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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Federal Register Abstract
Jumper Cords
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AD Final Rules - DRS_84-04-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 84-04-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; THE BALLOON WORKS Model Firefly 7B (Twelve Gore) Hot Air Balloons Subject: Jumper Cords Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/09/1984 Make: JR Aerosports, LTD Model: Firefly 7B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Balloon Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 84-04-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4821 AD NUMBER: 84-04-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; THE BALLOON WORKS Model Firefly 7B (Twelve Gore) Hot Air Balloons ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 9, 1984. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 84-04-03 THE BALLOON WORKS: Amendment 39-4821. Applies to Model Firefly 7B (Twelve Gore) (Serial Numbers F7B-009, F7B-011 through F7B-044, and F7B-046 through F7B- 080) Hot Air Balloons certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent breakage of jumper cords, which may result in uncontrollable descent, accomplish the following: (a) 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. (b) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Central Region, 1075 Inner Loop Road, College Park, Georgia 30337. This amendment becomes effective on April 9, 1984. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_84-04-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 84-04-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; THE BALLOON WORKS Model Firefly 7B (Twelve Gore) Hot Air Balloons Subject: Jumper Cords Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/09/1984 Make: JR Aerosports, LTD Model: Firefly 7B 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: 84-04-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4821 AD NUMBER: 84-04-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; THE BALLOON WORKS Model Firefly 7B (Twelve Gore) Hot Air Balloons ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 9, 1984. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 84-04-03 THE BALLOON WORKS: Amendment 39-4821. Applies to Model Firefly 7B (Twelve Gore) (Serial Numbers F7B-009, F7B-011 through F7B-044, and F7B-046 through F7B- 080) Hot Air Balloons certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent breakage of jumper cords, which may result in uncontrollable descent, accomplish the following: (a) 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. (b) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Central Region, 1075 Inner Loop Road, College Park, Georgia 30337. This amendment becomes effective on April 9, 1984. FOOTER:
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