CS/AMC (ED decisions)

Incorporated ED Decision

CS/AMC Issue No,

Amendment No

Applicability date

ED Decision 2011/012/R

CS-31GB/ Initial issue

12/12/2011

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Table of contents

Disclaimer

Note from the editor

Cover regulation article

Implementing rule annex

Certification specification

Acceptable means of compliance

Guidance material

Incorporated amendments

Table of contents

Chapter 1 — Air operations and Licensing

Cover regulation

Article 1 Subject matter and scope

Article 2 Definitions

Article 3 Air operations

GM1 Article 3(2)(a);(b)   Air operations

GM2 Article 3(2)(a);(b)   Air operations

GM1 Article 3(2)(c)   Air operations

GM2 Article 3(2)(c)   Air operations

Article 3a Pilot licences and medical certification

Article 3b Existing pilot licences and national medical certificates

Article 3c Credit for training that commenced prior to the date of application of this Regulation

Article 3d Training organisations

Article 4 Transitional provisions

Article 5 Entry into force and application

ANNEX I

DEFINITIONS (Part-DEF)

FCL.010  Definitions related to Part-BFCL

ANNEX II — BALLOON AIR OPERATIONS (Part-BOP)

SUBPART BAS — BASIC OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 1 – General requirements

BOP.BAS.001 Scope

AMC1 BOP.BAS.001 Scope

GM1 BOP.BAS.001 Scope

BOP.BAS.005 Competent authority

BOP.BAS.010 Demonstration of compliance

BOP.BAS.015 Introductory flights

BOP.BAS.020 Immediate reaction to a safety problem

BOP.BAS.025 Designation as pilot-in-command

BOP.BAS.030 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command

GM1 BOP.BAS.030 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command

AMC1 BOP.BAS.030(a)(3) Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command

GM1 BOP.BAS.030(a)(7) Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command

GM1 BOP.BAS.030(a)(14) Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command

AMC1 BOP.BAS.030(a)(17) Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command

AMC1 BOP.BAS.030(b)(1) & AMC1 BOP.BAS.040(b) Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command & responsibilities of crew members

GM1 BOP.BAS.030(b)(1);(2) & GM1 BOP.BAS.040(b) Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command & responsibilities of crew members

BOP.BAS.035 Authority of the pilot-in-command

BOP.BAS.040 Responsibilities of crew members

GM1 BOP.BAS.040 Responsibilities of crew members

BOP.BAS.045 Compliance with laws, regulations and procedures

BOP.BAS.050 Documents, manuals and information to be carried

GM1 BOP.BAS.050 Documents, manuals and information to be carried

AMC1 BOP.BAS.050(a)(1) Documents, manuals and information to be carried

AMC1 BOP.BAS.050(a)(3) Documents, manuals and information to be carried

AMC1 BOP.BAS.050(b)(2) Documents, manuals and information to be carried

GM1 BOP.BAS.050(b)(3) Documents, manuals and information to be carried

GM1 BOP.BAS.050(b)(6) Documents, manuals and information to be carried

GM1 BOP.BAS.050(b)(7) Documents, manuals and information to be carried

BOP.BAS.055 Dangerous goods

GM1 BOP.BAS.055 Dangerous goods

GM2 BOP.BAS.055 Dangerous goods

BOP.BAS.060 Release of dangerous goods

BOP.BAS.065 Balloon logbook

AMC1 BOP.BAS.065 Balloon logbook

GM1 BOP.BAS.065 Balloon logbook

Section 2 – Operating procedures

BOP.BAS.100 Use of operating sites

BOP.BAS.105 Noise abatement procedures

BOP.BAS.110 Fuel and ballast supply and planning

AMC1 BOP.BAS.110 Fuel and ballast supply and planning

BOP.BAS.115 Passenger briefing

AMC1 BOP.BAS.115 Passenger briefing

GM1 BOP.BAS.115 Passenger briefing

BOP.BAS.120 Carriage of special categories of passengers

AMC1 BOP.BAS.120 Carriage of special categories of passengers

BOP.BAS.125 Submission of the air traffic service flight plan

AMC1 BOP.BAS.125 Submission of the air traffic service flight plan

BOP.BAS.130 Flight preparation

BOP.BAS.135 Smoking on board

BOP.BAS.140 Carriage and use of weapons

BOP.BAS.145 Meteorological conditions

BOP.BAS.150 Take-off conditions

AMC1 BOP.BAS.150 Take-off conditions

BOP.BAS.155 Approach and landing conditions

BOP.BAS.160 Simulated situations in flight

BOP.BAS.165 In-flight fuel management

BOP.BAS.170 Refuelling with persons on board

GM1 BOP.BAS.170 Refuelling with persons on board

BOP.BAS.175 Use of restraint system

BOP.BAS.180 Use of supplemental oxygen

AMC1 BOP.BAS.180 Use of supplemental oxygen

BOP.BAS.185 Operational limitations at night

GM1 BOP.BAS.185(a);(b) Operational limitations at night

BOP.BAS.190 Balloon specialised operations — Risk assessment and checklist

AMC1 BOP.BAS.190 Balloon specialised operations — Risk assessment and checklist

AMC2 BOP.BAS.190 Balloon specialised operations — Risk assessment and checklist

AMC3 BOP.BAS.190 Balloon specialised operations — Risk assessment and checklist

GM1 BOP.BAS.190 Balloon specialised operations — Risk assessment and checklist

GM2 BOP.BAS.190 Balloon specialised operations — Risk assessment and checklist

Section 3 – Performance and operating limitations

BOP.BAS.200 Operating limitations

GM1 BOP.BAS.200 Operating limitations

BOP.BAS.205 Weighing

GM1 BOP.BAS.205 Weighing

BOP.BAS.210 Performance — General

Section 4 – Instruments and equipment

BOP.BAS.300 Instruments and equipment — General

GM1 BOP.BAS.300(a) Instruments and equipment — General

GM1 BOP.BAS.300(a)(2) Instruments and equipment - General

GM1 BOP.BAS.300(b) Instruments and equipment — General

GM1 BOP.BAS.300(c) Instruments and equipment — General

BOP.BAS.305 Minimum instruments and equipment for flight

AMC1 BOP.BAS.305 Minimum instruments and equipment for flight

BOP.BAS.310 Operating lights

AMC1 BOP.BAS.310 Operating lights

BOP.BAS.315 Flight and navigational instruments and equipment

AMC1 BOP.BAS.315(a) Flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment

AMC1 BOP.BAS.315(b)(1) Flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment

GM1 BOP.BAS.315(b)(3) Flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment

BOP.BAS.320 Restraint systems

GM1 BOP.BAS.320 Restraint system

BOP.BAS.325 Supplemental oxygen

BOP.BAS.330 First-aid kit

AMC1 BOP.BAS.330 First-aid kit

AMC2 BOP.BAS.330 First-aid kit

GM1 BOP.BAS.330(a) First-aid kit

BOP.BAS.335 Hand fire extinguishers

AMC1 BOP.BAS.335 Hand fire extinguishers

GM1 BOP.BAS.335 Hand fire extinguishers

BOP.BAS.340 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Flights over water

AMC1 BOP.BAS.340 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Flights over water

AMC2 BOP.BAS.340 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Flights over water

AMC3 BOP.BAS.340 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Flights over water

AMC4 BOP.BAS.340 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Flights over water

GM1 BOP.BAS.340 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Flights over water

BOP.BAS.345 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Search and rescue difficulties

AMC1 BOP.BAS.345 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Search and rescue difficulties

AMC2 BOP.BAS.345 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Search and rescue difficulties

GM1 BOP.BAS.345 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Search and rescue difficulties

GM2 BOP.BAS.345 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Search and rescue difficulties

BOP.BAS.350 Miscellaneous equipment

AMC1 BOP.BAS.350(b)(3) Miscellaneous equipment

AMC1 BOP.BAS.350(c)(1) Miscellaneous equipment

BOP.BAS.355 Radio communication equipment

GM1 BOP.BAS.355 Radio communication equipment

BOP.BAS.360 Transponder

AMC1 BOP.BAS.360 Transponder

SUBPART ADD — ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS

Section 1 – General organisation requirements

BOP.ADD.001 Scope

BOP.ADD.005 Responsibilities of the operator

BOP.ADD.010 Notification of alternative means of compliance

AMC1 BOP.ADD.010 Notification of alternative means of compliance

BOP.ADD.015 Access

BOP.ADD.020 Findings

AMC1 BOP.ADD.020(b) Findings

GM1 BOP.ADD.020(b);(c) Findings

BOP.ADD.025 Occurrence reporting

AMC1 BOP.ADD.025(a) Occurrence reporting

BOP.ADD.030 Management system

AMC1 BOP.ADD.030(a)(2) Management system

AMC1 BOP.ADD.030(a)(3) Management system

GM1 BOP.ADD.030(a)(4) Management system

AMC1 BOP.ADD.030(a)(5) Management system

AMC1 BOP.ADD.030(a)(6) Management system

GM1 BOP.ADD.030(a)(6) Management system

GM2 BOP.ADD.030(a)(6) Management system

BOP.ADD.035 Contracted activities

AMC1 BOP.ADD.035 Contracted activities

GM1 BOP.ADD.035 Contracted activities

GM2 BOP.ADD.035 Contracted activities

BOP.ADD.040 Personnel requirements

GM1 BOP.ADD.040 Personnel requirements

AMC1 BOP.ADD.040(c) Personnel requirements

GM1 BOP.ADD.040(c) Personnel requirements

BOP.ADD.045 Facility requirements

Section 2 – Declaration, airworthiness and wet and dry lease

BOP.ADD.100 Declaration

GM1 BOP.ADD.100 Declaration

BOP.ADD.105 Changes to the declaration and cessation of commercial operations

AMC1 BOP.ADD.105(a) Changes to the declaration and cessation of commercial operations

BOP.ADD.110 Airworthiness requirements

BOP.ADD.115 Wet lease and dry lease of a balloon registered in a third country

AMC1 BOP.ADD.115 Wet lease and dry lease of a balloon registered in a third country

GM1 BOP.ADD.115(a) Wet lease and dry lease of a balloon registered in a third country

Section 3 – Manuals and records

BOP.ADD.200 Operations manual

AMC1 BOP.ADD.200 Operations manual

AMC2 BOP.ADD.200 Operations manual

GM1 BOP.ADD.200 Operations manual

BOP.ADD.205 Record-keeping

AMC1 BOP.ADD.205 Record-keeping

AMC2 BOP.ADD.205 Record-keeping

Section 4 – Flight crew

BOP.ADD.300 Composition of flight crew

BOP.ADD.305 Designation as pilot-in-command

BOP.ADD.310 Provision of training and checking

AMC1 BOP.ADD.310(a) Provision of training and checking

BOP.ADD.315 Recurrent training and checking

AMC1 BOP.ADD.315(b);(c) Recurrent training and checking

Section 5 – General operating requirements

BOP.ADD.400 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command

BOP.ADD.405 Authority of the pilot-in-command

BOP.ADD.410 Additional balloon crew member

AMC1 BOP.ADD.410 Additional balloon crew member

BOP.ADD.415 Fitness relating to deep water diving and blood donation

GM1 BOP.ADD.415 Fitness relating to deep water diving and blood donation

BOP.ADD.420 Common language

BOP.ADD.425 Psychoactive substances

BOP.ADD.430 Endangering

BOP.ADD.435 Documents, manuals and information to be carried

GM1 BOP.ADD.435(a)(2) Documents, manuals and information to be carried

GM1 BOP.ADD.435(a)(3) Documents, manuals and information to be carried

BOP.ADD.440 Dangerous goods

GM1 BOP.ADD.440 Dangerous goods

Section 6 – Operating procedures

BOP.ADD.500 Fuel or ballast calculations

BOP.ADD.505 Carriage of special categories of passengers

BOP.ADD.510 Commercial balloon specialised operations — Standard operating procedures

AMC1 BOP.ADD.510 Commercial balloon specialised operations — Standard operating procedures

AMC2 BOP.ADD.510 Commercial balloon specialised operations — Standard operating procedures

Section 7 – Performance and operating limitations

BOP.ADD.600 System for determining the mass

AMC1 BOP.ADD.600(a)(2) System for determining the mass

AMC1 BOP.ADD.600(a)(6) System for determining the mass

GM1 BOP.ADD.600(a)(6) System for determining the mass

Appendix

ANNEX III — REQUIREMENTS FOR BALLOONS FLIGHT CREW LICENSING (Part-BFCL)

SUBPART GEN — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

BFCL.001  Scope

BFCL.005  Competent authority

BFCL.010  Classes and groups of balloons

BFCL.015  Application for and issue, revalidation and renewal of a BPL as well as associated privileges, ratings and certificates

AMC1 BFCL.015  Application for and issue, revalidation and renewal of a BPL as well as associated privileges, ratings and certificates

GM1 BFCL.015(c)  Application for and issue, revalidation and renewal of a BPL as well as associated privileges, ratings and certificates

BFCL.030  Practical skill test

BFCL.035  Crediting of flight time

BFCL.045  Obligation to carry and present documents

AMC1 BFCL.045(a)(4)  Obligation to carry and present documents

BFCL.050  Recording of flight time

AMC1 BFCL.050  Recording of flight time

BFCL.065  Curtailment of privileges of BPL holders aged 70 years or older in commercial passenger ballooning

GM1 BFCL.065  Curtailment of privileges of BPL holders aged 70 years or older in commercial passenger ballooning

BFCL.070  Limitation, suspension or revocation of licences, privileges, ratings and certificates

SUBPART BPL — BALLOON PILOT LICENCE (“BPL”)

BFCL.115  BPL – Privileges and conditions

BFCL.120  BPL – Minimum age

BFCL.125  BPL – Student pilot

BFCL.130  BPL – Training course and experience requirements

AMC1 BFCL.130  BPL – Training course and experience requirements

AMC2 BFCL.130 BPL – Training course and experience requirements

BFCL.135  BPL – Theoretical knowledge examination

AMC1 BFCL.135  BPL – Theoretical knowledge examinations

GM1 BFCL.135  BPL – Theoretical knowledge examinations

BFCL.140  BPL – Crediting of theoretical knowledge

BFCL.145  BPL – Practical skill test

AMC1 BFCL.145  BPL – Practical skill test

BFCL.150  BPL – Extension of privileges to another balloon class or group

AMC1 BFCL.150(b)  BPL – Extension of privileges to another balloon class or group

GM1 BFCL.150(b)  BPL – Extension of privileges to another balloon class or group

AMC1 BFCL.150(c)(1)  BPL – Extension of privileges to another balloon class or group

AMC2 BFCL.150(c)(1)  BPL – Extension of privileges to another balloon class or group

AMC3 BFCL.150(c)(1)  BPL – Extension of privileges to another balloon class or group

AMC1 BFCL.150(c)(2)  BPL – Extension of privileges to another balloon class or group

AMC2 BFCL.150(c)(2)  BPL – Extension of privileges to another balloon class or group

AMC3 BFCL.150(c)(2)  BPL – Extension of privileges to another balloon class or group

AMC4 BFCL.150(c)(2)  BPL – Extension of privileges to another balloon class or group

BFCL.160  BPL – Recency requirements

AMC1 BFCL.160  BPL – Recency requirements

AMC1 BFCL.160(a)(1)(ii)  Recency requirements

AMC1 BFCL.160(a)(2)  Recency requirements

SUBPART ADD — ADDITIONAL RATINGS

BFCL.200  Tethered hot-air balloon flight rating

GM1 BFCL.200  Tethered hot-air balloon flight rating

AMC1 BFCL.200(b)(2)  Tethered hot-air balloon flight rating

BFCL.210  Night rating

AMC1 BFCL.210(b)  Night rating

GM1 BFCL.210(c)  Night rating

BFCL.215  Commercial operation rating

AMC1 BFCL.215(b)(4)  Commercial operation rating

AMC1 BFCL.215(d)(1)(i)  Commercial operation rating

AMC1 BFCL.215(d)(2)(i)  Commercial operation rating

AMC1 BFCL.215(d)(2)(i); BFCL.215(h)  Commercial operation rating

AMC1 BFCL.215(d)(2)(ii)  Commercial operation rating

SUBPART FI — FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS

Section 1 – General requirements

BFCL.300  Flight instructor certificates

Section 2 – Flight instructor certificate for balloons – FI(B)

BFCL.315  FI(B) certificate – Privileges and conditions

AMC1 BFCL.315(a)(4)(ii)  FI(B) certificate – Privileges and conditions

BFCL.320  FI(B) – Prerequisites and requirements

BFCL.325  FI(B) competencies and assessment

AMC1 BFCL.325  FI(B) competencies and assessment

BFCL.330  FI(B) – Training course

AMC1 BFCL.330(a)  FI(B) – Training course

AMC1 BFCL.330(b)  FI(B) – Training course

BFCL.345  FI(B) – Assessment of competence

AMC1 BFCL.345  FI(B) – Assessment of competence

AMC2 BFCL.345  FI(B) – Assessment of competence

AMC3 BFCL.345  FI(B) – Assessment of competence

BFCL.360  FI(B) certificate – Recency requirements

AMC1 BFCL.360(a)(1)(i)  FI(B) certificate – Recency requirements

GM1 BFCL.360(a)(1)(i)  FI(B) certificate – Recency requirements

AMC1 BFCL.360(a)(2) FI(B) certificate – Recency requirements

SUBPART FE — FLIGHT EXAMINERS

Section 1 – General requirements

BFCL.400  Balloon flight examiner certificates

BFCL.405  Limitation of privileges in case of vested interests

GM1 BFCL.405  Limitation of privileges in case of vested interests

GM1 BFCL.405(a)  Limitation of privileges in case of vested interests

BFCL.410  Conduct of skill tests, proficiency checks and assessments of competence

AMC1 BFCL.410(b)(3)  Conduct of skill tests, proficiency checks and assessments of competence

Section 2 – Flight examiner certificate for balloons – FE(B)

BFCL.415  FE(B) certificate – Privileges and conditions

AMC1 BFCL.415(b)  FE(B) certificate – Privileges and conditions

AMC1 BFCL.415(c)(2)  FE(B) certificate – Privileges and conditions

BFCL.420  FE(B) certificate – Prerequisites and requirements

AMC1 BFCL.420(d)  FE(B) certificate – Prerequisites and requirements

BFCL.430  FE(B) certificate – Standardisation course

AMC1 BFCL.430  FE(B) certificate – Standardisation course

AMC2 BFCL.430  FE(B) certificate – Standardisation course

GM1 BFCL.430  FE(B) certificate – Standardisation course

BFCL.445  FE(B) certificate – Assessment of competence

AMC1 BFCL.445  FE(B) certificate – Assessment of competence

AMC1 BFCL.445; BFCL.460  FE(B) certificate – Assessment of competence; FE(B) certificate – Validity, revalidation and renewal

BFCL.460  FE(B) certificate – Validity, revalidation and renewal

AMC1 BFCL.460(b)(1)  FE(B) certificate – Validity, revalidation and renewal

Chapter 2 — Continuing airworthiness

Introduction CAW

Part-ML

GENERAL

ML.1

SECTION A — TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

SUBPART A — GENERAL

ML.A.101 Scope

SUBPART B — ACCOUNTABILITY

ML.A.201 Responsibilities

GM1 ML.A.201  Responsibilities

GM1 ML.A.201(e)  Responsibilities

GM1 ML.A.201(f)  Responsibilities

GM1 ML.A.201(h)  Responsibilities

ML.A.202 Occurrence reporting

AMC1 ML.A.202  Occurrence reporting

SUBPART C — CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS

ML.A.301 Continuing-airworthiness tasks

GM1 ML.A.301(f)  Continuing airworthiness tasks

ML.A.302 Aircraft maintenance programme

AMC1 ML.A.302  Aircraft maintenance programme

AMC2 ML.A.302  Aircraft maintenance programme

GM1 ML.A.302  Aircraft maintenance programme

GM2 ML.A.302  Aircraft maintenance programme

AMC1 ML.A.302(c)  Aircraft maintenance programme

AMC1 ML.A.302(c)(9)  Aircraft maintenance programme

GM1 ML.A.302(c)(2)(b)  Aircraft maintenance programme

GM1 ML.A.302(c)(3)  Aircraft maintenance programme

GM1 ML.A.302(c)(4)  Aircraft maintenance programme

AMC1 ML.A.302(d)  Aircraft maintenance programme

GM1 ML.A.302(d)(2)  Aircraft maintenance programme

GM1 ML.A.302(d)(2)(d)  Aircraft maintenance programme

ML.A.303 Airworthiness directives

ML.A.304 Data for modifications and repairs

ML.A.305 Aircraft continuing-airworthiness record system

AMC1 ML.A.305  Aircraft continuing-airworthiness record system

ML.A.307 Transfer of aircraft continuing-airworthiness records

SUBPART D — MAINTENANCE STANDARDS

ML.A.401 Maintenance data

ML.A.402 Performance of maintenance

AMC1 ML.A.402  Performance of maintenance

AMC1 ML.A.402(b)(7)  Performance of maintenance

AMC1 ML.A.402(b)(8)  Performance of maintenance

AMC2 ML.A.402(b)(8)  Performance of maintenance

ML.A.403 Aircraft defects

AMC1 ML.A.403  Aircraft defects

GM1 ML.A.403  Aircraft defects

AMC1 ML.A.403(d)  Aircraft defects

SUBPART E — COMPONENTS

ML.A.501 Classification and installation

GM1 ML.A.501  Classification and installation

AMC1 ML.A.501(a)(ii)  Classification and installation

AMC1 ML.A.501(e)  Classification and installation

ML.A.502 Component maintenance

GM1 ML.A.502  Component maintenance

ML.A.503 Service-life-limited components

ML.A.504 Control of unserviceable components

SUBPART H — CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE TO SERVICE (CRS)

ML.A.801 Aircraft certificate of release to service

AMC1 ML.A.801  Aircraft certificate of release to service

AMC1 ML.A.801(e)  Aircraft certificate of release to service

AMC1 ML.A.801(f)  Aircraft certificate of release to service

ML.A.802 Component certificate of release to service

ML.A.803 Pilot-owner authorisation

AMC1 ML.A.803  Pilot-owner authorisation

SUBPART I — AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW CERTIFICATE (ARC)

ML.A.901 Aircraft airworthiness review

GM1 ML.A.901  Aircraft airworthiness review

ML.A.902 Validity of the airworthiness review certificate

ML.A.903 Airworthiness review process

AMC1 ML.A.903(h)  Airworthiness review

ML.A.904 Qualification of airworthiness review staff

GM1 ML.A.904(c);(d)  Qualification of airworthiness review staff

ML.A.905 Transfer of aircraft registration within the Union

ML.A.906 Airworthiness review of aircraft imported into the Union

ML.A.907 Findings

SECTION B — PROCEDURE FOR COMPETENT AUTHORITIES

SUBPART A — GENERAL

ML.B.101 Scope

ML.B.102 Competent authority

ML.B.104 Record-keeping

ML.B.105 Mutual exchange of information

SUBPART B — ACCOUNTABILITY

ML.B.201 Responsibilities

AMC1 ML.B.201  Responsibilities

SUBPART C — CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS

ML.B.302 Exemptions

ML.B.303 Aircraft continuing-airworthiness monitoring

AMC1 ML.B.303  Aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring

ML.B.304 Revocation, suspension and limitation

SUBPART I — AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW CERTIFICATE (ARC)

ML.B.902 Airworthiness review by the competent authority

ML.B.903 Findings

APPENDICES TO ANNEX Vb (Part-ML)

Appendix I — Continuing-airworthiness management contract

Appendix II — Limited Pilot-owner maintenance

AMC1 to Appendix II to Part-ML — Limited pilot-owner maintenance

Appendix III — Complex maintenance tasks not to be released by the Pilot-owner

Appendix IV — Airworthiness review certificate (EASA Form 15c)

Chapter 3 — Initial airworthiness

CS-31GB (Initial issue)

Disclaimer

Note from the editor

Certification specification

Acceptable means of compliance

Incorporated amendments

Table of contents

SUBPART A — GENERAL

CS 31GB.1 Applicability

CS 31GB.2 Definitions

SUBPART B — FLIGHT

CS 31GB.12 Proof of compliance

CS 31GB.14 Mass limits

AMC 31GB.14(a) Mass limits

AMC 31GB.14(b) Minimum mass

CS 31GB.16 Empty mass

AMC 31GB.16 Empty mass

CS 31GB.17 Performance: climb

AMC 31GB.17 Performance: climb

CS 31GB.20 Controllability

SUBPART C — STRUCTURE

CS 31GB.21 Loads

CS 31GB.23 Load factor

CS 31GB.25 Factors of safety

AMC 31GB.25 Factors of safety

CS 31GB.27 Strength and proof of strength

AMC 31GB.27 Strength and proof of strength

AMC 31GB.27(c) Strength and proof of strength

AMC 31GB.27(d) Strength and proof of strength

AMC 31GB.27(e) Strength and proof of strength

AMC 31GB.27(f) Strength and proof of strength

CS 31GB.28 Tethered flight loads

AMC 31GB.28(a) Tethered Flight Loads

CS 31GB.30 Restraint harness

SUBPART D — DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

CS 31GB.31 General

CS 31GB.33 Materials

AMC 31GB.33(b) Materials

CS 31GB.35 Fabrication methods

AMC 31GB.35 Fabrication methods

CS 31GB.37 Fasteners

AMC 31GB.37(a) Fasteners

CS 31GB.39 Protection of parts

AMC 31GB.39 Protection of parts

CS 31GB.41 Inspection provisions

CS 31GB.43 Fitting factor

AMC 31GB.43(c) Fitting factors

CS 31GB.44 Protection of envelope against tearing

AMC 31GB.44 Protection of the envelope against tearing

CS 31GB.49 Control systems

AMC 31GB.49(c) Control systems

CS 31GB.51 Disposable ballast

AMC 31GB.51 Disposable Ballast

CS 31GB.53 Drag rope

CS 31GB.55 Rapid deflation means

AMC 31GB.55(a) Rapid deflation means

AMC 31GB.55(b) Rapid deflation means

CS 31GB.57 Control cords

CS 31GB.59 Baskets

AMC 31GB.59(a) Baskets

AMC 31GB.59(c) Baskets

AMC 31GB.59(e) Baskets

AMC 31GB.59(f) Baskets

AMC 31GB.59(h) Baskets

AMC 31GB.59(l) Baskets

CS 31GB.61 Electrostatic discharge

AMC 31GB.61 Electrostatic discharge

CS 31GB.63 Occupant restraint

CS 31GB.67 Tethered flight

AMC 31GB.67 Tethered flight

(SUBPART E — NOT APPLICABLE)

SUBPART F — EQUIPMENT

CS 31GB.71 Function and installation

AMC 31GB.71(a)(4) Function and installation

CS 31GB.72 Miscellaneous equipment

SUBPART G — OPERATING LIMITATIONS AND INFORMATION

CS 31GB.81 Operating instructions

AMC 31GB.81 Operating instructions

AMC 31GB.81(b)(2) Operating instructions

AMC 31GB.81(c) Operating instructions

CS 31GB.82 Instructions for continued airworthiness

AMC 31GB.82 Instructions for continued airworthiness

CS-31HB (Amendment 1)

Disclaimer

Note from the editor

Certification specification

Acceptable means of compliance

Incorporated amendments

Table of contents

SUBPART A – GENERAL

CS 31HB.1 Applicability

CS 31HB.2 Definitions

SUBPART B – FLIGHT

CS 31HB.12 Proof of compliance

CS 31HB.14 Mass limits

AMC 31HB.14(a) Mass limits

AMC 31HB.14(b) Mass limits

CS 31HB.16 Empty mass

AMC 31HB.16 Empty mass

CS 31HB.17 Performance: climb

AMC 31HB.17 Performance: climb

CS 31HB.20 Controllability

SUBPART C – STRUCTURE

CS 31HB.21 Loads

CS 31HB.23 Load factors

CS 31HB.25 Factors of safety

AMC 31HB.25 Factors of safety

CS 31HB.27 Strength and proof of strength

AMC 31HB.27 Strength and proof of strength

AMC 31HB.27(c) Strength and proof of strength

AMC 31HB.27(d) Strength and proof of strength

AMC 31HB.27(e) Strength and proof of strength

AMC 31HB.27(g) Strength and proof of strength

CS 31HB.28 Tethered flight loads

AMC 31HB.28(a) Tethered flight loads

AMC 31HB.28(c) Tethered flight loads

CS 31HB.30 Restraint harness

SUBPART D – DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

CS 31HB.31 General

CS 31HB.33 Materials

AMC 31HB.33(a)(2) Materials

CS 31HB.35 Fabrication methods

AMC 31HB.35 Fabrication methods

CS 31HB.37 Fasteners

AMC 31HB.37 Fasteners

CS 31HB.39 Protection of parts

AMC 31HB.39 Protection of parts

CS 31HB.41 Inspection provisions

CS 31HB.43 Fitting factor

AMC 31HB.43(c) Fitting factors

CS 31HB.44 Protection of envelope against tearing

AMC 31HB.44 Protection of envelope against tearing

CS 31HB.45 Fuel cells

AMC 31HB.45(a) Fuel cells

AMC 31HB.45(c) Fuel cells

AMC 31HB.45(d)(1) Fuel cells

AMC 31HB.45(d)(5) Fuel cells

CS 31HB.46 Pressurised fuel systems

AMC 31HB.46(a) Pressurised fuel systems

AMC 31HB.46(b) Pressurised fuel systems

AMC 31HB.46(e) Pressurised fuel systems

CS 31HB.47 Heater system

AMC 31HB.47(c)(1) Heater system

AMC 31HB.47(c)(2) Minimum equipment

AMC 31HB.47(c)(3) Heater system

AMC 31HB.47(f) Heater system

CS 31HB.49 Control systems

AMC 31HB.49(e) Control systems

CS 31HB.51 Disposable ballast

AMC 31HB.51 Disposable ballast

CS 31HB.53 Drag rope

CS 31HB.55 Rapid deflation means

AMC 31HB.55(a) Rapid deflation means

AMC 31HB.55(b) Rapid deflation means

CS 31HB.57 Control cords

AMC 31HB.57(c) Control cords; Turning vent cords

CS 31HB.59 Baskets

AMC 31HB.59(a) Baskets

AMC 31HB.59(c) Baskets

AMC 31HB.59(e) Baskets

AMC 31HB.59(f) Baskets

AMC 31HB.59(h) Baskets

AMC 31HB.59(l) Baskets

CS 31HB.63 Occupant restraint

AMC 31HB.63(a) Occupant restraint

CS 31HB.67 Tethered flight

AMC 31HB.67 Tethered flight

SUBPART F – EQUIPMENT

CS 31HB.71 Function and installation

AMC 31HB.71(a)(4) Function and installation

CS 31HB.72 Miscellaneous equipment

AMC 31HB.72(a)(4) Miscellaneous equipment

SUBPART G – OPERATING LIMITATIONS AND INFORMATION

CS 31HB.81 Operating instructions

AMC 31HB.81 General

AMC 31HB.81(b)(2) General

AMC 31HB.81(c) General

CS 31HB.82 Instructions for continued airworthiness

AMC 31HB.82(c) Instructions for continued airworthiness

AMC 31HB.82(d)(1) Instructions for continued airworthiness

AMC 31HB.82(d)(5) Instructions for continued airworthiness

AMC 31HB.82(d)(6) Instructions for continued airworthiness

AMC 31HB.82(d)(9) Instructions for continued airworthiness

CS-31TGB (initial issue)

Disclaimer

Note from the editor

Certification specification

Acceptable means of compliance

Incorporated amendments

Table of contents

SUBPART A — GENERAL

CS 31TGB.1 Applicability

CS 31TGB.2 Definitions

AMC1 31TGB.2 Definitions

SUBPART B — FLIGHT

CS 31TGB.12 Proof of compliance

CS 31TGB.14 Mass limits

AMC1 31TGB.14 Mass limits

CS 31TGB.20 Controllability

AMC1 31TGB.20(b) Controllability

SUBPART C — STRUCTURE

CS 31TGB.21 Loads

CS 31TGB.22 In-Service load cases

AMC1 31TGB.22 In-Service load cases

CS 31TGB.23 Load factors

AMC1 31TGB.23(b) Ascent load factors

AMC1 31TGB.23(c) Gust load factor

CS 31TGB.25 Factors of safety

AMC1 31TGB.25(b) Factors of safety

CS 31TGB.27 Strength and proof of strength

AMC1 31TGB.27(c) Strength and proof of strength

AMC1 31TGB.27(e) Strength and proof of strength

SUBPART D — DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

CS 31TGB.31 General

CS 31TGB.33 Materials

AMC1 31TGB.33(b) Materials

CS 31TGB.35 Fabrication methods

AMC1 31TGB.35 Fabrication methods

CS 31TGB.36 Stress concentrations

CS 31TGB.37 Fasteners

AMC1 31TGB.37(a) Fasteners

CS 31TGB.39 Protection of parts

AMC1 31TGB.39 Protection of parts

CS 31TGB.41 Inspection provisions

CS 31TGB.43 Balloon system controls

CS 31TGB.45 Protection of envelope against tearing

AMC1 31TGB.45 Protection of envelope against tearing

CS 31TGB.47 Precautions against loss of lifting gas

CS 31TGB.49 Limiting the operating pressure

AMC1 31TGB.49 Limiting of operating pressure

CS 31TGB.51 Rapid deflation means

AMC1 31TGB.51 Rapid deflation means

CS 31TGB.53 Tether system

AMC1 31TGB.53(a) Tether system

AMC1 31TGB.53(c) Tether system

CS 31TGB.59 Gondola

AMC1 31TGB.59 Gondola

AMC1 31TGB.59(c) Gondola

AMC1 31TGB.59(d) Gondola

CS 31TGB.65 Night lighting

AMC1 31TGB.65(a) Night lighting

AMC1 31TGB.65(b) Night lighting

AMC1 31TGB.65(c) Night lighting

CS 31TGB.67 On-board power units

AMC1 31TGB.67 On-board power units

CS 31TGB.68 Master switch arrangement

CS 31TGB.69 Electric cables and equipment

AMC1 31TGB.69(c) Electric cables and equipment

(SUBPART E — NOT APPLICABLE)

SUBPART F — SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

CS 31TGB.71 Function and installation

AMC1 31TGB.71(c) Function and installation

AMC1 31TGB.71(d) Function and installation

CS 31TGB.73 Instrument marking

CS 31TGB.75 Warning, caution, and advisory lights

SUBPART G — OPERATING LIMITS AND DETAILS

CS 31TGB.81 Flight manual

AMC1 31TGB.81(b)(5) Flight Manual

CS 31TGB.82 Instructions for continued airworthiness

AMC1 31TGB.82 Instructions for continued airworthiness

CS 31TGB.83 Crew training and training information

AMC1 31TGB.83 Crew training and training information