For the hydroplaning phenomenon (dynamic) to take place during the run / roll of the airplane the following factors are necessary

  1. The thickness of the layer of water on the belt must be greater than the critical (about 3 mm) and the aircraft must obtain the appropriate pull ratesCorrect answer
  2. "Hydroplaning '"is a term for only a seaplane landing on a smooth surface
  3. One of the wheels plane must be locked (e.g. failure of anti-skid) on the wet runway
  4. Aircraft tire treads must heat up to high temperatures during intense braking on wet runway

Explanation

Dynamic hydroplaning occurs when a layer of water builds up between the aircraft tires and the runway surface, lifting the tire and causing a loss of…

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