RCCs

Question 1

You are 50 miles from TOD en route to BNA and +RA is forecast at the ETA. is there a policy regarding approach and landing with these conditions?

Answer 1

Yes. Review 10.7.2 in AOM.
Prior to initiating approach, pilots must confirm the landing data using a BRK ACT input of 2-MED to POOR results in a positive stopping margin whenever, at the time of arrival, there is a likelihood of heavy rain on a grooved/PFC overlay runway.

Question 2

If runway conditions are RCC 3-MED or less, what is the recommended flap settings?

Answer 2

flaps 40.

Question 3

What is the policy regarding braking action PIREPs?

Answer 3

Provide a PIREP when braking action advisories in effect, anytime actual braking action is less than GOOD, or when braking action encountered is less than reported.

Question 4

What resource is available to assist you in determining which braking action PIREP to report after landing?

Answer 4

Yes. FOM Figures 12.1 and 12.2 in FOM 12.2.4 and 12.2.5. The TALPA hot link in the SIP is also available.

Question 5

What is the purpose of the RCCs?

Answer 5

RCCs are used for determining landing performance calculations when more than 25% of the runway surface area is contaminated. Numbered 0-6.

Question 6

What is the significance of three RCC values for a specific runway?

Answer 6

RCC values are reported for each third of a runway. The most restrictive RCC is used when multiple RCC values are reported. Each RCC has an equivalent pilot braking action descriptor.
RCCs are most useful when no recent PIREPs exist but when PIREPS are available, they provide the most accurate representations.

RCCs are reported via: FICON NOTAMs, FCRs, and ATIS.

Question 7

How do you determine if intended runway is grooved?

Answer 7

Refer to Jeppesen -9A page for specific airport.