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Arresting System Engagement Device Type (AGE)

DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.

RDF: age.ttl

Name
arrestSysEngageDeviceType
Datatype
Enumeration
Definition
The type of device that is used to engage an aircraft upon landing in order to immediately stop it.
Description
The engagement device is connected to an energy absorber that rapidly dissipates the kinetic energy of the moving aircraft, bringing the aircraft to a stop. Examples of devices include hooks, barriers, and nets.
Synonyms
Arresting Gear Engagement Device Type
Accepted
2013-10-18
Defined by
DFDD
Values
Used by

Source: DGIF 2026-1 QEA model, DGIWG. Standard: DGIWG 206-3. Licence: CC BY 4.0, © DGIWG.