Standard Practice for Visual Signals Between Persons on the Ground and in Aircraft During Ground Emergencies

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English

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04-01-2019

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American Society for Testing and Materials

CONTAINED IN VOL. 13.02, 2015 Describes the signals to be used between persons on the ground and in aircraft when two-way voice communications cannot be established during ground emergencies.

1.1This practice covers the signals to be used between persons on the ground and in aircraft when two-way voice communications cannot be established during ground emergencies. Ground signals are limited to land-based ones that do not require special equipment. Flare, light, panel, and maritime signals are specifically excluded.

1.2The signals are divided into two categories: those used by persons on the ground and those used by aircraft.

1.3This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	F 32
DocumentType	Standard Practice
Pages	3
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 1995
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM F 1591 : 1995 : R2012

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