Are company pilots allowed to ignore DAAP in their pre-flight planning for a contaminated destination runway?

Company pilots are not allowed to ignore the Decision Aid for Aircraft Performance (DAAP) in their pre-flight planning for a contaminated destination runway. The DAAP is a critical tool that provides pilots with necessary data and guidelines to assess runway conditions, particularly when a runway is contaminated with snow, ice, or other debris.

This regulation is in place to ensure safety and mitigate risks associated with potential performance degradation of the aircraft during takeoff and landing. Ignoring DAAP could lead to an underestimation of the required performance, which may result in serious safety implications during operations on contaminated runways. Consequently, adherence to DAAP is essential for proper pre-flight planning, and pilots must rigorously assess the runway conditions before proceeding with any flight operations under such circumstances.