Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244:reg:5:p123
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 123/225)
Character Range: 630008–632739

lights must be spaced at uniform longitudinal intervals in accordance with Curve A in Figure 9.92 (2).

       (4) On a straight section of taxiway, the taxiway edge lights must be spaced at uniform longitudinal intervals not exceeding 60 m.

       (5) Where a straight section of taxiway joins a curved section, the longitudinal spacing between taxiway edge lights must be progressively reduced, in accordance with subsections (6) and (7), over not less than 3 spacings before the tangent point.

       (6) For subsection (5), the last spacing between lights on a straight section must be the same as the spacing on the curved section.

       (7) For subsection (5), if the last spacing on the straight section is less than 25 m, the second last spacing on the straight section must be no greater than 25 m.

       (8) If a straight section of taxiway enters an intersection with another taxiway, a runway or an apron, the longitudinal spacing of the taxiway edge lights must be progressively reduced over not less than 3 spacings before the tangent point, so that the last and the second last spacings before the tangent point are not more than 15 m and 25 m, respectively.

       (9) The taxiway edge lights must continue around the edge of the curve to the tangent point on the other taxiway, runway or apron edge.

       (10) Taxiway edge lights on a holding bay or apron edge must be spaced at uniform longitudinal intervals not exceeding 60 m, and in accordance with Line B in Figure 9.92 (2).

     Figure 9.92 (2)   Longitudinal spacing for taxiway edge lights (shows matters)

9.93 Characteristics of taxiway edge lights

       (1) Taxiway edge lights must:

(a) be fixed; and

(b) be omnidirectional; and

(c) show blue; and

(d) unless shielded under subsection (2), be visible as follows:

 (i) up to at least 30° above the horizontal;

 (ii) at all angles in azimuth necessary to provide guidance to the pilot of an aircraft on the taxiway.

       (2) If the lights are likely to cause confusion at an intersection, exit or curve, they may be shielded in a way that minimises confusion with other lights while achieving an appropriate degree of visibility.

       (3) The peak intensity of the blue edge lights must not be less than 5 cd.

9.94 Taxiway edge markers

        If taxiway edge markers are used, such markers must be installed at least in the same locations as taxiway edge lights would have been installed had such lights been used.

Note   Taxiway edge markers must be used in accordance with section 9.79.

9.95 Characteristics of taxiway edge markers

       (1) Taxiway edge markers must be retroreflective blue.

       (2) The surface of a taxiway edge marker, as viewed by the pilot