It seems SimBrief will default to allowing a Flex Temp to be generated on contaminated runways, which is verboten in the Airbus world.
Not a huge deal when using the standalone calculator, but WET data in the TLR is useless if it generates a FLEX Temp.
Seems like a relatively simple fix to implement.
(As a note airline SOP may differ, but this Airbus OEM procedures Limit)
Hi,
A wet runway is not the same as a contaminated runway. Airbus permits flex takeoffs from a runway which is simply wet.
A wet runway is only considered contaminated if the water depth exceeds 3mm. Most wet runways will not exceed this except during heavy rain conditions.
There should be a section in your FCOM that defines exactly what constitutes a dry, wet, or contaminated runway. As far as publicly available sources, page 82 of the Airbus Getting to Grips with Cold Weather Operations document defines them.
The document also clarifies the wet versus contaminated restrictions as they apply to flex takeoffs:
It’s possible some airlines choose not to allow flex off of wet runways, but this is their choice and is not an Airbus restriction.
Best regards,
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