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AV-PAPI Series 3 Precision Approach Path Indicator vs LED Airfield Ground Lighting — Runway, Taxiway & Approach (ATG Airports, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions)

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Cost of ownershipAV-PAPI Series 3 Precision Approach Path IndicatorLED Airfield Ground Lighting — Runway, Taxiway & Approach (ATG Airports, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions)
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Technical specifications.

SpecAV-PAPI Series 3 Precision Approach Path IndicatorLED Airfield Ground Lighting — Runway, Taxiway & Approach (ATG Airports, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions)
FAA certificationL-880(L) & L-881(L) — Intertek, AC 150/5345-28H Style A Class I
ICAO complianceAnnex 14 photometrics & chromaticity — PAPI (2- & 4-LHA) and A-PAPI
Military complianceUFC 3-535-01
Configuration4-box (L-880) | 2-box A-PAPI (L-881)
Power inputAC 90–264 VAC | 24 VDC | Solar | CCR
ControlWireless 900 MHz / 2.4 GHz | Power-line | Manual | PAL/ARCAL
IR/NVGAvailable within same optic
MountingPermanent (frangible) | Portable (retractable legs)
Buy American WaiverFAA national AIP waiver
LED module life>60,000 hours
Operating temperature range−55 to +55 °C
Ingress protectionIP67
Series circuit current range2.8–6.6 A
Runway edge (elevated) intensity classFAA L-861, high-intensity bi-directional
Runway centreline (inset) intensity classCAT I/II/III, uni- or bi-directional
ComplianceFAA AC 150/5345-46, ICAO Annex 14, CAT I/II/III
CCR compatibilityIGBT, ferroresonant, thyristor types
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