- Holder
- Avian Balloon
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- 3
- Revised
- January 28, 2014
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- Product
- Aircraft · Balloon
- Certification basis
- Part 31
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- Registered
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| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo 8 | ||
| Magnum IX |
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
A4NM
Revision 3
AVIAN
MAGNUM IX and TURBO 8
January 28, 2014
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A4NM
This data sheet which is a part of type certificate No. A4NM 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 COMPANY
12925 East Riverside
Spokane, WA 99216
I - Model Magnum IX 8-place Hot Air Balloon, approved June 7, 1983
Air Heater Options specified in the latest FAA approved revision of Master Drawing List No. 78
Gondola Options specified in the latest FAA approved revision of Master Drawing List No. 78
Envelope Options specified in the latest FAA approved revision of Master Drawing List No. 78
Fuel LPG (See FAA Approved Balloon Flight Manual for required additives instruction.)
Maximum Weight Gross weight limited to 2500 lbs. or the weight requiring a 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
II - Model Turbo 8 6-place Hot Air Balloon, approved March 28, 1984
Air Heater Options specified in the latest FAA approved revision of Master Drawing List No. 79
Gondola Options specified in the latest FAA approved revision of Master Drawing List No. 79
Envelope Options specified in the latest FAA approved revision of Master Drawing List No. 79
Fuel LPG (See FAA Approved Balloon Flight Manual for required additives instruction.)
Maximum Weight Gross weight limited to 1800 lbs. or the weight requiring a 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
A4NM 2
Data Pertinent to All Models
Certification Basis FAR 31, effective July 1, 1964, including Amendments 31-1 through 31-4.
Production Basis None.
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 Approved Avian Balloon Flight
Manual.
NOTE 1 Reserved
NOTE 2 This balloon must be operated according to the FAA approved Balloon Flight Manual. The envelope
temperature indicator must be placarded to indicate the maximum allowable envelope temperature.
All placards required in the approved balloon flight manual must be installed in the appropriate locations.
NOTE 3 Every 100 flight hours or annually, whichever occurs first, the inspections specified in the FAA approved
Airworthiness Limitations (Section 9 of the latest FAA accepted revision of Document No. ICA-1) must be
accomplished.
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