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B737 first officer reported taxi guide lines associated with gate alignment were difficult to see when the ramp was wet and suggested reflective paint be used to increase visibility.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1610004 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201901 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1801-2400 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | OAK.Airport |
| State Reference | CA |
| Environment | |
| Light | Night |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B737-700 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Taxi |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Pilot Not Flying First Officer |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Multiengine Flight Crew Instrument Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 334 Flight Crew Type 10000 |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | No Specific Anomaly Occurred All Types |
Narrative:
This [safety report] is intended as more of a general concern issue and not limited to this particular flight. On numerous occasions; throughout our system; I've noticed that the j-lines are often times very difficult to see at night when the ramps are wet. This is especially hazardous when the line is at an unexpected angle (not perpendicular to the ramp) or involves a turn during entry to the gate or when the marshaller isn't providing accurate guidance. Has anyone considered using reflective paint (as is used on some taxiways and runways) on the j-lines so as to increase their visibility?
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: B737 First Officer reported taxi guide lines associated with gate alignment were difficult to see when the ramp was wet and suggested reflective paint be used to increase visibility.
Narrative: This [safety report] is intended as more of a general concern issue and not limited to this particular flight. On numerous occasions; throughout our system; I've noticed that the J-lines are often times very difficult to see at night when the ramps are wet. This is especially hazardous when the line is at an unexpected angle (not perpendicular to the ramp) or involves a turn during entry to the gate or when the marshaller isn't providing accurate guidance. Has anyone considered using reflective paint (as is used on some taxiways and runways) on the J-lines so as to increase their visibility?
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.