Navigate / EASA

CS 31GB.82 Instructions for continued airworthiness

ED Decision 2011/012/R

(a)     The instructions for Continued Airworthiness must include information essential to the Continued Airworthiness of all parts and appliances of the balloon as required by CS-31GB.

(b)     The instructions for Continued Airworthiness must be in the form of a manual or manuals as appropriate for the quantity of data provided.

(c)      The format of the manual or manuals must provide for a practical arrangement.

(d)     The instructions for Continued Airworthiness must cover:

(1)     detailed description of the balloon and its components, systems and installations;

(2)     handling instructions;

(3)     basic control and operating information describing how the balloon’s components, systems and installations operate;

(4)     servicing information;

(5)     a maintenance schedule against which the balloon must be inspected and maintained;

(6)     maintenance and inspection instructions;

(7)     repair instructions;

(8)     trouble-shooting information;

(9)     airworthiness limitations that set forth each mandatory replacement time, inspection interval and related inspection procedure. This section of the manual requires approval.