Airworthiness Directives; Cameron Balloons Ltd. (Thunder & Colt) Titanium Propane Cylinders, Part Number (P/N) CB2380 and P/N CB2383
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2000-02-22 · Effective 2000-03-13 · 65 FR 8653
Document
Document number
00-4070
Federal Register citation
65 FR 8653
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2000-02-22
Effective date
2000-03-13
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-CE-08-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all aircraft (specifically balloons) that incorporate certain Cameron Balloons Ltd. (Thunder and Colt) titanium propane cylinders, part number (P/N) CB2380 and P/N CB2383. This AD requires that you remove from service any of the affected titanium propane cylinders and replace each affected cylinder with an FAA-approved airworthy propane cylinder. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent titanium propane cylinders from cracking and releasing propane gas vapor while the balloon is in service. This could result in a propane explosion and fire.