AD 83-15-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sundance Balloons (US) | AX-6 | Airworthiness Directives; PICCARD Model AX-6 Balloons |
Unsafe Condition
The propane jet orifice size may allow prolonged pilot light extinguishment after shutoff, potentially damaging the main fuel system modified per General Balloon Corporation Service Letter No. 8 or AD 82-13-02.
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Required Actions
Modify propane jet part numbers 5041-X10, 8201-23, or GBC 156 by drilling a #65 drill (.035 inch diameter) orifice. If installed, modify or replace blast valve handle P/N 5041-7 with P/N PSP 608. Remove or modify main fuel quick-shutoff valve if present, following Don Piccard Balloons Service Letters No. 9 and 10. Equivalent compliance may be approved by the Chicago Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
PICCARD Model AX-6 balloons certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Propane Jet Modification
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-15-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-15-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PICCARD Model AX-6 Balloons Subject: Propane Jet Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/04/1983 Make: Sundance Balloons (US) Model: AX-6 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Balloon Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-15-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4694 AD NUMBER: 83-15-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PICCARD Model AX-6 Balloons ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 4, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-15-03 PICCARD: Amendment 39-4694. Applies to Model AX-6 balloons certificated in any category. Compliance: Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To reduce the time for pilot light extinguishment after shutoff and prevent damage to main fuel systems modified per General Balloon Corporation Service Letter No. 8 or AD 82-13- 02, accomplish the following: a) Modify P/Ns 5041-X10, 8201-23 or GBC 156 propane jet by drilling out the orifice with a #65 drill (.035 inch diameter) in accordance with Don Piccard Balloons, Inc., Service Letter No. 9 dated May 10, 1983. NOTE: The X in P/N 5041-X10 is a shaded square and is part of the part number. b) If blast valve handle P/N 5041-7 is installed, modify or replace with a P/N PSP 608 handle per Don Piccard Balloon Corporation Service Letter No. 10 dated May 10, 1983. c) If a main fuel quick-shutoff valve is installed, either remove in its entirety or modify the installation in accordance with Don Piccard Balloons, Inc., Service Letter No. 10 dated May 10, 1983. d) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, ACE-115C, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 232, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone (312) 694-7357. This AD supersedes AD 82-13-02, Amendment 39-4406. This amendment becomes effective on August 4, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-15-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-15-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PICCARD Model AX-6 Balloons Subject: Propane Jet Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/04/1983 Make: Sundance Balloons (US) Model: AX-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: 83-15-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4694 AD NUMBER: 83-15-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PICCARD Model AX-6 Balloons ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 4, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-15-03 PICCARD: Amendment 39-4694. Applies to Model AX-6 balloons certificated in any category. Compliance: Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To reduce the time for pilot light extinguishment after shutoff and prevent damage to main fuel systems modified per General Balloon Corporation Service Letter No. 8 or AD 82-13- 02, accomplish the following: a) Modify P/Ns 5041-X10, 8201-23 or GBC 156 propane jet by drilling out the orifice with a #65 drill (.035 inch diameter) in accordance with Don Piccard Balloons, Inc., Service Letter No. 9 dated May 10, 1983. NOTE: The X in P/N 5041-X10 is a shaded square and is part of the part number. b) If blast valve handle P/N 5041-7 is installed, modify or replace with a P/N PSP 608 handle per Don Piccard Balloon Corporation Service Letter No. 10 dated May 10, 1983. c) If a main fuel quick-shutoff valve is installed, either remove in its entirety or modify the installation in accordance with Don Piccard Balloons, Inc., Service Letter No. 10 dated May 10, 1983. d) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, ACE-115C, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 232, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone (312) 694-7357. This AD supersedes AD 82-13-02, Amendment 39-4406. This amendment becomes effective on August 4, 1983. FOOTER:
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