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Frequently Asked Questions

This section links to a number of frequently asked questions that come into the Airport Technology Group at Boeing. Please select from the following topics:

Operational Topics

• Aircraft Design Groups/Codes
• Aircraft Engine Hazard Areas
• Aircraft Fuel Jettison Capabilities
• Aircraft Ops in Volcanic Ash Environment
• Airport Emergency Planning
  • Aircraft Recovery Planning at Airports
  • Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Categories (FAA & ICAO)
  • Firefighting Practices for New Gen Composite Structures
  • ICAO RFF Category Compliance at Airports
  • Runway Foaming Requirements (FAA & ICAO)
  • Tire Safety Area
• Airport Reference Codes & Approach Speeds/Boeing Aircraft
• Boeing Guidance for Design of Run-Up Areas
• ETOPS, EROPS and EnRoute Alternate Airports
• Procedures for Obtaining 3D CAD Drawings
• Use of Ice Control Sand on the Movement Area
• Using Payload/Range & Takeoff Charts
• Visual Landing Aids Data
  • Illustration of Reference Points and Distances
• Wingspan Increases with the Addition of Winglets

Runway-Related Topics

• Aircraft Tire Dimensions
• Arresting Gear Systems -- Commercial
• Boeing ACN for 4-Wheel Gear Aircraft
• Boeing Pavement Overload Guidance
• Boeing Pavement Surface Types
• British LCG/LCN Pavement Strength Reporting System
• Calculating Tire Contact Area
• Estimating Runway PCN
• FAA Strength Rating Conversions
• ICAO-ACN Pavement Rating System
• ICAO-LCN Pavement Rating System
• Runway Roughness -- Boeing Criteria
• Runway Roughness Software

For more information, please contact us at:

Airport Technology
P.O. Box 3707, MC: 20-93
Seattle, WA 98124-2207

Phone: 425-237-1004
Fax: 425-237-2665
e-mail: AirportTechnology@boeing.com