Services

PAPI Lighting Systems Services in Saudi Arabia

Name: EMAN FTC
Address: Office #i-26, 1st Floor, Building No: 7036, Sayda Street, Ad Duraihimiyah District, Riyadh, Riyadh, 12796, Saudi Arabia
Telephone: +966 58 339 5756

Technician inspecting PAPI lighting beside an airport runway, illustrating EMAN FTC’s PAPI lighting systems services.

What We Do

EMAN FTC provides PAPI lighting systems services in Riyadh and across Saudi Arabia, including Jeddah, Dammam and Jubail. We support airport operators and contractors with equipment supply, installation, replacement, maintenance and electrical fault assessment.

EMAN FTC provides PAPI lighting systems services for airports, airfields and aviation contractors in Riyadh and across Saudi Arabia. We support equipment supply, installation, replacement, maintenance and electrical fault assessment, with the work agreed around your system and project requirements.

A Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) gives pilots visual approach-slope guidance through red and white light indications. Our PAPI and approach lighting products form part of our wider airport lighting range.

PAPI installation and replacement

Planning a new installation or replacing damaged equipment? Send the approved layout, equipment specifications and site details. We review mounting arrangements, electrical connections, power supplies and control interfaces before confirming the installation package.

The scope can include:

PAPI equipment supply and installation.
Replacement of existing units and compatible components.
Power and control connections.
Electrical testing and commissioning support.
Maintenance and fault investigation.

Foundation work, specialist alignment, flight inspection and acceptance responsibilities are identified separately in the quotation.

Upgrading an existing PAPI system

An LED upgrade starts with checking the installed equipment. The existing mounts, power arrangement and controls need to suit the proposed replacement.

For example, an operator replacing an older halogen system should provide its model numbers and electrical drawings before ordering new units. This helps establish which components can remain and what additional work is needed.

Where the specified system uses series-circuit power equipment, review our CCRs and isolation transformers alongside the PAPI requirements.

Fault finding and maintenance

If a unit stops operating, share the fault symptoms, equipment model and maintenance history. Photographs of the unit, nameplate and visible damage can help with the initial assessment.

A damaged housing, failed electrical connection and reported change in the light indication need different investigations. Electrical faults can be reviewed through our control system fault analysis services. Optical or alignment concerns require the appropriate specialist checks.

Maintenance activities follow the equipment instructions and agreed service plan. Replacement parts are checked against the installed model.

Alignment, testing and handover

Physical installation, alignment and flight inspection are separate parts of a PAPI project. The quotation should identify who performs each activity and which records the airport operator requires.

Electrical test results, equipment details and installation records can be included in the handover package. Specialist verification and acceptance requirements must be agreed before work begins.

For a wider airfield package, explore our airport lighting services and runway and taxiway lighting installation services.

Project support across Saudi Arabia

Based in Riyadh, EMAN FTC accepts enquiries from Jeddah, Dammam, Jubail, Al Khobar, Dhahran, Yanbu and other Saudi locations. Mobilisation depends on the agreed work, equipment availability and airport access arrangements.

For work at an operating airport, include the permitted working hours and handback requirements. An overnight installation window needs to accommodate access, installation, checks and clearing the work area.

Request a PAPI service quote

Send your site location, equipment make and model, drawings, photographs and required completion dates. Tell us whether you need supply, installation, replacement, maintenance or help assessing a fault.

Phone: +966 58 339 5756 · WhatsApp
Email: info@emanftc.com

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Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

What are PAPI lighting systems services?

PAPI lighting systems services cover work on Precision Approach Path Indicator equipment, including supply, installation, replacement, maintenance and fault assessment. EMAN FTC reviews your equipment details and project requirements to confirm the scope. Specialist alignment, flight inspection and acceptance responsibilities are agreed separately.

What does a PAPI system do?

A PAPI system gives pilots visual information about their approach slope using red and white light indications. Its positioning and alignment follow the approved airfield design. Installing the equipment and verifying its guidance are separate parts of the project.

Does EMAN FTC provide PAPI services across Saudi Arabia?

EMAN FTC is based in Riyadh and accepts PAPI service enquiries from Jeddah, Dammam, Jubail, Al Khobar, Dhahran, Yanbu and other Saudi locations. Share your site location and required work so we can confirm availability and mobilisation arrangements.

Can you supply and install a new PAPI system?

EMAN FTC accepts enquiries for PAPI equipment supply and installation. Send the approved layout, technical specifications and bill of quantities. The quotation will identify the equipment, installation activities and any separate requirements for foundations, alignment or specialist inspection.

Can you work on a PAPI system installed by another contractor?

An existing system can be reviewed for maintenance, replacement or electrical fault assessment. We need the manufacturer, model, reported problem and available drawings. Photographs and previous maintenance records help establish the work required before a site visit.

Can an older halogen PAPI system be upgraded to LED?

An LED upgrade can be assessed against the existing mounting arrangements, power supply, controls and project specification. For example, retaining the foundations may be possible, but that does not confirm that the new equipment suits every other part of the installation.

Do all PAPI systems need a constant current regulator?

The power arrangement depends on the PAPI model and system design. Check the manufacturer’s requirements before specifying a CCR or other power equipment. For replacement work, send the existing electrical drawings and equipment nameplates so compatibility can be reviewed.

What information helps you assess a PAPI fault?

Send the affected unit’s make and model, the fault symptoms, when the problem started and any available maintenance records. Mention whether the issue involves loss of power, intermittent operation, physical damage or a reported change in the indication. These details help direct the assessment.

Does PAPI maintenance include alignment checks?

Alignment checks should be explicitly included in the agreed maintenance scope. Routine electrical work or component replacement does not automatically include specialist optical verification. Tell us what checks your airport operator requires so responsibilities and records can be confirmed before work begins.

Is flight inspection included with PAPI installation?

Flight inspection is a separate activity to confirm when defining the project. A quotation for supply or physical installation should not be assumed to include it. The scope needs to identify the inspection provider, required coordination and acceptance responsibilities.

Can PAPI work be scheduled at an operating airport?

Work can be planned around airport-approved access arrangements, subject to the operator’s permission. The programme needs to account for isolation, installation, checks and handback. If access is limited to an overnight window, include those hours in your enquiry.

How often should a PAPI system be maintained?

The maintenance schedule should follow the equipment instructions, airport maintenance programme and applicable requirements. There is no single interval suitable for every installation. Share your current schedule and service history when requesting maintenance support.

What documents can EMAN FTC provide after the work?

The agreed handover package can include equipment details, installation records, electrical test results and maintenance notes. Alignment or specialist inspection records depend on the contracted scope. Send your consultant’s document requirements before work starts so they can be included.

What affects the cost and completion time of PAPI services?

Equipment availability, system condition, installation quantities, civil works and airport access windows affect both price and programme. Specialist alignment or inspection adds separate requirements. A damaged-unit replacement will need a different assessment from a complete system installation.

How can I request a PAPI service quotation?

Send your company name, site location, equipment make and model, drawings, photographs and target dates. Tell us whether you need supply, installation, replacement, maintenance or fault assessment. Contact EMAN FTC on +966 58 339 5756 or info@emanftc.com.