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Frangible Masts & Towers for Approach Lighting





Exel masts are full scale impact tested to verify compatibility with ICAO's frangibility requirements as specified in ANNEX 14 Volume I and Aerodrome Design Manual, Part 6, Frangibility.

Exel masts have also passed the entire test programme according to the requirements of the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) AC 150-5345-45C, and they appear on the Certified Equipment and Manufacturers List of the FAA.

ICAO defines furthermore the operational and testing requirements:

ICAO recommends dynamic tests for verification of frangibility of navigational aids having an overall height in excess of 1.2 m and located in positions where they are likely to be impacted by an aircraft in flight.


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