🎈New FAA Airworthiness Directive for Cameron Balloons Fuel Cylinders
Airworthiness Directives; Cameron Balloons Ltd. Fuel Cylinders
Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Cameron Balloons Ltd. (Cameron) fuel cylinders fitted with certain pressure relief valve (PRV) adaptors on hot air balloons. This AD was prompted by the discovery of cracks on the upper hex portion of PRV adaptors. This AD requires repetitively visually checking the PRV adaptor for cracks and removing any fuel cylinder with a cracked PRV adaptor from service. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulation imposes compliance requirements for hot air balloon operators regarding safety checks on fuel cylinders, which can incur significant costs and operational impacts. Businesses must adhere to new inspection protocols to prevent safety hazards, affecting operational budgets and compliance practices.