AMC 31GB.81 Operating instructions

• ED Decision 2011/012/R found in: CS-31GB Initial issue - Free Gas Balloons (Dec 2011)

AMC 31GB.81 Operating instructions ED Decision 2011/012/R (a) It is recommended that the Specimen Flight Manual of CS-22 (AMC 22.1581) be used as guidance in the creation of a Balloon Flight Manual. (b) Each part of the Flight Manual that is required to be approved needs to be segregated, identified and clearly distinguished from each unapproved part of that manual. (c) A comprehensive list of approved basket and envelope configurations needs to be provided for each balloon model to enable operators, inspectors, etc. to easily establish an item’s acceptability. (d) If applicable, the operating limitations, normal and emergency procedures need to include procedures and limitations for tethered flight. These procedures and limitations need to include: (1) site selection, layout and assembly, (2) the maximum wind speed and meteorological conditions for tethered operation, (3) the MTOM (if different from free flight), (4) the maximum height of the tether, (5) the minimum strength of ropes, rigging, etc., (6) limitations on occupancy (if applicable).