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AD/BAL/22 Amdt 1 - Fuel Flow Reducer - Installation

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Requires pre‑flight visual inspections of the valve‑to‑pressure‑reducer connection and, by 30 August 2003, mandatory installation of a flow reducer per Theo Schroeder Technical Note No. 8025‑34.

Applies to Schroeder VA‑50 and VA‑70 and Worthington gas cylinders fitted with LORCH pressure reducers manufactured before July 2001. The stated purpose is to limit propane flow if the pilot‑flame pipe breaks; until the modification is fitted, operators must check fittings for damage, tightness and leaks before every flight.

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AD/BAL/22 Amdt 1 - Fuel Flow Reducer - Installation

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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/BAL/22 and issues the following AD under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

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AD/BAL/22

Amdt 1

Fuel Flow Reducer - Installation 4/2003

Applicability:	1.	Schroeder fire balloons VA 50 and VA 70 gas cylinders equipped with “LORCH” brand pressure reducer for pilot flame and manufactured prior to July 2001; and
	2.	“WORTHINGTON” gas cylinders equipped with “LORCH” brand pressure reducer for pilot flame and manufactured prior to July 2001.
Requirement:	1.	Visually inspect the connection between valve of the gas container and pressure
		reducer for damages, cracks or corrosion with particular attention to the pressure reducer fittings. Ensure that the fittings are tight and check for gas leaks with leak
		indicating spray or equivalent.
	2.	Carry out modification per Theo Schroeder Technical Note No. 8025-34.

Note: LBA AD 2001-229 refers.

Compliance: Requirement 1. Prior to every flight after the effective date of this directive until the gas cylinder is modified in accordance with Requirement 2 of this directive.

Requirement 2. Not later than 30 August 2003.

This Amendment becomes effective on 17 April 2003.

Background: Improper handling of the propane cylinder can cause breakage of the pipe to the pressure reducer of the pilot flame. This directive mandates the installation of a flow reducer to limit the flow of propane in the event of pipe breakage.

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AD/BAL/22 Amdt 1 (continued)

Amendment 1 introduces only editorial changes.

The original issue of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 20 February 2003.

Signature of James Coyne, Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

James Coyne

Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 4 March 2003

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The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 26 March 2003.

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1 AD/BAL/22 Amdt 1 - Fuel Flow Reducer - Installation

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

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AD/BAL/22

Amdt 1

Fuel Flow Reducer - Installation 4/2003

Applicability:	1.	Schroeder fire balloons VA 50 and VA 70 gas cylinders equipped with “LORCH” brand pressure reducer for pilot flame and manufactured prior to July 2001; and
	2.	“WORTHINGTON” gas cylinders equipped with “LORCH” brand pressure reducer for pilot flame and manufactured prior to July 2001.
Requirement:	1.	Visually inspect the connection between valve of the gas container and pressure
		reducer for damages, cracks or corrosion with particular attention to the pressure reducer fittings. Ensure that the fittings are tight and check for gas leaks with leak
		indicating spray or equivalent.
	2.	Carry out modification per Theo Schroeder Technical Note No. 8025-34.

Note: LBA AD 2001-229 refers.

Compliance: Requirement 1. Prior to every flight after the effective date of this directive until the gas cylinder is modified in accordance with Requirement 2 of this directive.

Requirement 2. Not later than 30 August 2003.

This Amendment becomes effective on 17 April 2003.