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Are You Meeting Part 139 Requirements for Airfield Lighting?

Are You Meeting Part 139 Requirements for Airfield Lighting?

by Seward Ford | Oct 1, 2022 | Runway/Ramp

Airport operators generally have the misconception that if the lights are on, all is well. Tests, however, show that nothing could be further from the truth. The human eye is simply unable to detect reductions in the photometric performance of working fixtures, and this can potentially have serious safety implications.

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Are You Complying with Updated Training Requirements for Specialized Airfield Maintenance Workers?

by Seward Ford | Oct 1, 2015 | Industry Insider

The name Advisory Circular (AC) is a bit of a misnomer, as many are more mandatory than advisory in nature. The latest version of AC 150/5340-26(C), Maintenance of Airport Visual Aid Facilities, is a clear example of an FAA document that does more than advise.

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November/December, 2026
November/December, 2026

Industry News…

  • Julie Wienberg Elected 2027 ACC Board Chair
  • St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) Appoints Ethan Croop Deputy Director
  • Alaska Airlines adds four new cities to its Seattle network, plus a new seasonal nonstop route to Guadalajara, Mexico
  • Asheville Regional Airport Celebrates Lexie Farmer’s Achievement of Prestigious Accredited Airport Executive Designation
  • Ford International Airport Expands Airfield Infrastructure to Support Future Aviation Development

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