CS 31HB.28 Tethered flight loads

• ED Decision 2009/005/R found in: CS-31HB Amdt 1 - Hot Air Balloons (Dec 2011)

CS 31HB.28 Tethered flight loads ED Decision 2009/005/R (a) The effects of the loads associated with tethered flight on the balloon’s components (particularly the burner frame/load frame) and any additional equipment (if required) must be considered in the design. (See [AMC 31HB.28(a)](#_DxCrossRefBm388745764)) (b) The tethered restraint system must be designed so that any single failure will not jeopardise the safety of the occupants, the balloon and or third parties. (c) The landing load factor and factor of safety for suspension components must be used for tethering-specific components forming part of the primary load path (e.g. forged rings, v-bridles). (See [AMC 31HB.28(c)](#_DxCrossRefBm388745763)) (d) Operational limitations, associated to tethered flight, must be established and recorded in the Flight Manual. (See [CS 31HB.81(b)(2)](#_DxCrossRefBm388745751))