Attachment 6. = NAVAIDs QVL Presentation.pptx
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This PowerPoint presentation is a detailed overview of FAA Navigational Aids (NAVAIDs) electronic and visual guidance systems for airports. The document comprehensively describes various navigation and lighting systems including Instrument Landing System (ILS), Glide Slope, Localizer, Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), Runway Visual Range (RVR), VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR), and visual guidance systems like Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) and Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL).
The presentation outlines typical construction and installation work items for each system, which involve civil, electrical, structural, and mechanical work. Key work elements include foundation construction, installation of equipment shelters, infrastructure like conduits and wiring, grounding systems, vault construction, and access road development. The document also highlights critical operational safety requirements for airport construction, such as restrictions on working within Runway Safety Areas, proper vehicle marking, foreign object debris management, and specific technical specifications for electrical installations, grounding, and surge protection.
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FAA NAVIGATIONAL AIDS
FAA NAVIGATIONAL AIDS
Electronic Navigation Aids
Instrument Landing System (ILS) Glide Slope Localizer
| Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) |
| Runway Visual Range (RVR) |
| VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) |
NDB (Non-directional Beacon)
Visual Guidance Lighting Systems
| Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) |
| Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) |
| Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) |
| Approach Lighting Systems (ALS) |
ALSF-2
SSALR
MALSR
MALSF
ODALS
LDIN
Involves civil, electrical and potentially structural and mechanical work that is typically completed by construction contractor
Involves civil, electrical and potentially structural and mechanical work that is typically completed by construction contractor. Electronic work is usually completed by in-house FAA crew.
Which ones are no longer put in
Visual Guidance Lighting Systems
PAPI - Precision Approach Path Indicator PAPI lights enable pilots to acquire and maintain the correct glide path angle during their landing approach.
Red – you are dead
PAPI - Precision Approach Path Indicator
Typical work items may include:
foundations for and installation of Power and Control Assembly (PCA) Rack foundations for and installation of Light Housing Assemblies (LHAs) embankment construction construction of gravel, concrete or asphalt pad around LHAs installation of associated infrastructure, including conduit, wiring, grounding, vaults.
Vaults may include aircraft rated vaults, which are a long lead item.
construction of access road (gravel and/or paved)
PAPI - Precision Approach Path Indicator
Foundation for PAPI P/C Rack LHA foundations
VASI - Visual Approach Slope Indicator Typical work items may include:
demolition and removal VASI units may need to be shipped to a field FAA office disposal as hazardous waste may be necessary if Lead Based Paint (LBP) is suspect site restoration
A VASI provides vertical guidance to aircraft during approach and landing.
REIL – Runway End Identifier Lights
REIL is an airport lighting facility directed toward the approach zone, enabling the pilot to identify the runway threshold.
Typical work items may include:
foundation for and installation of Control Cabinet Rack foundations for and installation of Identifier Unit Assemblies (IUAs) embankment construction installation of associated infrastructure, including conduit, wiring, grounding, vaults.
Vaults may include aircraft rated vaults, which are a long lead item.
REIL IUA formwork REIL IUA Aiming Marker
ALS – Approach Lighting System
ALS provides visual information runway alignment, height perception, roll guidance, and horizon references.
Typical work items may include:
foundations for and installation of light bars tilt-down structures LIR poles EMT mounted lights semi-flush and flush lights foundation for and installation of Distribution Panel Rack foundation for and installation of Equipment Shelter other NAS facilities, such as REIL, may be co-located in the Equipment Shelter installation of associated infrastructure, including conduit, wiring, grounding, vaults.
ALSF-2 Light Foundation Construction MALSR Construction over water
Electronic Navigation Aids
ILS – Instrument Landing System (GS and LOC)
A Glide Slope (GS) provides vertical guidance for aircraft during approach and landing.
The Localizer (LOC) provides a horizontal alignment of an aircraft on approach to a runway.
ILS – Instrument Landing System (Glide Slope) Typical work items may include:
foundation for and installation of Glide Slope tower on average a 45’ tower (can be up to ~60’) climbing arresting system foundation for and installation of Equipment Shelter other NAS facilities, such as PAPI or DME, maybe co-located in the Equipment Shelter installation of associated infrastructure, including conduit, wiring, grounding, vaults.
ILS – Instrument Landing System (Glide Slope) GS Tower set in place Shelter set in place
ILS – Instrument Landing System (Localizer) Typical work items may include:
foundation for and installation of Localizer arrays elevated platform on the ground foundation foundation for and installation of Equipment Shelter other NAS facilities, such as DME or REIL, maybe co-located in the Equipment Shelter installation of associated infrastructure, including conduit, wiring, grounding, vaults.
ILS – Instrument Landing System (Localizer)
Localizer Foundation Localizer Foundation
DME – Distance Measuring Equipment DME is a navigation facility that provides the pilot with distance readout from the identified DME.
Distance measuring equipment. (10/18/14). In Wikipedia. Retrieved 6/6/18, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distance_measuring_equipment
Typical work items may include:
foundation for and installation of DME antenna tilt-down pole building mounted installation of associated infrastructure, including conduit, wiring, grounding
DME foundation formwork
Conduits from DME to ILS Shelter
RVR – Runway Visual Range An RVR system provides a visibility value along a runway to the air traffic in the vicinity.
Typical work items may include:
foundation for and installation of RVR on LIR pole foundation for and installation of Equipment Rack installation of associated infrastructure, including conduit, wiring, grounding, vaults.
Vaults may include aircraft rated vaults, which are a long lead item.
RVR Equipment Rack & pole foundation RVR Equipment Rack & pole foundation
VOR – Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range A VOR gives pilots a direct indication of bearing relative to the facility.
VHF omnidirectional range. (11/22/13). In Wikipedia. Retrieved 6/5/18, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VHF_omnidirectional_range
Typical work items may include:
construction of VOR building counterpoise structural steel other NAS facilities, such as DME, BUEC, RCO, maybe co-located in the Equipment Shelter foundation for and installation of Engine Generator Building fuel tank installation of associated infrastructure, including conduit, wiring, grounding, vaults.
VOR counterpoise steel erection, shelter placement VOR construction
NDB – Non-directional Beacon Typical work items may include:
demolition and removal dismantling of towers disposal and site restoration
An NDB enables the pilot of an aircraft equipped with a radio direction finder to determine his bearing relative to the facility.
(AC 150-5370-2G) Operational Safety on Airports During Construction
(FAA-C-1391d) Installation, Termination, Splicing and Transient Surge Protection of Underground Electrical Distribution System Power Cables
(FAA-C-1217g) Electrical Work, Interior
(FAA-STD-019f) Lightning and Surge Protection, Grounding, Bonding, and Shielding Requirements for Facilities and Electronic Equipment
(AC 150-5370-2F) Operational Safety on Airports During Construction Work inside Runway Safety Area (RSA) CAN NOT be performed when the runway is open to air traffic.
Night work RSA reduction
Material and equipment CAN NOT be stockpiled/stored inside the RSA and Obstacle Free Zone (OFZ) and, if possible, are not permitted within Object Free Area (OFA).
Contractor personnel must follow proper radio communication procedures at all times when operating inside Aircraft Movement Area (AOA).
Open trenches or excavations are not permitted within RSA while the runway is open. If possible, backfill before the runway is opened. If not possible, trenches and excavations must be covered. Covering must be designed to allow the safe operation of the heaviest aircraft operating on the runway.
Haul routes and staging areas must be approved prior by FAA Project Engineer and the Airport.
Vehicles must be marked with a 3’ x 3’ checkered pattern of international orange and white flag and yellow flashing light during periods of low visibility.
Waste and loose material, referred to as Foreign Object Debris (FOD), must be continuously removed during the project.
In case a runway or a taxiway must be closed or shortened, contractor must make necessary provisions to accomplish this. Temporary lighting, marking and Xs may be necessary.
Airport badging and training process is necessary at most airports.*
* Not in AC 150-5370-2G
(FAA-C-1391e) Installation, Termination, Splicing and Transient Surge Protection of Underground Electrical Distribution System Power Cables Frames, lids and hatches of vaults must meet the proper rating requirement, be it aircraft rated or highway-rated H-20.
Galvanized Rigid Metal Conduit (GRMC) must be PVC exterior coated, urethane interior coated or alternatively wrapped in half-lap fashion with pressure-sensitive 10-mil PVC-based corrosion protection tape.
Duct systems must consist of concrete encased SCH 40 PVC conduit, direct buried SCH 80 PVC or direct buried SCH 80 HDPE conduit.
Specific requirements of joining GRMC to HDPE, HDPE to HDPE, and HDPE to PVC.
No splices are allowed, unless specifically called out.
A guard wire is #1/0 AWG bare copper stranded. Specific directions are given as to the installation of guard wire and ground rods.
(FAA-C-1391e) Installation, Termination, Splicing and Transient Surge Protection of Underground Electrical Distribution System Power Cables Two ground rods around each vault are necessary, as well as other specific grounding requirements for and around vaults.
Cable tagging procedures include directions on the material of the tag, lettering size and other features.
Medium voltage cabling requires (1) a continuity test, (2) an insulation resistance test, (3) an AC VLF field test and (4) an offline 50/60 Hz partial discharge test. At a minimum, tests 1-3 are required.
Low voltage cabling requires resistance tests. Other tests may be spelled out in the project drawings and/or specifications.
(FAA-C-1217h) Electrical Work, Interior A water-tight hub, such as MyersTM hub or equivalent is to be used with all conduits entering/exiting exterior junction boxes from the top.
Grounding bushings must be installed on the threaded end of the conduit to protect conductor insulation.
EMT may be used only in dry interior locations and where not subject to physical damage.
Aluminum conduits must not be used for any installation except by special permission.
Flexible nonmetallic conduit cannot be used.
Conductors sized #12 AWG and smaller for general use must be solid; conductors #10 AWG and larger may be stranded.
(FAA-C-1217h) Electrical Work, Interior Proper insulation color coded wires must be installed. Conductors #4 AWG and larger, where appropriate insulation color is not available, may be taped. Specific taping procedures must be followed.
Equipment shall be identified with a name plate showing the functional name of the unit, voltage utilized, the number of phases, and other pertinent formation.
Exothermic welding is the required method of bonding, aside from several applications and exceptions.
Counterpoise loop (or EES – Earth Electrode System) is accomplished with a #4/0 AWG bare copper stranded.
The EES (Earth Electrode System) resistance to earth shall be as low as possible, but shall not be greater than 10 Ω.
Multiple SPD (Surge Protection Devices) may be needed for a facility.
(FAA-STD-019g) LIGHTNING AND SURGE PROTECTION, GROUNDING, BONDING, AND SHIELDING REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
NAVAIDS Engineering
| Eastern Service Area | Central Service Area | Western Service Area |
| Service Area Office: |
1701 Columbia Avenue College Park, GA 30337 Service Area Office:
10101 Hillwood Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76177 Service Area Office:
2200 S. 216th Street Des Moines, WA 98198 Regional Office:
1 Aviation Plaza Jamaica, NY 11434 Regional Office:
901 Locust Street Kansas City, MO 64106 Regional Office:
222 West 7th Avenue #14 Anchorage, Alaska 99513 Regional Office:
1200 District Avenue Burlington, MA 01803 Regional Office:
2300 E. Devon Avenue Des Plaines, Illinois 60018 Regional Office:
15000 Aviation Blvd.
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