Airworthiness directives › 2024-13-03
AD 2024-13-03 Airworthiness Directives; Lindstrand Balloons Ltd. Hot Air Balloons
Applicability*9
This AD applies to Lindstrand Balloons Ltd. Model 42A, 56A, 60A, 69A, 77A, 90A, 105A, 120A, 150A, 180A, 210A, 240A, 260A, 310A, 69B, 77B, 90B, 105B, and Drinks Can hot air balloons, certificated in any category, having a date of manufacture after March 2017 and fitted with Aramid (Kevlar) load tapes. Note 1 to paragraph (c): United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) Emergency AD G-2024-0001-E, dated April 30, 2024, includes figures that aid in the identification of Aramid (Kevlar) load tapes.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
(1) Before each flight, do a visual check of the hot air balloon envelope Aramid (Kevlar) load tapes for damage (degraded, stretched, or frayed load tapes or an exposed Kevlar core). (2) If damage is found during any check required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, before further flight, remove the hot air balloon envelope from service. (3) The visual checks required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD may be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate and must be entered into the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a) and 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by a report of degraded polyester filled Aramid (Kevlar) load tapes on a hot air balloon envelope where the Kevlar core was exposed to ultraviolet light. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could compromise the residual strength of the load tapes and the structural integrity of the hot air balloon envelope, with consequent loss of control of the hot air balloon.
Affected ADs
None.
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