JASC 5102

Service difficulty reports · 49

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SDR 2020FA0000151Pulley · out of toleranceTHE PULLEYS USED IN THE VENT (RED) LINE ASSEMBLY ONE AT THE PARACHUTE AND ONE AT THE SIDE TO THE ENVELOPE NEAR THE BOTTOM ARE UNDER DESIGNED AND NOT RAISED FOR THE FORCES NEEDED TO SET/OPEN THE PARACHUTE. BOTH BALLOONS HAVE HAD TOTAL FAILURES OF BOTH PULLEYS.Feb 12, 2020 · N216FS · Adams A55SSDR 2020FA0000150Vent · out of toleranceTHE PULLEYS USED IN THE VENT (RED) LINE ASSEMBLY ONE AT THE PARACHUTE AND ONE AT THE SIDE TO THE ENVELOPE NEAR THE BOTTOM ARE UNDER DESIGNED AND NOT RAISED FOR THE FORCES NEEDED TO SET/OPEN THE PARACHUTE. BOTH BALLOONS HAVE HAD TOTAL FAILURES OF BOTH PULLEYS.Feb 12, 2020 · N116FS · Adams A55SSDR 2019FA0000284Gimbal Joint · brokenWHEN THE BLAST VALVE HANDLE WAS REMOVED FOR MAINTENANCE, ONE SIDE OF THE DOUBLE BURNER CAME LOOSE FROM THE GIMBAL BLOCK BRACKET. IT APPEARS THAT THE WELD HOLDING THE BURNER TO THE GIMBAL BLOCK BRACKET BROKE. THE BURNER HANDLE WAS HOLDING THE BURNER IN PLACE.Aug 21, 2019 · N4505B · Camron Z90SDR 2019FA0000057Pulley · warpedTHE PULLEYS USED IN THE RED(VENT) LINE ASSEMBLY (ONE AT THE PARACHUTE TOP, ONE ON THE SIDE OF THE ENVELOPE NEAR THE BOTTOM) ARE UNDER-DESIGNED, UNDER-SPECIFIED AND NOT RATED FOR THE FORCES NEEDED TO SET/OPEN THE PARACHUTE. THIS HAS OCCURRED IN TWO AIRCRAFT. FAJan 7, 2019 · N116FS · Adams A55SSDR 2014FA0000055Hand Rail · brokenBALLOON BASKET UPPER HAND RAIL BROKEN IN 1 LOCATION.Feb 3, 2014 · Avianw MAGNUMIXSDR 2014FA0000054Hand Rail · usedBALLOON BASKET UPPER HAND RAIL BROKEN IN THREE LOCATIONS.Feb 3, 2014 · Avianw MAGNUMIXSDR QLFR20120309001Valve · failedTHE BLAST VALVE (MAIN BURNER VALVE) NO LONGER FUNCTIONED. UPON DISASSEMBLING THE BLAST VALVE FROM BURNER SN:1221 THE SHUTTER VALVE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED. THE VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND THE ADHESIVE COMPOUND BONDING THE BRASS TO THE RUBBER RING HAD FAILED. THE AMMar 8, 2012 · N65400 · Camron A315SDR 2010FA0001189Hose · leakingHOT AIR BALLOON WAS DELIVERED FOR AN ANNUAL INSP, INCLUDING SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT OF ALL PROPANE FUEL HOSES. (7) REPLACEMENT FUEL HOSES SUPPLIED, WERE DELIVERED WITH THE LP GAS POL TYPE FITTING ATTACHED TO THE HOSE COUPLINGS. THE HOSES WERE PRESSURE TESTED FAug 9, 2010 · N3718W · Balwks FIREFLY824SDR 2006FA0000999Line · separatedHOSE SEPARATED AT THE FUEL LINE END. PILOT WAS INFLATING BALLOON WHEN THIS OCCURRED. NEW HOSES WERE INSTALLED ON 7/27/2006. THE BALLOON HAD BEEN FLOWN TWICE, WITH A TOTAL OF 2.0 HOURS ON NEW HOSES. (K)Oct 2, 2006 · N2203B · Balwks FIREFLY715SDR AU510001692Support · broken(AUS) BALLOON NYLON SUPPORT POLES CRACKED AND BROKEN. (OTHER CAUSE: GROUND HANDLING OF BASKET ) (CASA NR 510001692)Sep 7, 2005SDR 2005FA0000935Envelope · failedBALLOON ENVELOPE FAILED FUEL CONSUMTION FLIGHT TEST. (K)Jun 21, 2005 · N1539G · Balwks FIREFLY7BSDR 2004FA0000766Valve · damagedNOTICED DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION 2 OF 4 VALVE WINDOWS SHOWED CRACKING ON EDGES AND CRACKS. TRANSVERSE PASSED SEAMS INTO FLIGHT LOAD AREA. FLIGHT ABORTED.Aug 8, 2004 · Balwks FIREFLY8B15SDR 2004FA0000765Valve · destroyedDURING FLIGHT, 3 OF 4 VALVE WINDOWS FAILED BY SEPARATING AT SEAMS. UPON SEPARATION, REMAINING WINDOW MATERIAL MELTED AWAY, THUS CREATING 3 LARGE HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE BALLOON, WHICH RAISED INTERNAL TEMP, AND CAUS HIGH (EXTREME) FUEL CONSUMPTION AND RENDEREDAug 2, 2004 · N2189K · Balwks FIREFLY9SDR 2004FA0000788Pulley · stickingDEFLATION CWE PULLEY CATCHES ON ENVELOPE THROAT WEBBING AND NOMEX SKIRT CAUSING DEFLATION PANEL TO REMAIN OVEN DURING DESCENTS AND CAUSES DIFFICULTY RETURNING TO LEVEL FLIGHT WHEN HEATING ENVELOPE. THE PULLEY EVENTUALLY FREES ITSELF WHEN ENOUGH HEAT IS APPLIEMay 1, 2004 · N70535 · Balwks FIREFLY11SDR AUS20031214Hose · fire(AUS) VAPOUR PILOT LIGHT HOSE CAUGHT FIRE. DAMAGE TO HOSE MADE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE DIFFICULT TO ASSESS BUT IT WAS SUSPECTED THAT THE HOSE HAD A SMALL HOLE OR SPLIT WHICH ALLOWED PROPANE GAS TO LEAK AND IGNITE.Oct 27, 2003 · Amtr B400SDR 2002FA0001110Spring · hung upMALFUNCTION OF GLOW BURNER, VALVE HANDLE HANGING UP ON SPRING, CAUSING IT TO CONTINIOUSLY DISCHARGE PROPANE. VALVE COULD NOT RETURN TO CLOSED POSITION. TO PREVENT RECURRENCE, REPLACE WITH METAL HANDLE IN PLACE OF PLASTIC. (SW)Sep 12, 2002 · N7146J · Arostr RX8SDR 3372Web · damagedHOT AIR BALLOON ENVELOPE TOP GIRDLE 1INCH WEBBING STRETCHED. TOP ENVELOPE FABRIC PANELS DO NOT STRETCH, CAUSING SEVERE STITCH-HOLE ELONGATION DAMAGE TO FABRIC ALONG ALL TOP PANEL VERTICAL SEAMS, EXTENDING FROM TOP GIRDLE DOWNWARD 6-12 INCHES.Dec 3, 2001 · N7244W · Balwks FIREFLY11BSDR 2001FA0000585Fuel Line · leakingTHIS SET OF FUEL HOSES WERE OBTAINED FROM THE HOLDER OF A PMA. THEY WERE INSTALLED IN MAY. THE HOSE WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING AT THE CRIMP CONNECTION AT THE END OF THE HOSE. THE LEAK DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE CAUSED BY MISHANDLING, BUT BY A POOR CRIMP JOB. THIS INov 24, 2001 · N3214V · Balwks FIREFLY715SDR 2001FA0000461Fitting · leakingTHIS SET OF FUEL HOSES WERE OBTAINED FROM THE HOLDER OF A PMA. THEY WERE INSTALLED IN MAY OF 1998. THE HOSE WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING AT THE CONNECTION WHERE THE RUBBER HOSE MEETS THE FITTING. THE LEAK DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE CAUSED BY MISHANDLING BUT BY A POOROct 21, 2001 · N3214V · Balwks FIREFLY715SDR AU010111Hose · faulty(AUS) OUTER SKIN OF THE LPG HOSE RUPTURED.Feb 11, 2001 · Colt 160ASDR 20000605SH030Envelope · deterioratedEXCESSIVE AND PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF FABRIC PANELS AT GORE TAPE SEAM. GORE TAPE MATERIAL IS STIFF WITH SHARP EDGES AND CUTS INTO FABRIC PANELS WHERE PANELS OVERLAP TAPE APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH FROM PANEL EDGE. IT APPEARED THE AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER HAD CHANGJun 5, 2000 · N3288H · Balwks FIREFLY11SDR 99ZZZX3176Valve Line · failedIN A HOT AIR BALLOON ENVELOPE EQUIPPED WITH A PARACHUTE, TOP DEFLATION SYSTEM INCLUDING A 3:1 PULLEY ASSIST, THE UPPER SECTION OF THE VALVE LINE (BRAIDED KEVLAR CORE COVERED WITH BRAIDED POLYESTER OUTER COVERING) SEPARATED IN A CLEAN CUT BREAK FIVE FEET BELOW Jul 1, 1999 · N2570E · Balwks FIREFLY9SDR 99ZZZX2446Gore Tape · mismanufacturedREPAIRS WERE DONE ON 28 OUT OF 36 GORES DUE TO GORE TAPE ABRASION DAMAGE. FABRIC DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY GORE TAPE THAT IS STIFF AND SHARP CAUSING PREMATURE FABRIC WEAR AND DEGRADATION. GORE TAPE MATERIAL SHOULD BE CHANGED AS TO NOT WEAR THROUGH ADJACENT PANELS.May 18, 1999 · N3288N · Balwks FIREFLY10SDR 99ZZZX2126Gore Tape · damagedTHE GORE TAPES' STIFF, SHARP EDGES ABRAIDED SEVERAL .1250 INCH HOLES TO THE ENVELOPE PANEL FABRIC ATTACHED TO THE GORE TAPE. THERE WERE CREASES AND THE EARLY STAGES OF ABRASION TO APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCENT OF THE ENVELOPE FABRIC PANELS. DUE TO THE LOW TIME ONApr 26, 1999 · N3287X · Balwks FIREFLY8B15SDR 99ZZZX1974Flex Net · mismanufacturedTHE FLEX NET STRIP IS ABRADING THE ADJOINING BALLOON FABRIC IN MANY AREAS. IT APPEARS THE FLEX NET TAPE HAS BEEN CUT WITH A HOT KNIFE THAT IS LEAVING ROUGH EDGES. TO REMEDY, CUT WITH SONIC CUTTER. THIS CONDITION WAS FOUND DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION.Apr 24, 1999 · N3210R · Balwks FIREFLY8B15SDR 99ZZZX1894Seat Carrier · compressedRUBBER RING ON SEAT CARRIER COMPRESSED BEYOND LIMITS SUCH THAT WHEN BLAST-VALVE HANDLE WAS AT REST (NOT ACTIVATED), THE SEAT CARRIER WAS NOT ABLE TO PRODUCE A SEAL WITH MAIN VALVE BLOCK. SUSPECT SEAT CARRIER WAS NOT THICK ENOUGH OR VALVE-WEAR-PAD WAS TOO THICApr 14, 1999 · N372LB · Colt 77ASDR 99ZZZX1063Fabric · wornGORE TAPE ABRADED FABRIC AT GORE TAPE EDGES AT NUMEROUS PANELS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ENVELOPE. FABRIC PANELS NO LONGER MEET MINIMUM STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS WHERE ABRADED. GORE TAPE MATERIAL AT EDGE IS CAUSING PREMATURE FABRIC WEAR AND DEGRADATION. GORE TAPE MJan 22, 1999 · N5351U · Galaxy GALAXY8SDR 99ZZZX340Pin · failedIMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF AT AN ALTITUDE OF TWO FEET, THE NR 4 ALUMINUN CONNECTOR PIN (PN 51518) SNAPPED IN HALF (COMPLETELY FAILED) SEPARATING THE GONDOLA FROM THE STRUCTURE AT NR 4 LOCATION AND SEVERELY BENDING THE REMAINING THREE CONNECTOR PINS. PILOT IMMEDec 16, 1998 · N9108T · Raven S66ASDR 98ZZZX3195Envelope · failedBALLOON APPENDICES FAILED TO VENT HELIUM FROM THE GAS CELL RESULTING IN RUPTURE OF THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE CELL. APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR AFTER LAUNCH AT APPROXIMATELY 21,000 FEET, THE GAS CELL RUPTURED WHILE ASCENDING AT APPROXIMATELY 500 FPM. SUSPECT CAUSE, TDec 31, 1997 · Camron R420SDR 98ZZZX1649Chimney Rip · failedCHIMNEY RIP FAILED TO OPEN WHEN PULLED PREVENTING DEFLATION AND RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE. UPON LANDING, 3 OF 4 SAFETY TIES WERE PULLED OPEN BY THE PILOT, BUT THE FOURTH WOULD NOT BREAK. THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE PILOT (210 POUNDS) JUMPING 20 INCHES WITH THEDec 31, 1997 · Camron R420SDR 98ZZZX1648Gas Valve · malfunctionedVALVE AND/OR VALVE INDICATOR SWITCH WORKED SPORADICALLY. DURING FLIGHT, PILOT WAS UNABLE TO POSITIVELY VERIFY OPENING OF VALVE WHEN VALVE LINE WAS PULLED.Dec 31, 1997 · Camron R420SDR 97ZZZX4558Gauge · damagedFUEL PRESSURE GAUGE USED ON MODEL C3 AND C3T BURNER ASSY HAS AN OPERATING RANGE OF ZERO TO 200 PSI. WHEN FUEL TANK PRESSURE IS ABOVE 150 PSI, OPENING THE LIQUID FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE ON THE TANK CAUSES A PRESSURE SURGE IN THE BURNER FUEL SYSTEM DRIVING THE PRESSep 4, 1997 · N728TC · Colt COLT180ASDR 97ZZZX4557Line · brokeONE OF SEVEN SUPERCHUTE RETAINING LINES FABRICATED FROM P/N EN 1848 KEVLAR CORE 3.5MM ROPE BROKE WHERE IT MAKES A 180 DEGREE LOOP AROUND THE 5MM (.1875 INCH) SIDE OF THE GUIDE RING ATTACHED TO THE INSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE. THE BREAKING OF THE RETAINING LINE ALLSep 2, 1997 · N234TZ · Lbl LBL210ASDR AU970816Gimble · damaged(AUS) BALLOON BURNER GIMBLE BLOCK DAMAGED - SUSPECT CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY BY UNQUALIFIED PERSONNEL -PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR - UNAPPROVED MAINTENANCEJun 1, 1997 · Camron A315SDR AU970430Manifold · broken(AUS) BALLOON PROPANE GAS TANK MANIFOLD FAILED AT BRASS NIPPLE - LOSS OF PROPANE GAS INTO ATMOSPHERE (POTENTIAL FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD)- CAUSED BY EXTENSION OF FITTING AND ADDITION OF QUICK DISCONNECT COUPLING OUTSIDE THE COWL OF THE LP GAS CYLINDER PLACING A LMar 16, 1997 · Raven RX7SDR 96ZZZX5821Suspension Cable · defectiveTHE SERVING AROUND THE KEVLAR SUSPENSION CABLE WHICH FORMS THE EYE AT THE BASE OF THE CABLE HAS COME APART. THE MANUFACTURER HAS REFUSED TO SUPPLY INFORMATION ON THE REPAIR OF THIS ITEM. THIS ITEM IS NOT MENTIONED IN THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL.Nov 4, 1996 · N8307M · Head AX888HEADSDR 96ZZZX5215Tank · chafe doorUPON INSPECTION OF FLOOR ASSY, VISUAL CHAFING OF STRUCTURAL ALUMINUM U-TUBING WAS OCCURRING DUE TO ABRASION BY PROPANE FUEL TANK. WICKER WAS ALREADY BROKEN. SUGGEST THOROUGH INSPECTION AT ANNUALS AND APPLICATION OF ANTI-CHAFE MATERIAL (SPLIT HOSE) TO TANK BASep 10, 1996 · N1235R · Raven S50ASDR 96ZZZX3367Line · leakingDURING PRESSURE CHECK OF FUEL LINES, DISCOVERED LEAKING THROUGH SHEATHING OF FUEL LINES. FUEL LINES AEROQUIP FC 321-06, MANFACTURED 2Q93.Jun 13, 1996 · N90792 · Raven S57ASDR 96ZZZX2167Cable · elongatedTHE MALFUNCTION CONSISTS OF ELONGATION OF THE EYES ON THE BASKET SUSPENSION CABLES. THIS CONDITION WAS FOUND DURING A ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION AND CLEARLY FALLS OUTSIDE THE MANUFACTURER'S CRITERIA FOR AIRWORTHINESS. WHEN THE MANUFACTURER SENT REPLACEMENT PAFeb 5, 1996 · N8307M · Head AX888HEADSDR 96ZZZX1094Gauge · failedFAILURE OF PRESSURE GAUGE DURING FLIGHT AS A RESULT OF EXCESSIVE USE OF THE METERING VALVE. A SERVICE BULLETIN ADDRESSES THIS ISSUE, BUT WAS NEVER INSTALLED ON THIS PARTICULAR BURNER.Feb 1, 1996 · N4226F · Raven S55ASDR 95ZZZX4509Fabric · mismfgBLUE NYLON DURAFLIGHT FABRIC, PRE-CUT FOR AN 'A' SERIES 'K' PANEL, HAD 'RIP-STOP' IN ONLY ONE DIRECTION. CAMERON INV NR 16526.Aug 24, 1995 · Camron CANSDR 95ZZZX6155Regulator · intermittentFUEL FLOW TO THE BURNER PILOT LIGHTS FAILED IN THE OFF POSITION DURING FLIGHT. INITIAL RE-LIGHT ATTEMPTS WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. FIRE 2 SYSTEM USED TO SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PILOT LIGHTS UNTIL LANDING WAS COMPLETED. AFTER LANDING, PILOT LIGHT OPERATION WAS NORMAL. Aug 16, 1995 · N9024R · Balwks FIREFLY8BSDR 95ZZZX4427Vent Flap · tornROTATION VENT DESIGN AND INSTALLATION ON A 45 DEGREE ANGLE MAKE THEM VERY INEFFECTIVE WHEN TRYING TO ROTATE THE BALLOON IN FLIGHT TO ALIGN THE BASKET PROPERLY FOR LANDING. THIS CAUSES THE PILOT TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE WHEN OPERATING THE VENTS. THE STRESS ON TJun 26, 1995 · N2585Z · Balwks FIREFLY11SDR 95ZZZX3659Eyebolt · failedDURING ATTEMPTED DEFLATION OF BALLOON AT CONCLUSION OF A PAID PASSENGER FLIGHT, THE EYEBOLT WHICH RETAINS ONE OF TWO DEFLATION LINE PULLEYS BROKE. THE PILOT WAS DEPRIVED OF THE PULLEY'S EFFECT OF REDUCING THE EFFORT AND/OR STRENGTH REQUIRED TO DEFLATE THE BALJun 22, 1995 · N2559V · Balwks FIREFLY*SDR 95ZZZX3215Hanger Spring · defectiveTHE BALLOON WORKS HAS ISSUED SB NR B30, DATED MARCH, 1995. WHEN BALLOON CAME IN FOR ANNUAL, THE PARTS RECEIVED FROM THE BALLOON WORKS TO PERFORM SB NR B30 WERE NOT AIRWORTHY. THE SAID PARTS CONSIST OF 2 SPRINGS AND A CLIP WITH A ROLL PIN. THREE PARTS ARE NEMay 25, 1995 · N90696 · Balwks FIREFLY7SDR 95ZZZX3251Valve · stuck openDURING BALLOON INFLATION USING AN EXTERNAL FUEL TANK AND SHERWOOD VALVE CONNECTION, THE CHECK VALVE STUCK OPEN ALLOWING PROPANE TO ESCAPE AND IGNITE RESULTING IN BURNS TO THE PILOT'S FACE AND ARMS. ALSO, DAMAGE TO THE BALLOON ENVELOPE OCCURRED.May 23, 1995 · N2987N · Camron N105SDR 95ZZZX2895O-Ring · gougedVISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED GOUGES IN SURFACE OF O-RING IN FEMALE QUICK DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO BURNER HOSE COUPLING. CAUSE IS SUSPECTED TO BE IMPROPER ALIGNMENT OF COUPLING DURING MATING. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS VISUAL INSPECTION DURING EVERY PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTMay 19, 1995 · N2FOR · Colt 240ASDR 95ZZZX2300Fuel System · contaminatedMETAL FILINGS WERE FOUND IN FUEL SYSTEM, SUSPECTED FROM TANK MANUFACTURE. BURNER VALVES AND COMPONENTS FOULED DUE TO METAL FILINGS AND EXCESSIVE PIPE DOPE DURING CONSTRUCTION. SUSPECT CAUSE - POOR QUALITY CONTROL IN FACTORY DURING PRODUCTION.Mar 15, 1995 · Thundr AX890SDR 95ZZZX567Burner · orfice pluggedOPERATOR REPORTED LOSS OF PILOT LIGHT DURING STABLE FLIGHT, DURING ATTEMPTED LANDING -- AND EMERGENCY DEFLATION DUE TO APPROACHING POWER LINES. WIND BLEW BALLOON AGAINST POWER LINES. PILOT SUSPECTED THE LOSS OF PILOT LIGHT WAS DUE TO CARBON BUILD-UP ON ORIFIJan 8, 1995 · N7271K · Natbal 858
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