Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244:reg:5:p28
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 28/225)
Character Range: 387178–389844

(for example, due to the geometry of the taxiway system), the aerodrome operator must advise the AIS provider of the missing designators; and

           (iv) if it is necessary to use double-digit alpha-numeric designators, these must not use numbers associated with the runway designations at the aerodrome.

8.81 Dimensions and location

       (1) MAGS must be located to provide adequate clearance to passing aircraft.

       (2) If MAGS are provided on 1 side of the taxiway only, they must be located on the pilot's left-hand side.

       (3) Despite subsection (2), MAGS may be located on the pilot's right-hand side where it is not possible to locate the MAGS on the pilot's left-hand side due to 1 or more of the following:

(a) a physical obstacle;

(b) an unsuitable surface type;

(c) a visual obstruction.

       (4) If MAGS are to be read from opposite directions, they must be oriented so as to be at right angles to the taxi guideline.

       (5) If MAGS are to be read in 1 direction only, they must be oriented so as to be at 75 degrees to the taxi guideline.

8.82 Sign size and location distances, including runway exit signs

       (1) Sign size and location distances must be in accordance with Table 8.82 (1) where:

(a) legend means the height of the lettering within the sign, as measured in millimetres (mm); and

(b) face means the height of the sign face itself, as measured in mm; and

(c) installed means the height from ground level to the top of the installed sign, as measured in mm.

       (2) Despite subsection (1), the location distances may be exceeded if:

(a) excessive jet blast or propeller wash is experienced at the preferred or mandated location; and

(b) the alternate location is located outside all other runway and taxiway strips; and

(c) the alternate location can be clearly seen from the runway; and

(d) the alternate location does not create a hazard to aircraft operations.

       (3) For an information sign (I) or a mandatory instruction sign (M), as indicated in a row of column 2 of Table 8.82 (1), that is for an aerodrome with a code letter mentioned in the same row of column 1, the sign height, by type, legend, face, and installed, and the ranges of the perpendicular distance of the sign from the defined taxiway pavement edge to the near side of sign, and from the defined runway pavement edge to the near side of the sign, respectively, is the height or range mentioned in the same row in columns 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, respectively.

     Table 8.82 (1)   Sign size and location distances

             Sign Height (mm)  Perpendicular distance from defined taxiway pavement edge to near side