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FAA Permits
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| The Federal Aviation Administration requires a permit for
ANY crane work within a 3 mile radius of any airport. The
distance may be increased if the work is in the direct line of a runway -
considered to be within the "glide path" of aircraft during takeoff or landing.
The glide path is defined as a 1 foot per 100 feet slope beginning at the
closest point of any runway. Work may be allowed if the max. height
of the crane is below the glide path after compensations for
topographical elevations are calculated.
The consequences of not having an
FAA permit are:
1) the jobsite will
be shut down and
2) a substantial fine.
Gatwood will obtain these permits as they apply to the use
of our cranes. These take 4-6 weeks for the FAA to process - so plan
ahead. Contact us for further information.
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Description |
FAA web link |
PDF file |
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Direct weblink to FAA |
FAA Main website |
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Regulations that explain
the FAA permits and requirements |
Part 77 - Objects that affect navigable airspace |
Part77.pdf |
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The
following maps are to give a general idea of the "3 mile zone" in which
you need to determine if an FAA permit is required. Click on pic to
expand to full size |
O' Hare 3 mile zone
(yellow circle) |
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Midway 3 mile zone |
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Waukegan Airport 3 mile zone |
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DuPage Airport 3 mile zone |
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Palwaukee Airport 3 mile zone |
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