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CS ADR-DSN.M.735 Intermediate holding position lights

Certification Specifications and Guidance Material for Aerodrome Design (CS-ADR-DSN) — Issue 7 · Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026

IRImplementing rule

CS ADR-DSN.M.735Intermediate holding position lights

(a)Applicability:

(1)Except where a stop bar has been installed, intermediate holding position lights should be provided at an intermediate holding position intended for use in runway visual range conditions less than a value of 350 m.

(2)Intermediate holding position lights should be provided at an intermediate holding position where there is no need for stop-and-go signals as provided by a stop bar.

(b)Location: Intermediate holding position lights should be located along the intermediate holding position marking at a distance of 0.3 m prior to the marking.

(c)Characteristics of intermediate holding position lights:

(1)Intermediate holding position lights should consist of three fixed unidirectional lights showing yellow in the direction of approach to the intermediate holding position with a light distribution similar to taxiway centre line lights if provided.

(2)The lights should be disposed symmetrically about and at right angle to the taxiway centre line, with individual lights spaced 1.5 m apart.

(3)Intermediate holding position lights chromaticity should be in accordance with the specifications in CS ADR-DSN.U.930 and in Figure U-1A or U-1B, as appropriate.

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IR · CS ADR-DSN.M.735 — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · ED Decision 2017/021/R · Aerodromes Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026

All rules in CHAPTER M — VISUAL AIDS FOR NAVIGATION (LIGHTS)

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 13 Mar 2026, extracted 17 Aug 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.

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