 When the pavement is used by aircraft with maximum

takeoff weight of more than 5700 kg, the pavement

strength is reported by ACN-PCN system. Aircraft
Classification Number – Pavement classification Number
system.

 The Pavement classification number indicates that the

aircraft with an Aircraft Classification Number should be
EQUAL TO LESS THAN the value of Pavement
classification number to use the pavement subject to any
limitation on tyre pressure.
 Pavement Type

Rigid R

Flexible F
 Subgrade Strength category
High Strength K=150Mn/m³ A
Medium Strength K = 80 Mn/m³ B

Low Strength K=40 Mn/m³ C

Ultra Low strength K = 20 Mn/m³ D

Maximum Allowable Tyre Pressure
High : No Limit W
Medium:Pressure Limited X
to 1.50 Mpa
Low : Pressure limited to Y
1 Mpa
Very Low : Pressure Z
Limited to .50 Mpa
Technical Evaluation
Indicates technical
T evaluation
Indicates usage – a
U physical testing
For example

PCN 80 R/A/W/T