AVIATION RED OBSTRUCTION LIGHTING 17.24 Specifications for the lighting of antenna structures up to and including 45.72 meters (150 feet) in height. 17.25 Specifications for the lighting of antenna structures over 45.72 meters (150 feet) up to and including 91.44 meters (300 feet) in height.

17.26 Specifications for the lighting of antenna structures over 91.44 meters (300 feet) up to and including 137.16 meters (450 feet) in height.

17.27 Specifications for the lighting of an

tenna structures over 137.16 meters (450 feet) up to and including 182.88 meters (600 feet) in height.

17.28 Specifications for the lighting of antenna structures over 182.88 meters (600 feet) up to and including 228.60 meters (750 feet) in height.

17.29 Specifications for the lighting of antenna structures over 228.60 meters (750 feet) up to and including 274.32 meters (900 feet) in height.

Sec. 17.30 Specifications for the lighting of antenna structures over 274.32 meters (900 feet) up to and including 320.04 meters (1,050 feet) in height.

17.31 Specifications for the lighting of antenna structures over 320.04 meters (1,050 feet) up to and including 365.76 meters (1,200 feet) in height.

17.32 Specifications for the lighting of antenna structures over 365.76 meters (1,200 feet) up to and including 411.48 meters (1,350 feet) in height.

17.33 Specifications for the lighting of antenna structures over 411.48 meters (1,350 feet) and up to and including 457.20 meters (1,500 feet) in height. 17.34 Specifications for the lighting of antenna structures over 457.20 meters (1,500 feet) up to and including 502.92 meters (1,650 feet) in height above the ground.

17.35 Specifications for the lighting of antenna structures over 502.92 meters (1,650 feet) up to and including 548.64 meters (1,800 feet) in height.

17.36 Specifications for the lighting of antenna structures over 548.64 meters (1,800 feet) up to and including 594.36 meters (1,950 feet) in height

17.37 Specifications for the lighting of antenna structures over 594.36 meters (1,950 feet) up to and including 640.08 meters (2,100 feet) in height

17.38 Specifications for the lighting of antenna structures over 640.08 meters (2,100 feet) in height.

HIGH INTENSITY WHITE OBSTRUCTION
LIGHTING

17.39 Specifications for the high intensity
lighting of antenna structures having a
skeletal tower up to and including 91.44
meters (300 feet) in height.
17.40 Specifications for the high intensity
lighting of antenna structures having a
skeletal tower over 91.44 meters (300
feet) up to and including 182.88 meters
(600 feet) in height.

17.41 Specifications for the high intensity lighting of antenna structures having a skeletal tower over 182.88 meters (600 feet) up to and including 304.80 meters (1000 feet) in height.

17.42 Specifications for the high intensity lighting of antenna structures having a skeletal tower over 304.80 meters (1000 feet) in height.

17.43 Painting and lighting of new and existing structures.

17.45 Temporary warning lights.

17.47 Inspection of tower lights and associated control equipment.

17.48 Notification of extinguishment or improper functioning of lights.

Sec.

17.49 Recording of tower light inspections

in the station record.

17.50 Cleaning and repainting.

17.51 Time when lights should be exhibited.

17.53 Lighting equipment and paint. 17.54 Rated lamp voltage.

17.56 Maintenance of lighting equipment. 17.57 Report of radio transmitting antenna

construction, alteration and/or removal. 17.58 Facilities to be located on land under

the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management. AUTHORITY: Secs. 4, 303, 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303. Interpret or apply secs. 301, 309, 48 Stat. 1081, 1085 as amended; 47 U.S.C. 301, 309, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart A-General Information

§ 17.1 Basis and purpose.

(a) The rules in this part are issued pursuant to the authority contained in Title III of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, which vests authority in the Federal Communications Commission to issue licenses for radio stations when it is found that the public interest, convenience, and necessity would be served thereby, and to require the painting, and/or illumination of radio towers if and when in its judgment such towers constitute, or there is a reasonable possibility that they may constitute, a menace to air navigation.

(b) The purpose of the rules in this part is to prescribe certain procedures and standards with respect to the Commission's consideration of proposed antenna structures which will serve as a guide to persons intending to apply for radio station licenses. The standards were developed in conjunction with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

[32 FR 11268, Aug. 3, 1967]

§ 17.2 Definitions.

(a) Antenna structures. The term antenna structures includes the radiating and/or receive system, its supporting structures and any appurtenances mounted thereon.

(b) An antenna farm area is defined as a geographical location, with established boundaries, designated by the Federal Communications Commission, in which antenna towers with a

common impact on aviation may be grouped.

[32 FR 8813, June 21, 1967, and 32 FR 11268, Aug. 3, 1967, as amended at 39 FR 26157, July 17, 1974]

§ 17.4 Commission consideration of proposed antenna structure with respect to possible hazard to air navigation.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (h) of this section, all applications are reviewed to determine whether there is a requirement that the applicant file a Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration (FAA Form 7460-1) with the Federal Aviation Administration.

(b) Whenever applications require the filing of a notice of proposed construction or alteration [FAA Form 7460-11 the applicant will be advised to do so unless the application includes an FCC Form 714 certifying that notification has been submitted to FAA or the application form itself specifically supplies all of the information which would be provided on FCC Form 714.

(c) All applications which do not require the filing of FAA Form 7460-1 with the FAA will be deemed not to involve a hazard to air navigation and will be considered by the Commission without further reference to the FAA.

(d) Whenever a "no hazard determination" is received from the FAA concerning any proposed antenna structure, the antenna structure is deemed not to involve a hazard to air navigation and the antenna aspect of the application for radio station authorization will be processed accordingly: Provided, That the FAA "no hazard determination" has not expired.

(e) Whenever a report is received from the FAA indicating that a proposed antenna structure is a hazard, the Commission will take further appropriate action.

(f) Applications which show on their face that the antenna structure will extend more than 6.10 meters (20 feet) above the ground or natural formation or more than 6.10 meters (20 feet) above an existing manmade structure (other than an antenna structure) shall be accompanied by FCC Form 714 indicating that notification has or has not been submitted to FAA or the

application form itself shall specifically supply all of the information which would be provided on the FCC Form 714.

(g) In addition to the other requirements of this part of the rules, each application for a radio station authorization shall include such information regarding proposed antenna construction as may be required by the FCC. Such information is to be supplied on the FCC application form specified in the rules pertaining to the radio service in which application is being made or as may otherwise be required.

(h) Applications for amateur radio station licenses and RACES station licenses are not reviewed for antenna structure approval. Applicants and licensees in those services may not erect or use an antenna which exceeds the height limitations contained in §§ 17.7 and 17.14 of this chapter unless notice has been filed with both the FAA on FAA Form 7460-1 and with the Commission on FCC Form and prior approval by the Commission has been obtained.

(Secs. 4, 303, 307, 48 Stat., as amended, 1066, 1082, 1083; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307)

[32 FR 11268, Aug. 3, 1967, as amended at 34 FR 6481, Apr. 15, 1969; 42 FR 54823, Oct. 11, 1977; 46 FR 10916, Feb. 5, 1981]

Subpart B-Criteria for Determining Whether Applications for Radio Towers Require Notification of Proposed Construction to Federal Aviation Administration

§ 17.7 Antenna structures requiring notification to the FAA.

A notification to the Federal Aviation Administration is required, except as set forth in § 17.14, for any of the following construction or alteration:

(a) Any construction or alteration of more than 60.96 meters (200 feet) in height above ground level at its site.

(b) Any construction or alteration of greater height than an imaginary surface extending outward and upward at one of the following slopes:

(1) 100 to 1 for a horizontal distance of 6.10 kilometers (20,000 feet) from the nearest point of the nearest runway of each airport specified in

paragraph (d) of this section with at least one runway more than 0.98 kilometers (3,200 feet) in actual length, excluding heliports.

(2) 50 to 1 for a horizontal distance of 3.05 kilometers (10,000 feet) from the nearest point of the nearest runway of each airport specified in paragraph (d) of this section with its longest runway no more than 0.98 kilometers (3,200 feet) in actual length, excluding heliports.

(3) 25 to 1 for a horizontal distance of 1.52 kilometers (5,000 feet) from the nearest point of the nearest landing and takeoff area of each heliport specified in paragraph (d) of this section.

(c) When requested by the FAA, any construction or alteration that would be in an instrument approach area (defined in the FAA standards governing instrument approach procedures) and available information indicates it might exceed an obstruction standard of the FAA.

(d) Any construction or alteration on any of the following airports (including heliports):

(1) An airport that is available for public use and is listed in the Airport Directory of the current Airman's Information Manual or in either the Alaska or Pacific Airman's Guide and Chart Supplement.

(2) An airport under construction, that is the subject of a notice or proposal on file with the Federal Aviation Administration, and except for military airports, it is clearly indicated that the airport will be available for public use.

(3) An airport that is operated by an armed force of the United States.

NOTE: Consideration to aeronautical facilities not in existence at the time of the filing of the application for radio facilities will be given only when proposed airport construction or improvement plans are on file with the Federal Aviation Administration as of the filing date of the application for such radio facilities.

[39 FR 7581, Feb. 27, 1974, as amended at 39 FR 26157, July 17, 1974; 42 FR 54823, Oct. 11, 1977; 42 FR 57127, Nov. 1, 1977]