CS 31HB.71 Function and installation
ED Decision 2009/005/R
(a) Each item of required equipment must:
(1) be of a kind and design appropriate to its intended function;
(2) be labelled or marked to identify its function or operating limitations, or any applicable combination of these factors;
(3) be installed according to limitations specified for that equipment; and
(4) function properly when installed. (See AMC 31HB.71(a)(4))
(b) Instruments and other equipment may not in themselves, or by their effect upon the balloon, constitute a hazard to safe operation.
AMC 31HB.71(a)(4) Function and installation
ED Decision 2009/005/R
The correct functioning should not be impaired by operational circumstances such as icing, heavy rain, high humidity or low and high temperatures. The equipment, systems, and installations should be designed to prevent hazards to the balloon in the event of a probable malfunction or failure of that equipment.
When ATC equipment and/or positioning lights as possibly required by operational rules are installed, it should be shown that the electrical system is such that the operation of this equipment is not adversely affected by operational circumstances.
CS 31HB.72 Miscellaneous equipment
ED Decision 2011/013/R
Each balloon must be equipped with:
(a) General:
(1) A standby source of ignition for the pilot light or burner.
(2) An envelope temperature indicator, which may either be of the continuous reading type or a type that gives a warning signal. (See also CS 31HB.49(e))
(3) Where flight manual limitations specify a rate of climb or descent; a rate of climb/descent indicator (variometer).
(4) A fire extinguisher. (See AMC 31HB.72(a)(4))
(b) A 'kit' of tethering components, if the balloon is specifically approved for tethered operations. (See CS 31HB.28)
(c) For mixed balloons minimum ballast, if applicable.
[Amdt No.: 31HB/1]
AMC 31HB.72(a)(4) Miscellaneous equipment
ED Decision 2011/013/R
Fire extinguishers should:
(i) conform to EN3 or an equivalent specification acceptable to the Agency;
(ii) have a minimum capacity of 2 kg when using dry powder, or when the extinguishing means is other than dry powder be at least of comparable effect and capacity.
[Amdt No.: 31HB/1]