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AD 76-03-04 ACTIVE

Gondola Liner
Key Information
AD Number 76-03-04 Status Active
Effective Date February 13, 1976 Issue Date Not specified
Docket Number Unknown Amendment 39-2508
Product Type ["Aircraft"] Product Subtype ["Balloon"]
CFR Part --- - Part 39 CFR Section N/A
Citation This information is not available.
Applicability
Manufacturer(s) Aerostar International
Model(s) RX-6
Regulatory Text

76-03-04 RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.: Amendment 39-2508. Applies to Raven Model RX-6 hot air balloons certificated in all categories.

Compliance required before further flight.

To prevent cracking and breaking of the polyethylene gondola liner, accomplish the following:

Install a placard on the instrument panel in clear view of the pilot, stating, "Operation limited to ground surface temperatures of 40 degrees F and above".

The hot air balloon may be operated only when ground surface temperature is at or above 40 degrees F until modifications to reinforce the gondola liner, to be made available by Raven Industries, Inc., are installed.

This amendment becomes effective February 13, 1976.