Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-11594 · Cameron Balloons Ltd. (Thunder & Colt) Titanium Propane Cylinders, Part Number (P/N) CB2380 and P/N CB2383
Cameron Balloons Ltd. (Thunder & Colt) Titanium Propane Cylinders, Part Number (P/N) CB2380 and P/N CB2383
: Any aircraft (specifically balloons), certificated in any category, that incorporate at least one of the following titanium propane cylinders:
| Part No. | Serial No. |
|---|---|
| CB2380 | All serial numbers up to and including BT0143 |
| CB2383 | All serial numbers up to and including BT0076 |
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all aircraft (specifically balloons) that incorporate certain Cameron Balloons Ltd. (Thunder and Colt) titanium propane cylinders, part number (P/N) CB2380 and P/N CB2383. This AD requires that you remove from service any of the affected titanium propane cylinders and replace each affected cylinder with an FAA-approved airworthy propane cylinder. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent titanium propane cylinders from cracking and releasing propane gas vapor while the balloon is in service. This could result in a propane explosion and fire.
: To address this problem, you must accomplish the following actions:
(1) Within the next 14 calendar days after the effective date of this AD, you must remove from service any of the titanium propane cylinders listed in paragraph (a) of this AD and replace each affected cylinder with an FAA-approved airworthy propane cylinder that is not listed in paragraph (a) of this AD; and
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, you must not incorporate, an any aircraft (specifically balloons), any titanium propane cylinder listed in paragraph (a) of this AD.
: No procedures are necessary to remove the titanium propane cylinders from operation. However, the following contains information you should use when handling these titanium propane cylinders:
(1) Instructions for handling and exchanging the affected titanium propane cylinders are included in Cameron Balloons Ltd. and Thunder & Colt Alert Service Bulletin SB8, dated January 28, 2000.
(2) The current applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations (49 CFR part 171, et. seq.) shall be utilized when handling or shipping hazardous materials associated with titanium propane cylinders.
