FAA STANDARDS

The Federal Aviation Administration is responsible for the safety of civil aviation within the united states. It's major roles include regulating civil aviation to promote safety, encouraging and developing civil aeronautics, including new aviation technology, developing and operating a system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircrafts, developing and carrying out programs to control aircraft noise and other environmental effects of civil aviation, regulating U.S. commercial space transportation.

As part of their role, the FAA sets the standards on markings and lighting of towers and other obstructions. Below is a brief respresentation, for accurate information please follow the links provided at bottom of this page.

"A" SERIES

                    
BEACON                  OBSTRUCTION LIGHT

"D" SERIES

STROBE

"E" SERIES

                    
BEACON                  OBSTRUCTION LIGHT

 LIGHTING AND MARKING SPECIFICATIONS
     Advisory Circular Information

FAA'S WEBSITE