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Old 19th Jul 2007, 08:39
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> In some cases of new asphalt surfacings, but not all, the wet skid
> resistance may be unexpectedly low for a short time.

This appears to be well known for roads - particularly by motorcyclists. Some documents on the web suggest it can take upto 3 years for the film to oxidise and be worn off on a road. I would hope technology is more advanced for runways.
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