020178-30060-47EG-0008_R00 Illuminated Airport Guidance Signs

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CLIENT: Great Socialist PeoplesLibyan Arab Jamahiriya

Secretariat of Communication and Transportation

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

PROJECT: BENGHAZIInternational Airport DevelopmentAirfield Ground Lighting Equipment Supply

Tender No. 020178-P7004-52BT-0001

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ILLUMINATED AIRPORT GUIDANCESIGNS

Doc No. 020178-30060-47EG-0008_R00

Name Position Signature Date

Prepared by: Gabriel Theriault Electrical Engineer

Reviewed by: Marc Lajeunesse Project Coordinator

Reviewed by: Jean Gagnon Engineer Manager

Approved by: Anis Mahmoud Project Director


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Great Socialist Peoples - Libyan Arab Jamahiriya TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSSecretariat of Communication and Transportation ILLUMINATED AIRPORT

Civil Aviation Authority GUIDANCE SIGNSBenghazi International Airport DevelopmentAirfield Ground Lighting Equipment Supply Page 2 of 18

PART 1. : GENERAL

.1 Related Sections

.1 Section [ 020178-30060-47EG-0002_ Submittal Procedures]

.2 Section [ 020178-30060-47EG-0005_ Airport Lighting General]

.2 References

.1 FAA AC 150/5345-44, Specification for Runway and Taxiway Signs.

.2 FAA AC 150/5340-18, Standards for Airport Sign Systems.

.3 FAA AC 150/5345-10, Specification for Constant Current Regulatorsand Regulator Monitors.

.4 FAA AC 150/5345-47, Specification for Series to Series IsolationTransformers for Airport Lighting Systems.

.5 FAA - AC 150/5370-10, Standards for Specifying Construction ofAirports.

.6 FAA - AC 150/5345-53 (current edition), Airport Lighting CertificationProgram.

.3 Acceptable Products

.1 The terms "Acceptable products" and "Required quality" signify that theproduct which is prescribed and identified with the name of a Supplieror with a catalogue name, or both, serve as a prescription and define thecriteria for the performance and quality of the material and the quality ofexecution, and if a reference standard is mentioned, it should beconsidered complementary.

.4 Substitution and Equivalence

.1 The name of a Supplier is mentioned only to establish a quality standard

with respect to the equipment, material or service.

.5 Compliance of Equipment and Material

.1 Ensure that the equipment and material are compliant with the ICAOand FAA standards and recommendations.

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.6 Submittal

.1 Product Data:

.1 Submit, for review and acceptance, three (3)] hard copies andelectronic PDF of product data, describing in detail each productof this Section, including illustrations, diagrams, dimensions,materials, fastenings, Suppliers' requirements, recommendedinstructions regarding handling, storage, protection, mixing,

preparation, assembly, connection to services, adjustment, andspecial tools and accessory materials to be used in Work, as wellas maintenance materials and replacement parts] .

.2 Samples:

.1 Submit, for review and acceptance, [three](3) samples of eachmaterial, product, assembly, and related materials used in Work.

.7 Acceptance of equipment

.1 All deliveries of a guidance signs are subject to inspection in the factoryprior to delivery.

.2 The Supplier is responsible for the organisation of this prior inspectionand must coordinate with Contractor.

.3 Prior to all convocations for the inspection, the Supplier must providethe forecast testing schedule at least three (3) weeks before the planneddate.

.4 On the day of the inspection, the Supplier must have the reports from allthe tests in the program at the disposal of Contractors representative.

.5 Throughout the inspection, the Supplier must be able to carry out thetrials and tests described in the program at the requests of Contractorsrepresentative.

.6 Additional test or inspections may be requested on the day of the

inspection prior to acceptance.

.7 The prior inspection report must be transmitted to Contractorsrepresentative in the following way:

.1 1 copy is delivered with the CCR

.2 4 copies are sent to Contractors representative

.8 The acceptance is given by Contractors representative after seeing theequipment and examining the documents.



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.8 Equipment Delivery

.1 All equipment must be delivered at the following address:

.2 Notify Contractor 48 hours in advance, prior to delivering equipment, sothat he can notify the individuals concerned.

.3 The signs are delivered fully assembled, ready for use and efficientlyprotected by individual packing.

.4 This packing is marked to indicate:

.1 The graphics of the sign

.2 The customers reference mark

.5 The protection of the message panels must be easily removable oninstallation of the sign. It must, in no way, hinder the installation,connection or electric tests.

.6 The Supplier must provide marking on all packing.

.1 The Supplier

.2 The year and batch of manufacture (serial no)

.3 The type of sign

.4 The power of lamps to be used

.5 The characteristics of the electric supply:

.1 Normal current

.2 Normal power

.3 Rated maximum power used

.9 Maintenance Manual

.1 Submit Maintenance Manual

.10 Maintenance Materials

.1 Provide Maintenance Materials

.1 Not used



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.11 Warranty

.1 Bear cost for replacement and/or repair of Work due to failure ofdurable effective function within two years starting from the deliverydate.

.2 Within the scope defined by the particular specifications and in normaluse, the Suppliers guarantee applies without exception. Contractorreserves the right to demand the replacement:

.1 Of any sign that is defective on commissioning

.2 Of all or part of a batch of signs for which the tests performedgive results below the performance indicated in the product

specification sheet.

PART 2. : PRODUCTS

.1 Guidance Sign: Taxiway and Runway location

.1 Type: L-858L

.2 Size: ICAO compliant size

.1 Character height: 300 mm

.2 Dimension: As required by the signs legend

.3 Style: 3 (5 Brightness Steps)

.4 Class: 1

.5 Legend:

.1 K

.2 L

.2 Guidance Sign: Mandatory Instruction

.1 Type: L-858R







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.4 Class: 1

.5 Legend:

.1 15L CAT I/II

.2 33R CAT I

.3 Guidance Sign: Mandatory Instruction / Taxiway and Runway location

.1 Type: L-858R / L-858L (In conjunction)





.4 Class: 1

.5 Legend:

.1 15L G

.2 G 15L

.3 33R-15L R1

.4 R1 33R-15L

.5 33R-15L K

.6 K 33R-15L

.7 33R-15L R2

.8 R2 33R-15L

.9 33R G

.10 G 33R

.11 15L H

.12 H 15L

.13 33R N

.14 N 33R

.4 Guidance Sign: Direction, destination and boundary



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.1 Type: L-858Y





.4 Class: 1

.5 Legend:

.1 Runway vacated symbol (Pattern B)

.2 G

.3 R1

.4 K

.5 K

.6 R2

.7 G

.8 H

.9 N

.5 Guidance Sign: Direction, destination and boundary / Taxiway and Runwaylocation

.1 Type: L-858Y / L-858L (In conjunction)


.1 Character height:

.1 Direction / Taxiway and runway location: 300 mm

.2 Boundary / Taxiway and runway location: 400 mm



.4 Class: 1

.5 Legend:



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.1 G G

.2 G G

.3 G R1

.4 R1 G + Runway vacated symbol (Pattern A)

.5 R1 G

.6 G K

.7 K G

.8 K + Runway vacated symbol (Pattern A)

.9 M R2 G + Runway vacated symbol (Pattern A)

.10 M G R2

.11 G M R2G

.12 R2 G M

.13 Q K

.14 K Q

.15 K Q

.16 Q M

.17 Q M

.18 H G

.19 H G

.20 Q L

.21 L Q



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.22 L G

.23 G L

.24 L G

.25 L Q

.26 G N

.27 N G

.28 N G

.6 Content of the supplies

.1 The supply includes all the elements of the message panel, includingletters and signs.

.2 The sign housing will be of mono block type.

.3 Light source: Fluorescent lamps

.4 There must be an opening for access inside the housing to change lampsand make connections.

.5 The supply includes all the accessories required for the good working ofthe whole:

.1 Frangible feet and anchor cable (tether)

.2 Electric equipment and cables

.3 Connection terminals



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.7 Operational specifications

.1 Letters and signs

.1 The shape of the characters (letters, figures, arrows and symbols)

comply with the indications of figure 4.2 and table 4.1 provided

in appendix 4 of ICAO Annex 14 Volume 1.

.2 Photometry

.1 The sign luminance (average luminance of the sign background)

is as follow:

.1 Red: 30 Cd/m

.2 Yellow: 150 Cd/m

.3 White: 300 Cd/m

.2 The luminance ratio between the red and white elements of the

sign is between 1/5 and 1/10.

.3 To assure uniformity between the message panels and signs, the

luminance values ratios must be:

.1 Less than 1.5/1 between two neighbouring points

.2 Less than 5/1 between any two points

.4 The average luminance of the sign is calculated using ICAO

standards.

.5 The average luminance of the characters is calculated by

establishing the luminance of 3 to 6 points spread over each

character and then calculating the mathematical average.

.3 Colorimetry

.1 The colorimetry of the message panel and characters shall be as

defined in ICAO Annex 14 Volume 1, Appendix 1.



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.8 Particular specifications

.1 Mechanical resistance

.1 The signs must resist local wind and snow constraints.

.1 Normal: 60 m/s

.2 Maximum: 70 m/s

.2 In all cases, no material fatigue or permanent deformation mustbe observed during the sign lifespan.

.2 Frangibility

.1 A frangible leg must break when the moment applied to itexceeds 5 kN*m.

.2 The whole sign must not transmit energy greater than: 200 J to aplane when the aircraft is moving at speed of 50 km/h.

.3 A mechanical link by a cable between the block, the housing andthe message panel avoids the parts being scattered in case ofdestruction by shock or by excessively violent blast.

.3 Climate conditions

.1 The normal climate conditions are those within the followingrange:

.1 The outside temperature varies from -5 C to + 60 C

.2 Relative humidity lower or equal 95%, withoutcondensation

.2 The sign must be able to deliver its rated photometry in allnormal climate conditions.

.3 It is admitted, however, that the luminance values may drop to50% of the required luminance when the temperature is between -20 C and - 10 C.

.4 Protection index: IP456.

.5 The internal temperature of the sign must not exceed 70 C innormal operation. No part in contact with the outside may have atemperature of over 60 C, whatever the normal climateconditions.



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.6 No interior condensation must subsist in normal operation.

.7 Normal operation begins 5 minutes after lighting up the panel.

.4 Protection against corrosion and the other external agents

.1 The sign is protected against the effects of corrosion andatmospheric agents.

.2 The message panel is resistant to UV agents.

.3 No modification in photometry, hardness or shape is acceptedduring the lifespan of the message panel.

.4 All the screws and bolts are made of rust-proof metal. Theycomply with the ISO standards and have a metric thread. Thesame applies to all rails, hinges or locking systems.

.5 The sign is made of a material that is resistant to external agentswithout surface protection.

.6 The sign must have a mechanical resistance to perforation oroccasional shocks greater than 6 joules.

.7 The sign is adapted to resist blows by the beaks of crows or otherbirds, especially in the corners.

.8 Remarks: The lifespan of the sign and the message panel isgreater than 20 years.

.5 Electric supplies

.1 Every sign is powered by a single supply coming from a singletransformer (6.6 A 50Hz).

.2 The electric equipment inside each sign is composed of one orseveral lamp supports with its circuit, possibly HF ballast, athree-terminal strip and the necessary wiring for the parallel or

serial connection of the light sources as well as the earth. Thewiring used must be able to resist high temperatures in operation.

.3 The internal wiring must be easy to modify so to be able to adaptthe type of electric supply.

.4 In the case of series-connected lamps, circuit breakers must befitted to ensure that there are never more than 20% of the lampsoff.



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.5 The supply cable inside the sign passes along an electric sheathfitted with grommets for this purpose.

.6 The specific equipment for each type of power supply type mustbe easily interchangeable.

.7 A switch located in the sign in the panel in a very accessible spotcan be used to switch off the electric equipment. This is

particularly suited for the safe replacement of lamps and theirfittings.

.8 All metallic parts of the panel are electrically connected to anearth terminal where the connection is made with the protectioncable and which has the following characteristics:

.1 Flexible 1x6 mm 600 V copper cable

.9 The secondary cable will have the following characteristics:

.1 Flexible 2x4 mm600 V copper cable

.6 Electric performance

.1 6.6 A Supply

.1 Consumption: Power P >= 90 w/m

.2 Cos >= 0.95

.3 Re-injected harmonics rate

.4 Insulation: 500 V

.7 Lamps

.1 The lamps to be used must have a long lifespan (10000 hours)and low electricity consumption.

.2 The light flux of the lamp must not be less than 50% of the ratedlight flux throughout its lifespan.

.8 Electromagnetic compatibility

.1 The proposed material is compliant with the standards definingelectromagnetic compatibility.



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.9 Sensitivity to the radar radiation

.1 The sign must generate as limited an echo as possible to radarradiation. However, any echo there is must be fixed and stable.

.10 Access inside the panel

.1 Access to the electric equipment required for making connectionsand changing lamps is provided via an opening.

.2 This can be opened by just one operator. No tool is necessary andthe related parts are captive.

.9 Equipment acceptance file

.1 All supplies are subject to an acceptance file.

.2 This file must be attached to the response to the call for tenders. Offersthat do not include this full file will not be eligible for selection.

.3 The supplies are approved in accordance with the procedures afterexamination, and possibly additional tests, of the acceptance file.

.4 The equipment acceptance file, provided by the Supplier, includes thefollowing elements for each type of guidance signs:

.1 A product specification sheet (described hereafter)

.2 Qualification tests (described hereafter)

.3 Complementary documents (described hereafter)

.5 This file remains valid as long as no modification has been made to thedevice as described in the product specification sheet.

.6 Product specification sheet

.1 The product specification sheet describes the characteristics of the

sign as proposed and supplied. The values that are indicated arecontractually binding and guaranteed. The performances indicatedserve to judge the global performance of the offer.

Physical dimensions

Dimensions:

Height of the support feet:

Weight:



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Electric values

Rated apparent power:

Rated power of the associated transformer:

Normal voltage:

Normal current:

Maximum power consumed (W, VA):

Power factor:

Harmonic analysis:

Insulation resistance at 500 VCA:

Dielectric rigidity between the mass and suppliesMaterial used - assembly

Description, origin of materials composing:

The message panel:

The frame:

The housing of the sign:

The frangible feet:

The screws and bolts, hinges, latches:

Installation drawing with nomenclature:

Description, references and Supplier origin of electricequipment used:

Connecting terminal, switch:

Wires:

Electric equipment:

Sockets:

Lamps, brand, type, guaranteed lifespan:

Photometry

Background luminance:Character luminance:

Background color:

Character color:



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.7 Qualification tests

.1 The qualification tests are performed by an independentLaboratory and are at the expense of the Supplier

.2 In particular, they are intended to justify the values contained inthe specification sheets. A report on there tests will be attached tothe file.

.8 Contractor reserves the right to carry out additional tests that were notscheduled at its own expense. In such cases, the Supplier shouldnevertheless ensure that there additional tests can be performedsuccessfully.

.1 Description of tests

.1 Photometry tests

.1 Luminance measurements are taken for each type oflighting and panel.

.2 Colorimetry

.1 The color emitted by each panel is measured with aspectrophotometer. The measurement is performedat 4 points on the surface of the panel (center, topmiddle, middle right, top right corner).

.3 Mechanical resistance to wind and jet engine blast

.1 A complete calculation is made showing theresistance of the sign to wind and jet engine blast.

.2 The calculation must show the hypotheses taken intoaccount, all the numerical results and theinterpretation and conclusion concerning the strengthof the equipment.

.3 As a variant, a test in a wind tunnel may beperformed. In this case, the full test report must be

submitted.

.4 Frangibility

.1 The test is performed on a frangible support. Thevalue at breaking does not exceed 5 kN*m.

.2 An impact test must be performed. The method andresults are described in full in the report to behanded in. The maximum energy absorbed by theprojectile during the shock must not exceed 200

joules.



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.5 IP protection

.1 Measured in accordance with the standard

.6 EMC immunity

.1 Measured in accordance with the standard

.7 Insulation resistance

.1 Measured between a supply pole and the electricground of the sign

.8 Dielectric rigidity

.1 Measured the two connected supply poles and theelectric ground of the sign

.2 Presentation of the results

.1 All results of graphs should include the followingindications:

.1 Indication of the Laboratory having performed thetest

.2 Marking of the device tested

.3 Date of the test

.4 Units (TO, A/mm, s, s/mm, etc.)

.5 References and the precision of the measuringdevices used.

.3 Specific FAA tests

.1 All types of equipment specified to FAA specifications

must have undergone the tests stipulated in the relatedAdvisory Circular (current edition).

.2 The results of those tests must be provided with theEquipment acceptance file.



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.9 Complementary documents

.1 Check on luminance during maintenance operations

.1 A note is provided specifying the principles of how to takethe measurement, the means required and the description ofthe apparatus used to obtain the best possible appraisal of

photometric compliance of the sign.

.2 This verification operation must be feasible for on-sitemaintenance teams at night and, if required, during the day.

.3 The apparatus must be autonomous, easily portable, protected against bad weather conditions and shocks, as

well as easy to check by the staff using it.

.2 Sensitivity to the radar

.1 A report is to be presented and it comprises the followingelements:

.1 The construction measures taken to minimize andstabilize radar echoes

.2 The justification of there arrangements, thecalculations and the hypotheses adopted

.3 Tests and trails performed within this framework.

.10 Inspection prior to acceptance

.1 These inspections are performed on each device. The inspection reportis required for Contractor to accept the equipment and these reportsmust therefore be provided at the same time as the equipment.

.2 The list of tests is drawn up before hand, by mutual agreement on theproposal of the Supplier.

.1 The minimum tests are as follows:

.1 Visual inspection of the assembled sign

.2 Continuity of the earth circuit

.3 Verification of panel lighting



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.2 Equipment acceptance

.1 The acceptance inspection of the signs is exhaustive. Therewill therefore be no statistical processing.

.2 Any critical fault observed is considered as ruling out thedevice in question. It must then be scrapped. Other faultsshall be handled by repairing of modifying the equipmentin question.

.3 Any failure to comply may therefore lead to the rejectionof the supplied batch and its replacement at the expense ofthe Supplier.

.4 The Supplier is required to ascertain the compliance ofsupplies with the specifications and to provide everyassurance of this.

PART 3. : EXECUTION

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