What are the AC standards for airport signs?
150/5340-18G – Standards for Airport Sign Systems. This AC contains the FAA standards for the siting and installation of signs on airport runways and taxiways.
When to use a clear of runway sign?
The sign is typically used only at controlled airports at the request of the airport traffic control tower and is located on taxiways where the controller commonly asks the pilot to report “clear of the runway” or where an aircraft is regularly required to stop upon exiting the runway –see Figure 3 for examples.
Why are elevated signs important in the airspace?
Elevated signs protect aeronautical surfaces and convey ground navigation information that enhances situational awareness when maneuvering on the airfield. The standards of this AC establish uniformity of sign systems throughout the National Airspace System (NAS) for consistent application and interpretation.
Why are airport signs important at an airport?
Airport sign systems provide visual cues to pilots and vehicle operators that enhance safe and efficient movement within the airfield environment. Elevated signs protect aeronautical surfaces and convey ground navigation information that enhances situational awareness when maneuvering on the airfield.
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What’s the life of a US DOT sign?
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