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Tales from the Pacific: Airport Activities and Experiences in Micronesia
This paper will discuss some interesting experiences working on airfields in Micronesia and Hawaii. None are unique but issues that are readily resolved in the continental United States become more difficult at airfields on remote islands. First Case study. The Palau International Airport runway, which had been overlain over 10 years earlier, was shedding aggregate at an alarming rate. To reduce the risk of FOD a heavy application of emulsion was applied. It performed satisfactorily for one year. The subsequent project proceeded well until the contractor unilaterally changed the surface lift aggregate gradation. After study, the surface was removed and replaced. Second Case study. At the Yap International Airport the PCC apron placed in 1999 had expanded by 2003 due to ASR. Forensic studies resulted in saving the cement treated base. The Pavement is being removed and replaced at this time. Third Case study. Grass grows fast all year in Micronesia. Constructing 3' wide concrete pads around signs and other equipment results in faster mowing without damage to the items. Fourth Case Study; Miscellaneous Conformance Issues. Some issues apply to several airfields but are often resolved on a case-by-case basis by the local FAA office. It would be desirable to have formal guidance from FAA Headquarters so that uniform standards are applied whenever possible. a) Fences on, or essentially on, the safety area and a penetration of FAR surfaces. b) Public roads outside the Runway safety area where the 5 meter (15 foot) requirements cannot be achieved. c) Applicable pavement design, geometric and use guides for service and security roads that must be on the runway safety area. d) Guidance for turnarounds at runway ends where no parallel taxiway can be provided. Fifth Case Study. Benefits of a Permanent Pavement Design. The reef runway at Honolulu International Airport is cited as an example.
Tales from the Pacific: Airport Activities and Experiences in Micronesia
This paper will discuss some interesting experiences working on airfields in Micronesia and Hawaii. None are unique but issues that are readily resolved in the continental United States become more difficult at airfields on remote islands. First Case study. The Palau International Airport runway, which had been overlain over 10 years earlier, was shedding aggregate at an alarming rate. To reduce the risk of FOD a heavy application of emulsion was applied. It performed satisfactorily for one year. The subsequent project proceeded well until the contractor unilaterally changed the surface lift aggregate gradation. After study, the surface was removed and replaced. Second Case study. At the Yap International Airport the PCC apron placed in 1999 had expanded by 2003 due to ASR. Forensic studies resulted in saving the cement treated base. The Pavement is being removed and replaced at this time. Third Case study. Grass grows fast all year in Micronesia. Constructing 3' wide concrete pads around signs and other equipment results in faster mowing without damage to the items. Fourth Case Study; Miscellaneous Conformance Issues. Some issues apply to several airfields but are often resolved on a case-by-case basis by the local FAA office. It would be desirable to have formal guidance from FAA Headquarters so that uniform standards are applied whenever possible. a) Fences on, or essentially on, the safety area and a penetration of FAR surfaces. b) Public roads outside the Runway safety area where the 5 meter (15 foot) requirements cannot be achieved. c) Applicable pavement design, geometric and use guides for service and security roads that must be on the runway safety area. d) Guidance for turnarounds at runway ends where no parallel taxiway can be provided. Fifth Case Study. Benefits of a Permanent Pavement Design. The reef runway at Honolulu International Airport is cited as an example.
Tales from the Pacific: Airport Activities and Experiences in Micronesia
Hermann, Frank V. (author)
Airfield and Highway Pavements 2008 ; 2008 ; Bellevue, Washington, United States
Airfield and Highway Pavements ; 632-643
2008-10-10
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
Tales from the Pacific: Airport Activities and Experiences in Micronesia
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