AC 150/5220-9B – Aircraft Arresting Systems on Civil Airports

Document Information Number

150/5220-9B

Title

Aircraft Arresting Systems on Civil Airports

Status

Active

Date issued

2023-07-10

Office of Primary Responsibility

AAS-300, Office of Airport Safety and Operations – Airport Safety & Operations Division

Description

This AC contains the FAA standards and recommendations for the installations of aircraft arresting systems on civil airports not owned or operated by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

This AC does not describe Engineered Materials Arresting Systems (EMAS). For guidance on EMAS, see AC 150/5220-22, Engineered Materials Arresting Systems (EMAS) for Aircraft Overruns.

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