A - FATO Perimeter Lights

Final Approach & Takeoff Area (FATO). A defined area over which the final phase of the approach to a hover, or a landing is completed and from which the takeoff is initiated.

FAA recommends a minimum of sixteen (16) green perimeter lights with spacing not to exceed 25-ft. ICAO recommends white lights spaced not to exceed 5-meters. In practice, many smaller helipads use eight (8) lights. These lights may be semi-flush inset, low surface mounted at less than 6-inch height or elevated on FAA frangible couplings. The light source may be LED or incandescent. LED lights are available with optional NVG compatability as described in the catalog.

LED SEMI-FLUSH INSET LIGHTS.
PRL-97002 Point Rollover Light 8-inch diameter with PLB or PLS mounting base
PRL-97702-MT Point Rollover Light 12-inch diameter for offshore metal helidecks
PRL-97702-EX Point Rollover Light Class I, Division 2 for offshore metal helidecks
PRL-97702-AX Point Rollover Light ATEX Zones 1 & 2 for offshore metal helidecks

LED LOW SURFACE MOUNT LIGHTS.
PRL-97002-LSM Low Surface Mount for surface mounting
PRL-97002-EX-LSM Low Surface Mount Class I, Division 2
PRL-97002-AX-LSM Low Surface Mount ATEX Zones 1 & 2

INCANDESCENT SEMI-FLUSH INSET LIGHTS.
PRL-90000 Point Rollover Light 8-inch diameter with PLB mounting base

LED ELEVATED LIGHTS.
PEL-57003 with baseplate and PLB or PLS mounting base
PEL-57003-EX for conduit mount Class I, Division 2
PHL-57003 combination with surface floodlight and PLB base
PEL-57003 with surface wall junction box mounting

INCANDESCENT ELEVATED LIGHTS.
PEL-50000 with baseplate and PLB or PLS mounting base
PHL-50000 combination with surface floodlight and PLB base
PEL-50000 with surface wall junction box mounting

B - TLOF Touchdown Lights

Touchdown and Lift-off Area (TLOF). A load bearing, generally paved area, normally centered in the FATO, on which the helicopter lands or takes off.

The TLOF lights, when not doubling as the FATO, are semi-flush and vary in number and pattern. They are generally symmetrical with the FATO lights and thus closer spaced. The light source may be green LED or incandescent. LED lights are available with optional NVG compatability as described in the catalog.

LED SEMI-FLUSH INSET LIGHTS.
PRL-97002 Point Rollover Light 8-inch diameter with PLB or PLS mounting base
PRL-97002-EX Class I, Division 2 with PLB or PLS mounting base
PRL-97702-MT Point Rollover Light 12-inch diameter for offshore metal helidecks
PRL-97702-EX Point Rollover Light Class I, Division 2 for offshore metal helidecks

C - Landing Direction Lights

FAA recommends a five (5) yellow landing direction lights for each preferred direction of approach extending in a line with 15-ft spacing. These lights may be semi-flush inset or elevated on FAA frangible couplings. The light source may be LED or incandescent. LED lights are available with optional NVG compatability as described in the catalog.

D - Floodlighting

Floodlighting must not present glare to the pilot or be so bright as to interfere with aircraft operations. It is not necessary to provide an even footcandle level across the pad. The floodlights will generate cones of light across the landing surface that will provide depth perception to the pilot by eliminating the "black hole" effect.

E - Lighted Wind Cones

A PWC wind cone may be FAA L-807 style with a rigid hinged base pole and overall height of about 22-ft. This type is normally for ground mounting. Or it may be FAA L-806 type lightweight and about 10-ft tall. The 806 is usually installed on a roof with Point Lighting safety options including a stainless steel tether. Both styles use the same 8-ft long tapered windsock and the same internal or external lighting. The light source may be LED or incandescent.

The wind cone should be sited away from obstructions that may interfere with the actual prevailing wind pattern. It should be clear of the landing surface and at right angles to the preferred direction of approach if possible.

F - Heliport Beacons

The PHB Point Heliport Beacon is a medium intensity flashing signal for the pilot to locate the site. It should be mounted at the highest point anywhere on the site visible in 360-degrees.

PATENT PENDING

LED ALTERNATING COLOR FLASHING BEACON.
PHB-37001 2-color or 3-color

LED MORSE CODE ICAO IDENTIFICATION BEACON.
PHB-37001 white flashing Morse Code

G - Heliport Lighting Controllers

Point Lighting Corporation will customize the standard controller types to suit the new and existing heliport site lighting circuits.

LED VARIABLE BRIGHTNESS CONTROLLER.
PHC-61002 for 1-circuit 3-step brightness control
PHC-61003 for 2-circuit 3-step brightness control

LED OR INCANDESCENT FIXED BRIGHTNESS CONTROLLER.
PHC-61001 for control of lighting circuits

SURGE PROTECTOR UNIT.
SPU-10770 for circuit protection when no controller is installed

PILOT ACTIVATED RADIO CONTROLLER.
PRC-65001 for remote control of lighting circuits