Aerodromes
Topics in this section
- 010-09-01Aerodrome General Concepts: Reference Code and Runway Surface Conditions
Learn essential aerodrome concepts, including reference code elements and standardized runway surface condition terminology for operational safety.
- 010-09-02Aerodrome Data (AD): Pavement Strength, Declared Distances, and Friction Codes
Review aerodrome data for pavement strength using ACN-PCN, declared distances TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA, and runway friction coding principles.
- 010-09-03Aerodrome Physical Characteristics: RESA, Stopway, Clearway, and Holding Positions
Study physical aerodrome characteristics, including runway safety areas, OFZ, threshold displacement effects, and holding position criteria.
- 010-09-04Aerodrome Visual Aids for Navigation: PAPI, ALS, and Runway Lighting
Understand visual navigation aids at aerodromes, including PAPI indications, approach lighting systems, and runway centreline light color transitions.
- 010-09-05Visual Obstacle Marking Aids: Mobile Objects, Fixed Obstacles, and Marker Balls
Review visual aids used to mark obstacles, including color requirements for mobile and fixed objects and marker-ball standards for overhead wires.
- 010-09-06Restricted-Use Area Markings: Non-Load-Bearing Surfaces and Chevron Areas
Learn marking standards for restricted-use areas, including taxiway side-stripe markings and chevron markings in pre-threshold paved areas.
- 010-09-07Aerodrome Operational Services: RFF Response, Apron Management, and Refuelling Safety
Study aerodrome operational services, including rescue and firefighting response targets, apron management functions, and refuelling safety with passengers on board.
- 010-09-08Aerodrome Supplementary Guidance: Declared Distances, Lighting Reference, and Sign Colors
Review supplementary aerodrome guidance on declared distances, threshold-based approach lighting references, and mandatory sign color conventions.