FAA AC 150/5220-22B: Engineered Materials Arresting Systems (EMAS) for Aircraft Overruns

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Abstract: This advisory circular (AC) contains standards for the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of engineered materials arresting systems (EMAS) in runway safety areas (RSA). Recognizing the difficulties associated with achieving a standard safety area at all airports, the FAA undertook research programs on the use of various materials for aircraft arresting systems. These research programs, as well as evaluation of actual aircraft overruns into an EMAS, have demonstrated its effectiveness in arresting aircraft overruns.

Publication Year: 2012

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_5220-22

Page Count: 22

Cost: Free

Phase(s): Construction, Design, Maintenance, Planning

Functional Area(s): Runway

Keyword(s): Accident or Incident Actions, Airport Emergency Planning, Airport Inspection, Construction Specifications, Pavement Management or Maintenance