Implementation of new Aircraft Classification Rating (ACR)-Pavement Classification Rating (PCR) Method
Introduction
- The new ICAO Aircraft Classification Rating – Pavement Classification Rating (ACR-PCR) system, replacing the ACN-PCN calculation method, comes into force in November 2024, resp. in 2025 for EASA member states.
- Adopting the ACR-PCR system requires a comprehensive understanding of the new system’s requirements for all aerodrome operators as this new method is mandatory for all airports and aerodromes within the scope of EASA and ICAO.
- The ACR-PCR method is related to the design of aerodrome pavements. It is based on the relevant ICAO and EASA regulations:
- ICAO Aerodromes, Volume 1 Aerodromes Design and Operations, Annex 14, Ninth Edition, July 2022.
- ICAO Aerodrome Design Manual (Doc 9157) ADM Part 3 Pavements, Third Edition 2022.
- EASA Certification Specifications and Guidance Material for Aerodrome Design (CS-ADR-DSN).
- This course introduces the background, basics, the method of the ACR and PCR values, and the new regulation. Participants gain a complete understanding with the help of examples and specialities of this new method.
- The course will provide specialised pavement experts that perform PCR (Pavement Classification Rating) calculations with the competencies required to determine the PCR of any given airport pavement structure, for any given aircraft mix, in accordance with the ACR-PCR (Aircraft Classification Rating-Pavement Classification Rating) method as described in ADM (Aerodrome Design Manual) Part 3 (Pavements) 2022 edition.
Objectives
After successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- List the benefits of the new ACR-PCR system.
- Provides information on the steps and planned timeframe for the transposition of the new method in the EU regulatory framework;
- Provides recommended actions to the competent authorities, aerodrome operators and aeronautical information services providers to ensure compliance with the new method;
- Details the two acceptable methods to determine the PCR values;
Who Sould Attend
- - Aerodrome infrastructure and maintenance Staff. - Aerodrome quality and compliance managers - Aviation Authority Personnel. - Civil engineers
- architects and other contractors.
Course Content
- Introducing the ACR/PCR Method.
- Reporting Aerodrome Pavement Strength.
- Particularities of the ACR-PCR method.
- Cumulative Damage Factor.
- Aircraft Classification Rating.
- Pavement Classification Rating.