Standards Reference
Editions of the FAA advisory circulars and ICAO Annex 14 referenced across our product pages. Always confirm the edition and any national implementation that applies to your project.
| Standard | Edition | Last checked | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICAO Annex 14, Volume I — Aerodromes | 9th Edition (July 2022), incl. Amendment 18 (effective 4 Aug 2025, applicable 27 Nov 2025) | ICAO Store (Annex 14 Amendment 18), 7 Oct 2026 | Runway, taxiway and approach lighting |
| AC 150/5340-30J — Design and Installation Details for Airport Visual Aids | J | faa.gov, 10 Oct 2026 | Lighting layout, spacing, approach systems |
| AC 150/5345-5B — Circuit Selector Switch | B | faa.gov, 10 Oct 2026 | Circuit selector switch |
| AC 150/5345-7F — L-824 Underground Electrical Cable | F | faa.gov, 10 Oct 2026 | Primary cable (5,000 V and 600 V classes) |
| AC 150/5345-10H — Constant Current Regulators and Regulator Monitors | H | faa.gov, 10 Oct 2026 | CCR |
| AC 150/5345-28H — Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Systems | H | faa.gov, 10 Oct 2026 | PAPI |
| AC 150/5345-44L — Runway and Taxiway Signs | L (issued 30 Sep 2024) | faa.gov, 10 Oct 2026 | Signs |
| AC 150/5345-47C — Series to Series Isolation Transformers | C | faa.gov, 10 Oct 2026 | L-830 (60 Hz), L-831 (50 Hz) and replacement transformers |
| AC 150/5345-51B — Discharge-Type Flashing Light Equipment | B (issued 8 Sep 2010) | faa.gov, 10 Oct 2026 | REIL and ODALS |
| AC 150/5345-53D — Airport Lighting Equipment Certification Program | D | faa.gov, 10 Oct 2026 | Equipment listing |
| AC 150/5345-45C — Low-Impact Resistant (LIR) Structures | C | faa.gov, 10 Oct 2026 | Frangible supporting structures (e.g. approach light towers) |
| AC 150/5345-46F — Light Fixtures | F | faa.gov, 10 Oct 2026 | Runway and taxiway light fixtures |
| AC 150/5345-26E — L-823 Plug and Receptacle, Cable Connectors | E (issued 16 Dec 2021) | faa.gov, 10 Oct 2026 | Primary and secondary connectors |
| Order JO 6850.2C — Visual Guidance Lighting Systems | C (issued 30 Aug 2022) | faa.gov, 10 Oct 2026 | Installation criteria for approach and visual guidance systems |
| AC 150/5340-18H — Standards for Airport Sign Systems | H (issued 30 Sep 2024) | faa.gov, 10 Oct 2026 | Sign siting, design and installation |
| AC 150/5340-26C — Maintenance of Airport Visual Aid Facilities | C | faa.gov, 10 Oct 2026 | Maintenance of lights and visual aids |
| AC 150/5345-42K — Airport Light Bases, Transformer Housings, Junction Boxes and Accessories | K | faa.gov, 10 Oct 2026 | Deep and shallow bases, mounting stems |
| AC 150/5345-43J — Obstruction Lighting Equipment | J | faa.gov, 10 Oct 2026 | Obstruction and obstacle lights |
| AC 70/7460-1N — Obstruction Marking and Lighting | N (issued 11 Aug 2026; cancels 70/7460-1M) | faa.gov, 10 Oct 2026 | Marking and lighting of structures |
| AC 150/5345-27F — Wind Cone Assemblies | F (issued 15 Dec 2021; cancels 27E) | faa.gov, 10 Oct 2026 | Illuminated windsock and mast |
| AC 150/5220-16E — Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) for Non-Federal Applications | E, with Change 1 (issued 10 Mar 2017) | faa.gov, 10 Oct 2026 | AWOS sensors and ATIS interface |
Last reviewed 10 October 2026. The ICAO Annex 14 amendment status was last checked on 7 October 2026. Confirm the edition on faa.gov or the ICAO Store before relying on it. ICAO Annex 3, Doc 9157, Doc 9837 and Doc 9328, IEC 61822, IEC 61823 and IEC 62305, IS 3043, FAA AC 150/5370-10, FAA AC 150/5320-5D, FAA AC 150/5220-23A, FAA Engineering Briefs 67 and 95, IEC 61821, and DGCA CAR Section 4 are cited on some product pages but are not edition-tracked here, so confirm them with the issuing body.
Standards Reference — Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Standards Reference page list?
It tracks the editions of the FAA advisory circulars and ICAO Annex 14 cited across the Precision AGL product pages, with the edition, the date and source of the last check, and what each is used for. Always confirm the edition and any national implementation that applies to your project.
Which edition of ICAO Annex 14 is referenced?
ICAO Annex 14, Volume I, 9th Edition (July 2022), including Amendment 18, which took effect on 4 August 2025 and is applicable from 27 November 2025. The amendment status was last checked on the ICAO Store on 7 October 2026.
Which FAA document covers design and installation of airport visual aids?
AC 150/5340-30J, Design and Installation Details for Airport Visual Aids, used for lighting layout, spacing and approach systems. Related documents are AC 150/5340-18H for sign systems, AC 150/5340-26C for maintenance of visual aid facilities, and Order JO 6850.2C for installation criteria for approach and visual guidance systems.
Which FAA documents cover isolating transformers, connectors and cable?
Series isolating transformers (L-830 at 60 Hz and L-831 at 50 Hz) are covered by AC 150/5345-47C. L-823 plug and receptacle cable connectors are covered by AC 150/5345-26E, and L-824 underground electrical cable by AC 150/5345-7F.
Which FAA documents cover fixtures, CCRs, PAPI, signs and REIL?
Light fixtures are covered by AC 150/5345-46F, constant current regulators and regulator monitors by AC 150/5345-10H, PAPI systems by AC 150/5345-28H, runway and taxiway signs by AC 150/5345-44L, and discharge-type flashing light equipment (REIL and ODALS) by AC 150/5345-51B.
Which documents cover obstruction lighting and marking?
AC 150/5345-43J covers obstruction lighting equipment. AC 70/7460-1N, Obstruction Marking and Lighting, was issued on 11 August 2026 and cancels AC 70/7460-1M.
Which referenced documents are not edition-tracked on this page?
ICAO Annex 3, Doc 9157, Doc 9837 and Doc 9328; IEC 61822, 61823, 62305 and 61821; IS 3043; FAA AC 150/5370-10, AC 150/5320-5D and AC 150/5220-23A; FAA Engineering Briefs 67 and 95; and DGCA CAR Section 4. They are cited on some product pages, so confirm them with the issuing body.
When was the standards list last reviewed?
The page was last reviewed on 10 October 2026. Confirm the edition on faa.gov or the ICAO Store before relying on it.