Chapter 6
stationary.
6.9.1. Location and Siting Considerations. Unsuppressed power check pads should be located near
maintenance hangars, but at a location where full power engine diagnostic testing of jet engines can
be performed with minimal noise exposure to inhabited area's on and off the base.
6.9.2. Unsuppressed Power Check Pad Layout. Power check pads may either be rectangular, square
or circular shaped.
6.9.2.1. Army and Air Force. Power check pad layouts for Army and Air Force aviation
facilities are shown in Figures 6.17, 6.18 and 6.19.
6.9.2.2. Navy and Marine Corps. Power check pad layout for Navy and Marine Corps aviation
facilities are found in NAVFAC Drawings 1404838-1404857.
Figure 6.17. Geometry for Rectangular Power Check Pad.
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