{"id":"F2006B03568","name":"AD/BAL/7 - Fuel Supply Hose Assemblies","slug":"ad-bal-7-fuel-supply-hose-assemblies","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":43135,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B03568-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/BAL/7 - Fuel Supply Hose Assemblies","content":"COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 \\- 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nHot Air Balloons\n\nAD/BAL/7 Fuel Supply Hose Assemblies 9/86 TX\n\nApplicability: All model Aerostar (Raven) S-40A,S-50A, S-55A, S-60A, S- 66A, S-77A, RX-6, RX-7 fitted with fuel supply hose assembly Part No FC321-06 with no date of manufacture code and those fitted with Part No FC 321-06 followed by date of manufacture code 3Q84 and 4Q84.\n\nRequirement: Remove all hose assemblies with markings as specified and replace with hose assemblies of the same part number and a date of manufacture code other than 3Q84 or 4Q84 or replace with a hose assembly acceptable to the Secretary.\n\nNote: Refer FAA AD 86-10-11 Rev. 1 and Aerostar SB. No. 120.\n\nCompliance: Before further flight after 15 August 1986.\n\nBackground: To prevent the possibility of fuel leakage which could result in an uncontained fire in the balloon basket.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a discrete, targeted safety directive addressing a specific manufacturing defect in specific balloon models. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of addressing faulty fuel hoses in Aerostar/Raven balloons."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 150 words)","Only 2 defined part numbers with specific date codes","Single, clear requirement with two alternative compliance paths","No cross-references to other legislation (only references to related FAA directive and manufacturer service bulletin for background)","Simple conditional logic: 'if your balloon has these specific parts, you must replace them'","Single compliance deadline with no exceptions or extensions mentioned"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **safety order** (called an \"Airworthiness Directive\") issued by Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority. It applies to specific models of Aerostar (also known as Raven) hot air balloons.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Targets:** Certain fuel supply hoses used in these balloons that were manufactured in specific time periods (3rd and 4th quarters of 1984, or with no date code at all)\n- **Requires:** Owners must remove these specific hoses and replace them with either:\n  - The same part number but from a different manufacturing date, OR\n  - A different hose approved by the Secretary (a senior government aviation official)\n- **Deadline:** Before the balloon flies again after 15 August 1986\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThe affected hoses could leak fuel, which could cause an uncontrollable fire in the balloon's basket. This directive was issued to prevent accidents before they happen.\n\n**Key terms explained:**\n- **Airworthiness Directive (AD):** A mandatory safety notice that aircraft owners must follow to keep their aircraft safe to fly\n- **Compliance:** The deadline by which the fix must be done\n- **Secretary:** In this context, refers to the Secretary of the Department responsible for aviation (or their delegate), who has authority to approve alternative parts"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD sets a targeted mechanical requirement to replace specific hose assemblies on listed Aerostar balloon models to prevent fuel leakage (Requirement, Background). Nothing in the text indicates an expansion or contraction of that original safety-focused scope; the directive remains focused on the same part-number/date-code combinations and the listed models (Applicability, Requirement)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, model- and part-number-specific applicability (Applicability).","A single, simple corrective action: remove-and-replace specified hose assemblies (Requirement).","Hard compliance deadline tied to next flight after a calendar date (Compliance).","Secretary has discretion to accept alternative hose assemblies, introducing limited administrative discretion (Requirement).","Cross-reference to external documents (FAA AD and Aerostar SB) that operators may need to consult (Note)."],"plain_english_summary":"This AD requires removal and replacement of certain fuel-supply hose assemblies on specified Aerostar (Raven) hot‑air balloons before the next flight after 15 August 1986 to prevent fuel leaks and possible basket fire. Affected owners/operators must inspect hoses, arrange and pay for approved replacements; the Secretary may accept alternative assemblies. The AD references FAA AD 86‑10‑11 Rev.1 and Aerostar Service Bulletin No.120 for compliance guidance."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-bal-7-fuel-supply-hose-assemblies","history":"/api/acts/ad-bal-7-fuel-supply-hose-assemblies/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-bal-7-fuel-supply-hose-assemblies/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-bal-7-fuel-supply-hose-assemblies/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-bal-7-fuel-supply-hose-assemblies/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-bal-7-fuel-supply-hose-assemblies/documents"}}