AMTE 426L

Airports and Airways

Engineering (Shop)
2nd Semester, A.Y. 2022-2023

ACTIVITY 2 MANUAL
AIRPORT SIGNS: FORM AND PROPORTION OF CHARACTERS
NAME: LN/FN/MI

SECTION: SCHEDULE:

DATE: ROOM:

INSTRUCTOR: RATING

PART I. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Signs that convey messages that pilots must obey are known as mandatory
instruction signs. These signs must have white lettering on a red
background. If required by CAAP for environmental or other factors to
increase the conspicuity of mandatory instruction signs, the outside edge
of the inscription shall be supplemented by a black outline 10 mm in
width for signs at runways code number 1 or 2, and 20 mm in width for
signs at other runway code numbers.

Signs that convey messages of information are known as information signs.

These signs must have either black lettering on a yellow background or
yellow lettering on a black background.

A location sign shall consist of an inscription in yellow on a black

background and where it is a stand-alone sign shall have a yellow border.

Signs must be located to provide adequate clearance to pass aircraft. The

depth and width of the signboard are dependent on the location of the
sign, the size of the characters, and the length of the message conveyed.

Aerodrome operators will consult with airlines and with Air Traffic
Control, on the need for information signs. Notwithstanding, information
signs must be provided at airports where taxiway intersection departures
are permitted.

Reference: https://caap.gov.ph/manual-of-standards/

AMTE 426L - AIRPORTS AND AIRWAYS ENGINEERING (SHOP)

ACTIVITY 2 MANUAL - AERODROME VISUAL AIDS: AIRPORT SIGNS
PREPARED BY: MR. JEREMY ALLAN C. LIGERO
AMTE 426L
Airports and Airways
Engineering (Shop)
2nd Semester, A.Y. 2022-2023

1. To identify the different airport signs; their dimensions,

PART II. locations, and purpose
OBJECTIVES 2. To demonstrate designing airport signs according to the
standard forms and proportions.

PART III. MATERIALS, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT

● At least 10 pcs. Graphing paper (8.5”x11”)

● Engineering drawing materials

Note: Sign each performance box upon completion of the task.

PART IV. PERFORMANCE INSTRUCTIONS STUDENT INSTR.

1. Wear your personal protective equipment in the

workplace if applicable.

2. Use the Manual of Standards for Aerodrome 2nd Edition,

Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).

3. Draw the proper form and proportion of characters used

in airport signs. Use the first letter of your surname and
given name (ex. TJ for Tamad, Juan). For numerical
characters, use the 2-digit format of the month of your
birthdate. (ex: 04 for April or 10 for October)

4. To determine the proper space between letters or

numerals, obtain the code from Table 8.6-3: Letters and
numeral widths and space between letter or numerals (MOS
for Aerodrome PAGE 8-67) table a) or b) and enter table c)
for that code number to the desired letter or numerical
height.

To determine the proper letter or numerical width, use

table d) or e) from Table 8.6-3.

AMTE 426L - AIRPORTS AND AIRWAYS ENGINEERING (SHOP)

ACTIVITY 2 MANUAL - AERODROME VISUAL AIDS: AIRPORT SIGNS
PREPARED BY: MR. JEREMY ALLAN C. LIGERO
AMTE 426L
Airports and Airways
Engineering (Shop)
2nd Semester, A.Y. 2022-2023

5. Begin drawing once dimensions are set. Use graphing

paper and engineering drawing materials.

6. Housekeeping. Clean your workspace. Return all

items/tools used.

GIVEN:
Character height: 300 mm
Stroke width: 48 mm

FIND:
Character code number: ___________
Character width: ___________
Space between characters: _____________

SCAKE RATIO: 1:2

AMTE 426L - AIRPORTS AND AIRWAYS ENGINEERING (SHOP)

ACTIVITY 2 MANUAL - AERODROME VISUAL AIDS: AIRPORT SIGNS
PREPARED BY: MR. JEREMY ALLAN C. LIGERO
AMTE 426L
Airports and Airways
Engineering (Shop)
2nd Semester, A.Y. 2022-2023

PART V. ACTIVITY EVALUATION

CRITERIA/VALUE 5 POINTS 4 POINTS 3 POINTS 1 POINT TOTAL

Tasks Mostly Partially Not

Completed
Completion completed completed completed

Followed
Following Followed Followed Followed
few or
instructions all most some
none

Knowledge
Exemplary Excellent Acceptable Poor
demonstration

Project Needs
Superior Good Unacceptable
quality improvement

__________________________ _________________________ TOTAL

Student name and signature Instructor’s signature SCORE

INSTRUCTOR’S REMARKS

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AMTE 426L - AIRPORTS AND AIRWAYS ENGINEERING (SHOP)

ACTIVITY 2 MANUAL - AERODROME VISUAL AIDS: AIRPORT SIGNS
PREPARED BY: MR. JEREMY ALLAN C. LIGERO