Saintsman
26th Feb 2007, 10:21
Would somebody be kind enough to explain what the following figures mean wrt taxiway / apron strength:
46/F/B/X/U
22/F/C/Y/U
Thanks
extreme P
26th Feb 2007, 13:04
22/F/C/Y/U
22 is the pavement classification number. Scale starts at zero and has no upper limit.
F is pavement type. Can be Rigid or Flexible.
C is the pavement sub category. Ranges A to D, high to ultra low.
Y is tyre pressure. W to Z, high to very low.
U is evaluation method to determine pavement quality. Technical or User.