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AD/GENERAL/66 - Floor Proximity Escape Path Marking

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This rule requires Australian-registered aeroplanes with 31+ passenger seats to be fitted with floor proximity escape path marking systems (illuminated or photoluminescent strips) that meet US F.A.R. Part 25.812 (Amendment 25‑58). It affects operators of large passenger aircraft and was mandated to be installed before an aircraft’s initial Certificate of Airworthiness issued after 30 November 1987. The change improves evacuation visibility in smoke-filled or dark cabins following safety recommendations from accident investigations.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/GENERAL/66 Floor Proximity Escape Path Marking 9/87

Applicability: All aeroplanes of 31 passenger seats or more.

Requirement: A floor proximity escape path marking system that complies with the requirement of

F.A.R Part 25.812 Amendment 25-58 must be fitted.

Compliance: Prior to the initial issue of a Certificate of Airworthiness after 30 November 1987.

Background: The F.A.A has required that US Transport Category aeroplanes be fitted with a floor proximity escape path marking system in response to the findings of the Special Aviation and Explosion Reduction Advisory Committee. The applicability of this requirement to Australian aeroplanes was advised by letter to the affected operators in May 1986.

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