airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2022-01-03 · Effective 2022-01-18 · 87 FR 29
Document
Document number
2021-28348
Federal Register citation
87 FR 29
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2022-01-03
Effective date
2022-01-18
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-1171
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cameron Balloons Ltd. (Cameron) fuel cylinders installed on hot air balloons. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI identifies the unsafe condition as quick shut-off (QSO) flanged adaptors manufactured with non-conforming (undersized) threads. This AD immediately requires either replacing the QSO flange adapter or inspecting the fuel cylinder for leakage and taking corrective action, and replacing the QSO flange adapter within 4 months. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.