AMC 31HB.45(a) Fuel cells

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

AMC 31HB.45(a) Fuel cells ED Decision 2009/005/R The fuel cell design and manufacture should be verified by a test programme agreed by the Agency. This test programme should consider burst testing, fatigue testing, impact testing, drop testing, fire testing, macro examination of the material of the cell cylinder and welded joints (if applicable) and material variability. Note: Road, ship or aircraft transport of fuel cells and their storage is an inherent characteristic of Hot Air Balloon operation. In order to comply with Transport and Storage legislation it is recommended to consider in parallel to airworthiness issues the compliance with such legislation applicable to pressurised gas containers (e.g. Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises Dangereuses par Route (ADR)).