Frangible Airport Structures
Frangible - adjective : easily broken; breakable; fragile; brittle
Frangible masts & frangible poles are fully-compliant with ICAO Aerodrome Design Manual, Part 6 - Frangibility (1st Edition 2006)
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Low mass composite structure
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Full-scale impact tested according to Aerodrome Design manual No.6 to verify frangibility
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Built-in frangibility - no break-away points needed
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Only low mass components disintegrate at impact thus causing no secondary hazard to the aircraft (e.g. to enter through the windscreen, fuselage, tail surfaces etc.)
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Transparent to electromagnetic signals
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Available in all normal heights up to 35 m
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Easy installation
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UV-protected
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Maintenance free
Frangible Poles and Masts for Runway Approaches |
Frangible Weather Masts | ILS Glide Path Tower and Localizer Supports |
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Frangible Airport Fencing | Special Frangible Mast Designs |
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