PERFORMANCE

Question 1

WHEN IS A RUNWAY CONSIDERED WET?

Answer 1

When the surface is covered by any visible water up to and including 3mm (1/8”) depth.

A damp runway is also considered wet.

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Question 2

WHEN IS A R/WAY CONSIDERED CONTAMINATED?

Answer 2

When more than 25% of it’s surface is covered with:
- a layer of fluid contaminant not considered as thin
(ie dry/wet snow, standing water, slush)
- hard contaminant
(ie compacted snow, ice, wet ice)

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Question 3

WHAT IS THE MINIMUM GO AROUND CLIMB GRADIENT?

Answer 3

2.1% OR the gradient published at the airport

EU-OPS require the minimum as 2.5% with DA heights below 200ft.

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Question 4

IS A FLEX TAKE OFF PERMITTED ON CONTAMINATED R/WAYS?

Answer 4

NO

Question 5

WHEN WOULD A FLAP 2/3 T/OFF BE USED?

Answer 5

PERFORMANCE ON A SHORT OR CONTAMINATED R/WAY
HIGH ALTITUDE OPS
BADLY PAVED R/WAYS, improves comfort and stopping distance.

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Question 6

WHAT IS THE SCREEN HEIGHT IN DRY AND WET?

Answer 6

35ft DRY
15ft WET

SCREEN HEIGHT - clearance at t/off with gear out.
OMB 4.6.2

Question 7

WHAT IS VMCG?

Answer 7

The spd at which control on the ground can be maintained when critical ENG is INOP

Question 8

WHAT IS THE RCAM AND WHERE CAN IT BE FOUND?

Answer 8

Runway Condition Assessment Matrix

Used for x-wind limits and RWYCC degradation

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