Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) advisory publications did not include information regarding the potential for reduction in braking performance resulting from active rainfall. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | AO-2020-002-SI-02 |
| Issue owner | Civil Aviation Safety Authority |
| Transport function | Aviation: Air transport |
| Issue status | Closed – Adequately addressed |
| Date issue released | 01/09/2021 |
| Issue status justification |
The revised advisory publication includes detail on the hazardous effect of rainfall on aeroplane braking. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | AO-2020-002-PSA-02 |
| Organisation | Civil Aviation Safety Organisation |
| Action date | 01/10/2020 |
| Action description |
In October 2020 CASA published an updated version of Civil Aviation Advisory Publication 235‑05, which included a section on operating in very wet conditions. This advisory publications also referred to the safety alert published by the FAA. |
| Action status | Closed |