Continued Airworthiness Instructions
Performance and Maintenance Standards
In addition to and in accordance with the FAA regulations, every Aerostar/Raven hot air balloon must be inspected and maintained in accordance with the most current revision of the Aerostar Continued Airworthiness Instructions (ACAI) manual.
ACAI Manual
The ACAI manual contains detailed information for the performance of the required Annual or 100-hour inspections, and the methods and techniques for the proper maintenance of the various components of our hot air balloon systems.
Revision D, 09/15/2003
Part I, 67 pages
Appendix I, 9 pages
Part II, 129 pages
Appendix II, 132 pages
Airworthiness Limitations
Section 3.0, 16 pages
Service Letters
Service Bulletins
Maintenance Bulletin
Maintenance Bulletin #805001
Date of Issue: 09/29/2005
Subject: Inspection of pilot light orifice (HP2-update and HP3 burners)
Maintenance Bulletin #0611002
Date of Issue: 06/09/2011
Subject: Rework and repair of pilot light vapor converter (HP2-update and HP3 burners)
Airworthiness Directives
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Valve System Effective Date: 09/17/1975 Category: Airframe Recurring: Yes |
Fuel Supply Hose Assemblies Effective Date: 05/21/1986 Category: Airframe Recurring: No |
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Gondola Liner Effective Date: 02/13/1976 Category: Airframe Recurring: No |
Suspension Cables Effective Date: 12/04/1990 Category: Airframe Recurring: Yes |
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Parachute Top Release Effective Date: 01/07/1980 Category: Airframe Recurring: No |
Balloon Basket Fuel Hose Effective Date: 08/18/1993 Category: Airframe Recurring: No |
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Hook and Pile Fastener Tape Effective Date: 10/13/1981 Category: Balloons Recurring: Yes |