GROUNDING POINT MARKINGS UFC 3-575-01.docx

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This document provides specifications for grounding point markings and receptacles on aircraft parking aprons and hangar floors. It outlines requirements for static grounds in concrete aircraft parking aprons illustrated as a Shepherd's Crook, and grounding receptacles with or without grids that shall be used on hangar floors and aircraft parking aprons if a separate ground system is required. Figures depict appropriate designs. Notes specify paint colors may vary by application and that receptacle covers may include brass ball chains when directed by the using activity.

Related federal contract opportunity FA6606-22-B-0001 from the Department of the Air Force Reserve Command solicits for maintaining pavement markings. The solicitation and supporting documents have been uploaded to Beta.sam.gov. Interested parties should contact the point of contact for any questions on accessing the solicitation materials.

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UFC 3-575-01

2-3.3.1 Aircraft Parking Aprons. 2-3.3.1.1 Static Grounds.

1. For the Air Force, provide static grounds in concrete as illustrated in Figure 2-2 and commonly called a Shepherd’s Crook. UFC 3 260-01, Appendix B, Section 11, provides recommendations on different configurations depending on the apron surface material.

2-3.3.3 Grounding Receptacle Aircraft hangar floors shall use a grounding receptacle as illustrated in Figure 2-3.

If a separate ground system is required for aircraft parking aprons, use the grounding receptacle with grid as illustrated in Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3 Grounding Receptacle.

Note 1: Paint colors associated with static grounding services vary with application and service. The paint is applied directly to the hangar floor or apron pavement, and is not applied to the receptacle.

Note 2: When directed by the using activity, receptacle covers with brass ball chain image1.gif

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