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3.0 Appendix A

3.1 Installation

Guidance for In-

pavement Fixtures

In-pavement fixtures must be installed according to the plans and specifications; the

applicable regulatory guidance; and the following guidance. The importance of using the

proper fixture clamping components and bolt torque to minimize the risk for fixture failure or

loosening of clamping components cannot be overemphasized.

3.1.1 Reference

Documents

• FAA Cert Alert No. 14-03 (Preventive Maintenance of In-pavement Lighting Systems), is

available at: http://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/certalerts/

• Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert Document CASA 2014-05 (Preventive

Maintenance Of Inpavement Lights) is available at:

https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/opssvs/managementservices-referencecentre-

casa-2014-05-2124.html

• FAA AC 150/5340-30, Design and Installation Details for Airport Visual Aids, is available

at:

http://www.faa.gov/airports/resources/advisory_circulars/

• FAA AC 150/5340-26, Maintenance of Airport Visual Aid Facilities, is

available at: http://www.faa.gov/airports/resources/advisory_circulars/

• FAA Engineering Brief 83, In-Pavement Light Fixture Bolts, is available at:

http://www.faa.gov/airports/engineering/engineering_briefs/

3.1.2 Mounting Systems In-pavement fixtures may be installed on one of several types of mounting systems:

• Deep base FAA L-868 base cans (Load bearing)

• Deep base FAA L-867 base cans (Non-Load bearing)

• Shallow base cans

WARNING

Read installation instructions in their entirety before starting installation.

Failure to follow the guidance below could result in bolt loosening or bolts

breaking off, resulting in catastrophic failure of the fixture and/or the

mounting system components.

Failure to follow these warnings may result in serious injury or

equipment damage.

ADB L-852D User Manual

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