Federal Aviation

Administration

Memorandum

Date: 

To: All Airport Regional Division Managers 

From: Michael J. O’Donnell, Director, Airport Safety and Standards, AAS-1 

Subject: FAA Review of Construction Plans and Specifications for AIP funded 

Projects 

Background: 

This Memorandum provides information to Regional and Airports District Office (ADO) 

Program Managers (PMs) and Engineers about the FAA review of construction plans and 

specifications (P&S) for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funded projects. 

Summary of Changes: 

The schedule for implementation of the Plans & Specifications (P&S) review was issued In 

December 2014. After going through one full year of P&S review and following extensive 

discussions at management level the following changes are being incorporated into the P&S 

Implementation Plan: 

1. Clarification in memo about reviews for phased projects; 

2. Appendix 1 has been expanded to more closely match the SOAR ODO/ACIP codes; and 

3. Forms in Appendix 2 & Appendix 3 have been modified to include a block for name of 

whom completed the review. 
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Review of Plans and Specifications: 

Effective with FY 16 P&S for AIP funded projects are to be reviewed in accordance with the 

Appendix 1 Review Matrix. The FAA review of P&S should be complete at the 90% design 

stage to capture the near-final design state before the project goes to bid and to allow enough

time for sponsors to incorporate any necessary changes. For projects that remain broken into 

a Phase I design and Phase II construction the dollar thresholds for level of review are 

relative to a total project. On larger and/or more complex projects additional reviews may be 

necessary before 90%. 

Prior to review of the P&S, all projects (except equipment projects), will need to have 

sponsors submit: 

 Consultant Scope of Work; 

 Engineering Design Report; and

 Construction Safety and Phasing Plan. 

The objectives of the P&S review by the FAA are to: 

 Verify conformance to the approved scope of work; 

 Verify the work meets AIP eligibility requirements; 

 Verify conformance to FAA design and construction standards (including terms that are 

either deficient or exceed design standards); 

 Verify that required Federal terms are included; and 

 Verify that Construction Safety and Phasing Plan developed are in conformance with FAA 

standards. 

Review by the FAA must not be construed as a quality control check for the Engineer of 

Record, or in any other respect support of the technical engineering calculations. Also, 

nothing in this review (including failure by FAA to identify a nonstandard condition) may be 

construed as an official approval of a Modification of Standards (MOS). All MOS must be 

addressed in accordance with Order 5100.1, Modifications to Agency Airport Design, 

Construction and Equipment Standards. The FAA's review and comments do not in any way 

relieve the Engineer of Record of their professional duty to ensure the safety, 

constructability, and/or performance requirements of the plans and specifications. At the 

same time, the FAA's comments must not be construed as giving technical direction to the 

Engineer of Record. Rather, the FAA provides its comments to the Airport Sponsor in 

connection with the requested AIP grant. Even if the FAA's reviewer is a licensed 

Professional Engineer, the FAA's reviewer should not in any way cite those credentials in 

providing their comments
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Review Levels:

There are three levels of plans and specifications (P&S) review: sponsor certification, 

general and full. The PMs and/or Engineers who perform the review of the P&S will 

complete and document the review as required by the level of review being completed. 

Appendix 1 AIP Construction Plans and Specifications, Review Matrix provides guidance as 

to what level of review is required. The Review Matrix is based upon the type of project, 

type of airport, and total estimated construction (or equipment) costs. A PM or Engineer 

may choose to review the sponsor’s P&S at a higher level of review than shown in the 

Appendix 1 Review Matrix. For example a project for runway incursion mitigation (RIM) 

might be under the threshold for review but due to the nature of the project a full review may 

be appropriate.

The three levels of review are designated as:

(1) No Review (Sponsor Certification): For No Review, FAA acceptance of P&S is based 

upon submittal of a satisfactory executed sponsor certification per FAA Order 5100.38

(2) General Review: For General Review, FAA acceptance of P&S is based upon a 

satisfactory executed sponsor certification and a cursory review by the FAA of the P&S. 

See Appendix 2, Construction Plans and Specifications “General Review Guide”.

(3) Full Review. For Full Review, FAA acceptance of P&S is based upon a satisfactory 

executed sponsor certification and a more comprehensive review by FAA of the P&S. 

See Appendix 3, Construction Plans and Specifications “Full Review Guide”. A Full 

Review should be considered for: high risk sponsors, for projects where the consultant is 

not familiar with FAA design standards or for consultants where the FAA has 

experienced previous issues, or when new technologies are being utilized.

APPENDICES: 

There are four Appendices attached to this Memo: 

Appendix 1. AIP Construction Plans and Specifications “Review Matrix”

Appendix 2. Construction Plans and Specifications “General Review Guide”

Appendix 3. Construction Plans and Specifications "Full Review Guide”

Appendix 4. PM/Engineer AIP Construction Plans and Specification, Review Record

If you have any questions, please contact Doug Johnson at (202) 267-4689, or by e-mail at 

Doug.Johnson@faa.gov.
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APPENDIX 1
 

AIP CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS REVIEW MATRIX
 

PRIMARY and PART 139 AIRPORTS 

NPIAS-ACIP Standard Descriptions and ACIP Codes Acceptance of Plans & Specs 

Review Level 

ACIP Codes ACCEPTANCE OF PLANS & SPECS BASED ON 

 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Purpose Component Type 139/Primary 

< $1M* 

139/Primary 

> $1M* 

139/Primary 

> $5M* 

APRON (AP) AP 

Construct {name} Apron CA AP CO General General Full 

Expand {name} Apron CA AP EX General General Full 

Construct {name} Apron (environmental mitigation) EN AP CO General General Full 

Construct Deicing Pad ST AP DI General General Full 

Rehabilitate {name} Apron RE AP IM Sponsor Cert General Full 

Construct {name} Apron ST AP CO General General Full 

Expand/Strengthen {name} Apron ST AP IM General General Full 

Install {name} Apron Lighting ST AP LI General General Full 

BUILDING (BD) BD 

Construct/Expand/Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate ARFF Building [Pt. 139 only] SA BD EX Sponsor Cert General General 

Construct/Expand/Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate {describe} Building ST BD MS Sponsor Cert General General 

Construct/Expand/Improve/Modify/Rehab <Sand/Chem Storage/Snow Removal Equip> Bldg ST BD SN Sponsor Cert General General 

EQUIPMENT (EQ) EQ 

VALE Infrastructure or Vehicle EN EQ MS Sponsor Cert General General 

Acquire Interactive Training System OT EQ MS Sponsor Cert General General 

Acquire ARFF Vehicle or ARFF Safety Equipment [required by Part 139] SA EQ RF General General General 

Install Perimeter or Security Fencing or Security Enhancements or Acquire Security Equip [Part 139 or 107 SA EQ SE General General General 

Acquire Aircraft Deicing Equipment ST EQ DI Sponsor Cert General General 

Acquire/Install/Rehabilitate Emergency Generator ST EQ LI Sponsor Cert General General 

Acquire Equipment <Sweepers/Avian Radar/FLIRS/FOD Detection/ etc.> ST EQ MS Sponsor Cert General General 

Install Perimeter Fencing {e.g., access control} [not Part 107] ST EQ SE Sponsor Cert General General 

Acquire <Snow Removal Equipment/Urea Truck/etc.> ST EQ SN Sponsor Cert General General 

Acquire Friction Measuring Equipment ST EQ SR Sponsor Cert General General 

Install Weather Reporting Equipment {describe, e.g., AWOS } ST EQ WX Sponsor Cert General General 

STATE BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM GP 

Non-Primary Development projects in state block grant program SB GP PP N/A N/A N/A 

GROUND TRANSPORTATION (GT) GT 

Construct/Epand/Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Access Road CA GT AC Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

Construct/Expand/Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate <Inter/Intra> Terminal People Mover CA GT PM Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

Construct/Expand/Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Access Rail CA GT RL Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

Construct/Expand/Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Access Road OT GT AC Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

Construct/Expand/Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Access Rail OT GT RL Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

Construct/Expand/Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate <Perimeter> Service Road OT GT SV Sponsor Cert General General 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PRIMARY and PART 139 AIRPORTS 

NPIAS-ACIP Standard Descriptions and ACIP Codes Acceptance of Plans & Specs 

Review Level 

ACIP Codes ACCEPTANCE OF PLANS & SPECS BASED ON 

 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Purpose Component Type 139/Primary 

< $1M* 

139/Primary 

> $1M* 

139/Primary 

> $5M* 

HELIPORT (HE) HE 

Construct/Expand/Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Helipad/Heliport CA HE CO Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Construct/Expand/Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Helipad/Heliport ST HE CO Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

HOMES (HO) HO 

Noise Mitigation measures for residences outside 65 DNL EN HO 60 Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

Noise Mitigation measures for residences within 65 - 69 DNL EN HO 65 Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

Noise Mitigation measures for residences within 70 - 74 DNL EN HO 70 Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

Noise Mitigation measures for residences within 75 DNL EN HO 75 Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

LAND (LA) LA 

Acquire easement for noise compatibility/relocation {# relocated} outside 65 DNL EN LA 60 N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire land for noise compatibility/relocation {# relocated} outside 65 DNL EN LA 60 N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire easement for noise compatibility/relocation {# relocated} within 65 - 69 DNL EN LA 65 N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire land for noise compatibility/relocation {# relocated} within 65 - 69 DNL EN LA 65 N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire easement for noise compatibility/relocation {# relocated} within 70 - 74 DNL EN LA 70 N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire land for noise compatibility/relocation {# relocated} within 70 - 74 DNL EN LA 70 N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire easement for noise compatibility/relocation {# relocated} within 75 DNL EN LA 75 N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire land for noise compatibility/relocation {# relocated} within 75 DNL EN LA 75 N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire easement for development/relocation {list parcels and/or # relocated} ST LA DV N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire land for development/relocation {list parcels and/or # relocated} ST LA DV N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire miscellaneous land {describe, e.g., land for outer marker, relocate road} ST LA MS N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire easement for Runway {describe) approach(es) {list parcels and/or # relocated} ST LA SZ N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire land for Runway {describe} approach(es) {list parcels and/or # relocated} ST LA SZ N/A N/A N/A 

NEW AIRPORT (NA) NA 

Construct New Airport CA NA CO n/a n/a Full 

OTHER (OT) OT 

Construct Deicing Containment Facility EN OT DI Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Construct Deicing Containment Facility ST OT DI Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Noise Mitigation Measures [miscellaneous] EN OT MS Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Environmental Mitigation EN OT MT Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Install Noise Monitoring System/Equipment EN OT NO Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Construct/Improve/Repair <Fuel Farm/Utilities> [including MAP] OT OT FF Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Construct/Rehabilitate Parking Lot [non revenue producing-non hub] OT OT PA Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Construct Wash Rack OT OT WR Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Light/Mark/Remove Obstructions {list location} [hazard only e.g., approaches] SA OT OB Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Install Guidance Signs [required by Part 139] SA OT SG General Full Full 

Install Guidance Signs [non Part 139] ST OT SG General Full Full 

Install Runway Incursion Caution Bars and/or Markings [required by Part 139] {SMGCS} SA OT SG General Full Full 

Install Runway Incursion Caution Bars and/or Markings [non Part 139 CS] {SMGCS} SP OT SG General Full Full 

Install/Rehabilitate Airport Beacons [required by Part 139] SA OT VI Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PRIMARY and PART 139 AIRPORTS 

NPIAS-ACIP Standard Descriptions and ACIP Codes Acceptance of Plans & Specs 

Review Level 

ACIP Codes ACCEPTANCE OF PLANS & SPECS BASED ON 

 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Purpose Component Type 139/Primary 

< $1M* 

139/Primary 

> $1M* 

139/Primary 

> $5M* 

Install Infrastructure/Remove Obstructions to Support RNAV Approach SP OT VI Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Improve Airport Drainage [Improve TSA] ST OT IM General Full Full 

Improve Airport Erosion Control ST OT IM General General Full 

Improve Airport Miscellaneous Improvements ST OT IM General General Full 

Install Miscellaneous <NAVAIDS/Approach Aids> {seg, circle, beacon, etc., Not ALS} SP/ST OT IN General General Full 

Install Apron Flood or Gate Position Lighting ST OT LI Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Construct/Acquire Mobile ARFF Training Facility ST OT RF Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

PUBLIC BUILDING (PB) PB 

Noise Mitigation measures for public buildings outside 65 DNL EN PB 60 Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

Noise Mitigation measures for public buildings within 65 - 69 DNL EN PB 65 Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

Noise Mitigation measures for public buildings within 70 - 74 DNL EN PB 70 Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

Noise Mitigation measures for public buildings within 75 DNL EN PB 75 Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

PLANNING (PL) PL 

Conduct Airport Energy Efficiency Assessment EN PL ES N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct Energy Efficiency Assessment EN PL ES N/A N/A N/A 

Identify the airport's environmental footprint EN PL ES N/A N/A N/A 

Sustainable Management Plan EN PL ES N/A N/A N/A 

Sustainable Master Plan EN PL ES N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct <Environmental Assessment/Environmental Impact Statement/Feasibility> <study/update> EN PL MA N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct Noise Compatibility Plan study/update {Part 150} EN PL NO N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct Environmental Study for Flight Procedure Approved in Part 150 EN PL NO N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct Ground Transportation/Rail Study PL PL AC N/A N/A N/A 

Collect Airport Data for Airports GIS PL PL GI N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct Airport Master Plan Study {ALP, EA, etc.}> PL PL MA N/A N/A N/A 

Update Airport Master Plan Study {ALP, EA, etc.}> PL PL MA N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct Metropolitan System Plan Study PL PL ME N/A N/A N/A 

Update Metropolitan System Plan Study PL PL ME N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct {name} (e.g., Pavement Maintenance Plan, PCI, NPDES, etc.) Study PL PL MS N/A N/A N/A 

Update {name} (e.g., Pavement Maintenance Plan, PCI, NPDES, etc.) Study PL PL MS N/A N/A N/A 

Safety Management System (SMS) Program PL PL MS N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct State System Plan Study PL PL ST N/A N/A N/A 

Update State System Plan Study PL PL ST N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct Aeronautical Survey for WAAS Approach PL PL VI N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct Vertiport/Tiltrotor Plan PL PL VT N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct Wildlife Hazard Asssessments PL PL WH N/A N/A N/A 

RUNWAY (RW) RW 

Construct Runway {name} CA RW CO General Full Full 

Extend Runway {name} CA RW EX General Full Full 

Construct Runway {name} (environmental mitigation) EN RW CO General Full Full 

Rehabilitate Runway {name} RE RW IM General General Full 

Rehabilitate Runway <Lighting/Electrical Vault> RE RW LI General General Full 

Install Runway Lighting ( HIRL, MIRL) [Required by Part 139] SA RW LI General General Full 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PRIMARY and PART 139 AIRPORTS 

NPIAS-ACIP Standard Descriptions and ACIP Codes Acceptance of Plans & Specs 

Review Level 

ACIP Codes ACCEPTANCE OF PLANS & SPECS BASED ON 

 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Purpose Component Type 139/Primary 

< $1M* 

139/Primary 

> $1M* 

139/Primary 

> $5M* 

Construct/Improve/Extend Runway {name} Safety Area [Part 139] SA RW SF General Full Full 

Groove Runway {name} SP RW FR General General Full 

Install Runway Distance-to-Go Signs SP RW SG General General Full 

Construct Runway {name} [includes relocation] ST RW CO General Full Full 

Extend/Strengthen/Widen Runway {name} [to meet standards] ST RW IM General Full Full 

Install <full/partial> Instrument Approach Aid {describe, e.g., install localizer] ST RW IN General General Full 

Install Runway Lighting (HIRL, MIRL, TDZ, LAHSO or CL) ST RW LI General General Full 

Construct/Extend/Improve Runway {name} Safety Area ST RW SF General Full Full 

Install Runway {name} Sensors ST RW SR General General Full 

Install Runway {name} <vertical/visual> Guidance System [PAPI/VASI/REIL/ALS/etc.] ST/SP RW VI General General Full 

SEAPLANE BASE (SB) SB 

Construct/Improve/Modify Seaplane Base (e.g. ramp/floats) CA SB CO Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

Rehabilitate Seaplane Base <ramp/floats> RE SB IM Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

TERMINAL DEVELOPMENT (TE) TE 

Construct/Expand/Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Terminal Building CA TE CO Sponsor Cert General General 

Acquire Handicap Passenger Lift Device ST TE MS Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

TAXIWAY (TW) TW 

Construct Taxiway {name} CA TW CO General General Full 

Extend Taxiway CA TW EX General General Full 

Construct Taxiway {name} (environmental mitigation) EN TW CO General General Full 

Rehabilitate Taxiway RE TW IM General General Full 

Rehabilitate Taxiway {name} Lighting RE TW LI General General Full 

Install Taxiway {name} Lighting (MITL) [Required by Part 139] SA TW LI General General Full 

Install Taxiway {name} Lighting (MITL) [non Part 139] (e.g., SMGCS, reflectors, MITL) SP/ST TW LI General General Full 

Construct Taxiway {name} [includes relocation] ST TW CO General General Full 

Extend Taxiway {name} ST TW EX General General Full 

Strengthen/Widen Taxiway {name} ST TW IM General General Full 

Install Taxiway {name} Sensors ST TW SR General General Full 

VERTIPORT (VT) VT 

Construct/Expand/Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Vertiport CA VT IM Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPENDIX 1
 

AIP CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS REVIEW MATRIX
 

NON-PRIMARY AIRPORTS 

NPIAS-ACIP Standard Descriptions and ACIP Codes Acceptance of Plans & Specs 

Review Level 

ODO/ACIP Codes ACCEPTANCE OF PLANS & SPECS BASED ON 

 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Purpose Component Type NP Less than 

$300K* 

NP Less than 

$500K* 

NP Greater than 

$500K* 

APRON (AP) AP 

Construct {name} Apron CA AP CO Sponsor Cert General General 

Construct {name} Apron (environmental mitigation) EN AP CO Sponsor Cert General General 

Construct {name} Apron ST AP CO Sponsor Cert General General 

Expand {name} Apron CA AP EX Sponsor Cert General General 

Construct Deicing Pad ST AP DI Sponsor Cert General General 

Rehabilitate {name} Apron RE AP IM Sponsor Cert General General 

Expand/Strengthen {name} Apron ST AP IM Sponsor Cert General General 

Install {name} Apron Lighting ST AP LI Sponsor Cert General General 

BUILDING (BD) BD 

Construct/Expand/Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate {describe} Building <Hangars> ST BD MS Sponsor Cert General General 

Construct/Expand/Improve/Modify/Rehab <Sand/ChemStorage/Snow Removal Equip> Bldg ST BD SN Sponsor Cert General General 

EQUIPMENT (EQ) EQ 

Acquire Aircraft Deicing Equipment ST EQ DI Sponsor Cert General General 

Acquire/Install/Rehabilitate Emergency Generator ST EQ LI Sponsor Cert General General 

Acquire Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Safety Equipment {describe} [not required by Part 139] ST EQ MS Sponsor Cert General General 

Acquire Equipment <Sweepers/Avian Radar/FLIRS/FOD Detection/ etc.> ST EQ MS Sponsor Cert General General 

Install Perimeter Fencing {e.g., access control} [not Part 107] ST EQ SE Sponsor Cert General General 

Acquire <Snow Removal Equipment/Urea Truck/etc.> ST EQ SN Sponsor Cert General General 

Acquire Friction Measuring Equipment ST EQ SR Sponsor Cert General General 

Install Weather Reporting Equipment {describe, e.g., AWOS } ST EQ WX Sponsor Cert General General 

STATE BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM GP 

Non-Primary Development projects in state block grant program SB GP PP N/A N/A N/A 

GROUND TRANSPORTATION (GT) GT 

Construct/Expand/Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Access Road OT GT AC Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

Construct/Expand/Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Access Rail OT GT RL Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

Construct/Expand/Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate <Perimeter> Service Road OT GT SV Sponsor Cert General General 

HELIPORT (HE) HE 

Construct/Expand/Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Helipad/Heliport CA HE CO Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Construct/Expand/Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Helipad/Heliport ST HE CO Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

HOMES (HO) HO 

Noise Mitigation measures for residences outside 65 DNL EN HO 60 Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

Noise Mitigation measures for residences within 65 - 69 DNL EN HO 65 Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

Noise Mitigation measures for residences within 70 - 74 DNL EN HO 70 Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 
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NON-PRIMARY AIRPORTS 

NPIAS-ACIP Standard Descriptions and ACIP Codes Acceptance of Plans & Specs 

Review Level 

ODO/ACIP Codes ACCEPTANCE OF PLANS & SPECS BASED ON 

 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Purpose Component Type NP Less than 

$300K* 

NP Less than 

$500K* 

NP Greater than 

$500K* 

Noise Mitigation measures for residences within 75 DNL EN HO 75 Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

LAND (LA) LA 

Acquire easement for noise compatibility/relocation {# relocated} outside 65 DNL EN LA 60 N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire land for noise compatibility/relocation {# relocated} outside 65 DNL EN LA 60 N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire easement for noise compatibility/relocation {# relocated} within 65 - 69 DNL EN LA 65 N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire land for noise compatibility/relocation {# relocated} within 65 - 69 DNL EN LA 65 N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire easement for noise compatibility/relocation {# relocated} within 70 - 74 DNL EN LA 70 N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire land for noise compatibility/relocation {# relocated} within 70 - 74 DNL EN LA 70 N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire easement for noise compatibility/relocation {# relocated} within 75 DNL EN LA 75 N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire land for noise compatibility/relocation {# relocated} within 75 DNL EN LA 75 N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire easement for development/relocation {list parcels and/or # relocated} ST LA DV N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire land for development/relocation {list parcels and/or # relocated} ST LA DV N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire miscellaneous land {describe, e.g., land for outer marker, relocate road} ST LA MS N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire easement for Runway {describe) approach(es) {list parcels and/or # relocated} ST LA SZ N/A N/A N/A 

Acquire land for Runway {describe} approach(es) {list parcels and/or # relocated} ST LA SZ N/A N/A N/A 

NEW AIRPORT (NA) NA 

Acquire Existing Airport ST NA AQ N/A N/A Full 

Construct New Airport ST NA CO N/A N/A Full 

OTHER (OT) OT 

Construct Deicing Containment Facility EN OT DI Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Construct Deicing Containment Facility ST OT DI Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Noise Mitigation Measures [miscellaneous] EN OT MS Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Environmental Mitigation EN OT MT Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Install Noise Monitoring System/Equipment EN OT NO Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Construct/Improve/Repair <Fuel Farm/Utilities> [including MAP] OT OT FF Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Construct/Rehabilitate Parking Lot [non revenue producing-non hub] OT OT PA Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Construct Wash Rack OT OT WR Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Install Runway Incursion Caution Bars and/or Marking [non Part 139 CS] {SMGCS} SP OT SG General General General 

Install Guidance Signs [non Part 139 CS and non Part 139] ST OT SG General General General 

Install Infrastructure/Remove Obstructions to Support RNAV Approach SP OT VI General General General 

Improve Airport Drainage [Improve TSA] ST OT IM General General Full 

Improve Airport Erosion Control ST OT IM General General General 

Improve Airport Miscellaneous Improvements ST OT IM General General General 

Install miscellaneous <NAVAIDS/Approach Aids> {seg, circle, beacon, etc., Not ALS} ST OT IN General General General 

Install Apron Flood or Gate Position Lighting ST OT LI Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Light/Mark/Remove Obstructions {location} ST OT OB Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

Construct/Acquire Mobile ARFF Training Facility ST OT RF Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert General 

PUBLIC BUILDING (PB) PB 

Noise Mitigation measures for public buildings outside 65 DNL EN PB 60 Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

Noise Mitigation measures for public buildings within 65 - 69 DNL EN PB 65 Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 
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NON-PRIMARY AIRPORTS 

NPIAS-ACIP Standard Descriptions and ACIP Codes Acceptance of Plans & Specs 

Review Level 

ODO/ACIP Codes ACCEPTANCE OF PLANS & SPECS BASED ON 

 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Purpose Component Type NP Less than 

$300K* 

NP Less than 

$500K* 

NP Greater than 

$500K* 

Noise Mitigation measures for public buildings within 70 - 74 DNL EN PB 70 Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

Noise Mitigation measures for public buildings within 75 DNL EN PB 75 Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

PLANNING (PL) PL 

Conduct Airport Energy Efficiency Assessment EN PL ES N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct Energy Efficiency Assessment EN PL ES N/A N/A N/A 

Identify the airport's environmental footprint EN PL ES N/A N/A N/A 

Sustainable Management Plan EN PL ES N/A N/A N/A 

Sustainable Master Plan EN PL ES N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct <Environmental Assessment/Environmental Impact Statement/Feasibility> <study/update> EN PL MA N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct Noise Compatibility Plan study/update {Part 150} EN PL NO N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct Environmental Study for Flight Procedure Approved in Part 150 EN PL NO N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct Ground Transportation/Rail Study PL PL AC N/A N/A N/A 

Collect Airport Data for Airports GIS PL PL GI N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct Airport Master Plan Study {ALP, EA, etc.}> PL PL MA N/A N/A N/A 

Update Airport Master Plan Study {ALP, EA, etc.}> PL PL MA N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct Metropolitan System Plan Study PL PL ME N/A N/A N/A 

Update Metropolitan System Plan Study PL PL ME N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct {name} (e.g., Pavement Maintenance Plan, PCI, NPDES, etc.) Study PL PL MS N/A N/A N/A 

Update {name} (e.g., Pavement Maintenance Plan, PCI, NPDES, etc.) Study PL PL MS N/A N/A N/A 

Safety Management System (SMS) Program PL PL MS N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct State System Plan Study PL PL ST N/A N/A N/A 

Update State System Plan Study PL PL ST N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct Aeronautical Survey for WAAS Approach PL PL VI N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct Vertiport/Tiltrotor Plan PL PL VT N/A N/A N/A 

Conduct Wildlife Hazard Asssessments PL PL WH N/A N/A N/A 

RUNWAY (RW) RW 

Construct Runway {name} CA RW CO General General Full 

Construct Runway {name} (environmental mitigation) EN RW CO General General Full 

Construct Runway {name} [includes relocation] ST RW CO General General Full 

Extend Runway {name} CA RW EX General General Full 

Rehabilitate Runway {name} RE RW IM Sponsor Cert General General 

Rehabilitate Runway <Lighting/Electrical Vault> RE RW LI General General General 

Groove Runway {name} SP RW FR General General General 

Install Runway Distance-to-Go Signs SP RW SG General General General 

Extend/Strengthen/Widen Runway {name} [to meet standards] ST RW IM General General Full 

Install <full/partial> Instrument Approach Aid {describe, e.g., install localizer] ST RW IN General General General 

Install Runway Lighting (HIRL, MIRL, TDZ, LAHSO or CL) ST/SP RW LI General General General 

Construct/Extend/Improve Runway {name} Safety Area ST RW SF General General Full 

Install Runway {name} Sensors ST RW SR General General General 

Install Runway {name} <vertical/visual> Guidance System [PAPI/VASI/REIL/ALS/etc.] ST/SP RW VI General General General 

SEAPLANE BASE (SB) SB 
page 4 of 4 Appendix 1 Plans and Specifications Review Matrix 

NON-PRIMARY AIRPORTS 

NPIAS-ACIP Standard Descriptions and ACIP Codes Acceptance of Plans & Specs 

Review Level 

ODO/ACIP Codes ACCEPTANCE OF PLANS & SPECS BASED ON 

 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Purpose Component Type NP Less than 

$300K* 

NP Less than 

$500K* 

NP Greater than 

$500K* 

Construct/Improve/Modify Seaplane Base (e.g. ramp/floats) CA SB CO Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

Rehabilitate Seaplane Base <ramp/floats> RE SB IM Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

TERMINAL DEVELOPMENT (TE) TE 

Construct Terminal Building ST TE CO Sponsor Cert General General 

Expand Terminal Building ST TE EX Sponsor Cert General General 

Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Terminal Building ST TE IM Sponsor Cert General General 

Acquire Handicap Passenger Lift Device ST TE MS Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 

TAXIWAY (TW) TW 

Construct Taxiway {name} CA TW CO Sponsor Cert General General 

Construct Taxiway {name} (environmental mitigation) EN TW CO Sponsor Cert General General 

Construct Taxiway {name} [includes relocation] ST TW CO Sponsor Cert General General 

Extend Taxiway CA TW EX Sponsor Cert General General 

Rehabilitate Taxiway RE TW IM Sponsor Cert General General 

Rehabilitate Taxiway {name} Lighting RE TW LI Sponsor Cert General General 

Extend/Strengthen/Widen Taxiway {name} ST TW IM Sponsor Cert General General 

Install Taxiway {name} Lighting (e.g., SMGCS, reflectors, MITL) SP/ST TW LI Sponsor Cert General General 

Install Taxiway {name} Sensors ST TW SR Sponsor Cert General General 

VERTIPORT (VT) VT 

Construct/Expand/Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Vertiport ST VT IM Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert Sponsor Cert 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPENDIX 2
 

CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS "GENERAL REVIEW GUIDE"
 

Airport Name: AIP Grant Number: 

Location: LOCID: 

Project(s): Engineer's Estimated Construction Cost: 

FAA Review Completed By (PM Name/Date): 

PLANS 

COVER SHEET 

Yes No NA Comments 

1 Airport name 

2 Airport location 

3 Owner/Sponsor name 

4 AIP project number 

5 Project title 

6 Index of drawing sheets 

GENERAL 

Yes No NA Comments 

1 Is the development shown on the site drawing 

consistent with the approved ALP? 

2 Is the development shown on the site drawing 

consistent with the proposed AIP grant? 

3 Do the plans incorporate any construction or related 

environmental mitigation measures associated with 

the applicable Federal Environmental Finding and/or 

other permits? 

4 RW / TW Width meets requirements per AC 

150/5300-13 

5 RW / TW Safety area width/length per AC 150/5300-

13 

6 Pavement section and thicknesses (match Pavement 

Design) 

7 Building/Equipment eligibilty determination (by 

FAA) 

8 Design meets geometric separation and dimensional 

standards per AC 150/5300-13 

9 Review for ineligible items or unallowable costs. 

10 Modification to Design Standards documented and 

approved 

11 Do the plans properly show the required 

Construction Safety and Phasing Plan elements (i.e. 

phasing, work limits, barricades, haul routes, storage 

areas, clearance surfaces, etc.)? 

PAVEMENT MARKING (Reference AC 150/5340-1) 

Yes No NA Comments 

 Runway markings: 

1 Runway threshold markings 

2 Runway designation markings 

3 Runway centerline markings 

4 Runway aiming point marking 

5 Runway touchdown zone markings 

6 Runway threshold bar

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7 Demarcation bar 

8 Arrows and arrowheads 

9 Chevrons 

10 Runway holding position markings on runways 

11 Temporary markings during construction 

 Taxiway markings: 

1 Taxiway centerline markings 

2 Runway holding position markings on taxiways 

3 Edge Markings Needed? 

4 Surface Painted Holding Sign 

SIGNS (Reference AC 150/5340-18) 

Yes No NA Comments 

1 Signage- Layout 

2 Sign and marking plan approved for Part 139 

LIGHTING PLAN (Reference AC 150/5340-30)

Yes No NA Comments 

1 Threshold/ Runway End lights (Color Coding, Height, 

Location & Spacing) 

2 Runway Lights (Color Coding, Height, Location & 

Spacing) 

3 Taxiway lights (Color Coding, Height, Location & 

Spacing) 

NAVAIDS (PAPI, REILS, AWOS, ILS, etc.) 

Yes No NA Comments 

1 Non-Fed coordination (for ILS/AWOS/PAPI) 

2 Location shown 

3 Siting criteria addressed in Design Report

 SPECIFICATIONS 

Yes No NA Comments 

1 Construction Safety & Phasing Plan incorporated in 

bid package (and reviewed and coordinated in 

OE/AAA) 

2 Modification to Construction Standards documented 

and approved 

3 AC 150/5370-10 latest revision used and any 

modifications identified 

4 Federal wage rates In bid package or attached to contract 

5 DBE goal identified 

Note: "Yes" also means the element meets standards 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: 

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APPENDIX 3
 

CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS "FULL REVIEW GUIDE"
 

Airport Name: AIP Grant Number: 

Location: LOCID: 

Project(s): Engineer's Estimated Construction Cost: 

FAA Review Completed by (PM Name/Date): 

PLANS

COVER SHEET 

Yes No NA Comments 

1 Airport name 

2 Airport location 

3 Owner/Sponsor name 

4 AIP project number 

5 Project title 

6 Index of drawing sheets 

GENERAL 

Yes No NA Comments 

1 Is the development shown on the site drawing 

consistent with the approved ALP? 

2 Is the development shown on the site drawing 

consistent with the proposed AIP grant? 

3 Do the plans incorporate any construction or related 

environmental mitigation measures associated with 

the applicable Federal Environmental Finding and/or 

4 Building/Equipment eligibilty determination (by 

FAA) 

5 Review for ineligible items 

6 Modification to Design Standards documented and 

approved 

7 Do the plans properly show the required 

Construction Safety and Phasing Plan elements (i.e. 

phasing, work limits, barricades, haul routes, storage 

areas, clearance surfaces, etc.)? 

LAYOUT & TYPICAL SECTIONS 

Yes No NA Comments 

1 Design meets Geometric Separation and 

Dimensional Standards per AC 150/5300-13 

2 Pavement sections and thicknesses conforms to 

design report 

3 Drainage Plan 

RUNWAY 

Yes No NA Comments 

1 Plan sheet shows existing pavement survey 

elevations and final longitudinal and transverse 

grades of pavement surface meeting grading 

standards per AC 150/5300-13 

2 Shoulder width meet standards 

3 Safety area width, length and grading meets 

standards for design category 

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CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS "FULL REVIEW GUIDE"
 

4 Runway OFA clear of all objects not fixed by function 

5 RW Width meets Runway Design Code 

TAXIWAY 

Yes No NA Comments 

1 Plan sheet shows existing pavement survey 

elevations and final longitudinal and transverse 

grades of pavement surface meeting grading 

standards per AC 150/5300-13 

2 Shoulder width meet standards 

3 Safety area width and grading meets standards for 

design category 

4 Fillet Layouts shown, if required, and meet TDG 

5 Runway/taxiway/taxi lane separation meet 

standards 

6 Taxiway OFA clear of all objects not fixed by function 

7 Drainage Plan 

8 TW Width determined by Taxiway Design Group 

GRADING & DRAINAGE 

Yes No NA Comments 

1 Contour lines/Spot Elevations 

2 Edge drains/outlets, etc. 

3 Drainage Structures proper for aircraft loads? 

4 Direction of flows indicated 

5 Ditches are outside of the safety areas 

MARKING (Reference AC 150/5340-1) 

Yes No NA Comments 

1 Marking plan approved for Part 139 airports 

RUNWAY MARKINGS 

1 Runway designation markings 

2 Runway centerline markings 

3 Runway threshold markings 

5 Runway aiming point marking 

6 Runway touchdown zone markings 

7 Runway side stripe markings 

8 Runway Displaced Threshold markings 

9 Runway demarcation bar 

10 Arrows and arrowheads 

11 Chevrons 

12 Runway holding position markings on runways 

13 Runway shoulder markings 

14 Temporary markings during construction** 

TAXIWAY MARKINGS 

1 Taxiway centerline markings 

2 Enhanced taxiway centerline markings 

3 Edge Markings Needed? 

4 Runway holding position markings on taxiways 

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CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS "FULL REVIEW GUIDE"
 

5 Surface Painted Holding Position Sign 

6 ILS Critical area, POFZ and other hold markings 

7 Intermediate Holding position marking for txy-txy 

intersection 

8 Surface Painted taxiway location Marking 

SIGNAGE (Reference AC 150/5340-18) 

Yes No NA Comments 

1 Signage- Layout 

2 Mandatory Instruction Signs 

3 Location signs 

4 Direction signs 

5 Destination signs 

6 ILS critical area/POFZ boundary sign 

7 Sign plan approved for Part 139 airports 

LIGHTING (Reference AC 150/5340-30) 

Yes No NA Comments 

RUNWAY LIGHTING 

1 Threshold/Runway End lights (Color Coding, Height, 

Location & Spacing) 

2 Runway edge lights (Color Coding, Height, Location 

& Spacing) 

3 Runway Centerline Lights (Color Coding, Location & 

Spacing) 

3 TDZ Lights (Color Coding, Location & Spacing) 

TAXIWAY LIGHTING 

1 Taxiway Edge Lights (Color, Height, Location & 

Spacing) 

2 Taxiway Centerline Lights (Color-Coding, Spacing) 

3 RGL (Inpavement/Elevated; Color) 

4 Is there a SMGCS plan that requires specific lighting 

in this project? 

NAVAIDS (PAPI, REILS, etc.) 

Yes No NA 

1 Non-Fed coordination (for ILS/AWOS/PAPI) 

2 Location shown 

3 Siting criteria addressed in Design Report 

SPECIFICATIONS

Yes No NA Comments 

1 Construction Safety & Phasing Plan incorporated in 

bid package (and reviewed and coordinated in 

OE/AAA) 

2 Buy American contract language 

3 Modifications to Construction Standards 

documented and approved 

4 AC 150/5370-10 latest revision used and any 

modifications identified 

5 Federal wage rates In bid package or attached to contract 

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CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS "FULL REVIEW GUIDE"
 

6 DBE Goal Identified 

Note: "Yes" also means the element meets standards 

** Separate plan sheet provided 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: 

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APPENDIX 4
 

PM/ENGINEER AIP CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (AT 90% COMPLETION)
 

REVIEW RECORD
 

Airport Name: AIP Grant Number: 

Location: LOCID: 

Grant Description: Engineer's Estimated Construction Cost: 

Project Planner/Manager: 

Yes No NA Comments 

1 Is the proposed development shown consistent with 

the approved ALP? 

2 Is the proposed development consistent with the 

approved Scope of Work? 

3 What is the date of the “CURRENT F!! !DVISORY CIRCUL!RS REQUIRED 

FOR USE IN !IP FUNDED !ND PFC !PPROVED PROJECTS” list applicable 

for review of this project? 

Date: 

I have reviewed the Construction Project Plans and Specifications in accordance with the memorandum and find them acceptable. 

My review shall not be construed as a quality control check for the Airport Sponsor. The Airport Sponsor is ultimately responsible 

for certifying that the Plans and Specifications meet FAA requirements. 

Signature Date 

I acknowledge that the review of plans and specifications has been completed by the PM/ Engineer based on my review of the 

Appendices under this memorandum. 

Manager Signature Date 

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