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A pilot reported emas beds in poor condition at several airports at which he operates; two of which were runway 22L at mdw and runway 4R at lit.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1186718 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201407 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | MDW.Airport |
| State Reference | IL |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | Commercial Fixed Wing |
| Flight Phase | Taxi |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Other / Unknown |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Other Unwanted Situation |
Narrative:
Over the last month or so I have noted engineered materials arresting system (emas) beds in very poor condition at various airports. Two that come to mind are the departure end of [runway] 22L at mdw and [runway] 4R at lit.in both cases multiple blocks have collapsed leaving giant openings. At the very least the stopping effectiveness has to be compromised. At the worse; these gaping holes could cause pilots to purposely avoid the bed. Please inventory the integrity of all emas beds at the airports we fly to or use as alternates. Once installed; they must be maintained.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A pilot reported EMAS beds in poor condition at several airports at which he operates; two of which were Runway 22L at MDW and Runway 4R at LIT.
Narrative: Over the last month or so I have noted Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) beds in very poor condition at various airports. Two that come to mind are the departure end of [Runway] 22L at MDW and [Runway] 4R at LIT.In both cases multiple blocks have collapsed leaving giant openings. At the very least the stopping effectiveness has to be compromised. At the worse; these gaping holes could cause pilots to purposely avoid the bed. Please inventory the integrity of all EMAS beds at the airports we fly to or use as alternates. Once installed; they must be maintained.
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