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AD/BAL/7 - Fuel Supply Hose Assemblies

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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.

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AD/BAL/7 - Fuel Supply Hose Assemblies

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Hot Air Balloons

AD/BAL/7 Fuel Supply Hose Assemblies 9/86 TX

Applicability: 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.

Requirement: 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.

Note: Refer FAA AD 86-10-11 Rev. 1 and Aerostar SB. No. 120.

Compliance: Before further flight after 15 August 1986.

Background: To prevent the possibility of fuel leakage which could result in an uncontained fire in the balloon basket.

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