Div 9Markings for unserviceable areas and works areas

Division 9 Markings for unserviceable areas and works areas

8.105 Introduction

This Division provides for:

(a) the markings for an unserviceable area of a runway, taxiway, apron or holding bay; and

(b) the markers for:

(i) the boundary of an unserviceable area; and

(ii) the limits of a works area.

8.106 Markings for unserviceable runways, taxiways and other movement areas

General

(1) Subject to sections 8.107 and 9.128, an unserviceability marking must be displayed on a runway or taxiway, or on that portion of a runway or taxiway, which is unserviceable.

Note The unserviceability markings mentioned in this section are not to be confused with unserviceability markers mentioned in Table 8.07 (3)-1 and section 8.108.

(2) An unserviceability marking must be:

(a) when displayed on a runway — white; and

(b) when displayed on a taxiway — yellow.

(3) When a runway is covered in snow or other contaminant, a more conspicuous colour than white must be used for the unserviceability markings.

(4) If a runway or a taxiway, or a portion of a runway or a taxiway, or any other part of the movement area, is unserviceable because it is permanently closed, all runway and taxiway markings must be obliterated except for those markings used in accordance with this section to indicate the unserviceability.

(5) Any temporary unserviceability markings that are not in the form of paint or a comparable substance must be appropriately secured or weighted against the hazards of jet blast, propeller wash or high winds.

(6) On a runway, an unserviceability marking must be placed at each end of the runway, or portion of a runway, that is declared unserviceable.

(7) On a runway, additional unserviceability markings must be placed so that the maximum interval between markings does not exceed 300 m.

(8) For a permanent closure of a runway, the unserviceability marking must have the form and proportions shown in Figure 8.106 (8).

(9) For a temporary closure of a runway, the unserviceability marking must have the following form and proportions:

(a) for a runway whose width is more than 30 m — as shown in Figure 8.106 (8);

(b) for a runway whose width is more than 18 m but less than or equal to 30 m — as shown in Figure 8.106 (9)-1;

(c) for a runway whose width is 18 m — as shown in Figure 8.106 (9)-2.

Shows Unserviceability marking — temporary closures for runways of width > 30 m and for permanent closures of all runway widths including measurements.