Approach,Threshold,

Runway Edge and End,Taxiway

and Apron Edge
Medium or Low Intensity Elevated Light
A.03.150e

Compliance with Standards

ICAO:
FAA:
NATO:

Annex 14, Vol.I, para 5.3.5. for use on a non

precision instrument runway and Vol.II for helipad
lighting.
L-860, L-860E, L-861, L-861E, L-861SE,
and L-861T specifications, AC 150/5345-46A.
STANAG 3652.

Uses
- Multipurpose medium intensity omnidirectional light.
- Approach, threshold, runway edge and end, taxiway and
apron edge light for use on a non-precision instrument
runway or on a heliport, depending on the lamp wattage
and dome characteristics.

Medium Intensity lighting systems

At airports not equipped with non-visual precision approach
system such as ILS, MLS, PAR,..., a medium or low
intensity airfield lighting system is normally specified to
ensure the guidance of the aircraft to the airport area or to
the approach area wherefrom the pilot will rely on the
visual aids to achieve final approach and landing.
Direct straight-in approach requires a medium intensity
runway and approach lighting having a light intensity in
excess of 1000 cd. lndirect circling approach requires
omnidirectional lights having a lower light intensity.
Catalogue leaflet A.01.420 depicts the equipment required
to achieve coherent medium intensity lighting system.
Select the most appropriate lamp rating and glassware
among the models listed in this leaflet.

Features
Optimal resistance to jet blast due to low profile
and reduced dimensions.
Watertight without gaskets.
Dome sealed in the upper body.
Smooth external dome surface prevents built-up of dirt.
Dome is self-cleaning.
Easy relamping without special tools. Upper body/lens
assembly removed in 10 sec. No clamping ring nor
gaskets to care about.
Accurate and easy levelling thanks to the polyester ball-joint.
No twisting of cables during installation. Frangible stem
screws into the mounting device independently from the
rest of the light unit.
Low-energy, long life prefocus halogen lamp.
Reduced spares holding thanks to simple construction
using a minimum number of functional parts.

RVE-3-045
Type S

FIG. 1

RVE-3-045
Type T

FIG. 2

FIG. 3

Construction
1. Dome cast in aluminium alloy upper body
(type S shown).
2. Prefocus halogen lamp.
3. Lampholder.
4. Cable strain reliever.
5. Aluminium alloy lower body with flag holder.
6. Polyester ball joint.
7. Stainless steel clamp.
8. Cast aluminium alloy frangible stem.
9. Two-pole plug with wire assembly, FAA L-823.

Finish
Aluminium die castings: baked polyester powder coating.
Aviation yellow.
Stainless steel hardware.

FIG. 4

Electrical Supply
6,6A through a 30/45 Watt isolating transformer.
See catalogue leaflet A.06.110.

Photometric Performance
Lamp : 30 or 45 W - prefocus halogen - GY 9,5 - 1000 hours rated life at full intensity.
Performance
RVE-3-045

Lamp
Colour
wattage
W

Photometric
curve
Fig.

Peak
Intens.

Average
Intens.

Beam spread

Cd

Cd

Horiz.

Vert.

Approach

45
45

white
yellow

5
5

340
190

235
130

360
360

Treshold

45
45
30

green
green
green

6
6
5

700
700
45

480
490
30

Runway
edge

30

white

200

45

white

30
45
45

white
white
yellow

Runway
end

45
45
30

Taxiway
edge

30
30

Notes:

FAA
compliance

DOME
code

0 to 11
0 to 11

S
S

-2 to 7,5
-1,5 to 1,5
360

2 to 7
1,5 to 5,5
2 to 10

L-861E
L-860E

T
T
S

1
1

135

360

2 to 10

340

280

360

2 to 10

6
6
6

1950
3200
1750

1100
2100
1150

-2 to 7,5
-2 to 7,5
-2 to 7,5

0 to 7
0 to 7
0 to 7

L-860
L-861
L-860
L-861
-

S
T
T
T

2
2

red
red
red

6
6
5

380
380
25

250
210
15

-1,5 to 7,5
-1,5 to 1,5
360

0 to 4,5
3,5 to 5,5
2 to 10

L-861E
L-860E

T
T
S

1
1

blue
blue

5
5

5
5

2
3

360
360

0 to 30
0 to 6

L-861T

S
S

1. Bidirectional red/green/S or T coded, domes are available

2. Bidirectional white/yellow, S or T coded, domes are available
3. With domes S coded, 45W lamp is only allowed in white and yellow colour.
For all other colours use 30W lamp.

Notes

Installation
- On conduit elbow TC-2 (Fig.7)
- On anchor stake PA-2 (Fig.8)
- On mounting plate T300-2 (catalogue leaflet A.05.110)
- On L-867 steel base (catalogue leaflet A.05.120)
Levelling of the lights is easily performed with the
purpose-made levelling device supplied on request.

Ordering Code
RVE - 3 - 045 - C/Y - T - S
Lamp rating :
30W - 6,6A = 030
45W - 6,6A = 045
Colour
Clear =
C
Yellow =
Y
360 or left beam*
Green =
G
Red
=
R
Blue
=
B
Right beam*
Blank =
N
Dome code
=S
=T
Special requirements to be specified in full text = S

FIG. 5

Accessories and options :

Levelling device
Mounting system 750 mm (30") high for snowy areas.

FIG. 6

*Convention : Left beam is on left hand side when looking on top of

the fitting, the flagholder pointing to yourselves.
Complete, delete or modify as necessary.

Packing Data
RVE-3-045 with low intensity dome (type S)
Net weight : 1,2kg 9 in cardboard box ;38x38x25cm;
Gross weight : 12kg
RVE-3-045 with medium intensity dome (type T)
Net weight : 1,4kg 9 in cardboard box ; 38x38x37cm
Gross weight : 15kg

FIG. 7

FIG. 9

FIG. 9

FIG. 10

Suggested Specification

2/04.97. Subject to modifications. Order Nr. E10001-A35-A46-V1-7600

35273525 PA 03972 Dispo 21649 SEK 21856 11U1168

The Approach, Threshold, Runway Edge and End,

Taxiway and Apron Edge Medium lntensity
Elevated Light shall comply with non-precision
instrument runway and with FAA L-860 or L-861
specification, AC 150/5345-46A. The prefocus
halogen lamp shall be 45W or less 6,6A, rated life
not less than 1000 hours at full intensity.
The steatite lampholder shall be fitted with lamp
retaining straps. Overall height of the light, when
installed, shall not exceed 305 mm
an its total weight shall be 1,4 kg or less.
The light body shall be made from aluminium alloy.
The frangible base shall be a one-piece aluminium
alloy casting.
Watertightness shall be ensured
without the use of gaskets. All hardware shall be
plain stainless steel. The electrical wiring shall be
high temperature resistant. lt shall be possible to
level the light using a levelling device. The light
shall be suitable for direct installation on any standard mounting system with 2" 11 TPI tapped hole.
The light shall resist jet blast from the heaviest
present-day aircraft, yet shall be frangible on
impact.

N.V. ADB S.A.

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