Runway Markings and Dimensions
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Runway Markings and Dimensions

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What is the distance from the runway designation number where the first stripe commences?

  • 18 m
  • 12 m (correct)
  • 10 m
  • 15 m
  • What is the width of the runway centerline marking on instrument non-precision approach runways where the code number is 3 or 4?

  • 0.6 m
  • 0.3 m
  • 0.9 m
  • 0.45 m (correct)
  • Where are runway designation markings typically provided?

  • At the end of the runway
  • At the midpoint of the runway and at the thresholds
  • At the midpoint of the runway
  • At the thresholds of all sealed, concrete or asphalt runways (correct)
  • What is the composition of a runway designation marking on a single runway?

    <p>A two-digit number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are parallel runways numbered if there are four or more?

    <p>One set of adjacent runways is numbered to the nearest one-tenth magnetic azimuth and the other set is numbered to the next nearest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which direction is considered when determining the two-digit number on a single runway?

    <p>Direction of approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum width required for the straight portion of the runway turn pad marking?

    <p>15 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum nose wheel steering angle used in the design of the curve for a 180-degree turn?

    <p>45º</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum clearance distance required between any wheel of the aeroplane landing gear and the edge of the runway turn pad?

    <p>According to MOS 6.2.5.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a new system of visual cues required to be provided?

    <p>When the threshold is temporarily displaced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum distance from the end of the runway that a threshold can be temporarily displaced without requiring an additional survey for obstacles?

    <p>300 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible consideration for codes E and F aeroplanes to facilitate ease of maneuvering?

    <p>Providing a larger wheel-to-edge clearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for a temporarily displaced threshold?

    <p>To provide additional clearance for obstacle infringement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the color of taxiway markings?

    <p>Yellow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum duration for which a temporarily displaced threshold can be marked, due to obstacle infringement of the approach surface?

    <p>30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following figures illustrates markings for a typical runway with the threshold at the runway end?

    <p>Figure 8.3-11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum displacement allowed for a temporarily displaced threshold due to obstacle infringement of the approach surface for a period of 5 days or less?

    <p>450 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are taxiway markings mandatory?

    <p>On all paved taxiways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the clearances specified in Table 6.9-1?

    <p>To ensure the aircraft nose wheel follows the stand marking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum required element of an aircraft stand marking?

    <p>Stand identification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the stand identification be located on the lead-in line?

    <p>A short distance after the beginning of the lead-in line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is identification of the aircraft for which each set of markings is intended added to the stand identification?

    <p>To avoid confusion when multiple sets of markings are superimposed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration for determining the height of the stand identification?

    <p>The readability of the identification from the cockpit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the lead-in line?

    <p>To guide the aircraft to the correct parking position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should taxi lead-in line designation markings be located?

    <p>At the beginning of each diverging taxi guideline or lead-in line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the aircraft type limit designation?

    <p>To indicate which aircraft types can park at a position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum height of the characters used for taxi lead-in line designations?

    <p>2 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the spacing requirement between the lead-in line and the aircraft type limit designation?

    <p>0.3 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What designation is required for a lead-in line leading to an apron parking position suitable only for helicopters?

    <p>H ONLY</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the designation be formatted when a lead-in line leads to multiple parking positions?

    <p>First and last numbers separated by a dash</p> Signup and view all the answers

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