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power connection cable seriesFAA AC 150/5345-7F L-824 Type C5 kV Primary & 600 V Secondary90 °C XLPE Airfield Cable

FAA L-824 Type C Airfield Lighting CableFAA AC 150/5345-7F 5 kV primary & 600 V secondary XLPE airfield lighting cable

FAA L-824 Type C Airfield Lighting Cable (5 kV primary single-core & 600 V 2-core secondary) certified to FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5345-7F, ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC 70) and ICEA S-93-639—featuring 7- or 19-strand copper conductors.

FAA L-824 Type C
Direct Burial & Duct
90 °C Wet / Dry XLPE
Abrasion & Chemical Resistant
Order designation
L-824 Type C 8 AWG 5kV NS
XLPE wall
2.80 (110 mil) mm
Nominal outer Ø
9.8 mm
Weight ≈
135 kg/km
Conductor DC R
2.14 Ω/km
All sizes (5)
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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum
FAA specification
AC 150/5345-7F
L-824 Type C XLPE Series
Voltage classes
5,000 V & 600 V
5 kV CCR loop + 600 V lamp lead
Primary sizes
8 AWG & 6 AWG
7- or 19-strand bare/tinned Cu
Insulation
90 °C XLPE
2.80 mm (110 mil) 5 kV wall
Constructions
Unshielded / Cu-
Single-wall XLPE or Cu-shield+PE
Temperature
+90 °C Wet / Dry
+130 °C overload · +250 °C SC

Typical values for this cable type, based on FAA AC 150/5345-7F / ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC 70) / S-93-639 — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is FAA L-824 Type C right for your machine?

The industry workhorse for FAA and ICAO airport runway, taxiway, PAPI and approach lighting duct banks—offering low friction for long conduit pulls and high dielectric strength in wet underground environments.

Fixed installation

Suitable

Low-friction single-wall XLPE surface pulls easily through long underground PVC/HDPE airfield lighting conduits between L-867 base cans.

Immersion & wet locations

Suitable

Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) provides ultra-low water absorption and high crush resistance for direct-buried trenches and flooded.

Switchgear & control cabinet wiring

Suitable

Includes 600 V 2-conductor #12 AWG / #10 AWG Type C secondary cable for connecting the L-830 isolation transformer secondary to the.

Energy chain / drag chain

Not suitable

Fixed underground airport lighting cable; not for flexing cable carriers.

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Typical machinesCommercial & Military Airport Runways (CAT I / II / III)Taxiway Edge, Centreline & Apron Flood LoopsL-830 Isolation Transformer Secondary Lamp LeadsConstant-Current Regulator (CCR) Vault FeedersRegional Airport & Heliport Lighting Upgrades

Construction

Layer by layer

FAA L-824 Type C 5 kV Airfield Lighting Cable showing 7- or 19-strand annealed copper conductor (8 AWG or 6 AWG), extruded semiconducting conductor stress screen, and 110 mil (2.80 mm) cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation/jacket (plus optional 5 mil copper tape shield and PE/CPE jacket on Shielded Type C).

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Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data
#LayerMaterial & reference
17- or 19-strand annealed bare or tinned copper conductor8 AWG (8.37 mm²) or 6 AWG (13.3 mm²) Class B (7W) or Class C (19W) copper per ASTM B3 / B8 / B33Carries 6.6 A or 20 A constant-current primary loop power
2Extruded semiconducting XLPE conductor screen (5 kV)Thermoset semiconducting cross-linked layer bonded over the stranded conductorPrevents internal corona discharge at 5 kV CCR operating peaks
3110 mil (2.80 mm) 90 °C Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)Sunlight-resistant carbon-black-filled thermoset XLPE serving as combined insulation and jacket on Non-Shielded Type CHigh dielectric strength, abrasion resistance and low duct pulling friction
4Optional helically applied copper tape shield (Shielded Type C)Semiconducting insulation screen + 0.127 mm (5 mil) overlapped bare/tinned copper tape shieldSpecified for lightning-exposed airfields and EMI-sensitive runs
5Single-wall XLPE surface or outer PE/CPE jacket (Shielded)Integral weather-resistant Black XLPE outer wall (Non-Shielded) or 1.14–1.52 mm PE/CPE outer jacket over copper shieldDimensioned for FAA L-823 primary connector kits

L-824 Type C 5 kV Non-Shielded (8 AWG / 6 AWG Single-Wall XLPE)

Most widely installed FAA 5 kV runway primary cable: conductor screen + 110 mil (2.80 mm) black XLPE per ICEA S-95-658

L-824 Type C 5 kV Shielded (8 AWG / 6 AWG XLPE + Cu Tape + Jacket)

Copper-tape-shielded 5 kV XLPE primary cable with outer protective jacket per ICEA S-93-639

L-824 Type C 600 V Secondary (2×12 AWG / 2×10 AWG)

2-conductor 600 V XLPE/CPE secondary tail connecting the L-830 transformer secondary to the L-823 two-pole lamp plug

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on FAA AC 150/5345-7F / ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC 70) / S-93-639. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Voltage ratings
5,000 V (1C primary CCR series) · 600 V (2C secondary fixture lead)
Factory dielectric test
18 kV AC for 5 min (5 kV primary) · 3.5 kV AC (600 V secondary)
Max. DC resistance @ 20 °C
2.14 Ω/km (8 AWG) · 1.35 Ω/km (6 AWG) · 5.43 Ω/km (12 AWG)
Insulation resistance
≥ 10,000 MΩ·km @ 20 °C

Thermal

Continuous conductor temp.
+90 °C Wet or Dry
Emergency overload temp.
+130 °C
Short-circuit temperature
+250 °C (5 s)

Mechanical

5 kV XLPE wall thickness
2.80 mm (110 mil) minimum average wall
Min. bend radius
6 × OD (non-shielded single-wall) · 12 × OD (copper-tape shielded)
Duct pulling coefficient
Low-friction cross-linked XLPE reduces tension on long conduit pulls

Resistance

Water & direct burial
Approved for direct earth burial, underground ducts and wet base cans
Sunlight & weather
Carbon-black stabilized XLPE passes UL/ICEA weatherometer tests
Hot creep & deformation
Thermoset cross-linking passes ICEA +150 °C hot-set test

Reference standards

FAA specification
FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5345-7F (L-824 Type C)
ICEA / NEMA standards
ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC 70) & ICEA S-93-639 (NEMA WC 74)
ETL / Third-party cert.
Intertek ETL Verified to FAA AC 150/5345-7F available

Identification

Surface print legend
FAA L-824 TYPE C 5000V 8 AWG XLPE ICEA S-95-658 + Year + Footage
Customs tariff (HS)
8544.6010
Colour coding Options
Black standard; Red, Blue, White or Yellow co-extruded stripes for multi-circuit vaults

Sizes

5 standard FAA L-824 Type C (5 kV Primary & 600 V Secondary) configurations

Conductor size, construction, XLPE wall thickness, nominal outer diameter and weight.

5 kV Primary & 600 V Secondary schedule
FAA designationConductors & shieldXLPE wall
mm		Nominal Ø
mm		Weight ≈
kg/km		Max. DC R
Ω/km		Enquiry
5 kV L-824 Type C Primary Cable
L-824 Type C 8 AWG 5kV NS1 × 8 AWG (7/19W Cu) · Single-Wall XLPE2.80 (110 mil)9.81352.14
L-824 Type C 6 AWG 5kV NS1 × 6 AWG (7/19W Cu) · Single-Wall XLPE2.80 (110 mil)10.81851.35
L-824 Type C 8 AWG 5kV SH1 × 8 AWG · XLPE + 5 mil Cu Shield + Jacket2.80 + 1.5214.22652.14
L-824 Type C 6 AWG 5kV SH1 × 6 AWG · XLPE + 5 mil Cu Shield + Jacket2.80 + 1.5215.23351.35
600 V L-824 Type C Secondary Lead
L-824 Type C 2×12 AWG 600V2 × 12 AWG (19W Cu) · 600 V Secondary1.14 + 1.5211.41605.43
  • Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
  • Non-shielded 8 AWG Type C has a compact 9.8 mm OD, allowing multiple circuits to share 2-inch PVC airfield ducts with low pulling tension.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

  1. ConductorClass 5 stranding
  2. Spark test100 % in-line
  3. Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
  4. SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
  5. Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
  6. DimensionsOD, wall thickness
  7. Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch
Testing & inspectionTest value / referenceFrequency
Routine tests
100 % 18 kV AC dielectric test, spark test & DC resistanceZero breakdown for 5 min and DC resistance within ASTM B8 limitsEvery manufactured reel
Sample tests
Semiconducting conductor screen strip & L-823 connector gauge checkClean stripping for field L-823 termination and exact OD fitPer production batch
ICEA S-95-658 hot-creep, water absorption & cold bend (-40 °C)Hot-set elongation ≤ 100 % and zero cracking at -40 °CQualification test

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

FAA AC 150/5345-7F L-824 Type CICEA S-95-658 / NEMA WC 70ICEA S-93-639 (Shielded)

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX FAA L-824 TYPE C 8 AWG 5000V XLPE ICEA S-95-658
Delivery form
Fumigated wooden drums or steel export reels
Standard lengths
500 m · 1000 m (or custom cut lengths)
MOQ
100 m (standard) · 500 m (custom)
Lead time
2–4 weeks ex-works
Incoterms
EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFFAA L-824 Type C Airfield Lighting Cable – technical datasheet5 sizes · construction, technical data, approvalsXLSXFAA L-824 Type C spec data (Excel)All 5 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation
Revision
2026-10-20
Updated
2026-10-20

FAQ

Questions engineers ask first

Not covered here? Send your drawing — an engineer replies within 2 business hours.

Why is FAA L-824 Type C 8 AWG Non-Shielded the most widely installed airfield lighting cable in North America?
Its single-wall 110 mil (2.80 mm) cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) construction produces a slim 9.8 mm outer diameter (vs 12.2 mm for jacketed EPR/CPE Type B), lower weight (135 kg/km vs 195 kg/km), lower cost, and a hard, low-friction surface that pulls through long underground PVC duct banks with minimal tension.
When should an airport engineer choose L-824 Type B (EPR/CPE) instead of L-824 Type C (XLPE)?
Choose Type B (EPR/CPE) when installations take place in cold winter climates where XLPE becomes stiff to coil inside shallow L-867/L-868 base cans, or where the separate elastomeric CPE jacket is desired for cushion against sharp rocky backfill.
Why does 5 kV L-824 Type C require an extruded semiconducting layer over the 8 AWG conductor?
Even on unshielded 5 kV series loops, the stranded 8 AWG conductor has a small radius of curvature that creates high electric field gradients at the strand ridges. The smooth extruded semiconducting conductor screen equalizes the electric stress at the inner XLPE boundary, preventing partial discharge and water-tree initiation.
Can L-824 Type C be ordered with factory colour-coded stripes for multi-circuit ducts?
Yes. When multiple runway and taxiway loops share the same duct bank and handholes, Type C is supplied with permanent co-extruded Red, Blue, Yellow, Green or White longitudinal stripes for instant circuit identification.

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