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Firehead FT34 Flash Light Head vs PAPI / APAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator (ATG Airports, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions)

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Cost of ownershipFirehead FT34 Flash Light HeadPAPI / APAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator (ATG Airports, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions)
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Technical specifications.

SpecFirehead FT34 Flash Light HeadPAPI / APAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator (ATG Airports, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions)
Lamp typePAR56 xenon flash tube
Lamp operating voltage2,000 V
Supported SFLS configurationsCAT I, CAT II/III, REIL, ODAL, heliport approach
CAT I flash sequence30 flashes, 14 ms interval, 0.5 s period
CAT II/III flash sequence21 flashes, 14 ms interval, 0.5 s period
Heliport approach sequence4 flashes, 267 ms interval, 2 s period
Standards complianceICAO Annex 14, FAA, STNA (France)
Configuration4-unit (PAPI) or 2-unit (APAPI)
Unit spacing9 m
Runway edge offset (nearest unit)15 m
Nominal glideslope3 °
Colour transition band≤3 minutes of arc
Beam width30° ICAO wide beam
Acquisition range (daytime, met vis 7.4 km)19 km
Series circuit compatibility6.6 A, 8.33 A, 12 A, 16 A, 20 A
Voltage transformer options240 V / 120 V, 50/60 Hz
ComplianceFAA AC 150/5345-28, FAA 880/881, ICAO Annex 14
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