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Reverse thrust can be reselected.
Optimum Braking
Refer to Briefing Note 8.4 – Optimum Use of Braking Devices.
Factors Involved in Crosswind-Landing Incidents and Accidents
The following factors often are involved in crosswind-landing incidents and accidents:
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Reluctance to recognize changes in landing data over time (i.e., wind direction shift, wind velocity or gust increase);
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Failure to seek additional evidence to confirm the initial information and initial options (i.e., reluctance to change pre-established plans);
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Reluctance to divert to an airport with less crosswind conditions;
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Lack of time to observe, evaluate and control the aircraft attitude and flight path in a highly dynamic situation;
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Difficulties with pitching effect of under-wing-mounted engines in gusty conditions (i.e., head-on gust effect on indicated airspeed and pitch attitude); and,
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Ineffective differential braking due to the partial release of the brake pedal (i.e., if the brake pedal is only partially released, the braking demand may still exceed the anti-skid regulated pressure and, thus, still produce a symmetrical braking action).
Summary of Key Points
Adherence to the following key points increases safety during crosswind-landing operations:
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Understand all applicable operating factors, maximum recommended values and limitations;
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Use recommended and published flying techniques associated with crosswind landing;
Note :
A wings-level touchdown (i.e., without any
decrab) may be safer than a steady-sideslip
touchdown with an excessive bank angle;
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Request the assignment of a more favorable runway, if prevailing runway conditions and crosswind component are considered inadequate for a safe landing;
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Adapt the autopilot disconnect altitude to prevailing conditions in order to have time to establish manual control and trim the aircraft (conventional aircraft models) before the align / decrab phase and flare;
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Be alert to detect changes in ATIS and tower messages (i.e., wind direction shift, velocity and/or gust increase); and,
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Beware of small-scale local effects associated with strong winds:
- Updrafts and downdrafts;
- Vortices created by buildings, forests or terrain.
Associated Briefing Notes
The following Briefing Notes complement the above information and provide a comprehensive overview of landing techniques:
8.1 – Preventing Runway Excursions and Overruns,
8.2 – The Final Approach Speed,
8.3 – Factors Affecting Landing Distances,
8.4 – Optimum Use of Braking Devices,
8.5 – Landing on Wet and Contaminated Runway,
8.6 – What’s Your Current Wind ?
Regulatory References
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ICAO – Preparation of an Operations Manual (Doc 9376).
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JAR-OPS 1.1045 and associated Appendix 1, 2.1.(n) – Operations manual – structure and contents.
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