THE EFFECT OF RUNWAY TRACTION ON COMMERCIAL AIRPLANE STOPPING SYSTEMS

The effect of runway traction on commercial airplane stopping systems is discussed from the airframe manufacturer's point of view. Traction variations with runway contaminants, ice, snow, and rain must be considered along with factors such as airplane and stopping system configuration, weather conditions, performance information, and pilot technique. Recent Boeing brake control system work is summarized as an indication of industry effort to improve performance. Technology requirements and recommendations for improving adverse runway performance are included. /SAE/

• Corporate Authors:

  National Safety Council, Safety Research Info Serv

  425 North Michigan Avenue
  Chicago, IL  United States  60611
• Authors:
  • Hainline, B C
  • Attri, N S
• Publication Date: 1974-4

Media Info

• Pagination: 10 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aircraft; Airport runways; Braking; Frost damage; Moisture content; Pavement grooving; Pavements; Skid resistance; Snow and ice control; Stopping distances; Surface course (Pavements); Texture; Traction
• Uncontrolled Terms: Wet conditions
• Old TRIS Terms: Antiskid device
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Highways; Pavements; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00096507
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE No 740500
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 15 1975 12:00AM