Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244:reg:4:p19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 4 (pt 19/21)
Character Range: 191436–193994

25 mm   75 mm

       (9) For subparagraph (1) (a) (ii), whether or not any irregularities adversely affect the safety of take-off or landing must be determined by a safety analysis using the safety management system or the risk management plan (as applicable).

6.10 Runway bearing strength

        A runway must be capable of bearing the weights and aircraft movement frequencies of the types of aeroplanes which the runway is nominated to serve.

Note   As required by paragraph 5.04 (1) (e), the pavement strength rating for a runway must be reported using the ACN – PCN pavement rating system.

6.11 Runway shoulders

       (1) For a code D, E or F runway, runway shoulders must be provided.

       (2) For a code D or E runway with a nominated OMGWS of not less than 9 m and up to but not including 15 m — the total width of the runway and the shoulders must not be less than 60 m.

       (3) Subject to subsection (4), a code F runway that has a nominated OMGWS of not less than 9 m and up to but not including 15 m must:

(a) be at least 45 m wide; and

(b) have at least 7.5 m shoulders on each side;

        but only if the engines of an aeroplane for which the runway is nominated would not otherwise overhang the runway shoulders.

       Note   This configuration is normally acceptable for Code F aeroplanes with 2 or 3 engines.

       (4) A code F runway that has a nominated OMGWS of not less than 9 m and up to but not including 15 m must:

(a) be at least 45 m wide; and

(b) have at least 7.5 m runway shoulders on each side; and

(c) have at least 7.5 m additional shoulders on each outer side of the 7.5 m runway shoulders;

        but only if the engines of an aeroplane for which the runway is nominated would otherwise overhang the runway shoulders in the absence of the additional shoulders.

 Note   This configuration is normally required for Code F aeroplanes with 4 or more engines.

 (5) Shoulders required by subsection (4) must be provided in the following configuration:

        (a) a 7.5 m width of inner shoulder on each side of the runway capable of supporting any aircraft that runs off the runway;

(b) a 7.5 m width of additional shoulder on each outer side of the 7.5 m shoulders mentioned in paragraph (a), that are capable of:

 (i) resisting engine blast erosion; and

 (ii) supporting emergency and service vehicles.

Note   Thus, the total width of the runway and the shoulders must not be less than 75 m.

6.12 Characteristics of runway shoulders

        Runway shoulders must:

(a) be of equal width