Flight Manual for Gas Balloons of Type NL-STU
Issue 2.0
May 02, 2016
Page 7-1
Chapter 7 – Servicing, maintenance and inspection
7.1 Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the balloon maintenance and servicing intervals and pro-
cedures prescribed by the manufacturer.
WARNING:
The owner/operator of the balloon is responsible for ensuring its airworthiness.
Servicing and inspections/checks must be carried out in accordance with the
procedures described in the balloon’s maintenance manual. Repair and test
methods that do not comply with the pertinent regulations result in the balloon
failing to become airworthy or losing its airworthiness. It must be ensured that the
servicing and inspection personnel are adequately trained, equipped and
authorized.
7.2 Inspection intervals
• Before every take-off, preflight checks must be carried out to ensure that the balloon
is in a good general condition.
• Inspection after 10 flights or after a hard landing
• Annual inspection
• Inspection after 15 years or more than 1,500 hours of operation
7.3 Preventive maintenance
For balloon operation in accordance with EASA regulations: The pilot/owner may perform the
preventive maintenance in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 2042/2003 PART M, or in ac-
cordance with subsequent regulations, supplements or amendments, if he holds a valid balloon
pilot license.
For balloon operation in accordance with FAA regulations: The pilot/owner may perform the
preventive maintenance, as listed in 14 CFR Part 43 or subsequent regulations, supplements or
amendments, if he holds a valid balloon pilot license.
Once preventive maintenance has been performed, it must be entered in the log book with
specification of the following information:
• A description of the work performed
• The date of completion of the work performed
• The name of the person who performed the work
• Approval for return to service
