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FAA L-868 Light Base, Mud Plates, Flange Rings, Spacers, Extensions, and Two Part Base Cans
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Compliance and Applications
FAA: AC 150/5345-42H, L-868 Load Bearing
Our FAA approved, load bearing light bases are designed for locations which experience aircraft and other heavy vehicular loading. The base typically supports an in-pavement light fixture and houses a powering isolation transformer. It can also be used solely as a junction box or transformer housing.
Load Bearing Standard FAA L-868 Sizes:
A = 9″ dia. (7-1/4″ bolt circle)
B = 12″ dia. (11-1/4″ bolt circle)
C = 15″ dia. (14-1/4″ bolt circle)
Standard Height: 24″
Material: Hot dipped galvanized steel standard.
Conduit Openings: Grommets to accommodate 2″ PVC standard. Hubs available. Other opening sizes are available.
Conduit Locations: Locations are designated based on a 360 degree circle as follows:
0° and 180° are standard. All conduit locations must be specified at time of order. Center of standard opening is 2-1/2″ above the bottom of the light base.
Shipping Info: Shipped with 6 stainless steel bolts and a protective 1/2″ thick plywood cover.
Options: Must be specified.
• Grounding: Grounding straps must be specified at time of order. Internal, external or both are available.
• Drain holes: 3/4″ drain hole standard. Other sizes available. Please specify.
• Other options: Please specify as needed.
Ordering Codes
| Type | Configuration | Conduit Openings | Options | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size/Material/Dia./Height | Type | Standard Locations | Ground Strap | Drain Hole | Other | |
| 30-868 | A: Steel/9″ Dia./24″ Height B: Steel/12″ Dia./24″ Height C: Steel/15″ Dia./24″ Height |
G: Grommets for 2″ PVC H: Hubs for 2″ PVC J: Special grommet size K: Special hub size |
2: (0°/180°) 3: (0°/90°/180°) 4: (0°/90°/180°/270°) S: (Specify, extra cost) |
0: None I: Internal E: External Q: Internal & External |
0: None D: 3/4″ hole E: 1″ hole S: Specify |
0: None S: Specify |
L-868 Mud Plates
• Usually shipped installed on base.
• Steel construction with hot dip galvanized finish.
L-868 Y Flange Rings (Concrete Ring)
• Height: 3/8″ to 3/4″.
• Steel construction, zinc plated with O.D. wash.
• Gasket sold separately.
L-868 Spacers and Extensions
• Spacer height: 1/16″ to 1-7/8″
• Extension height: 2″ to 8″.
• Steel construction with hot dip galvanized finish.
• Gasket sold separately.
L-868 Two Part Base Cans
• Facilitates overlay paving.
• Steel construction with hot dip galvanized finish.
Light Base Coated Flange Bolts