Penko, 9800 feet of runway is 3000 meters of runway not 3100 m +. And that's before the blockage. I hear what you're saying about common sense but it's thankless. Why take the risk - the company won't thank you. And if you screw up they will blame you. Where in the OMs does it say to do such a thing or imply that you have scope to think such a thing? This isn't an emergency or even nearly an abnormal. If in doubt, there's no doubt - go somewhere else. Of course it can be done but does it need to be in a fully serviceable aircraft that will have destination alternates with a flight time like that?
Wise words!
Penko, you really have got a grip of this one for some reason. Let it go and have a chill out, not everyone agrees with you, some do, some dont. But dont stand there stamping your feet hoping that repeatedly ramming home your opinion will get you your own way.
