RUNWAY CONDITION ASSESSMENT MATRIX (RCAM)

Assessment criteria

Downgrade assessment criteria

Runway

condition

code

(RWYCC)

Runway surface description

Aeroplane deceleration or directional control observation

Pilot report of runway braking

action

6

Ÿ DRY

-

-

5

Ÿ WET (The runway surface is covered by any visible dampness or water up to and including 3 mm depth)

Braking deceleration is normal for the wheel braking effort applied AND directional control is normal.

GOOD

4

Braking deceleration OR directional control is between Good and Medium.

GOOD TO MEDIUM

3

Ÿ WET (“slippery wet” runway)

Braking deceleration is noticeably reduced for the wheel braking effort applied OR directional control is noticeably reduced.

MEDIUM

2

More than 3 mm depth of water:

Ÿ STANDING WATER

Braking deceleration OR directional control is between Medium and Poor.

MEDIM TO POOR

1

Braking deceleration is significantly reduced for the wheel braking effort applied OR directional control is significantly reduced.

POOR

0

Braking deceleration is minimal to non-existent for the wheel braking effort applied OR directional control is uncertain.

LESS THAN POOR