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CS ADR-DSN.C.215 Dimensions of runway end safety areas

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CS ADR-DSN.C.215 Dimensions of runway end safety areas

ED Decision 2016/027/R

(a) Length of runway end safety area

(1) A runway end safety area should extend from the end of a runway strip to a distance of at least 90 m and, as far as practicable, extend to a distance of:

(i) 240 m where the code number is 3 or 4 and

(ii) 120 m where the code number is 1 or 2 and the runway is an instrument one; and

(2) A runway end safety area should extend from the end of a runway strip, as far as practicable, to a distance of 30 m where the code number is 1 or 2 and the runway is a non-instrument one.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions in (a) above, the length of the runway end safety area may be reduced where an arresting system is installed, based on the design specifications of the system.

(c) Width of runway end safety area

The width of a runway end safety area should be at least twice that of the associated runway and, wherever practicable, be equal to that of the graded portion of the associated runway strip.

[Issue: ADR-DSN/3]

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At least 90 m, with further extension as far as practicable to 240 m for code numbers 3 or 4, 120 m for code numbers 1 or 2 on instrument runways, and 30 m for code numbers 1 or 2 on non-instrument runways.

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It should extend, as far as practicable, to a distance of 30 m from the end of the runway strip.

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The length may be reduced where an arresting system is installed, based on the design specifications of the system.

* Aviation.Bot's Suggestion - Always consult the original regulation for confirmation

The width should be at least twice that of the associated runway and, wherever practicable, equal to that of the graded portion of the associated runway strip.

* Aviation.Bot's Suggestion - Always consult the original regulation for confirmation

As far as practicable, it should extend to 240 m from the end of the runway strip.

* Aviation.Bot's Suggestion - Always consult the original regulation for confirmation

It should extend at least 90 m from the end of the runway strip, and as far as practicable to 120 m.

* Aviation.Bot's Suggestion - Always consult the original regulation for confirmation

Yes, the length may be reduced where an arresting system is installed, based on the design specifications of the system.

* Aviation.Bot's Suggestion - Always consult the original regulation for confirmation

The width should be at least twice the runway width and, wherever practicable, equal to the width of the graded portion of the associated runway strip.

* Aviation.Bot's Suggestion - Always consult the original regulation for confirmation

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