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contaminated runway
Definição1
A runway is contaminated when more than 25 per cent of the runway surface area (whether in isolated areas or not) within the required length and width being used is covered by: — water, or slush more than 3 mm (0.125 in) deep; — loose snow more than 20 mm (0.75 in) deep; or — compacted snow or ice, including wet ice.
Fonte1
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. Assessment measurement and reporting of runway surface conditions. Montreal, 2012. (Cir. 329 AN/191).
Fonte2
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. Procedures for air navigation services: aerodromes. Montreal, 2015. (DOC 9981).
Contexto
It may be advisable to consider other factors of operational significance in order to have a safety margin for factors such as wet or contaminated runway pavement, crosswind conditions, crab angle approaches to landing, aeroplane controllability during aborted take-off, and engine failure procedures.
Subárea
Airport Infrastructure
Français
piste contaminée