AD 2000-04-12

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Cameron Balloons Ltd. (Thunder & Colt) Titanium Propane Cylinders, Part Number (P/N) CB2380 and P/N CB2383

AD Number
2000-04-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-CE-08-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 8653

Unsafe Condition

Titanium propane cylinders may crack and release propane gas vapor while the balloon is in service, potentially leading to a propane explosion and fire.

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Required Actions

Remove from service all affected titanium propane cylinders and replace each with an FAA-approved airworthy propane cylinder.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Cameron Balloons Ltd. (Thunder & Colt) balloons equipped with titanium propane cylinders, part numbers CB2380 and CB2383.

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