ED Decision 2011/012/R
(a) A factor of safety must be used in the balloon design as provided in the table.
|
Safety factor |
|
|
Envelope |
5·00 |
|
Suspension
components (fibrous or non-metallic) |
2·25 |
|
Suspension
components (metallic) |
1·50 |
|
Other |
1·50 |
(b) The primary attachments of the envelope to the basket must be designed so that any single failure will not jeopardise safety of flight.
(c) For design purposes, an occupant mass of at least 77 kg must be assumed.
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