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CS 31GB.51 Disposable ballast

ED Decision 2011/012/R

(a)     Disposable ballast must have means for safe storage and release. (See also CS 31GB.27(e))

(b)     A minimum amount of ballast must be defined and reserved for the final landing which is sufficient (when jettisoned) to reduce the speed of descent to an acceptable value. The minimum ballast must be provided in the Flight Manual. (See CS 31GB.81(b)(2))