IRImplementing rule
CS ADR-DSN.S.880Electrical power supply systems
(a)For a precision approach runway, a secondary power supply capable of meeting the requirements of Table S-1 for the appropriate category of precision approach runway should be provided. Electric power supply connections to those facilities for which secondary power is required should be so arranged that the facilities are automatically connected to the secondary power supply on failure of the primary source of power.
(b)For a runway meant for take-off in runway visual range conditions less than a value of 800 m, a secondary power supply capable of meeting the relevant requirements of Table S-1 should be provided.
(c)At an aerodrome where the primary runway is a non-precision approach runway, a secondary power supply capable of meeting the requirements of Table S-1 should be provided except that a secondary power supply for visual aids need not be provided for more than one non-precision approach runway.
(d)The following aerodrome facilities should be provided with a secondary power supply capable of supplying power when there is a failure of the primary power supply:
(1)the signalling lamp and the minimum lighting necessary to enable air traffic services personnel to carry out their duties;
(2)obstacle lights which are essential to ensure the safe operation of aircraft;
(3)approach, runway and taxiway lighting as specified in CS ADR-DSN.M.625 to CS ADRDSN.M.745;
(4)meteorological equipment;
(5)essential equipment and facilities for the parking position if provided, in accordance with CS ADR-DSN.M.750(a) and CS ADR-DSN.M.755(a); and
(6)illumination of apron areas over which passengers may walk.
| Runway | Lighting aids requiring power | Maximum switch-over time |
|---|---|---|
| Non-instrument | Visual approach slope indicatorsa Runway edgeb Runway thresholdb Runway endb Obstaclea Stopway end Stopway edge | See CS ADR-DSN.S.875(d) and CS ADR-DSN.S.880(d) |
| Non-precision approach | Approach lighting system Visual approach slope indicatorsa, d Runway edged Runway thresholdd Runway endd Obstaclea Stopway end Stopway edge | 15 seconds 15 seconds 15 seconds 15 seconds 15 seconds 15 seconds 15 seconds 15 seconds |
| Precision approach Category I | Approach lighting system Runway edged Visual approach slope indicatorsa, d Runway thresholdd Runway end Essential taxiwaya Obstaclea Stopway end Stopway edge | 15 seconds 15 seconds 15 seconds 15 seconds 15 seconds 15 seconds 15 seconds 15 seconds 15 seconds |
| Precision approach Category II/III | Inner 300 m of the approach lighting system Other parts of the approach lighting system Obstaclea Runway edge Runway threshold Runway end Runway centre line Runway touchdown zone Runway guard lights All stop bars Essential taxiway Stopway end Stopway edge | 1 second 15 seconds 15 seconds 15 seconds 1 second 1 second 1 second 1 second 15 seconds 1 second 15 seconds 1 second 15 seconds |
| Runway meant for take-off in runway visual range conditions less than a value of 800 m | Runway edge Runway end Runway centre line All stop bars Essential taxiwaya Obstaclea Stopway end Stopway edge | 15 secondsc 1 second 1 second 1 second 15 seconds 15 seconds 1 second 15 seconds |
| a. Supplied with secondary power when their operation is essential to the safety of flight operation. b. The use of emergency lighting should be in accordance with any procedures established. c. One second where no runway centre line lights are provided. d. One second where approaches are over hazardous or precipitous terrain. | ||
Table S-1. Secondary power supply requirements (see CS ADR-DSN.S.875(d))
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IR · CS ADR-DSN.S.880 — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · ED Decision 2021/004/R · Aerodromes Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026