CHAPTER L — VISUAL AIDS FOR NAVIGATION (MARKINGS)
Certification Specifications and Guidance Material for Aerodrome Design (CS-ADR-DSN) — Issue 7 · Aerodromes · Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · CS ADR-DSN.L.520 – CS ADR-DSN.L.610
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CS ADR-DSN.L.520 General — Colour and conspicuity
Markings should be of a conspicuous colour and contrast with the surface on which they are laid.
GM1 ADR-DSN.L.520 General – Colour and conspicuity
Where there is insufficient contrast between the marking and the pavement surface, the marking should include an appropriate border.
CS ADR-DSN.L.525 Runway designation marking
Applicability: A runway designation marking should be provided at the thresholds of a runway.
GM1 ADR-DSN.L.525 Runway designation marking
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CS ADR-DSN.L.530 Runway centre line marking
Applicability: A runway centre line marking should be provided on a paved runway.
GM1 ADR-DSN.L.530 Runway centre line marking
For the centre line marking the 30 m length of and gap between stripes may be adjusted to take into consideration the runway thresholds locations.
CS ADR-DSN.L.535 Threshold marking
Applicability: A threshold marking should be provided at the threshold of a runway.
GM1 ADR-DSN.L.535 Threshold marking
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CS ADR-DSN.L.540 Aiming point marking
Applicability: An aiming point marking should be provided at each approach end of an instrument runway where the code number is 2, 3, or 4.
GM1 ADR-DSN.L.540 Aiming point marking
For runways with widths of 30 m, the width of the rectangular stripes of the aiming point marking and the lateral spacing between the inner sides of the…
CS ADR-DSN.L.545 Touchdown zone marking
Applicability: A touchdown zone marking should be provided in the touchdown zone of a paved precision approach runway where the code number is 2, 3, or 4.
GM1 ADR-DSN.L.545 Touchdown zone marking
In order to give information regarding the overall extension of a distance coding touchdown marking, as specified in CS ADR-DSN.L.545, the last pair of…
CS ADR-DSN.L.550 Runway side stripe marking
Applicability: A runway side stripe marking should be provided between the thresholds of a runway where there is a lack of contrast between the runway…
GM1 ADR-DSN.L.550 Runway side stripe marking
When turn pads are not available at the end of a runway for back-track manoeuvres and threshold is displaced, in order to better identify full-strength…
CS ADR-DSN.L.555 Taxiway centre line marking
Applicability: Taxiway centre line marking should be provided on a taxiway, de-icing/anti-icing facility and apron in such a way as to provide continuous…
GM1 ADR-DSN.L.555 Taxiway centre line marking
The term ‘continuous guidance’ is not intended to require that taxiway centre line markings are provided onto aircraft stands.
CS ADR-DSN.L.560 Interruption of runway markings
At an intersection of two (or more) runways, the markings of the more important runway, except for the runway side stripe marking, should be displayed…
GM1 ADR-DSN.L.560 Interruption of runway markings
At an intersection of a runway and taxiway, the runway side stripe marking should be either continued across the intersection or interrupted.
CS ADR-DSN.L.565 Runway turn pad marking
Applicability: Where a runway turn pad is provided, a runway turn pad marking should be provided for continuous guidance to enable an aeroplane to…
GM1 ADR-DSN.L.565 Runway turn pad marking
Where a runway turn pad is not provided, a marking for continuous guidance to enable an aeroplane to complete a 180-degree turn and align with the runway…
CS ADR-DSN.L.570 Enhanced taxiway centre line marking
Where provided, an enhanced taxiway centre line marking should be installed at each taxiway/runway intersection where it is necessary to denote the…
GM1 ADR-DSN.L.570 Enhanced taxiway centre line marking
The provision of enhanced taxiway centre line marking may form part of runway incursion prevention measures.
CS ADR-DSN.L.575 Runway-holding position marking
A runway-holding position marking should be displayed along a runway-holding position.
GM1 ADR-DSN.L.575 Runway-holding position marking
When the Runway-holding position marking is supplemented with the term ‘CAT II’ or ‘CAT III’ on the areas or taxiways exceeding 60 m in accordance with…
CS ADR-DSN.L.580 Intermediate holding position marking
Applicability: An intermediate holding position marking should be displayed along an intermediate holding position.
GM1 ADR-DSN.L.580 Intermediate holding position marking
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CS ADR-DSN.L.585 VOR aerodrome checkpoint marking
Applicability: When a VOR aerodrome check-point is established, it should be indicated by a VOR aerodrome check-point marking and sign.
GM1 ADR-DSN.L.585 VOR aerodrome checkpoint marking
Further guidance on the selection of sites for VOR aerodrome checkpoints is given in ICAO Annex 10, Volume I, Attachment E.
CS ADR-DSN.L.590 Aircraft stand marking
Applicability: Aircraft stand markings should be provided for designated parking positions on an apron and on a de-icing/anti-icing facility.
GM1 ADR-DSN.L.590 Aircraft stand marking
The distances to be maintained between the stop line and the lead-in line may vary according to different aircraft types, taking into account the pilot’s…
CS ADR-DSN.L.595 Apron safety lines
Applicability: Apron safety lines should be provided on an apron as required by the parking configurations and ground facilities.
GM1 ADR-DSN.L.595 Apron safety lines
Ground equipment and vehicles should be kept outside predetermined limits when aircraft are manoeuvring or when the equipment is left unattended.
CS ADR-DSN.L.597 Apron service road marking
Applicability: The limits of an apron service road, should be defined by apron service road markings.
GM1 ADR-DSN.L.597 Apron service road marking
The term service road encompasses also other types of roads, such as the perimeter service roads, which are used to provide access to security or…
CS ADR-DSN.L.600 Road-holding position marking
Applicability: A road-holding position marking should be provided at all road entrances or intersections to a runway or a taxiway.
GM1 ADR-DSN.L.600 Road-holding position marking
Where a road that accesses a runway or a taxiway is unpaved, it may not be possible to install markings.
CS ADR-DSN.L.605 Mandatory instruction marking
Applicability: Where a mandatory instruction sign in accordance with CS ADR-DSN.N.780 is not installed, a mandatory instruction marking should be…
GM1 ADR-DSN.L.605 Mandatory instruction marking
Except where operationally required, a mandatory instruction marking should not be located on a runway.
CS ADR-DSN.L.610 Information marking
Applicability: Where an information sign in accordance with CS ADR-DSN.N.785 is not installed, an information marking should be displayed on the surface…
GM1 ADR-DSN.L.610 Information marking
Applicability: Where operationally required information sign should be supplemented by a marking on the pavement surface.
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