
Aircraft Lightning Zone
STANDARD published on 1.2.2026
Designation standards: SAE ARP5414B
Publication date standards: 1.2.2026
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards SAE
This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) defines lightning strike zones and provides guidelines for locating them on particular aircraft, together with examples. The zone definitions and location guidelines described herein are applicable to Parts 23, 25, 27, and 29 aircraft. The zone location guidelines and examples are representative of in-flight lightning exposures.
SUBFILE: Aerospace
TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Aerospace Standard