AD 2016-17-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; All Hot Air Balloons |
Unsafe Condition
Propane leaks found on burners equipped with fuel hoses made of EGEFLEX material, which could result in a fire, damaging the balloon and its envelope, ultimately leading to an emergency landing with potential injury to occupants and persons on the ground.
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Required Actions
Inspect all hot air balloons to determine if BAL[Oacute]NY KUB[Iacute][Ccaron]EK spol. s r.o. Model Kub[iacute][ccaron]ek burners equipped with fuel hoses made of EGEFLEX material are installed. Replace the affected fuel hoses with an improved part as specified in Service Bulletin No. BB/50, BB-S/11, AB24 rev.1.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
All hot air balloons equipped with BAL[Oacute]NY KUB[Iacute][Ccaron]EK spol. s r.o. Model Kub[iacute][ccaron]ek burners with fuel hoses made of EGEFLEX material.
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