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AD/BAL/10 - Wire Rope Vent and Rip Lines

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This directive requires hot‑air balloon owners/operators to access and inspect the lower 7 metres of rip and vent control lines and replace any metal wire‑rope with same‑diameter kevlar‑core, polyester‑covered lines or another suitable non‑conductive alternative.

It affects all balloon operators and maintenance providers, who must bear inspection and replacement costs and act by the AD’s compliance date to reduce the risk of electrical shock to pilots and passengers.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/BAL/10 Wire Rope Vent and Rip Lines 7/90

Applicability: All hot air balloons.

Requirement: 1. Gain access to the lower section of the rip and vent control lines.

2. Examine the lower 7 metres for evidence of wire rope.

3. If wire rope is found replace affected lines with same diameter kevlar core polyester covered line or other suitable non-conductive alternative.

Note: Kavanagh Balloons Engineering Order KB / 90 / 03 provides a suitable means of compliance.

Compliance: Prior to 31 December 1990.

Background: To reduce potential electrical shock hazards to the pilot and passengers, all metal control lines are replaced with non-conductive control lines.

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