This document applies to regulatory/approving authorities involved with decisions regarding the use of HIL directed into the navigable airspace. For the purpose of this document, lights greater than 0.25 million candlepower meet the minimum threshold of an HIL. Lights not directed or reflected into the navigable airspace are not usually considered to interfere with aircraft operations. Laser systems are beyond the scope of this document. The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to regulatory/approving authorities on issues specific to the use of HIL directed or reflected into the navigable airspace.
SAE ARP5560-2008 Referenced Document
SAE ARP5293-2005 Safety Considerations for Lasers Projected in the Navigable Airspace
SAE ARP5535-2003 Observers for Laser Safety in the Navigable Airspace
SAE ARP5572-2004 Control Measures for Laser Safety in the Navigable Airspace
SAE ARP5674-2006 Safety Considerations for Aircraft-Mounted Lasers Projected Into the Navigable Airspace
SAE AS4970-1999 Human Factors Considerations for Outdoor Laser Operations in the Navigable Airspace
SAE ARP5560-2008 history
2014SAE ARP5560-2014 Safety Considerations for High-Intensity Lights (HIL) Directed into the Navigable Airspace
2008SAE ARP5560-2008 Safety Considerations for High-Intensity Lights (HIL) Directed into the Navigable Airspace