Under what conditions is a runway considered contaminated?
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A
When more than 25% of the runway surface area used is covered by water, slush, snow, or ice over 3 mm deep
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B
When 75% of the runway's required length and width are covered by contaminants such as snow, frost, ice, or sand
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C
When more than 50% of the runway surface area used is covered by water, slush, snow, or ice over 3 mm deep
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D
When more than 50% of the runway's required length and width are covered by contaminants such as snow, frost, ice, or sand
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According to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, ANNEX I - “Definitions for terms used in Annexes II to V”, “Contaminated runway” means a runway of which more than 25% of the runway surface area within the required length and width being used is covered by the following:
(a) surface water more than 3 mm (0.125 in) deep, or by slush, or loose snow, equivalent to more than 3 mm (0.125 in) of water;
(b) snow which has been compressed into a solid mass which resists further compression and will hold together or break into lumps if picked up (compacted snow); or
(c) ice, including wet ice;
Therefore, "25%" is the correct answer.
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