Attachment 15
(FAA) Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5210-5, Painting, Marking, and Lighting of Vehicles Used on
an Airport.)
A15.6.5.2. Identification. It is usually desirable to be able to visually identify specific vehicles
from a distance. It is recommended that radio equipped vehicles which routinely operate on
airfields be permanently marked with identifying characters on the sides and roof. Vehicles
needing intermittent identification could be marked with tape or with magnetically attached
markers. Such markers are commercially available. However, select markers that can perhaps
be mounted inside the vehicle or ones that can be tethered to the vehicle so they do not fall off
during vehicle operation and present potential foreign object damage (FOD) to aircraft.
A15.6.5.3. Noticeability. Construction vehicles and equipment should have automatic signalling
devices to sound an alarm when moving in reverse.
A15.6.5.4. Movement. The control of vehicular activity on airfield operations areas is of the
highest importance. Airfield management is responsible for developing procedures and providing
training regarding vehicle operations to ensure aircraft safety during construction. This requires
coordination with airfield users and air traffic control. Consideration should be given to the use of
two-way radio, signal lights, traffic signs, flagman, escorts, or other means suitable for the
particular airfield. The selection of a frequency for two-way radio communications between
construction contractor vehicles and the air traffic control (ATC) tower must be coordinated with
the ATC tower chief. At non-tower airfields, two-way radio control between contractor vehicles
and fixed-base operators or other airport users should avoid frequencies used by aircraft. It should
be remembered that even with the most sophisticated procedures and equipment, systematic
training of vehicle operators is necessary to achieve safety. Special consideration should be given
to training intermittent operators, such as construction workers, even if escort service is being
provided.
A15.6.6. Inspection. Frequent inspections should be made by the airfield manager, Civil Engineering
contract inspectors, and other representatives during critical phases of the work to ensure that the
contractor is following the prescribed safety procedures and that there is an effective litter control
program.
A15.6.7. Special Safety Requirements During Construction. Use the following guidelines to help
develop your safety plan for construction on your airfield.
A15.6.7.1. Runway Ends. Construction equipment should not penetrate the 50:1 approach-
departure clearance surface.
A15.6.7.2. Runway Edges. Construction activities normally should not be permitted within 200
feet of the runway centerline. However, construction may be permitted within 200 feet of the
runway centerline on a case-by-case basis with a temporary waiver approved by the installation
commander.
A15.6.7.3. Taxiways and Aprons. Normally, construction activity setback lines should be located
at a distance to provide the minimum wingtip clearance required from Table 6.1, Items 5 or 6 as
appropriate, plus one-half the wingspan of the largest predominant aircraft that will use the taxi
route from the centerline of the active taxiway or apron. However, construction activity may be
permitted up to the taxiway and aprons in use provided that the activity is approved by the
installation commander and NOTAMs are issued; marking and lighting provisions are
implemented; and it is determined the height of equipment and materials is safely below any part of
the aircraft using the airfield operations areas which might overhang those areas. Alternate taxi
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