Effective as of September 11, 2020, the FAA requires Infrared Emitters (IR) for your LED obstruction lighting for newly constructed towers or circular updates. The FAA’s Advisory Circular (AC) spells out the specifications for IR and obstruction lighting equipment.
The obstruction lighting rules were created in response to the Safety Risk Assessment of LEDs in Aircraft Operations with the FAA establishing IR specifications for LED based obstruction lights. Specifications are contained in Airport Engineering Brief 98 and Infrared Specifications for Aviation Obstruction Light Compatibility with Night Vision Goggles, published December 18, 2017. Military, emergency service, and other helicopter pilots are starting to use NVGs more frequently for increased safety and to amplify visible light. The illustrations below highlight the need for IR with your obstruction lighting.
What This Means for Tower Owners
For those in the tower industry, this means any new tower build with LED obstruction lighting or update to your FAA circular requires compliance with the IR lighting standards. LumenServe℠ is here to help with every step of this process. Our Tower Lighting as a Service® program fully aligns with the latest FAA regulations.
Experience Hassle-Free IR Tower Lighting Solutions
With LumenServe’s Tower Lighting as a Service®, you can upgrade to LED lighting systems with IR capabilities without the upfront financial burden. Here's how we make it simple:
Our end-to-end solution allows you to focus on your business without worrying about ongoing lighting maintenance or unexpected costs. The LumenServe℠ approach has proven to reduce the total cost of ownership while ensuring 100% compliance with FAA standards.
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If you're looking for peace of mind with your tower lighting and want to stay compliant with the latest FAA IR regulations, contact LumenServe℠ today:
Note: The illustrations referenced in this post are copyrighted by Dialight PLC and are used with permission.