ACRP Report 29: Developing Improved Civil Aircraft Arresting Systems

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Abstract: ACRP Report 29 evaluates alternative materials that could be used for an engineered material arresting system as well as potential active arrestor designs for civil aircraft applications. Currently, there is only one manufacturer that has been approved by FAA. This report provides an evaluation of (1) cellular glass foam, (2) aggregate foam, (3) engineered aggregate, and (4) a main-gear engagement active arrestor system. Airport operators will find the updated cost information and performance considerations useful; airport planning firms will be aided by evaluating future options with respect to runway dimensions and land requirements; and manufacturers of alternative products will be encouraged to see the performance characteristics of other materials and the potential process by which they may be able to gain approval.

Publication Year: 2009

Authoring Organization: ACRP

Airport Type: All Airports

Resource Type: PDF

Hyperlink: https://doi.org/10.17226/14340

Page Count: 196

Cost: Free

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

Functional Area(s): Runway

Keyword(s): Joint Use, Pavement Design or Software