PART 14 AVIATION SAFETY : Sections Listing

TITLE 92: TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SUBCHAPTER b: AERONAUTICS
PART 14 AVIATION SAFETY


SUBPART A: INTRODUCTION

SUBPART B: AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION

SUBPART C: AIRMAN REGISTRATION

SUBPART D: AIR SAFETY

SUBPART E: AIRPORTS

SUBPART F: AIRPORTS FOR NON-CONVENTIONAL AIRCRAFT

SUBPART G: RESTRICTED LANDING AREAS

SUBPART H: HELIPORTS/VERTIPORTS

SUBPART I: SPECIAL PURPOSE AIRCRAFT

SUBPART J: ULTRALIGHTS AND ULTRALIGHT TRAINERS

SUBPART K: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by the Illinois Aeronautics Act [620 ILCS 5].

SOURCE: Part repealed at 28 Ill. Reg. 2298, effective January 26, 2004; new Part adopted at 28 Ill. Reg. 2302, effective January 26, 2004; amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 15127, effective August 30, 2013; amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 20064, effective October 2, 2014; amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 7104, effective March 30, 2018.

SUBPART A: INTRODUCTION

SUBPART B: AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION

SUBPART C: AIRMAN REGISTRATION

SUBPART D: AIR SAFETY

SUBPART E: AIRPORTS

SUBPART F: AIRPORTS FOR NON-CONVENTIONAL AIRCRAFT

SUBPART G: RESTRICTED LANDING AREAS

SUBPART H: HELIPORTS/VERTIPORTS

SUBPART I: SPECIAL PURPOSE AIRCRAFT

SUBPART J: ULTRALIGHTS AND ULTRALIGHT TRAINERS

SUBPART K: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

 


Section 14.APPENDIX C   Airports for Non-Conventional Aircraft Standards

 

Section 14.ILLUSTRATION A   Airports for Non-Conventional Aircraft Minimum Dimensional Standards

 


Section 14.APPENDIX D  Airports for Non-Conventional Aircraft Restrictions on Use

 

Section 14.TABLE A  Restrictions on Use

 

Use

Airports for Non-Conventional Aircraft

Public-Use

Airports for Non-Conventional Aircraft

Private-Use

Aircraft Rental

Rental aircraft must be designated as Special Purpose or exempted aircraft.

Rental aircraft must be designated as Special Purpose or exempted aircraft.

Based Agricultural Operations

Allowed

Allowed

Based Aircraft

No restrictions on number.  Must be designated as Special Purpose or exempted aircraft.

No restrictions on number.  Must be designated as Special Purpose or exempted aircraft.

Carrying of Passengers for Hire

Allowed

Allowed

Commercial Maintenance

Allowed

Allowed

Commercial Parachute Operations

Allowed

Allowed

Flight Instruction

Restricted to aircraft designated in Illinois as Special Purpose unless exempted.

Restricted to aircraft designated in Illinois as Special Purpose unless exempted.

Fly-In Events

Aircraft must be designated as Special Purpose or exempted aircraft.

By personal invitation only.  (Prior approval and permit required from the Division.)  Restricted to Special Purpose or exempted aircraft.

Application of De-icing Agents

Only non-corrosive de-icing agents allowed.

Only non-corrosive de-icing agents allowed.

 


Section 14.APPENDIX E   Restricted Landing Areas Standards

 

Section 14.ILLUSTRATION A   Restricted Landing Areas Minimum Dimensional Standards

 

(Source:  Amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 20064, effective October 2, 2014)


Section 14.APPENDIX E   Restricted Landing Areas Standards

 

Section 14.ILLUSTRATION B   Restricted Landing Areas Minimum Separation & Gradient Standards

 

(Source:  Amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 20064, effective October 2, 2014)


 

Section 14.APPENDIX E  Restricted Landing Areas Standards

 

Section 14.ILLUSTRATION C  Ultralight/STOL Restricted Landing Areas Minimum Dimensional Standards

 

 

(Source:  Old Illustration C renumbered to Appendix E, Illustration E and new Illustration C added at 38 Ill. Reg. 20064, effective October 2, 2014)


 

Section 14.APPENDIX E  Restricted Landing Areas Standards

 

Section 14.ILLUSTRATION D  Ultralight/STOL Restricted Landing Areas Minimum Separation & Gradient Standards

 

 

(Source:  Old Illustration D renumbered to Appendix E, Illustration F and new Illustration D added at 38 Ill. Reg. 20064, effective October 2, 2014)


 

Section 14.APPENDIX E  Restricted Landing Areas Standards

 

Section 14.ILLUSTRATION E  Restricted Landing Areas Displaced Threshold Markings

 

(Source:  Renumbered from Appendix E, Illustration C at 38 Ill. Reg. 20064, effective October 2, 2014)

 


 

Section 14.APPENDIX E  Restricted Landing Areas Standards

 

Section 14.ILLUSTRATION F  Restricted Landing Areas Closed RLA & Closed Runway Marker

 

(Source:  Renumbered from Appendix E, Illustration D at 38 Ill. Reg. 20064, effective October 2, 2014)


Section 14.APPENDIX F   Restricted Landing Areas Restrictions on Use

 

Section 14.TABLE A   Restrictions on Use

 

Use

Restricted Landing Area

Ultralight/STOL

Restricted Landing Area

Aircraft Rental

Prohibited

Prohibited

Based Agricultural Operations

Allowed

Allowed

Based Aircraft

Maximum of six based aircraft.

No Restrictions

Carrying of Passengers for Hire

Prohibited*

Prohibited*

Commercial Maintenance

Prohibited

Prohibited

Commercial Parachute Operations

Prohibited

Prohibited

Flight Instruction

a)  Restricted to immediate family of Certificate Holder (excluding certificates held by corporation).  Non-continuous.

b)  Specialized dual instruction originating from a bona fide flight training operation based at an airport.

Prohibited

Fly-In Events

(More than six Aircraft)

By personal invitation only.  (Prior approval and permit required from the Division.)

By personal invitation only.  (Prior approval and permit required from the Division.)

Through-the-Fence Operations

Allowed − location and number of access points to be approved by the Division (maximum of six aircraft).

Prohibited

Application of De-icing Agents

Only non-corrosive de-icing agents allowed.

Only non-corrosive de-icing agents allowed.

 

*Except for EMS operations.


 

Section 14.APPENDIX G   Heliport/Vertiport Standards

 

Section 14.ILLUSTRATION A   Public- or Private-Use Heliport/Vertiport Minimum Dimensional Standards

 


Section 14.APPENDIX G   Heliport/Vertiport Standards

 

Section 14.ILLUSTRATION B   Restricted Landing Area Heliport Minimum Dimensional Standards

 


Section 14.APPENDIX G   Heliport/Vertiport Standards

 

Section 14.ILLUSTRATION C   Hospital Heliport Minimum Dimensional Standards

 


Section 14.APPENDIX G   Heliport/Vertiport Standards

 

Section 14.ILLUSTRATION D   Heliports Sample Obstruction Clearance Slope Calculations

 


Section 14.APPENDIX G   Heliport/Vertiport Standards

 

Section 14.ILLUSTRATION E   Public or Private Heliport (Non-Hospital) Typical Heliport Marking

 


Section 14.APPENDIX G   Heliport/Vertiport Standards

 

Section 14.ILLUSTRATION F   Rooftop or Elevated Hospital Heliport Typical Heliport Marking

 


Section 14.APPENDIX G   Heliport/Vertiport Standards

 

Section 14.ILLUSTRATION G   Surface Hospital Heliport Typical Heliport Marking

 


Section 14.APPENDIX H   Heliport/Vertiport Standards, Facility Requirements and Restrictions on Use

 

Section 14.TABLE A   Heliport Standards

 

Standard

Heliport/ Helistop

Vertiport/ Vertistop

Public-Use

Heliport/ Helistop

Vertiport/ Vertistop

Private-Use

Heliport/ Helistop

Vertiport/ Vertistop

Restricted Landing Area

Heliport/ Helistop

Vertiport/ Vertistop

Hospital

Minimum TLOF (Helipad) Size*

1 Rotor Diameter

1 Rotor Diameter

1 Rotor Diameter (Recommended)

1 Rotor Diameter (40’ Minimum)

Minimum FATO (Clear Area) Size

2 x Rotor Diameter (100’ Minimum)

2 x Rotor Diameter (100’ Minimum)

2 x Rotor Diameter (100’ Minimum)

2 x Rotor Diameter (100’ Minimum)

Approach/ Departure Path Requirements

2 – 90º Apart Minimum (with 2:1 side transition)

8:1 Min. Slope

2 – 90º Apart Minimum (with 2:1 side transition)

8:1 Min. Slope

2 – 90º Apart Minimum

1st Approach − 8:1 Min. Slope

2nd Approach − may be 5:1 Min. Slope if necessary

2 − 90º Apart Minimum

1st Approach − 8:1 Min. Slope

2nd Approach − may be 5:1 Min. Slope if necessary

 

 

 

*NOTE:  A 6” REINFORCED CONCRETE TLOF IS RECOMMENDED.  If a concrete TLOF is not used, the FATO edges and center must be marked.


Section 14.APPENDIX H   Heliport/Vertiport Standards, Facility Requirements and Restrictions on Use

 

Section 14.TABLE B   Facility Requirements

 

Item

Heliport/ Helistop

Vertiport/ Vertistop

Public-Use

Heliport/ Helistop

Vertiport/ Vertistop

Private-Use

Heliport/ Helistop

Vertiport/ Vertistop

Restricted Landing Area

Hospital Heliport/ Helistop

Vertiport/ Vertistop

 

 

 

 

 

Access Control

a)  Spectator

b) Vehicular

c)  Perimeter

 

Required

Required

Required

 

Recommended

Recommended

Recommended

 

Recommended

Recommended

Recommended

 

Required

Required

Required

Security and access may be controlled by hospital

Fire Protection

Required for heliports – one 20# extinguisher (two where fueling is present)

Required for heliports – one 20# extinguisher (two where fueling is present)

Recommended

Required – one 20# extinguisher (two where fueling is present)

First-Aid Kit

Required for heliport only

Recommended for heliport

Not Required

Not Required

Fuel & Oil Sales

Required for heliport during normal business hours 

Available by phone after business hours

Not Required

Not Required

Not Required

Hangar/Office

Required for heliport only

Not Required

Not Required

Not Required

Identification Beacons

Required for heliports

Recommended

Not Required

Recommended and required for all Trauma Centers

 


 


Item

Heliport/ Helistop

Vertiport/ Vertistop

Public-Use

Heliport/ Helistop

Vertiport/ Vertistop

Private-Use

Heliport/ Helistop

Vertiport/ Vertistop

Restricted Landing Area

Hospital Heliport/ Helistop Vertiport/ Vertistop

Lead-in Lights and Arrows

Required for heliports

Recommended

Not Required

Recommended

Marked FATO and/or TLOF Identifiable from 500' AGL

Required

Required

Required

Required

Paved TLOF

Recommended

Recommended

Not Required

Recommended

Perimeter/Flood Lighting

Required for night use

Required for night use

Recommended for night use

Required for night use

Potable Water

Required for heliport during normal business hours 

Available by phone after business hours

Not Required

Not Required

Not Required

Horizontal Safety Fence for Heliports Elevated 30" or Higher

Required

Required

Required

Required

Sanitary Restroom

Required for heliport during normal business hours 

Available by phone after business hours

Not Required

Not Required

Not Required

Wind Direction / Velocity Indicator (must be lighted for night use)

Required

Required

Required

Required

 

(Source:  Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 15127, effective August 30, 2013)


Section 14.APPENDIX H   Heliport/Vertiport Standards, Facility Requirements and Restrictions on Use

 

Section 14.TABLE C   Restrictions on Use

 

Use

Heliport/ Helistop

Vertiport / Vertistop

Public-Use

Heliport/ Helistop

Vertiport / Vertistop

Private-Use

Heliport/ Helistop

Vertiport / Vertistop

Restricted Landing Area

Hospital Heliport/ Helistop

Vertiport / Vertistop

Based Aircraft

No Restrictions

No Restrictions

Maximum of Six Based Helicopters.

Maximum of Six Based Helicopters.

Carrying of Passengers for Hire

Allowed

Allowed

Prohibited as Based Operation

EMS only

Commercial Maintenance

Allowed for heliports only

Allowed for heliports only

Prohibited

Prohibited

Flight Instruction

Unrestricted

Unrestricted

a) Restricted to immediate family of Certificate Holder (excluding cert. held by corp.).  Non-continuous.

b) Specialized dual instruction originating from a bonafide flight training operation based at a heliport.

Prohibited

Through-the-Fence Operations

Allowed

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Agricultural Operations

Allowed

Allowed

Allowed

Not Applicable

Application of De-icing Agents

Only non-corrosive de-icing agents allowed.

Only non-corrosive de-icing agents allowed.

Only non-corrosive de-icing agents allowed.

Only non-corrosive de-icing agents allowed.