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Aerodrome lighting

Aerodrome manuals must include the following details.

Notes / information Legislative requirements
Does the manual contain procedures to ensure that the lighting system and VASIS are planned, installed and maintained in accordance with the MOS standards? 139.190 & 139.195
And arrangements for ensuring that certain lighting is not put into service unless it has been flight checked, checked by trained electrical staff and surveyed by an appropriate person? 139.200
Does the manual contain details of the arrangements for carrying out lighting inspections and the checklist for inspections? 139.095 (a)(ii) Appendix 1(c) (i)
Does this include obstacle lighting? 139.095 (a)(ii) Appendix 1(c)
Does it include the arrangements for recording the results of inspections? 139.095 (a)(ii) Appendix 1(c) (ii)
And the arrangements for taking follow-up action to correct deficiencies? 139.095 (a)(ii) Appendix 1(c) (ii)
And the arrangements for switching lights on and off, including back-up arrangements for pilot-activated lighting? 139.095 (a)(ii) Appendix 1(c) (iii)
And the arrangements for carrying out routine maintenance and emergency maintenance? 139.095 (a)(ii) Appendix 1(c) (iv)
And the arrangements for stand-by power, if any? 139.095 (a)(ii) Appendix 1(c) (v)
And the particulars of any other method of dealing with partial or total system failure? 139.095 (a)(ii) Appendix 1(c) (v)
And the names and roles of the persons who are responsible for the inspection and maintenance of the lighting and the telephone numbers for contacting them during and after working hours? 139.095 (a)(ii) Appendix 1(c) (vi)