Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244:reg:5:p117
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 117/225)
Character Range: 615086–617897

considers that use of such lights will:
(a) facilitate surface movements; and
(b) avoid the "sea of blue" effect at aerodromes with multiple or complex taxiway layouts.

9.78 Provision of taxiway edge lights

       (1) Subject to subsections 9.79 (1) and 9.80 (1), taxiway edge lights must be provided at the edges of a taxiway or a holding bay if the taxiway or holding bay is:

(a) intended for use at night; and

(b) not provided with centreline lights.

       (2) Taxiway edge lights must be provided on a runway if the runway:

(a) forms part of a standard taxi-route; and

(b) is intended for taxiing at night; and

(c) is not provided with taxiway centreline lights.

       (3) Taxiway edge lights may be used where additional visual cues are required to delineate apron edges at night.

9.79 Taxiway markers

       (1) For a code A or B taxiway, retroreflective taxiway centreline or taxiway edge markers may be used instead of taxiway centreline or taxiway edge lights, provided at least 1 taxiway from the runway to the apron has either taxiway centreline or taxiway edge lights provided.

       (2) If taxiway centreline lights are not provided, taxiway centreline markers may be used:

(a) to improve guidance on the taxiway; or

(b) to supplement:

 (i) taxiway centreline markings; or

 (ii) taxiway edge markers or taxiway edge lights.

       (3) If taxiway edge lights are not provided, taxiway edge markers may be used:

(a) to improve guidance on the taxiway; or

(b) to supplement:

 (i) taxiway edge markings; or

 (ii) taxiway centreline markers or taxiway centreline lights.

9.80 Apron taxiway lighting

       (1) Without affecting subsection 9.77 (1), for operations intended for visibility conditions of 350 m or more, taxiway lights are not required for an apron taxiway that is illuminated by apron floodlighting which meets the standards specified in sections 9.115 and 9.116.

       (2) For operations on an apron intended for visibility conditions less than 350 m RVR, taxiway centreline lights must be provided as follows:

(a) with a maximum light spacing of 15 m;

(b) in accordance with the taxiway centreline light specifications in subsection 9.111 including Figures 9.111 (3), 9.111 (4) or 9.111 (5), as applicable;

(c) in a manner that provides a pilot with positive guidance into the parking position.

       (3) Subsection (2) may not apply between the taxi lane dissection point and the commencement of the parking position if:

(a) the parking position is otherwise provided with an A-VDGS in accordance with Chapter 9, Division 13; and

(b) the A-VDGS is visible to the pilot at the dissection point and provides the pilot with positive guidance into the parking position.

9.81 Use of different types of taxiway lights

       (1) As far as possible, the