CS 31HB.81 Operating instructions

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

CS 31HB.81 Operating instructions ED Decision 2009/005/R (See [AMC 31HB.81](#_DxCrossRefBm388745743)) (a) Operating instructions must be furnished in a Flight Manual with each balloon. (b) Flight Manual Information and Approval. The Flight Manual must contain: (1) A description of the balloon and its technical equipment with explanatory sketches; (2) Operating limitations, normal procedures (including rigging, inflation and deflation), emergency procedures, and other relevant information specific to the balloon’s operating characteristics and necessary for safe operation. This section of the manual requires approval (See [AMC 31HB.81(b)(2)](#_DxCrossRefBm388745818)); (3) Specification of the permissible lifting gas (for mixed balloons only); and (4) Information for ground handling, transport and storage. (c) The operating limitations, normal and emergency procedures, and other relevant information specific to the balloon’s operating characteristics and necessary for safe operation must be provided to the pilot. (See [AMC 31HB.81(c)](#_DxCrossRefBm388745817))