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According to ICAO annex 14, a simple approach lighting system should consist of a row of lights along the centre line extending from threshold and also a row of lights forming a crossbar. What is the minimum distance along the centerline that must be fitted with lights?

  • A
    300 m
  • B

    900 m

  • C

    600 m

  • D
    420 m

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ICAO Annex 14
Simple approach lighting system
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5.3.4.2 A simple approach lighting system shall consist of a row of lights on the extended centre line of the runway extending, whenever possible, over a distance of not less than 420 m from the threshold with a row of lights forming a crossbar 18 m or 30 m in length at a distance of 300 m from the threshold.

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