The very top red beacon light on 103.9 fm tower in San Tan Valley has been out/off for over a month. Is there some rule that this should be fixed/replaced? Called the station, they didn't seem to know or care. Phx/Mesa Gateway Airport is nearby and planes fly nearby overhead that tower all the time. Curious minds want to know.
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103.9 fm tower light/beacon out... anyone know or care?
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awsherrill
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There is a Notice to Airmen on file, advising that the lighting on that tower is "unserviceable" until 9/16, which means that whoever is responsible for maintaining the tower lights is aware of the problem and has "notified" the proper authorities.
Presumably this means that there is a plan to repair the lighting on or before 9/16, although NOTAMs for tower light failures can be extended.
FCC Rule 17.48 states that failure of any flashing light, or any top-mounted steady-burning light on a structure, must be reported to the FAA within 30 minutes of failure. There is no specific requirement to have tower lights repaired within a certain time frame, although pilot complaints may cause the FAA/FCC to put some pressure on the tower owner.
Presumably this means that there is a plan to repair the lighting on or before 9/16, although NOTAMs for tower light failures can be extended.
FCC Rule 17.48 states that failure of any flashing light, or any top-mounted steady-burning light on a structure, must be reported to the FAA within 30 minutes of failure. There is no specific requirement to have tower lights repaired within a certain time frame, although pilot complaints may cause the FAA/FCC to put some pressure on the tower owner.
Why would the station be concerned? They haven't owned that tower for years. It would make a lot more sense to contact the tower owner if you are truly concerned.
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