard Assessment; 

(4) A statement that a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan is currently being developed; or 

(5) A statement that the airport has a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan. If a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan 

has been developed for the airport, it must be included in the ACM, possibly as an appendix. 

In all cases, the airport operator should— 

• Provide instructions in the ACM to airport personnel about reporting wildlife activity, should any be observed. 

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• Consider including in the ACM any information about wildlife type and activity on the airport if such activity 

exists. 

• Include, if wildlife activity at the airport triggered a Wildlife Hazard Assessment and it was subsequently

determined that a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan was not required, a brief statement that identifies the type

and extent of the activity that triggered the study. This will serve as an approximate gauge for comparison with

subsequent wildlife observations when the situation is reevaluated. 

SECTION 139.339–Airport Condition Reporting. The ACM must include provisions for airport condition reporting.

The AC 150/5200-28, Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) for Airport Operators, contains technical information that will help

with the development of this portion of the ACM. To address condition reporting requirements, the airport operator

should— 

• Include in the ACM a statement that the airport operator and its staff will report any condition that might affect 

the safe operation of an air carrier operation and the nine subject areas outlined in Part 139. 

• Work with airline tenants to devise a satisfactory system of information flow and document this system in the 

ACM. The NOTAM system is not a complete solution for adequate notification of air carrier users of the 

airport. Many airports have internal communications systems that extend into air carrier agent offices. These 

systems vary, but some allow the air carrier, through its local station agents, to receive field condition 

information from airport management before the NOTAM information is public. There are also times when 

field situations occur that may be of interest to air carrier users but that are not eligible for NOTAM system

coverage. 

• Address the need for a letter of agreement at locations where the ATCT disseminates field conditions and/or 

maintains NOTAM records for airport management. 

SECTION 139.341–Identifying, Marking, and Lighting Construction and Other Unserviceable Areas. The ACM 

of Class I, II, and III airports must describe procedures for identifying, marking, and lighting construction and other

unserviceable areas of the airport. Several of the ACs listed in Appendix 4 have particular applicability to this Section. 

AC 150/5370-2, Operational Safety on Airports During Construction, will help airport operators plan safe operations

during construction and maintenance projects. AC 150/5200-28, Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) for Airport Operators, 

explains how to use the NOTAM system for airport condition reporting. 

Periods of construction and maintenance on an airport present special problems for keeping aircraft and construction 

machinery and personnel safely apart. Normal routes for aircraft taxiing and maneuvering are often disrupted or

modified, and standard signing and marking can become temporarily ineffective or even misleading. To address these

conditions, the airport operator should— 

• Provide instructions in the ACM that marking and lighting requirements can be included in construction plans

(and costs) at the outset. 

• Keep the air carrier users of the airport up to date with NOTAMs and other appropriate means of

communication. 

• Build responsibilities and functions into the ACM so that all parties know what is expected of them.

Planning for construction projects should always address how to avoid damage to utilities. The importance of the 

utilities that serve NAVAIDs and other air carrier facilities calls for special attention to their protection. The airport 

operator should designate in the ACM a position responsible for assuring compatibility of the construction plans with

protection of these critical utilities. The position charged with this responsibility should have enough authority to require 

revision of the plans or suspension of the work activity if necessary. 

SECTION 139.343–Non-Complying Conditions. If any element of Part 139 is not met to the extent that an

uncorrected unsafe condition exists on the airport, the airport operator must halt air carrier activity on the unsafe area. 

The ACM should make this very clear to airport personnel. The ACM must provide personnel with the procedures to be 

used if an unsafe condition is found and describe what actions must be taken.

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APPENDIX 1. ACM ELEMENTS – SECTION 139.203(B) 

REQUIRED AIRPORT CERTIFICATION MANUAL ELEMENTS 

Airport certificate class

Manual elements Class 

I 

Class 

II 

Class 

III 

Class 

IV 

1. Lines of succession of airport operational responsibility X X X X 

2. Each current exemption issued to the airport from the requirements of this

part 

X X X X

3. Any limitations imposed by the Administrator X X X X 

4. A grid map or other means of identifying locations and terrain features on and 

around the airport that are significant to emergency operations X X X X

5. The location of each obstruction required to be lighted or marked within the 

airport's area of authority X X X X

6. A description of each movement area available for air carriers and its safety

areas and each road described in § 139.319(k) that serves it X X X X

7. Procedures for avoidance of interruption or failure during construction work 

of utilities serving facilities or NAVAIDs that support air carrier operations X X X

8. A description of the system for maintaining records, as required under

§ 139.301 X X X X

9. A description of personnel training, as required under § 139.303 X X X X 

10. Procedures for maintaining the paved areas, as required under § 139.305 X X X X 

11. Procedures for maintaining the unpaved areas, as required under § 139.307 X X X X 

12. Procedures for maintaining the safety areas, as required under §139.309 X X X X 

13. A plan showing the runway and taxiway identification system, including the 

location and inscription of signs, runway markings, and holding position 

markings, as required under §139.311

X X X X

14. A description of, and procedures for maintaining, the marking, signs, and

lighting systems, as required under § 139.311 X X X X

15. A snow and ice control plan, as required under § 139.313 X X X 

16. A description of the facilities, equipment, personnel, and procedures for

meeting the aircraft rescue and fire fighting requirements, in accordance with

§§ 139.317 and 139.319

X X X X

17. A description of any approved exemption to aircraft rescue and fire fighting 

requirements, as authorized under § 139.111 X X X X

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Airport certificate class

Manual elements Class 

I 

Class 

II 

Class 

III 

Class 

IV 

18. Procedures for protecting persons and property during the storing, dispensing, 

and handling of fuel and other hazardous substances and materials, as 

required under § 139.321

X X X X

19. A description of, and procedures for maintaining, the traffic and wind 

direction indicators, as required under § 139.323 X X X X

20. An emergency plan, as required under § 139.325 X X X X 

21. Procedures for conducting the self-inspection program, as required under 

§ 139.327 X X X X

22. Procedures for controlling access to movement areas and safety areas, as 

required under § 139.329 X X X

23. Procedures for obstruction removal, marking, or lighting, as required under

§ 139.331 X X X X

24. Procedures for protection of NAVAIDS, as required under § 139.333 X X X 

25. A description of public protection, as required under § 139.335 X X X 

26. Procedures for wildlife hazard management, as required under § 139.337 X X X 

27. Procedures for airport condition reporting, as required under § 139.339 X X X X 

28. Procedures for identifying, marking, and lighting construction and other

unserviceable areas, as required under § 139.341 X X X

29. Any other item that the Administrator finds is necessary to ensure safety in air 

transportation X X X X

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Appendix 2. ACM Checklist – Class I, II, III Airports 

 Approved

 Partially Approved 

 Disapproved

Airport _____________________________ 5 Satisfactory 

Date: __ / __ / ___ By _________________ 7 Unsatisfactory 

Checklist Items by Section Status Remarks 

General Requirements 

Submitted in duplicate (or electronically) 

Printed 

Contains only items required under Part 139 

Easy to revise and organize 

Introduction section and sections 301–343 

Introduction Section 

Title or signature page signed by airport operator 

Page Revision Log included and completed 

Date of FAA approval or latest revision on every page 

Class of airport 

ACM distribution list 

Table of contents 

Procedures for revision/amendment 

Person/title responsible for ACM maintenance 

ACM kept current at all times 

Location of official ACM copy at airport 

ACM furnished to appropriate airport personnel 

Official ACM copy available for inspection 

FAA provided with current copy of ACM

Description of runway and taxiway identification system

Compliance with approved ACM 

FAA inspection authority 

Limitations, if applicable 

Exemptions, if applicable 

Index of exemptions, if applicable 

Procedures for reporting deviations from Part 139 

Section 301 – Records 

Furnished to ACSI upon request 

Description of personnel recordkeeping system 

Personnel training records retained for 24 consecutive

months 

Emergency personnel training records retained for 24 

consecutive months 

Tenant fueling inspection records retained for 12 

consecutive months 

Self-inspection records retained for 12 consecutive months 

Movement and safety area training records retained for 

24 consecutive months 

Accident and incident records retained for 12 

consecutive months 
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 Approved 

 Partially Approved 

 Disapproved 

Airport _____________________________ 5 Satisfactory 

Date: __ / __ / ___ By _________________ 7 Unsatisfactory 

Checklist Items by Section Status Remarks 

Section 301 – Records (Continued) 

Airport condition records retained for 12 consecutive 

months 

Additional records required by the Administrator 

Section 303 – Personnel 

List of key personnel 

Description of functions of key personnel 

Lines of succession of responsibility 

Sufficient qualified personnel 

Sufficient resources and equipment 

Initial and recurrent training in the following areas: 

 Airport familiarization 

 Access to and operation in movement 

 and safety areas 

 Airport communications 

 Duties required under the ACM 

 Any additional subjects required by the 

 Administrator 

Procedures for additional training, as required 

Provision for an independent organization for 

compliance, if applicable: 

 Authorized by the Administrator 

 Description of responsibilities 

 Adequate recordkeeping requirement 

Section 305 – Paved Areas 

Description of each Air Carrier movement area 

Required conditions addressed 

Provision for inspection 

Responsibility for maintenance 

Excluded areas, if any 

Section 307 – Unpaved Areas 

Required conditions addressed 

Provision for inspection 

Responsibility for maintenance 

Excluded areas, if any 

Section 309 – Safety Areas 

Dimensions of Safety Area and dates established 

Map or diagram of safety areas 

Required conditions addressed 

Provision for inspection 

Responsibility and procedures for maintenance 

Service roads 

EMAS inspection/maint. procedures, if applicable 
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 Approved 

 Partially Approved 

 Disapproved 

Airport _____________________________ 5 Satisfactory 

Date: __ / __ / ___ By _________________ 7 Unsatisfactory 

Checklist Items by Section Status Remarks 

Section 311 – Marking, Signs, and Lighting 

Inspection of marking and lighting 

Procedures for maintenance of marking, signs, and 

lighting 

Location of Airport Beacon 

Description of approach lighting for each runway 

Description of each Air Carrier runway lighting and 

marking as authorized for approach minimum 

Other airport lighting shielded 

Sign and Marking Plan: 

 In color 

 Location and inscription of signs 

 Runway and taxiway markings 

 Holding position marking 

Related AC references included 

Section 313 – Snow and Ice Control Plan 

Equipment for snow and ice control 

Vehicle communications 

Implementation responsibility/criteria 

Notification of personnel 

Priority areas 

Procedures for prompt snow/ice removal 

Positioning snow off movement areas 

Approved materials used and application 

Criteria for closing movement areas for Air Carrier use 

Air Carrier notification of unsatisfactory conditions 

Methodology and equipment to determine braking 

action 

Related AC reference included 

Section 315 – Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting: Index Determination 

Description of ARFF Index 

Criteria for Index determination 

Section 317 – Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting: Equipment and Agents 

Description of vehicle(s) year(s)/turret capabilities 

Type and amount of agents for required vehicles 

Number and type of portable extinguishers 

Exemption, if applicable 

Related AC references included 

Section 319 – Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting: Operational Requirements 

Description of ARFF operations/organization 

Vehicle communications 

Vehicle marking and lighting 

Vehicle readiness 
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 Approved 

 Partially Approved 

 Disapproved 

Airport _____________________________ 5 Satisfactory 

Date: __ / __ / ___ By _________________ 7 Unsatisfactory 

Checklist Items by Section Status Remarks 

Section 319 – Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting: Operational Requirements (Continued)

Response capability during Air Carrier operations: 

Procedures and responsibility for 

increase/reduction of Index addressed 

Vehicle maintenance and cover 

Procedures for inoperable vehicles 

Description of protective clothing 

List of personnel used for ARFF duties 

List of personnel used for emergency medical services, 

if not provided by ARFF 

Description of training curriculum: 

 Airport familiarization 

 Aircraft familiarization 

 Rescue and fire fighting personnel safety 

 Emergency communications, including fire alarms 

 Use of fire hoses, nozzles, turrets, and other 

 appliances 

 Application of extinguishing agents 

 Emergency aircraft evacuation assistance 

 Fire fighting operations 

 Adapting and using structural rescue and 

 fire fighting for ARFF 

 Aircraft cargo hazards 

 Familiarization with firefighter’s duties under 

 the Airport Emergency Plan 

Live-fire drill every 12 consecutive calendar months 

Basic emergency medical training 

Description of alerting system/testing 

Hazardous materials requirement 

Explanation of ATCT role in ARFF operations 

Emergency Access Roads 

Exemption, if applicable 

Related AC references included 

Section 321 – Handling and Storing of Hazardous Substances and Materials 

Cargo handling/HAZMAT procedures, if applicable 

Fire safety fuel standards 

Procedures for 3-month inspections 

Noncompliance notification procedures 

Required training is addressed 

Checklists for: 

 Storage facilities 

 Fuel service vehicles 

AC/other standards references included 
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 Partially Approved 

 Disapproved 

Airport _____________________________ 5 Satisfactory 

Date: __ / __ / ___ By _________________ 7 Unsatisfactory 

Checklist Items by Section Status Remarks 

Section 323 – Traffic and Wind Direction Indicators 

Description and location of wind indicators 

Lighted for nighttime air carrier operations 

Location of segmented circle, if applicable 

Procedures for inspection and maintenance 

Related AC references included 

Section 325 – Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) 

Provide for an emergency response to the largest air 

carrier Index group 

Description of all facilities, agencies, and personnel 

involved in AEP: 

 Description of development 

 Description of responsibilities 

 Description of AEP duties of airport personnel 

Description of communications network 

Designation of aircraft emergency response 

Implementation procedures/responsibilities 

Procedures for the prompt response to: 

 Aircraft incidents and accidents 

 Bomb incidents/designated parking 

 Structural fires 

 Fires at fuel farms or fuel storage areas 

 Natural disasters 

 Hazardous materials/dangerous goods 

 Sabotage/hijack/unlawful interference 

 Movement area lighting power failure 

 Water rescue situations, as appropriate 

Description of: 

 Medical assistance/transport provisions 

 Hospital/rescue squad/medical personnel 

 data 

 Medical transportation inventory 

 Uninjured/injured/deceased building(s) on airport 

 Procedures/agencies for crowd control 

 Disabled aircraft removal capabilities 

 Disabled aircraft removal/NTSB guidelines 

Injured/uninjured marshalling/transport 

Description of emergency alarm systems 

ATCT functions in emergencies 

Agencies/persons notification procedures 

Procedures for an annual review of AEP with all 

agencies 

Procedures for triennial exercise of AEP 
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 Approved 

 Partially Approved 

 Disapproved 

Airport _____________________________ 5 Satisfactory 

Date: __ / __ / ___ By _________________ 7 Unsatisfactory 

Checklist Items by Section Status Remarks 

Section 325 – Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) (Continued)

TSA coordination with (b)(2) and (b)(7) 

Grid map: 

 Airport/area grid map or means of identifying 

 location and terrain 

 Locations significant to emergency operations 

 shown 

Related AC reference included 

Section 327 – Self-Inspection Program 

Daily inspection procedures 

Procedures for inspections due to unusual conditions 

Procedures for inspections after an accident or incident 

Equipment identified 

Dissemination of information procedures 

List of qualified inspection personnel 

Required training 

Reporting system for corrective action 

Copy of Inspection Checklist 

Related AC reference included 

Section 329 – Pedestrians and Ground Vehicles 

Procedures to limit access to movement and safety 

areas 

Operating procedures in movement/safety areas 

Consequences of noncompliance 

Vehicle communications 

Method used to control vehicles/pedestrians: 

 ATCT procedures 

 Procedures when ATCT not operating 

 Procedures for control when two-way radio 

 contact is not practical 

Description of employee, tenant, and contractor training 

Description of training, records, and accident/incident 

recordkeeping system 

Accident records available on FAA request 

Related AC references included 

Section 331 – Obstructions 

Site of each marked/lighted obstruction 

Objects over which airport has authority that FAA has 

designated as an obstruction 

Procedures for maintenance of obstruction 

marking/lighting 

Procedures for coordinating FAA airspace functions 
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 Approved 

 Partially Approved 

 Disapproved 

Airport _____________________________ 5 Satisfactory 

Date: __ / __ / ___ By _________________ 7 Unsatisfactory 

Checklist Items by Section Status Remarks 

Section 331 – Obstructions (Continued)

Description of methods used to mark, light, or remove 

obstructions 

Procedures for inspection/notification of outages 

Related AC references included 

Section 333 – Protection of NAVAIDs 

Description of construction coordination and 

responsibility 

Description of methods used to protect NAVAIDs 

Description of methods used to prevent interruption of 

NAVAID signals 

Degradation of NAVAIDS identified 

Notification procedures in case of possible interference 

Section 335 – Public Protection 

Description of safeguards to prevent inadvertent entry: 

 Maintenance of safeguards 

 Inspection of safeguards 

Description/location of any blast fencing 

Section 337 – Wildlife Hazard Management 

Procedures to immediately alleviate hazards 

Procedures to notify FAA of wildlife event 

Provision for Wildlife Hazard Assessment, if triggered 

by the following events: 

 Air carrier experiences multiple wildlife strikes 

 Air carrier experiences substantial damage 

 Air carrier experiences engine ingestion 

 Wildlife of a size, or in numbers, capable of 

 causing an event 

Professional qualifications of biologist 

Actions recommended in Wildlife Hazard Assessment, 

if applicable: 

 Analysis of events 

 Identification of wildlife 

 Location of features 

 Description of wildlife hazards to air carrier 

 operations 

 Recommended action(s) 

Submitted to the Administrator for determination 

Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, if applicable: 

 Provisions to eliminate wildlife hazards 

 Approved by the Administrator 

 Included in ACM 
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 Approved 

 Partially Approved 

 Disapproved 

Airport _____________________________ 5 Satisfactory 

Date: __ / __ / ___ By _________________ 7 Unsatisfactory 

Checklist Items by Section Status Remarks 

Section 337 – Wildlife Hazard Management (Continued)

List of individuals having authority and responsibility for 

implementing the plan 

List prioritizing actions contained in the plan with target 

dates: 

 Wildlife population management 

 Habitat modification 

 Land use changes 

Requirements for wildlife control permits 

Identification of resources 

Procedures to be followed during air carrier operations: 

 Designation of personnel 

 Provisions to conduct physical inspections 

 Wildlife hazard control measures 

 Ways to communicate 

Procedures for review every 12 months or following an 

event to include: 

 Plan effectiveness 

 Aspects of wildlife hazards that should be 

 reevaluated 

Provision for a wildlife hazard training program 

conducted by a qualified wildlife damage management 

biologist 

Related AC references included 

Section 339 – Airport Condition Reporting 

Procedures for the collection and dissemination of 

airport condition information to Air Carriers 

Use of NOTAM system and other systems acceptable 

to the Administrator 

Procedures used to monitor airport conditions 

Conditions requiring NOTAMs to be issued: 

 Construction or maintenance 

 Surface irregularities 

 Snow, ice, or water 

 Snow piled or drifted 

 Objects 

 Malfunction of any lighting system 

 Unresolved wildlife hazards 

 Non-availability of ARFF capabilities 

 Conditions that would adversely affect Air Carrier 

 operations 

Personnel responsible for issuing NOTAMs 

NOTAM form 

Related AC references included 
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 Partially Approved 

 Disapproved 

Airport _____________________________ 5 Satisfactory 

Date: __ / __ / ___ By _________________ 7 Unsatisfactory 

Checklist Items by Section Status Remarks 

Section 341 – Identifying, Marking, and Lighting Construction and Other Unserviceable Areas 

Responsibility for coordinating construction 

Construction marking/lighting procedures 

Construction equipment marking/operations 

Unserviceable area marking procedures 

Utility damage prevention procedures 

Related AC references included 

Section 343 - Non-Complying Conditions 

Responsibility for unsafe airport area closure 

Procedures to limit Air Carrier operations in unsafe 

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APPENDIX 3. ACM Checklist – Class IV Airports 

 Approved

 Partially Approved 

 Disapproved

Airport _____________________________ 5 Satisfactory 

Date: __ / __ / ___ By _________________ 7 Unsatisfactory 

Checklist Items by Section Status Remarks 

General Requirements 

Submitted in duplicate (or electronically) 

Printed 

Contains only items required under Part 139 

Easy to revise and organize 

Introduction section and sections 301–343 

Introduction Section 

Title or signature page signed by airport operator 

Page Revision Log included and completed 

Date of FAA approval or latest revision on every page 

Class of airport 

ACM distribution list 

Table of contents 

Procedures for revision/amendment 

Person/title responsible for ACM maintenance 

ACM kept current at all times 

Location of official ACM copy at airport 

ACM furnished to appropriate airport personnel 

Official ACM copy available for inspection 

FAA provided with current copy of ACM

Description of runway and taxiway identification system

Compliance with approved ACM 

FAA inspection authority 

Limitations, if applicable 

Exemptions, if applicable 

Index of exemptions, if applicable 

Procedures for reporting deviations from Part 139 

Section 301 – Records 

Furnished to ACSI upon request 

Description of personnel recordkeeping system 

Personnel training records retained for 24 consecutive

months 

Emergency personnel training records retained for 24 

consecutive months 

Tenant fueling inspection records retained for 12 

consecutive months 

Self-inspection records retained for 12 consecutive 

months 

Movement and safety area training records retained for 

24 consecutive months 

Accident and incident records retained for 12 

consecutive months 
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 Approved 

 Partially Approved 

 Disapproved 

Airport _____________________________ 5 Satisfactory 

Date: __ / __ / ___ By _________________ 7 Unsatisfactory 

Checklist Items by Section Status Remarks 

Section 301 – Records (Continued) 

Airport condition records retained for 12 consecutive 

months 

Additional records required by the Administrator 

Section 303 – Personnel 

List of key personnel 

Description of functions of key personnel 

Lines of succession of responsibility 

Sufficient qualified personnel 

Sufficient resources and equipment 

Initial and recurrent training in the following areas: 

 Airport familiarization 

 Access to and operation in movement 

 and safety areas 

 Airport communications 

 Duties required under the ACM 

 Any additional subjects required by the Administrator 

Procedures for additional training, as required 

Provision for an independent organization for 

compliance, if applicable: 

 Authorized by the Administrator 

 Description of responsibilities 

 Adequate recordkeeping requirement 

Section 305 – Paved Areas 

Description of each Air Carrier movement area 

Required conditions addressed 

Provision for inspection 

Responsibility for maintenance 

Excluded areas, if any 

Section 307 – Unpaved Areas 

Required conditions addressed 

Provision for inspection 

Responsibility for maintenance 

Excluded areas, if any 

Section 309 – Safety Areas 

Dimensions of Safety Area and dates established 

Map or diagram of safety area 

Required conditions addressed 

Provision for inspection 

Responsibility and procedures for maintenance 

Service roads 
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 Approved 

 Partially Approved 

 Disapproved 

Airport _____________________________ 5 Satisfactory 

Date: __ / __ / ___ By _________________ 7 Unsatisfactory 

Checklist Items by Section Status Remarks 

Section 311 – Marking, Signs, and Lighting 

EMAS inspection/maintenance procedures, if 

applicable 

Inspection of marking and lighting 

Procedures for maintenance of marking, signs, and 

lighting 

Location of Airport Beacon 

Description of approach lighting for each runway 

Description of each Air Carrier runway lighting and 

marking as authorized for approach minimum 

Other airport lighting shielded 

Sign and Marking Plan: 

 In color 

 Location and inscription of signs 

 Runway and taxiway markings 

 Holding position marking 

Related AC references included 

Section 315 – Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting: Index Determination 

Description of ARFF Index 

Criteria for Index determination 

Section 317 – Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting: Equipment and Agents 

Description of vehicle(s) year(s)/turret capabilities 

Type and amount of agents for required vehicles 

Number and type of portable extinguishers 

Exemption, if applicable 

Related AC references included 

Section 319 – Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting: Operational Requirements 

Description of ARFF operations/organization 

Vehicle communications 

Vehicle marking and lighting 

Vehicle readiness 

Response capability during Air Carrier operations: 

Procedures and responsibility for 

increase/reduction of Index addressed 

Vehicle maintenance and cover 

Procedures for inoperable vehicles 

Description of protective clothing 

List of personnel used for ARFF duties 

List of personnel used for emergency medical services, 

if not provided by ARFF 

Description of training curriculum: 

 Airport familiarization 

 Aircraft familiarization 

 Rescue and fire fighting personnel safety 
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 Approved 

 Partially Approved 

 Disapproved 

Airport _____________________________ 5 Satisfactory 

Date: __ / __ / ___ By _________________ 7 Unsatisfactory 

Checklist Items by Section Status Remarks 

Section 319 – Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting: Operational Requirements (Continued)

 Emergency communications, including fire alarms 

 Use of fire hoses, nozzles, turrets, and other 

 appliances 

 Application of extinguishing agents 

 Emergency aircraft evacuation assistance 

 Fire fighting operations 

 Adapting and using structural rescue and 

 fire fighting for ARFF 

 Aircraft cargo hazards 

 Familiarization with firefighter’s duties under 

 the Airport Emergency Plan 

Live-fire drill every 12 consecutive calendar months 

Basic emergency medical training 

Description of alerting system/testing 

Hazardous materials requirement 

Explanation of ATCT role in ARFF operations 

Emergency Access Roads 

Exemption, if applicable 

Related AC references included 

Section 321 – Handling and Storing of Hazardous Substances and Materials 

Cargo handling/HAZMAT procedures, if applicable 

Fire safety fuel standards 

Procedures for 3-month inspections 

Noncompliance notification procedures 

Required training is addressed 

Checklists for: 

 Storage facilities 

 Fuel service vehicles 

AC/other standards references included 

Section 323 – Traffic and Wind Direction Indicators 

Description and location of wind indicators 

Lighted for nighttime air carrier operations 

Location of segmented circle, if applicable 

Procedures for inspection and maintenance 

Related AC references included 

Section 325 – Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) 

Provide for an emergency response to the largest air 

carrier Index group 

Description of all facilities, agencies, and personnel 

involved in AEP: 

 Description of development 

 Description of responsibilities 

 Description of AEP duties of airport personnel 

Description of communications network 

Section 325 – Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) (Continued) 
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 Approved 

 Partially Approved 

 Disapproved 

Airport _____________________________ 5 Satisfactory 

Date: __ / __ / ___ By _________________ 7 Unsatisfactory 

Checklist Items by Section Status Remarks 

Designation of aircraft emergency response 

Implementation procedures/responsibilities 

Procedures for the prompt response to: 

 Aircraft incidents and accidents 

 Bomb incidents/designated parking 

 Structural fires 

 Fires at fuel farms or fuel storage areas 

 Natural disasters 

 Hazardous materials/dangerous goods 

 Sabotage/hijack/unlawful interference 

 Movement area lighting power failure 

 Water rescue situations, as appropriate 

Description of: 

 Medical assistance/transport provisions 

 Hospital/rescue squad/medical personnel data 

 Medical transportation inventory 

 Uninjured/injured/deceased building(s) on airport 

 Procedures/agencies for crowd control 

 Disabled aircraft removal capabilities 

 Disabled aircraft removal/NTSB guidelines 

Injured/uninjured marshalling/transport 

Description of emergency alarm systems 

ATCT functions in emergencies 

Agencies/persons notification procedures 

Procedures for an annual review of AEP with all 

agencies 

Procedures for triennial exercise of AEP 

TSA coordination with (b)(2) and (b)(7) 

Grid map: 

 Airport/area grid map or means of identifying 

 location and terrain 

 Locations significant to emergency operations shown 

Related AC reference included 

Section 327 – Self-Inspection Program 

Daily inspection procedures 

Procedures for inspections due to unusual conditions 

Procedures for inspections after an accident or incident 

Equipment identified 

Dissemination of information procedures 

List of qualified inspection personnel 

Required training 

Reporting system for corrective action 

Copy of Inspection Checklist 

Related AC reference included 
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 Approved 

 Partially Approved 

 Disapproved 

Airport _____________________________ 5 Satisfactory 

Date: __ / __ / ___ By _________________ 7 Unsatisfactory 

Checklist Items by Section Status Remarks 

Section 331 – Obstructions 

Site of each marked/lighted obstruction 

Objects over which airport has authority that FAA has 

designated as an obstruction 

Procedures for maintenance of obstruction 

marking/lighting 

Procedures for coordinating FAA airspace functions 

Description of methods used to mark, light, or remove 

obstructions 

Procedures for inspection/notification of outages 

Related AC references included 

 Snow, ice, or water 

 Snow piled or drifted 

 Objects 

 Malfunction of any lighting system 

 Unresolved wildlife hazards 

 Non-availability of ARFF capabilities 

 Conditions that would adversely affect Air Carrier 

 operations 

Personnel responsible for issuing NOTAMs 

NOTAM form 

Related AC references included 

Section 343 - Non-Complying Conditions 

Responsibility for unsafe airport area closure 

Procedures to limit Air Carrier operations in unsafe 

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APPENDIX 4. RELATED ADVISORY CIRCULARS 

The FAA periodically publishes new ACs and updates existing ones. To obtain a current listing of FAA ACs, please 

consult the most recent version of AC 00-2, Advisory Circular Checklist. This document also explains how to obtain 

circulars and whether they are free or for sale. The Checklist is available on the FAA’s website at 

http://www.faa.gov/ABA/. It can also be requested by writing to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Subsequent

Distribution Office, SVC-121.23, Ardmore East Business Center, 3341 Q 75th Avenue, Landover, MD 20785. 

Most of the ACs listed below are available at http://www.faa.gov/ARP/. 

Paved Areas 

150/5320-6 Airport Pavement Design and Evaluation

 150/5380-5 Debris Hazards at Civil Airports 

Safety Areas 

150/5220-22 Engineered Materials Arresting Systems (EMAS) for Aircraft Overruns 

 150/5300-13 Airport Design 

 150/5320-5 Airport Drainage

 

Marking Signs, and Lighting

150/5340-1 Standards for Airport Markings

150/5340-4 Installation Details for Runway Centerline Touchdown Zone Lighting Systems 

150/5340-5 Segmented Circle Airport Marker System

150/5340-14 Economy Approach Lighting Aids 

150/5340-17 Standby Power for Non-FAA Airport Lighting Systems 

150/5340-18 Standards for Airport Sign Systems 

150/5340-21 Airport Miscellaneous Lighting Visual Aids

150/5340-24 Runway and Taxiway Edge Lighting System

150/5340-26 Maintenance of Airport Visual Aid Facilities

150/5340-28 Low Visibility Taxiway Lighting Systems 

150/5340-29 Installation Details for Land and Hold Short Lighting Systems 

150/5345-12 Specification for Airport and Heliport Beacon

150/5345-28 Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Systems 

150/5345-43 Specification for Obstruction Lighting Equipment

150/5345-44 Specification for Taxiway and Runway Signs 

Snow and Ice Control 

150/5200-28 Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) for Airport Operators 

150/5200-30 Airport Winter Safety and Operations 

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150/5220-20 Airport Snow and Ice Control Equipment

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF)

150/5200-12 Fire Department Responsibility in Protecting Evidence at the Scene of an Aircraft 

Accident

150/5210-6 Aircraft Fire and Rescue Facilities and Extinguishing Agents

150/5210-7 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Communications 

150/5210-13 Water Rescue Plans, Facilities, and Equipment 

150/5210-14 Airport Fire and Rescue Personnel Protective Clothing

150/5210-15 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Station Building Design

150/5210-17 Programs for Training of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Personnel

150/5220-4 Water Supply Systems for Aircraft Fire and Rescue Protection 

150/5220-10 Guide Specification for Water/Foam Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles 

150/5220-17 Design Standards for an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training Facility 

Hazardous Materials 

20-43 Aircraft Fuel Control 

150/5230-4 Aircraft Fuel Storage, Handling, and Dispensing on Airports

Traffic and Wind Direction Indicators

150/5340-5 Segmented Circle Airport Marker System

150/5340-21 Airport Miscellaneous Lighting Visual Aids

150/5340-23 Supplemental Wind Cones 

150/5345-27 Specification for Wind Cone Assemblies 

Airport Emergencies 

150/5200-31 Airport Emergency Plan 

150/5210-2 Airport Emergency Medical Facilities and Services 

150/5210-13 Water Rescue Plans, Facilities, and Equipment 

150/5340-17 Standby Power for Non-FAA Airport Lighting Systems 

Self-Inspection Program 

150/5200-18 Airport Safety Self-Inspection 

150/5210-18 Systems for Interactive Training of Airport Personnel 

Ground Vehicles 

90-67 Light Signals from the Control Tower for Ground Vehicles, Equipment, and 

Personnel

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150/5210-5 Painting, Marking and Lighting of Vehicles Used on an Airport 

150/5210-20 Ground Vehicle Operations on Airports 

150/5370-2 Operational Safety on Airports During Construction 

Obstructions 

70/7460-1 Obstruction Marking and Lighting 

150/5340-21 Airport Miscellaneous Lighting Visual Aids

150/5345-43 Specification for Obstruction Lighting Equipment

 

Protection of NAVAIDs 

 150/5300-13 Airport Design 

150/5340-1 Standards for Airport Markings

150/5340-18 Standards for Airport Sign Systems 

Public Protection

 150/5300-13 Airport Design 

Wildlife Hazard Management 

150/5200-33 Hazardous Wildlife Attractants On or Near Airports 

150/5200-34 Construction or Establishment of Landfills near Public Airports 

Airport Condition Reporting 

150/5200-28 Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) for Airport Operators 

Identifying, Marking, and Reporting Construction and Unserviceable Areas 

150/5200-28 Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) for Airport Operators 

150/5340-1 Standards for Airport Markings

150/5370-2 Operational Safety on Airports During Construction 

 

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APPENDIX 5. SAMPLE ACM 

A sample ACM is available online at http://www.faa.gov/arp/certification/part139/. This sample can be used as a

template for all classes of airports. Keep in mind that it is written as a very basic airport certification manual and serves 

only as a guide. You should note that it follows closely the checklists contained in this AC. You are encouraged to

contact your regional Airport Certification Safety Inspector who can provide more information on the manual. 

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