Regulator guidance
Date issue released
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 Status
Closed – Adequately addressed
Transport Function
Aviation: Air transport
Issue Owner
Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Mode of Transport
Aviation
Issue Status Justification

The revised advisory publication includes detail on the hazardous effect of rainfall on aeroplane braking.

Proactive action
Action number
AO-2020-002-PSA-02
Organisation
Civil Aviation Safety Organisation
Action date
Action Status
Closed
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.