AD 84-04-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | JR Aerosports, LTD | Firefly 7B | Airworthiness Directives; THE BALLOON WORKS Model Firefly 7B (Twelve Gore) Hot Air Balloons |
Unsafe Condition
Breakage of jumper cords may result in uncontrollable descent.
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Required Actions
Lengthen each envelope jumper cord, shorten each centering cord, inflate envelope and examine valve fit and adjust if necessary in accordance with The Balloon Works Service Bulletin No. B20, dated June 29, 1983. An equivalent means of compliance may be used if approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
THE BALLOON WORKS Model Firefly 7B (Twelve Gore) Hot Air Balloons with serial numbers F7B-009, F7B-011 through F7B-044, and F7B-046 through F7B-080
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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