What runway surface description corresponds to a runway condition code of 4 in the full runway condition assessment matrix?

SPECIALLY PREPARED WINTER RUNWAY at -15°C and lower outside temperature, or COMPACTED SNOW.

For a runway covered by dry snow or wet snow on top of ice, what is the corresponding runway condition code and the associated special air-report of runway braking action?

RWYCC 0, with a special air-report of runway braking action 'LESS THAN POOR'.

In the simplified RCAM for aerodromes that never experience or report snow and ice, what runway surface description is listed for RWYCC 5?

WET (the runway surface is covered by any visible dampness or water up to and including 3 mm depth).

What is the runway condition code for a runway with more than 3 mm of standing water, and what deceleration or directional control observation is expected?

RWYCC 2, with braking deceleration or directional control between medium and poor.

Which runway surface description in the full RCAM is associated with a braking deceleration that is 'noticeably reduced' for the wheel braking effort applied?

SLIPPERY WET, DRY SNOW or WET SNOW (any depth) on top of compacted snow, more than 3 mm depth of DRY SNOW or WET SNOW, or COMPACTED SNOW at higher than -15°C outside air temperature.

AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.037(a) Assessment of runway surface condition and assignment of runway condition code

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AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.037(a) Assessment of runway surface condition and assignment of runway condition code

ED Decision 2021/003/R

RUNWAY CONDITION ASSESSMENT MATRIX (RCAM)

The aerodrome operator should use the following RCAM in order to assign the RWYCC:

Runway condition assessment matrix (RCAM)
Assessment criteria		Downgrade assessment criteria
RWYCC	Runway surface description	Aeroplane deceleration or directional control observation	Special air-report of runway braking action
6	DRY	-	-
5	— FROST — WET (The runway surface is covered by any visible dampness or water up to and including 3 mm depth) Up to and including 3 mm depth: — SLUSH — DRY SNOW — WET SNOW	Braking deceleration is normal for the wheel braking effort AND directional control is normal	GOOD
4	— SPECIALLY PREPARED WINTER RUNWAY -15°C and lower outside temperature — COMPACTED SNOW	Braking deceleration OR directional control is between good and medium	GOOD TO MEDIUM
3	— SLIPPERY WET — DRY SNOW or WET SNOW (any depth) ON TOP OF COMPACTED SNOW More than 3 mm depth: — DRY SNOW — WET SNOW Higher than -15°C outside air temperature: — COMPACTED SNOW	Braking deceleration is noticeably reduced for the wheel braking effort applied OR directional control is noticeably reduced	MEDIUM
2	More than 3 mm: — STANDING WATER — SLUSH	Braking deceleration OR directional control is between medium and poor	MEDIUM TO POOR
1	— ICE	Braking deceleration is significantly reduced for the wheel braking effort applied OR directional control is significantly reduced	POOR
0	— WET ICE — WATER ON TOP OF COMPACTED SNOW — DRY SNOW or WET SNOW ON TOP OF ICE	Braking deceleration is minimal to non-existent for the wheel braking effort applied OR directional control is uncertain	LESS THAN POOR

Aerodromes which never experience or never report snow and ice conditions, may use the following simplified form of RCAM:

Runway condition assessment matrix (RCAM)
Assessment criteria		Downgrade assessment criteria
RWYCC	Runway surface description	Aeroplane deceleration or directional control observation	Special air-report of runway braking action
6	DRY	-	-
5	— WET (The runway surface is covered by any visible dampness or water up to and including 3 mm depth)	Braking deceleration is normal for the wheel braking effort AND directional control is normal	GOOD
4		Braking deceleration OR directional control is between good and medium	GOOD TO MEDIUM
3	— SLIPPERY WET	Braking deceleration is noticeably reduced for the wheel braking effort applied OR directional control is noticeably reduced	MEDIUM
2	More than 3 mm: — STANDING WATER	Braking deceleration OR directional control is between medium and poor	MEDIUM TO POOR
1		Braking deceleration is significantly reduced for the wheel braking effort applied OR directional control is significantly reduced	POOR
0		Braking deceleration is minimal to non-existent for the wheel braking effort applied OR directional control is uncertain	LESS THAN POOR

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Source-Title: AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.037(a) Assessment of runway surface condition and assignment of runway condition code View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-18702 Compare versions

Domain: Aerodromes

Applicabilitydate: 12 August, 2021

Entryintoforcedate: 5 March, 2021

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2021/003/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ADR.OPS

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR