AMC 31HB.81 General

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

AMC 31HB.81 General ED Decision 2009/005/R (i) 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. (ii) Each part of the Flight Manual that is required to be approved should be segregated, identified and clearly distinguished from each unapproved part of that manual. (iii) A comprehensive list of approved basket, burner and envelope configurations should be provided for each balloon model, to enable operators, inspectors etc. to easily establish an item’s acceptability. (iv) If applicable, the operating limitations, normal and emergency procedures should include procedures and limitations for tethered flight. These procedures and limitations should 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).