Airworthiness Directives; Ballonbau Worner GmbH Model K-630/1-Stu Manned Free Gas Balloons
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2002-08-30 · Effective 2002-09-30 · 67 FR 55714
Document
Document number
02-22128
Federal Register citation
67 FR 55714
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2002-08-30
Effective date
2002-09-30
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-CE-35-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Ballonbau Worner GmbH (Ballonbau) Model K-630/1-Stu manned free gas balloons. This AD requires you to replace the PVC tubes that cover the steelwire loops of the basket with an electrostatic conductive braided rope. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the chance of an electrostatic charge buildup between the steelwire loops of the basket and the balloon envelope, which could result in ignition of combustible lifting gas fumes in the balloon envelope. Such a condition could lead to gas explosion and fire.