# TCDS A1NW: Eagle Balloons Corp.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Eagle Balloons Corp.
- Revision: 5
- Revised: October 1, 2003
- Product: Aircraft, Balloon
- Certification basis: Part 21, Part 31
- Registered aircraft: 2, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/67/ba/67ba0f56bf97b868f4971ed9ad3373bb86ea9c19378c15283bf59d60b2064d85
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C97DAE63EA04F49686256DD30063EB17.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A1NW

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- T

## 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 
 
A1NW 
Revision 5 
EAGLE 
(SEMCO) 
Model T 
October 1, 2003 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A1NW 
 
This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate No. A1NW, 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 T, 2 Place Hot Air Balloon, Approved January 5, 1973 
 
 Air Heaters 2 - Semco Model “T” 
 
 Fuel Commercial LPG 
 
 Maximum Weight 743 lbs. (this weight includes the canopy weight but excludes the weight of the lifting hot air). 
 
 Ma ximum Allowable 
  Envelope Temperature 250oF. 
 
 Serial Nos. Eligible SEM 78 and subsequent. 
 
 Certification Basis Part 31 of the Federal Aviation Regulations dated July 1, 1964, as amended by 31-1 and 31-2.  
Application for Type Certificate dated May 5, 1972.  Type Certificate No. A1NW issued 
January 5, 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 Aircraft 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 21-2. 
 
 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: 
 
Lighter - Torch Flint Sparker. 
  Drag Rope - Minimum Diameter - 1/2 inch 
Minimum Length - 200 feet 
  FAA Approved Balloon Flight Manual approved January 5, 1973, or later approved revision. 
 
NOTE 1. Envelope maintenance check:  Envelope material strength is adequate if material withstands without tearing or 
yielding, fifty-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. The following Semco Model T Balloons are eligible to receive Standard Airworthiness Certificate when modified 
per Semco Kit Drawing #8: 
 
 S/N SEM: 28, 60, 62, 64-73, 76 and 77. 
 
 
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Page No.  1 
Rev. No.  5
```

## ADs (4, 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 73-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-24-02): Vertical Fuel Hose Coupler · Eagle Balloons 30-AL, T and TC-4A. Effective Oct 20, 1976
- [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)

- [Semco Balloon T](https://openairdocs.org/model/semco-balloon-t): 2 aircraft (registry code 8071701)

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