FAA: AC 150/5345-42, L-868 Load Bearing

Our FAA approved, load bearing light bases are designed for locations which experience aircraft and other heavy vehicular loading. The base typically supports an in-pavement light fixture and houses a powering isolation transformer. It can also be used solely as a junction box or transformer housing.

Load Bearing Standard FAA L-868 Sizes:
AA* = 8" dia. (7-1/4" bolt circle)
A = 10" dia. (9-1/4" bolt circle)
B = 12" dia. (11-1/4" bolt circle)
C = 15" dia. (14-1/4" bolt circle)
 

Standard Height: 24"

Material: Hot dipped galvanized steel standard.

Conduit Openings: Grommets to accommodate 2" PVC standard. Hubs available. Other opening sizes are available.

Conduit Locations: Locations are designated based on a 360 degree circle as follows:

0° and 180° are standard. All conduit locations must be specified at time of order. Center of standard opening is 2-1/2" above the bottom of the light base.

Shipping Info: Shipped with 6 stainless steel bolts and a protective 1/2" thick plywood cover.

Options: Must be specified.
• Grounding: Grounding straps must be specified at time of order. Internal, external or both are available.
• Drain holes: 3/4" drain hole standard. Other sizes available. Please specify.
• Other options: Please specify as needed.

L-868 Mud Plates
• Usually shipped installed on base.
• Steel construction with hot dip galvanized finish.

L-868 Y Flange Rings (Concrete Ring)
• Height: 3/8" to 3/4".
• Steel construction with hot dip galvanized finish.
• Gasket sold separately.

L-868 Spacers and Extensions
• Spacer height: 1/16" to 1-5/8"
• Extension height: 1-3/4" to 8".
• Steel construction with hot dip galvanized finish.
• Gasket sold separately.

L-868 Two Part Base Cans
• Facilitates overlay paving.
• Steel construction with hot dip galvanized finish.