Cold Weather Ops

Question 1

Where is the requirements for CSFF written

Answer 1

Fcom supplementary- 3: Anti-ice/rain

also

Cold Weather Operations Guidance manual 4.3.3 COLD​ SOAKED​ FUEL FROST

Question 2

Frost on the lower surface outboard of measuring stick no ? can indicate frost on the upper surface

Answer 2

Measuring stick no 4

Question 3

Takeoff with CSFF on upper wing surfaces is allowable provided all of the following conditions are met:

Answer 3

1. Only within the lines with no snow, ice or
   frost on the leading edges or control
   surfaces
2. Ambient air temp is at or above + 4º C
3. There is no precipitation or visible moisture
   (1.6km vis)
4. Tank fuel temp is at or above - 16º C

Question 4

Def: Contaminated Runway

Answer 4

A significant portion of the runway surface area contaminated with substances listed in runway surface condition descriptors

Standing Water
Water- on top of compacted snow
Frost
Slush
Dry Snow
Wet Snow
Compacted Snow
Ice
Wet Ice

Question 5

Def: Slippery Wet Runway

Answer 5

A wet runway where the surface friction determined to be degraded

Question 6

Def: Wet Runway

Answer 6

Runway surface covered by any visible dampness or water up to and including 3mm deep. (More than 3mm of standing water becomes a contaminated runway)

Question 7

Takeoff is not permitted in________ (precipitation)

Answer 7

• moderate to heavy freezing rain
• heavy falls of wet snow (temp around 0 deg)
• ice pellets, snow, ice or frost accumulated on the critical surfaces during taxi

Question 8

Fuel tankering is not recommended:

Answer 8

When the T/O or Ldg runway is or is forecast to be contaminated

Question 9

Damp Runway, do we consider it as dry or wet for performance?

Answer 9

Damp runways are considered WET

Question 10

What are the 3 checks called that you do with the exterior inspection, then at the holding point and then after your holdover time has expired?

Answer 10

Contamination check
Pre-takeoff check
Pre-takeoff contamination check