AD 80-01-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar International | S-50A | Airworthiness Directives; RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. Model S-50A, S-55A and S-60A, Hot Air Balloons |
| aircraft | Aerostar International | S-55A | Airworthiness Directives; RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. Model S-50A, S-55A and S-60A, Hot Air Balloons |
| aircraft | Aerostar International | S-60A | Airworthiness Directives; RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. Model S-50A, S-55A and S-60A, Hot Air Balloons |
Unsafe Condition
Failure to properly release the parachute top due to excess Velcro tape hooks on the envelope's 24 4-inch long tapes.
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Required Actions
Remove all but the middle 1 inch of the 'Velcro' tape 'hooks' on each of the 24 4-inch long tapes on the envelope using a razorblade or sharp knife. An equivalent modification approved by the FAA may be substituted.
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Compliance Time
before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. Model S-50A (serial no. S50A-275), S-55A (serial nos. S-55A-330 to S-55A-624), and S-60A (serial nos. S-60A-102 to S-60A-138) hot air balloons with installed parachute top vent.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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