Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244:reg:5:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 10/225)
Character Range: 341578–344456

identical to that which would otherwise have appeared in a mandatory instruction MAGS for the taxiway.

     Figure 8.40 (2)   Mandatory instruction markings (illustrates matters)

8.41 Information markings

       (1) Information markings may be used:

(a) where it is physically impossible to provide an information MAGS; or

       Note   The use of information markings in such circumstances is recommended.

(b) to supplement the use of an information MAGS.

Note   For MAGS see Division 6.

       (2) As illustrated in Figure 8.41 (2), when provided, an information marking must:

(a) have a character height of 4 m; and

(b) if presenting a taxiway location — consist of a yellow inscription on a black background; and

(c) if presenting a direction, destination, or take-off run available information — consist of a black inscription on a yellow background; and

(d) be clearly readable by the pilot of an approaching aircraft; and

(e) ensure the taxi guideline is omitted at least 0.9 m but not more than 1 m before the information marking.

     Figure 8.41 (2)   Information markings (illustrates matters)

8.42 Intermediate holding position markings

       (1) At controlled aerodromes, intermediate holding position markings must be provided on a sealed, concrete or asphalt taxiway:

(a) that intersects with an apron or taxiway; or

(b) where ATC requires an aircraft to hold.

Note   For the location of intermediate holding position markings, see the standards specified in Division 3 of Chapter 6.

       (2) As shown in Figure 8.42 (2), intermediate holding position markings must consist of a single yellow broken line, the dashes of which are 1 m long, 0.3 m wide and 1 m apart, extending across the full width of the taxiway at right angles to the taxi guideline.

     Figure 8.42 (2)   Intermediate holding position markings (illustrates matters)

       (3) A taxiway guideline must be omitted between at least 0.9 m but not more than 1 m on each side of the intermediate holding position marking.

8.43 Taxiway edge markings

       (1) Taxiway edge markings must be provided for a paved taxiway of full pavement strength whose edges are not clearly visible.

       (2) Taxiway edge markings must consist of 2 continuous, parallel yellow lines, 0.15 m wide, and located at the taxiway edge, as shown in Figure 8.43 (2).

       (3) The outermost edge of a taxiway edge marking must correspond with the edge of the taxiway.

Note   CASA recommends that transverse or herringbone yellow stripes be provided on any sealed sub‑strength surface on a taxiway shoulder, or within the graded portion of the taxiway strip. The recommended dimensions of such stripes are 8 m long by 1 m wide.

     Figure 8.43 (2)   Taxiway edge markings (illustrates matters)

8.44 Holding bay markings

       (1) Holding bay markings must be provided on all sealed,