FAA AC 150/5345-28H: Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Systems

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Abstract: This advisory circular (AC) contains the FAA standards for the precision approach path indicator (PAPI) systems, which provide pilots with visual glideslope guidance during an approach for landing. The standards and guidelines contained in this AC are practices the FAA recommends to establish an acceptable level of safety, performance and operation for use in the National Airspace System (NAS) to provide visual descent guidance to a pilot on approach for landing. The lighting configurations contained in this standard are a means acceptable to the Administrator to meet the lighting requirements of Title 14 CFR Part 139, Certification of Airports, Section 139.311, Marking, Signs and Lighting.

Publication Year: 2019

Authoring Organization: FAA

Airport Type: All Airports

Resource Type: PDF

Hyperlink: https://www.faa.gov/airports/resources/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.current/documentNumber/150_5345-28

Page Count: 28

Cost: Free

Phase(s): Construction, Design, Planning

Functional Area(s): Airfield and Approach Lighting, Navigational Aids (NAVAIDs), Runway

Keyword(s): Construction Specifications, Instrument Approach