Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244:reg:4:p13
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 4 (pt 13/15)
Character Range: 226536–229273

transverse slope that exceeds 5.0%.

       (3) No part of the taxiway strip beyond the graded area, and no objects or structures on the taxiway strip beyond the graded area, may project upwards through the plane surface mentioned in subsection (4).

       (4) For subsection (3), the plane surface originates from the outer edge of the graded taxiway strip, and slopes upwards and outwards at a slope of 5% measured relative to the horizontal.

Note 1   The plane commences from the level associated with the edge of the graded area.

Note 2   Drains and ditches may be located at ground level in the taxiway strip beyond the graded portion.

6.51 Objects or structures on a taxiway strip

       (1) A taxiway strip must be free of fixed objects or structures other than visual or navigational aids used for the guidance of aircraft or vehicles.

       (2) Visual aids located within a taxiway strip must be sited at such a height that they cannot be struck by the propellers, engine pods or wings of aircraft using the taxiway.

6.52 Taxiways on bridges

       (1) A bridge that is for a taxiway, or the part of a bridge that is to carry a taxiway (taxiway bridge) must be designed and constructed to bear the weight and frequency of the aircraft traffic for which the taxiway has the appropriate ARC nomination.

        (2) The minimum width of a taxiway bridge must not be less than the total width of the taxiway and the graded areas specified in section 6.49.

       (3) Despite subsection (2), the minimum width of the taxiway bridge may be reduced to not less than the width of the associated taxiway specified in section 6.37 if lateral restraints are provided at each edge of the taxiway bridge to prevent an aircraft from leaving the taxiway bridge.

       (4) For subsection (3), a lateral restraint must not be hazardous for any aeroplane for which the taxiway is intended.

       (5) If the engines of an aeroplane for which the taxiway has the appropriate ARC nominated overhang the structure of the taxiway bridge, adjacent areas below the taxiway bridge must be protected in such a way that no person or property is injured, damaged or adversely affected by engine blast.

       (6) Vehicle access roads for emergency purposes may be located alongside a taxiway bridge.

       (7) Vehicles on the access roads, and any required lateral restraints for vehicles, may infringe the slope of 5% measured relative to the horizontal mentioned in subsection 6.50 (4).

6.53 Taxiway minimum separation distances

       (1) The separation distance between the centreline of a taxiway (including an apron taxiway, a rapid exit taxiway, and a taxilane) and 1 of the following:

(a) the centreline of a parallel runway;