JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control
JO 7110.65 3-4-12
HIRL ASSOCIATED WITH MALSR
Operate HIRL which control the associated MALSR in accordance with TBL 3-4-9 , except:
As requested by the pilot.
As you deem necessary, if not contrary to the pilot's request. TBL 3-4-9 HIRL Associated with MALSR Step
Visibility
Day
Night
5
Less than 1 mile
When requested
4
1 to but not including 2 miles
Less than 1 mile
3
2 to but not including 3 miles
1 to but not including 3 miles
2
When requested
3 to 5 miles inclusive
1
When requested
More than 5 miles
NOTE-
When going from a given brightness step setting to a lower setting, rotation of the brightness control to a point below the intended step setting and then back to the appropriate step setting will ensure that the MALSR will operate at the appropriate brightness.
REFERENCE-
FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-4-14 , Medium Intensity Runway Lights.
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