A300
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 80; Flight Crew Total 19000; Flight Crew Type 4000
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Inflight Event / Encounter Unstabilized Approach; Inflight Event / Encounter Weather / Turbulence
Flight Crew Became Reoriented
Aircraft; Weather
I am submitting this report as a general safety concern regarding the A300. Landing in IMC; icing conditions prevailed. The windows on the approach were clear with no indication of ice. We joined the localizer and upon selection of flaps 40 the aircraft rolled left to right approximately 2 to 7 degrees momentarily. I looked over my shoulder and noticed a buildup of ice on the left wing. I instructed the flying pilot to increase the airspeed due to the noticeable ice on the wings. After increasing the airspeed the rolling moment stopped and we continued the approach and landed uneventfully. After landing one of the jumpseaters said that we had an accumulation of ice on the wings that he could see. After securing the aircraft I went outside and ice still remained on the outboard part of the horizontal stabilizer. I hope this report helps the Company in address this icing issue with Airbus and improve flight safety for us all.
A300 Captain reports aircraft rolling left to right momentarily during flap extension to 40 degrees and noticing ice build up on the left wing. The flying First Officer is instructed to increase airspeed and a normal landing ensues. Post flight reveals ice on the outboard portion of the horizontal stabilizer.