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What is Stage 3?

Aircraft Flying in the US and Europe must be certified as Stage 3 compliant after December 31, 1999.  Stage 3 is the standard that defines allowable noise emissions and is defined in Part 36 of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations. 

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Noise Measurement Points for Aircraft Noise Certification:

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Defined in FAA Far Part 36 Appendix A

Flight Profile Identification Positions

Position Description
A Start of takeoff roll.
B Liftoff
C Start of first constant climb.
D Start of thrust reduction.
E Start of second constant climb.
Ec Start of second constant climb on corrected flight path.
F End of noise certification takeoff flight path.
Fc End of second constant climb on corrected flight path.
G Start of noise certification approach flight path.
Gr Start of noise certification approach on reference flight path.
H Position on approach path directly above noise measuring station.
I Start of level off.
Ir Start of level off on reference approach flight path.
J Touchdown.
K Takeoff noise measuring station.
L Sideline noise measuring station (not on flight track).
M End of noise type certification takeoff flight track.
N Approach noise measuring station.
O Threshold of approach end of runway.
P Start of noise type certification approach flight track.

                             

 

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