airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2002-11-20 · Effective 2003-01-07 · 67 FR 69999
Document
Document number
02-29131
Federal Register citation
67 FR 69999
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2002-11-20
Effective date
2003-01-07
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-CE-50-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all aircraft (specifically balloons) that incorporate certain Cameron Balloons Ltd. (Sky Balloons) Mk1 (BR1) & Mk2 (Mistral) burners. This AD requires you to replace the valve stems of the main blast, liquid fire, and pilot light valves. 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 correct the mechanical failure of the valve stem/seat pinned joint, which could result in a propane vapor leak. Such failure could lead to a propane explosion and fire.