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CHAPTER E — APRONS

Certification Specifications and Guidance Material for Aerodrome Design (CS-ADR-DSN) — Issue 7 · Aerodromes · Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · CS ADR-DSN.E.345 – CS ADR-DSN.E.365

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  1. CS ADR-DSN.E.345 General

    Aprons should be provided to permit the safe loading and off-loading of passengers, cargo, or mail as well as the servicing of aircraft without…

  2. GM1 ADR-DSN.E.345 General

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  3. CS ADR-DSN.E.350 Size of aprons

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  4. GM1 ADR-DSN.E.350 Size of aprons

    The total apron area should be adequate to permit safe and expeditious handling of aerodrome traffic at its maximum anticipated density.

  5. CS ADR-DSN.E.355 Strength of aprons

    Each part of an apron should be capable of withstanding the traffic of the aircraft it is intended to serve, due consideration being given to the fact…

  6. GM1 ADR-DSN.E.355 Strength of aprons

    Apron pavement protection against fuel: On aircraft stands, pavement surface in bituminous concrete and joints between concrete slabs should be protected…

  7. CS ADR-DSN.E.360 Slopes on aprons

    Slopes on an apron, including those on an aircraft stand taxilane, should be sufficient to prevent accumulation of water on the surface of the apron but…

  8. GM1 ADR-DSN.E.360 Slopes on aprons

    The design of slopes should direct spilled fuel away from building and apron service areas.

  9. CS ADR-DSN.E.365 Clearance distances on aircraft stands

    The safety objective of clearance distances on aircraft stands is to provide safe separation between an aircraft using the stand and any adjacent…

  10. GM1 ADR-DSN.E.365 Clearance distances on aircraft stands

    Reduced separation at the gate is possible where azimuth guidance by a visual docking guidance system is provided, in combination with additional…

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