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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
 SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

 Hot Air Balloons

AD/BAL/10 Wire Rope Vent and Rip Lines 7/90

 Applicability: All hot air balloons.

 Requirement: 1. Gain access to the lower section of the rip and vent control lines.

             2.    Examine the lower 7 metres for evidence of wire rope.

3.    If wire rope is found replace affected lines with same diameter kevlar core polyester covered line or other suitable non-conductive alternative.

            Note: Kavanagh Balloons Engineering Order KB / 90 / 03 provides a suitable means of compliance.

 Compliance: Prior to 31 December 1990.

            Background:  To reduce potential electrical shock hazards to the pilot and passengers, all metal control lines are replaced with non-conductive control lines.