AD 76-03-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar International | RX-6 | Airworthiness Directives; Raven Model RX-6 Hot Air Balloons |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking and breaking of the polyethylene gondola liner
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Required Actions
Install a placard on the instrument panel stating 'Operation limited to ground surface temperatures of 40 degrees F and above'. Restrict operation to ground surface temperatures at or above 40 degrees F until gondola liner modifications are installed.
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Compliance Time
before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Raven Model RX-6 hot air balloons certificated in all categories
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Federal Register Abstract
Gondola Liner
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-03-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-03-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Raven Model RX-6 Hot Air Balloons Subject: Gondola Liner Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/13/1976 Make: Aerostar International Model: RX-6 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Balloon Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-03-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2508 AD NUMBER: 76-03-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Raven Model RX-6 Hot Air Balloons ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 13, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-03-04 RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.: Amendment 39-2508. Applies to Raven Model RX-6 hot air balloons certificated in all categories. Compliance required before further flight. To prevent cracking and breaking of the polyethylene gondola liner, accomplish the following: Install a placard on the instrument panel in clear view of the pilot, stating, "Operation limited to ground surface temperatures of 40 degrees F and above". The hot air balloon may be operated only when ground surface temperature is at or above 40 degrees F until modifications to reinforce the gondola liner, to be made available by Raven Industries, Inc., are installed. This amendment becomes effective February 13, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-03-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-03-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Raven Model RX-6 Hot Air Balloons Subject: Gondola Liner Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/13/1976 Make: Aerostar International Model: RX-6 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Balloon Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-03-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2508 AD NUMBER: 76-03-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Raven Model RX-6 Hot Air Balloons ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 13, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-03-04 RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.: Amendment 39-2508. Applies to Raven Model RX-6 hot air balloons certificated in all categories. Compliance required before further flight. To prevent cracking and breaking of the polyethylene gondola liner, accomplish the following: Install a placard on the instrument panel in clear view of the pilot, stating, "Operation limited to ground surface temperatures of 40 degrees F and above". The hot air balloon may be operated only when ground surface temperature is at or above 40 degrees F until modifications to reinforce the gondola liner, to be made available by Raven Industries, Inc., are installed. This amendment becomes effective February 13, 1976. FOOTER:
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