TCDS A13SO

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION A13SO Revision 8 EAGLE (SEMCO) Challenger Mark V C-7 October 1, 2003 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A13SO This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate No. A13SO, prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Type Certificate Holder: Eagle Balloons Corp. 136 Highway 577N Delhi, LA 71232 I - Model Challenger Hot Air Balloon, Approved December 21, 1973 Air Heaters SEMCO Challenger Drawing No. 6 Fuel Propane, Butane or equivalent L.P. fuel Maximum Weight 931 lbs. (this weight includes the canopy weight). Ma ximum Allowable Envelope Temperature 250oF. Fuel Capacity Four 40 pound fuel tanks. Serial Nos. Eligible SEM 25 and subsequent. II - Model Mark V Hot Air Balloon, Approved January 15, 1976 Air Heaters SEMCO Mark V Drawing No. 5 Fuel Propane, Butane or equivalent L.P. fuel Maximum Weight 801 lbs. (this weight includes the canopy weight). Ma ximum Allowable Envelope Temperature 250oF. Fuel Capacity Two 40 pound fuel tanks. Serial Nos. Eligible SEM 132 and subsequent. III - Model C-7 Hot Air Balloon, Approved May 1, 1981 Air Heaters Eagle Heater/Burner Model No. 3225 Fuel Commercial LPG Maximum Weight 1200 lbs. (this weight includes the canopy weight). Ma ximum Allowable Envelope Temperature 250oF. Fuel Capacity Four No. 43-U4-16 Worthington fuel tanks. (Minimum tanks two) Serial Nos. Eligible E80701 and subsequent. Page No. 1 2 Rev. No. 8 7 A13SO Page 2 of 2 Data Pertinent to All Models Certification Basis Part 31 of the Fe deral Aviation Regulations dated July 1, 1964, as amended by 31-1 and 31-2. Application for Type Certificate dated August 1, 1972. Type Certificate No. A13SO issued December 21, 1973. Production Basis None. Prior to original certification of each aircraft, an FAA representative must perform a detailed inspection for workmanship, materials, conformity with the approved technical data, and a check of the flight characteristics. Export Eligibility Balloon will be eligible for issuance of an Export Certificate of Airworthiness subject to compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation Part 21, Subpart L, Sections 21,321 thru 21.339. The applicable procedures are contained in Advisory Circular 21-2B. Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification. In addition to the above required equipment, the following equipment is also required: On Models Challenger and Mark V: 1. Burner Lighter or sparker. 2. Drag Rope - Minimum Diameter - 5/6 inch Minimum Length - 200 feet 3. FAA Approved Balloon Flight Manual a pproved December 21, 1973 (Challenger), or later approved revision. 4. FAA Approved Balloon Flight Manual a pproved January 15, 1976 (Mark V), or later approved revision. On Model C-7: 1. Burner Ignitors, minimum quantity (2) 2. 10” adjustable wrench, crescent type, minimum two (2) 3. 2 1/2 lb. UL Coast Guard approved ABC fire extinguisher 4. FAA Approved Balloon Flight Manual appr oved May 1, 1981, or later approved revision. NOTE 1. Envelope maintenance check: Envelope material strength is adequate if material withstands without tearing or yielding, forty pounds tension uniformly distributed one inch crosswise to, and applied in the direction of, the weave. The envelope should be tested in several areas, with particular attention to the upper portion which is subject to higher operating temperatures. NOTE 2. Eagle Kit # 82-1 is eligible on Model Challenger serial numbers SEM 25 and subsequent. …..END…..-