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?

A two-digit number Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Direction of approach Signup and view all the answers

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

15 cm 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?

45º 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?

According to MOS 6.2.5.5 Signup and view all the answers

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

When the threshold is temporarily displaced 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?

300 m Signup and view all the answers

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

Providing a larger wheel-to-edge clearance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for a temporarily displaced threshold?

To provide additional clearance for obstacle infringement Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of taxiway markings?

Yellow 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?

30 days Signup and view all the answers

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

Figure 8.3-11 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?

450 m Signup and view all the answers

Where are taxiway markings mandatory?

On all paved taxiways Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure the aircraft nose wheel follows the stand marking Signup and view all the answers

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

Stand identification Signup and view all the answers

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

A short distance after the beginning of the lead-in line 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?

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

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

The readability of the identification from the cockpit Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the lead-in line?

To guide the aircraft to the correct parking position Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the purpose of the aircraft type limit designation?

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

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

2 m Signup and view all the answers

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

0.3 m 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?

H ONLY Signup and view all the answers

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

First and last numbers separated by a dash Signup and view all the answers