AD/BAL/11 Amdt 1 - Aft Suspension Cables (Cth)

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

Hot Air Balloons

AD/BAL/11 Amdt 1

Aft Suspension Cables 2/93

Applicability: AerostarModels RX-6, RX-7, RX-8, S-49A, S-50A, S-52A, S-55A, S-57A, S-60A, S- 66A and S-77A Balloons all serial numbers; equipped with Advanced Fiber Technology (AFT) suspension cables.

Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA Emergency Airworthiness Directive 90-25-09, which requires the following:

1. On Models S-66A and S-77A Balloons replace all AFT suspension cables with stainless/galvanized steel suspension cables in accordance with the instructions in Aerostar International Inc. SB No. 129 dated 28 November 1990.

B. On all model Balloons other than Models S-66A and S-77A with less than 100 hours time-in-service on the AFT suspension cables; inspect all AFT suspension cables for degradation in accordance with the instructions in Aerostar International Inc. SB No. 129.

1. If signs of degradation are found, prior to further flight replace the AFT suspension cables with stainless/galvanized steel suspension cables in accordance with instructions in Aerostar International Inc. SB No. 129.

2. If no signs of degradation are found return the balloon to service and reinspect until the accumulation of 100 hours time-in-service on the AFT suspension cables at which time paragraph C. of this AD must be accomplished.

3. The AFT suspension cables may be replaced if no signs of degradation are found as terminating action for the inspection requirements of this AD.

C. On all model balloons other than Models S-66A and S-77A with 100 hours or more time-in-service on the AFT suspension cables; replace the AFT suspension cables with stainless/galvanized steel suspension cables in accordance with the instructions in Aerostar International Inc. SB No. 129.