Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244:reg:5:p12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 12/225)
Character Range: 346764–349541

same section of apron is to be used by multiple aircraft of differing size and weight, the aerodrome operator may also provide secondary aircraft parking position markings.

       (2) Apron markings must be designed:

(a) to be clearly discernible, succinct, uncluttered and, as far as possible, not overlapping; and

(b) to ensure that:

 (i) all applicable clearance standards are met; and

 (ii) safe manoeuvring and precise positioning of aircraft is achieved.

8.47 Apron taxi guidelines

       (1) Apron taxi guidelines must be of the same form and proportions as taxi guideline markings.

Note   The design of taxi guidelines on aprons is dependent on whether the aircraft is being directed by a marshaller or the pilot.

       (2) If aircraft are directed by a marshaller or a VDGS, the taxi guideline must be designed so that when the aircraft nose wheel follows the taxi guideline, all required clearances specified in section 6.58 are met.

       (3) If aircraft are guided by a pilot only, the taxi guideline must be designed so that if followed, all the required clearances are met:

(a) in the case of a multi-crew aircraft — from a point on the centreline of the aircraft midway between the pilot and the co-pilot seats; or

(b) in the case of a single pilot aircraft — from a point in the centre of the pilot seat.

       (4) If aircraft control moves from "pilot only" to a marshaller or a VDGS, the taxi guideline must ensure that all clearances are maintained for each instance.

       (5) At aircraft parking positions serviced by an aerobridge, the taxi guideline must be designed with reference to the nose wheel position.

8.48 Apron edge markings

       (1) Apron edge markings must be provided if:

(a) the limit of high strength pavement cannot be distinguished from the surrounding area; and

(b) aircraft parking is not restricted to fixed parking positions only.

       (2) As shown in Figure 8.48 (2), the apron edge must be identified by 2 continuous yellow lines:

(a) each of which is 0.15 m wide; and

(b) that are spaced 0.15 m apart.

     Figure 8.48 (2)   Apron edge marking (illustrates matters)

       (3) Apron edge markings must be interrupted at any point where an aircraft would otherwise have to cross the marking to access a taxiway.

       (4) For subsection (3), the width of the interruption must align with the width of the taxiway.

       (5) At the interface between the apron and a taxiway, apron edge markings must, as far as possible, transition directly into taxiway edge markings.

8.49 Aircraft type designator markings

       (1) An aircraft type designator marking may be used to designate which aircraft types may be accommodated in the area to which the marking applies.

       (2) Where an aircraft