# TCDS A3NW: Avian Balloon

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Avian Balloon
- Revision: 3
- Revised: April 18, 2018
- Product: Aircraft, Balloon
- Certification basis: Part 31
- Registered aircraft: 20, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/e0/d8/e0d8381c1d5db96eb4a2dcdf1d2bd61881dbcb23ef7910fe5840f44e8987a69d
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/835BA1D3735E5211862582750060B35D.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A3NW

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- Skyhawk

## What the data sheet says

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

```text
Page No. 1 
Rev No. 3 
 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
A3NW 
AVIAN 
SKYHAWK 
Rev. 3 
 
April 18, 2018 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A3NW 
 
This data sheet which is a part of type certificate No. A3NW 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 AVIAN BALLOON Co. 
  12925 East Riverside 
  Spokane, WA 99216 
 
I - Model SKYHAWK, 4-place Hot Air Balloon, approved August 8, 1977 
 
 Air Heater Options specified in the latest FAA approved revision of Master Drawing List No. 76 
 
 Gondola Options specified in the latest FAA approved revision of Master Drawing List No. 76 
 
 Envelope Options specified in the latest  FAA approved revision of Master Drawing List No. 76  
Use of Series 76 -5800 Envelope requires an approved redundant burner system.  
See FAA Approved Balloon Flight Manual Supplement for Envelope Series 76-5800. 
 
 Fuel LPG (See FAA Approved Balloon Flight Manual for required additives instruction.) 
 
 Maximum Weight Gross weight limited to 1400 lbs. or to weight requiring maximum continuous envelope  
  temperature of 250°F, whichever is less.  See FAA Approved Balloon Flight Manual.   
  (Weight includes the envelope weight.) 
 Maximum Allowable 
 Envelope Temperature 250°F 
 
 Fuel Capacity See FAA Approved Balloon Flight Manual  
 
 Serial Numbers Eligible 1 and on 
 
 Certification Basis FAR 31, effective July 1, 1964, including Amendments 31-1 and 31-2. 
 
 Production Basis 731NM 
 
 Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations 
(See Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification.  Additional 
required items of equipment are listed in the FAA Appr oved Avian Balloon Flight 
Manual. 
 
 NOTE 1 Reserved 
 
NOTE 2 Reserved 
 
NOTE 3 Information essential to the proper maintenance of the balloon  is contained in the Manufacturer’s 
Maintenance Manual provided with each balloon . The approved service lives, mandat ory inspections or 
other approved supplemental procedures of components are listed in the latest FAA accepted revision of 
Document No. ICA-1. 
 
 
.....END.....
```

## ADs (1, 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

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Avian Balloon SKYHAWK](https://openairdocs.org/model/avian-balloon-skyhawk): 20 aircraft (registry code 0900104)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (1)

- [STC SB04407AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04407AT): Installation of the DBI-III Omega. Balloonacy, Ltd. LLC

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