# TCDS A13SO: Eagle Balloons Corp.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Eagle Balloons Corp.
- Revision: 8
- Revised: October 1, 2003
- Product: Aircraft, Balloon
- Certification basis: Part 21, Part 31
- Registered aircraft: 25, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/8b/77/8b7716fb3070a724abf769059fa986dd13dbb0ca6aca399d878bda0bcc87f1b2
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C366F572799006F986256DD3006429F4.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A13SO

## Models (3)

As the data sheet lists them.

- C-7
- Mark V
- Challenger

## What the data sheet says

From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.

```text
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…..-
```

## ADs (3, in force first)

- [AD 2013-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-03-10): Hardware · Aeronaut Instruction Research Skysailor 105, Skysailor 90, 110C and 439 more. Effective Mar 19, 2013
- [AD 80-14-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-14-09): Gondola Fittings · Eagle Balloons Challenger, T and TC-4A. Effective Jul 7, 1980
- [AD 75-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-11-03): Deflation System · Eagle Balloons Challenger, T and TC-4A. Effective May 19, 1975

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Eagle Balloons C-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/eagle-balloons-c-7): 19 aircraft (registry code 3240207)
- [Semco Balloon CHALLENGER](https://openairdocs.org/model/semco-balloon-challenger): 3 aircraft (registry code 8070802)
- [Semco Balloon MARK V](https://openairdocs.org/model/semco-balloon-mark-v): 3 aircraft (registry code 8071802)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (5)

- [STC SB01062CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01062CH): Replace the Eagle Balloon Corp. Basket with an eligible basket.. Eagle Balloons Corp.
- [STC SL2035SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL2035SO): Installation of Raven burner.. Schoonhoven James Van
- [STC SB299NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB299NE): Installation of a Raven HP-1 burner.. Chapdelaine Stephen C
- [STC SL410GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL410GL): Installation of Balloon Works burner model T3-017.. Isles Robert A
- [STC SL329GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL329GL): Installation of Rego quick acting spring loaded valve, P/N 7553S, in lieu of Rego valve, P/N 2553, using original installation hardware and components.. Finn-Bilt, Ltd

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