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THRESHOLD LIGHTS [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- approach threshold light
1, record 1, English, approach%20threshold%20light
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The approach threshold lights are those threshold lights which are powered by the approach lighting circuits. These lights are located only at the approach threshold between the lines of runway threshold lights... 2, record 1, English, - approach%20threshold%20light
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
approach threshold light: designation usually used in the plural. 3, record 1, English, - approach%20threshold%20light
Record 1, Key term(s)
- approach threshold lights
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- feu de seuil d'approche
1, record 1, French, feu%20de%20seuil%20d%27approche
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
feu de seuil d'approche : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel. 2, record 1, French, - feu%20de%20seuil%20d%27approche
Record 1, Key term(s)
- feux de seuil d'approche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-01-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wing bar light
1, record 2, English, wing%20bar%20light
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Where the threshold of a non-instrument or non-precision runway is not located at the runway end and inset threshold lights are not provided, wing bar lights are provided to indicate the location of the threshold. 2, record 2, English, - wing%20bar%20light
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wing bar light: designations usually used in the plural. 3, record 2, English, - wing%20bar%20light
Record 2, Key term(s)
- wing bar lights
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- feu de barre de flanc
1, record 2, French, feu%20de%20barre%20de%20flanc
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
feu de barre de flanc : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel. 2, record 2, French, - feu%20de%20barre%20de%20flanc
Record 2, Key term(s)
- feux de barre de flanc
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Señales e iluminación (Transporte aéreo)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- luz de barra de ala
1, record 2, Spanish, luz%20de%20barra%20de%20ala
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-03-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- runway threshold identification light
1, record 3, English, runway%20threshold%20identification%20light
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- RTIL 2, record 3, English, RTIL
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- runway end identifier light 3, record 3, English, runway%20end%20identifier%20light
correct, United States
- REIL 2, record 3, English, REIL
correct, United States
- REIL 2, record 3, English, REIL
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Runway threshold identification lights should be installed at the threshold of an instrument approach runway when additional threshold conspicuity is necessary or where it is not practicable to provide other approach lighting aids. 4, record 3, English, - runway%20threshold%20identification%20light
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
runway threshold identification light; runway end identifier light: designations usually used in the plural. 5, record 3, English, - runway%20threshold%20identification%20light
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
runway threshold identification light: designation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 3, English, - runway%20threshold%20identification%20light
Record 3, Key term(s)
- runway threshold identification lights
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- feu d'identification de seuil de piste
1, record 3, French, feu%20d%27identification%20de%20seuil%20de%20piste
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- RTIL 2, record 3, French, RTIL
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est recommandé d'installer des feux d'identification de seuil de piste au seuil d'une piste avec approche aux instruments lorsqu'il est nécessaire de renforcer la visibilité du seuil ou lorsqu'il n'est pas possible de mettre en œuvre d'autres dispositifs lumineux d'approche. 3, record 3, French, - feu%20d%27identification%20de%20seuil%20de%20piste
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
feu d'identification de seuil de piste : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel. 4, record 3, French, - feu%20d%27identification%20de%20seuil%20de%20piste
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
feu d'identification de seuil de piste : désignation uniformisée par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 3, French, - feu%20d%27identification%20de%20seuil%20de%20piste
Record 3, Key term(s)
- feux d'identification de seuil de piste
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Señales e iluminación (Transporte aéreo)
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- luz de identificación de umbral de pista
1, record 3, Spanish, luz%20de%20identificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20umbral%20de%20pista
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
luz de identificación de umbral de pista: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 3, Spanish, - luz%20de%20identificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20umbral%20de%20pista
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- threshold lighting
1, record 4, English, threshold%20lighting
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Threshold lighting shall consist of : on a non-instrument or instrument approach runway, at least six lights... 1, record 4, English, - threshold%20lighting
Record 4, Key term(s)
- runway threshold lighting
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- balisage lumineux de seuil
1, record 4, French, balisage%20lumineux%20de%20seuil
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le balisage lumineux de seuil comprendra : sur une piste à vue ou une piste avec approche aux instruments, six feux au moins [...] 1, record 4, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20de%20seuil
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Señales e iluminación (Transporte aéreo)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- iluminación de umbral
1, record 4, Spanish, iluminaci%C3%B3n%20de%20umbral
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4, Key term(s)
- iluminación de umbral de pista
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-03-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- runway threshold light
1, record 5, English, runway%20threshold%20light
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- RTHL 2, record 5, English, RTHL
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- threshold light 3, record 5, English, threshold%20light
standardized
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
threshold lights :Lights placed across the ends of a runway or landing strip to indicate its usable limits. 3, record 5, English, - runway%20threshold%20light
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Runway threshold lights shall be provided for a runway equipped with runway edge lights except on a non-instrument or instrument approach runway where the threshold is displaced and wing bar lights are provided. 4, record 5, English, - runway%20threshold%20light
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
runway threshold light; threshold light: terms usually used in the plural. 5, record 5, English, - runway%20threshold%20light
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
runway threshold light; RTHL: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 5, English, - runway%20threshold%20light
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
threshold light : The plural form of this term(threshold lights) and the plural definition have been standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 6, record 5, English, - runway%20threshold%20light
Record 5, Key term(s)
- runway threshold lights
- threshold lights
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- feu de seuil de piste
1, record 5, French, feu%20de%20seuil%20de%20piste
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- RTHL 2, record 5, French, RTHL
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- feu de seuil 3, record 5, French, feu%20de%20seuil
masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
feux de seuil : Feux disposés perpendiculairement aux extrémités d'une piste ou d'une bande d'atterrissage pour indiquer ses limites utilisables. 3, record 5, French, - feu%20de%20seuil%20de%20piste
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des feux de seuil de piste seront disposés sur une piste dotée de feux de bord de piste, à l'exception d'une piste à vue ou d'une piste avec approche aux instruments, lorsque le seuil est décalé et que des barres de flanc sont utilisées. 4, record 5, French, - feu%20de%20seuil%20de%20piste
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
feu de seuil de piste; feu de seuil : termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel. 5, record 5, French, - feu%20de%20seuil%20de%20piste
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
feu de seuil de piste; RTHL : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 5, French, - feu%20de%20seuil%20de%20piste
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
feu de seuil de piste : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 5, French, - feu%20de%20seuil%20de%20piste
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
feu de seuil : Le terme au pluriel (feux de seuil) et la définition au pluriel ont été normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 6, record 5, French, - feu%20de%20seuil%20de%20piste
Record 5, Key term(s)
- feux de seuil de piste
- feux de seuil
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Señales e iluminación (Transporte aéreo)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- luz de umbral de pista
1, record 5, Spanish, luz%20de%20umbral%20de%20pista
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- RTHL 1, record 5, Spanish, RTHL
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- luz de umbral 2, record 5, Spanish, luz%20de%20umbral
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
luz de umbral de pista; luz de umbral: términos utilizados generalmente en plural. 3, record 5, Spanish, - luz%20de%20umbral%20de%20pista
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
luz de umbral de pista; RTHL: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 5, Spanish, - luz%20de%20umbral%20de%20pista
Record 5, Key term(s)
- luces de umbral de pista
- luces de umbral
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-11-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- medium intensity approach lighting system with sequenced flashing lights
1, record 6, English, medium%20intensity%20approach%20lighting%20system%20with%20sequenced%20flashing%20lights
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- MALSF 1, record 6, English, MALSF
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System with Sequenced Flashing Lights(MALSF) : This system consists of seven bars of variable-intensity lights spaced 60 mapart for 420 m commencing at 60 m from the threshold. The three bars farthest away from the threshold contain a sequenced flashing light unit. These lights flashsequentially towards the threshold, repeating at two cycles per second. 1, record 6, English, - medium%20intensity%20approach%20lighting%20system%20with%20sequenced%20flashing%20lights
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- balisage lumineux d approche à moyenne intensité avec feux à éclats séquentiels
1, record 6, French, balisage%20lumineux%20d%20approche%20%C3%A0%20moyenne%20intensit%C3%A9%20avec%20feux%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9clats%20s%C3%A9quentiels
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- MALSF 1, record 6, French, MALSF
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Balisage lumineux d approche à moyenne intensité avec feux à éclats séquentiels (MALSF) : Ce système de balisage est composé de 7 barres de feux à intensité variable espacées de 60 m sur une distance de 420 m commençant à 60 m du seuil. Les trois barres de feux les plus éloignées du seuil contiennent aussi un ensemble de feux à éclats séquentiels. Les feux clignotent consécutivement en direction du seuil, et ce cycle se répète deux fois par seconde. 1, record 6, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20d%20approche%20%C3%A0%20moyenne%20intensit%C3%A9%20avec%20feux%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9clats%20s%C3%A9quentiels
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-10-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- touchdown zone lighting
1, record 7, English, touchdown%20zone%20lighting
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- TDZL 2, record 7, English, TDZL
correct, standardized
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variable-intensity white lighting in the touchdown zone consisting of bars of three inset lights per bar situated on either side of the runway centreline at 100-ft [foot] intervals, commencing 100 ft from the threshold and extending 3000 ft down the runway. 2, record 7, English, - touchdown%20zone%20lighting
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The lights are unidirectional, showing in the direction of approach to landing. 2, record 7, English, - touchdown%20zone%20lighting
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
touchdown zone lighting; TDZL: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 7, English, - touchdown%20zone%20lighting
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- balisage lumineux de zone de poser
1, record 7, French, balisage%20lumineux%20de%20zone%20de%20poser
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- TDZL 1, record 7, French, TDZL
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- balisage lumineux de zone de toucher 2, record 7, French, balisage%20lumineux%20de%20zone%20de%20toucher
correct, masculine noun
- balisage lumineux de zone de toucher des roues 3, record 7, French, balisage%20lumineux%20de%20zone%20de%20toucher%20des%20roues
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Balisage lumineux à intensité réglable sur la zone de poser (TDZ) constitué de barres de trois feux encastrés, chacune disposée de chaque côté de l'axe de piste à un intervalle de 100 [pieds], commençant à 100 [pieds] du seuil et s'étendant sur une distance de 3000 [pieds] sur la piste. 1, record 7, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20de%20zone%20de%20poser
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces feux sont unidirectionnels et ne sont visibles que dans la direction de l'approche pour un atterrissage. 1, record 7, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20de%20zone%20de%20poser
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
balisage lumineux de zone de poser; TDZL : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 4, record 7, French, - balisage%20lumineux%20de%20zone%20de%20poser
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-10-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- visual descent point
1, record 8, English, visual%20descent%20point
correct, United States, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- VDP 2, record 8, English, VDP
correct, United States, standardized
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A defined point on the final approach course of a nonprecision [sic] straight-in approach procedure from which normal descent from the minimum descent altitude(MDA) to the runway touchdown point may be commenced, provided the approach threshold of that runway, or approach lights, or other markings identifiable with the approach end of that runway are clearly visible to the pilot. 3, record 8, English, - visual%20descent%20point
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is the point at which an approximate 3° slope from the touchdown point intercepts the MDA. The VDP [visual descent point] is normally identified on LOC [localizer] or VOR [VHF (very high frequency) omnidirectional range] procedures by a DME [distance measuring equipment] indication, or on NDB [non-directional beacon] procedures by a 75 MHz [megahertz] marker. 4, record 8, English, - visual%20descent%20point
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
visual descent point; VDP: term. abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 8, English, - visual%20descent%20point
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- point de descente à vue
1, record 8, French, point%20de%20descente%20%C3%A0%20vue
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- VDP 1, record 8, French, VDP
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point défini de la trajectoire d'approche finale d'une procédure d'approche directe de non-précision d'où une descente normale peut être commencée à partir de l'altitude minimale de descente (MDA) jusqu'au point de poser de la piste, à condition que le pilote ait bien en vue soit le seuil d'approche de la piste, soit les feux d'approche ou toute autre marque associée à l'extrémité d'approche de la piste. 2, record 8, French, - point%20de%20descente%20%C3%A0%20vue
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de descente à vue; VDP : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 8, French, - point%20de%20descente%20%C3%A0%20vue
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans les textes de Transports Canada, le terme et l'abréviation anglais sont utilisés. 4, record 8, French, - point%20de%20descente%20%C3%A0%20vue
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2008-11-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- runway lead-in lighting system
1, record 9, English, runway%20lead%2Din%20lighting%20system
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- RLLS 2, record 9, English, RLLS
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- lead-in lighting system 3, record 9, English, lead%2Din%20lighting%20system
correct, United States
- LDIN 3, record 9, English, LDIN
correct, United States
- LDIN 3, record 9, English, LDIN
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The lead-in lighting system consists of a series of flashing lights installed at or near ground level to describe the desired course to a runway or final approach. The system may be curved, straight, or a combination thereof, as required. The LDIN may be control. Sequenced flashing lights will flash consecutively towards the threshold. 3, record 9, English, - runway%20lead%2Din%20lighting%20system
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- dispositif lumineux de guidage vers la piste
1, record 9, French, dispositif%20lumineux%20de%20guidage%20vers%20la%20piste
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- RLLS 2, record 9, French, RLLS
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est recommandé d'installer un dispositif lumineux de guidage vers la piste lorsque, pour éviter un relief dangereux par exemple, ou dans le cadre de procédures antibruit, il est souhaitable d'assurer un guidage visuel le long d'une trajectoire d'approche donnée. [...] Il est recommandé que chacun des groupes de feux d'un dispositif lumineux de guidage vers la piste comprenne au moins trois feux à éclats, en ligne ou en groupe. 3, record 9, French, - dispositif%20lumineux%20de%20guidage%20vers%20la%20piste
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Señales e iluminación (Transporte aéreo)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de iluminación de guía a la pista
1, record 9, Spanish, sistema%20de%20iluminaci%C3%B3n%20de%20gu%C3%ADa%20a%20la%20pista
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
- RLLS 1, record 9, Spanish, RLLS
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2008-07-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- high intensity runway light
1, record 10, English, high%20intensity%20runway%20light
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- HIRL 1, record 10, English, HIRL
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- high-intensity runway light 2, record 10, English, high%2Dintensity%20runway%20light
correct
- HIRL 2, record 10, English, HIRL
correct
- HIRL 2, record 10, English, HIRL
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High-intensity runway light (HIRL) or high-intensity threshold lighting (HITHL) systems are for runways with precision-instrument flight-rule approaches using runway visual-range rules. 2, record 10, English, - high%20intensity%20runway%20light
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Runway edge lights are used to outline the edges of runways during periods of darkness or restricted visibility conditions. These light systems are classified according to the intensity or brightness they are capable of producing : they are the High Intensity Runway Lights(HIRL), Medium Intensity Runway Lights(MIRL), and the Low Intensity Runway Lights(LIRL). Runway 11-29 at St. Mary's County Airport is equipped with MIRLs. In addition, the Airport is equipped with runway threshold lights at each runway end. 3, record 10, English, - high%20intensity%20runway%20light
Record 10, Key term(s)
- high intensity runway lights
- high-intensity runway lights
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- feu de piste à haute intensité
1, record 10, French, feu%20de%20piste%20%C3%A0%20haute%20intensit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- HIRL 2, record 10, French, HIRL
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la piste est dotée de feux de piste haute intensité en état de service et de fonctionnement, de feux d'axe de piste, ou de marques d'axe de piste bien à la vue du pilote pendant la course au décollage; [...] 3, record 10, French, - feu%20de%20piste%20%C3%A0%20haute%20intensit%C3%A9
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
feux de piste à haute intensité; HIRL : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 10, French, - feu%20de%20piste%20%C3%A0%20haute%20intensit%C3%A9
Record 10, Key term(s)
- feux de piste à haute intensité
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-09-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- side row barrette
1, record 11, English, side%20row%20barrette
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- side row 2, record 11, English, side%20row
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The lights forming the side rows shall be placed on each side of the centre line, at a longitudinal spacing equal to that of the centre line lights and with the first light located 30 m(100 ft) from the threshold. 2, record 11, English, - side%20row%20barrette
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
side row barrette: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 11, English, - side%20row%20barrette
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- barrette latérale
1, record 11, French, barrette%20lat%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les feux formant les barrettes latérales seront placés de chaque côté de la ligne axiale et leur espacement longitudinal sera égal à celui des feux axiaux, le feu le plus proche étant situé à 30 m (100 pieds) du seuil. 2, record 11, French, - barrette%20lat%C3%A9rale
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
barrette latérale : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 11, French, - barrette%20lat%C3%A9rale
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Señales e iluminación (Transporte aéreo)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- barreta de fila lateral
1, record 11, Spanish, barreta%20de%20fila%20lateral
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
barreta de fila lateral: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 11, Spanish, - barreta%20de%20fila%20lateral
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-11-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- runway centre line light
1, record 12, English, runway%20centre%20line%20light
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- RCLL 2, record 12, English, RCLL
correct, officially approved
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- runway centerline lighting 3, record 12, English, runway%20centerline%20lighting
correct
- runway centre-line light 4, record 12, English, runway%20centre%2Dline%20light
correct, see observation
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Runway centre line lights shall be located along the centre line of the runway from the threshold to the end at a uniform longitudinal spacing of 7. 5 m... or 15 m... on a precision approach runway category III. 5, record 12, English, - runway%20centre%20line%20light
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
runway centre line light: term usually used in the plural (runway centre line lights). 6, record 12, English, - runway%20centre%20line%20light
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
runway centre line light; RCLL: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 7, record 12, English, - runway%20centre%20line%20light
Record 12, Key term(s)
- runway center line light
- runway center-line light
- runway center-line lights
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- feu d'axe de piste
1, record 12, French, feu%20d%27axe%20de%20piste
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- RCLL 2, record 12, French, RCLL
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'annexe 14 à la Convention de Chicago prévoit [...] les deux dispositifs encastrés suivants [...] : feux d'axe de piste disposés sur toute la longueur de la piste à un espacement de 15 m s'il s'agit de feux à basse intensité. 3, record 12, French, - feu%20d%27axe%20de%20piste
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
feu d'axe de piste : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 4, record 12, French, - feu%20d%27axe%20de%20piste
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
feu d'axe de piste; RCLL: terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 12, French, - feu%20d%27axe%20de%20piste
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Señales e iluminación (Transporte aéreo)
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- luz de eje de pista
1, record 12, Spanish, luz%20de%20eje%20de%20pista
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
- RCLL 1, record 12, Spanish, RCLL
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
luz de eje de pista; RCLL: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 12, Spanish, - luz%20de%20eje%20de%20pista
Record 13 - internal organization data 2001-07-17
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- centre line light
1, record 13, English, centre%20line%20light
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If centre line lights are omitted, additional lights should be placed along the edges of the runway from the beginning of the runway to the displaced threshold. 1, record 13, English, - centre%20line%20light
Record 13, Key term(s)
- center line light
- centreline light
- centerline light
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- feu axial
1, record 13, French, feu%20axial
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque des feux axiaux sont omis, il est recommandé que des feux supplémentaires soient disposés au bord de la piste, depuis l'entrée de piste jusqu'au seuil décalé. 2, record 13, French, - feu%20axial
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Sur les aéroports à trafic intense et sujets à mauvaise visibilité, on renforcera les feux axiaux de la ligne d'approche par des feux à éclats. 3, record 13, French, - feu%20axial
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1987-01-06
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- go signal 1, record 14, English, go%20signal
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the colour green is used for threshold lights, for taxiway center line lights, and as a "go" signal in the signalling lamp and in traffic control lights. 1, record 14, English, - go%20signal
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- signal voie libre
1, record 14, French, signal%20voie%20libre
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) le vert est utilisé pour les feux de seuil de piste, pour les feux axiaux de voie de circulation et en tant que signal "voie libre" dans le cas des projecteurs de signalisation et des feux destinés au contrôle de la circulation. 1, record 14, French, - signal%20voie%20libre
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1983-08-09
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- flashing white light
1, record 15, English, flashing%20white%20light
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Runway threshold identification lights should be flashing white lights with a flash frequency between 60 and 120 per minute. 1, record 15, English, - flashing%20white%20light
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- feu à éclats blancs 1, record 15, French, feu%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9clats%20blancs
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est recommandé que les feux d'identification de seuil de piste soient des feux à éclats blancs et que la fréquence des éclats soient de 60 à 120 à la minute. 1, record 15, French, - feu%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9clats%20blancs
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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