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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Federal Register Abstract
Parachute Top Release
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-01-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-01-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. Model S-50A, S-55A and S-60A, Hot Air Balloons Subject: Parachute Top Release Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/07/1980 Make: Aerostar International Model: S-50A | S-55A | S-60A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Balloon Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-01-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3648 AD NUMBER: 80-01-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. Model S-50A, S-55A and S-60A, Hot Air Balloons ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 7, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-01-03 RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.: Amendment 39-3648. Applies to model S-50A, serial no. S50A-275, model S-55A, serial nos. S-55A-330 to S-55A-624, and model S-60A, serial nos. S-60A-102 to S-60A-138 hot air balloons certificated in all categories which have installed the parachute top vent. Compliance required before further flight unless already accomplished. To allow proper release of the parachute top, accomplish the following or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Rocky Mountain Region: Remove all but the middle 1 inch of the length of the "Velcro" tape "hooks" on each of the 24 4-inch long tapes found on the envelope by use of a razorblade or sharp knife. Raven Service Bulletin No. 111 dated December 19, 1979, covers this same subject. This amendment becomes effective January 7, 1980 FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-01-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-01-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. Model S-50A, S-55A and S-60A, Hot Air Balloons Subject: Parachute Top Release Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/07/1980 Make: Aerostar International Model: S-50A | S-55A | S-60A 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: 80-01-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3648 AD NUMBER: 80-01-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. Model S-50A, S-55A and S-60A, Hot Air Balloons ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 7, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-01-03 RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.: Amendment 39-3648. Applies to model S-50A, serial no. S50A-275, model S-55A, serial nos. S-55A-330 to S-55A-624, and model S-60A, serial nos. S-60A-102 to S-60A-138 hot air balloons certificated in all categories which have installed the parachute top vent. Compliance required before further flight unless already accomplished. To allow proper release of the parachute top, accomplish the following or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Rocky Mountain Region: Remove all but the middle 1 inch of the length of the "Velcro" tape "hooks" on each of the 24 4-inch long tapes found on the envelope by use of a razorblade or sharp knife. Raven Service Bulletin No. 111 dated December 19, 1979, covers this same subject. This amendment becomes effective January 7, 1980 FOOTER:
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