# TCDS B2RM: Aerostar International

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Aerostar International
- Revision: 1
- Revised: February 1, 1986
- Product: Aircraft, Balloon
- Certification basis: Part 31
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/f7/21/f721dc27fdc0a755efb8f842367bd56b2c4941a7e4604b06cfd32e8019f0e04b
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F94EA5288E7B7F0585256720004DDDDD.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/B2RM

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- MG-1000

## 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 2
Rev. No. 1 -
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
B2RM
Revision 1
AEROSTAR
(RAVEN)
MG-1000
February 1, 1986
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. B2RM
This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate No. B2RM, prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for
which type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Type Certificate Holder: Aerostar International Inc.
1813 "E" Avenue, P. O. Box 5057
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5057
I. - Model MG-1000, Captive Gas, Manned Free Balloon, Approved September 30, 1981
Description (a) Diameter 44 ft.
(b) Displacement 37,000 cu. ft.
(1047 cu. meters)
(c) Ballast provisions sand bags
Envelope Model MG-1000, Drawing D-51328
Weight 420 lbs. (nominal)
Gondola Drawing D-51316, 72" x 48" x 44" high, 166 lbs. (nominal)
Maximum Weight 2438 pounds
Lifting Gas Helium
Minimum Crew One (1) pilot
Minimum Ballast 15 percent of gross takeoff weight plus drag rope.
Serial Nos. Eligible S/N MG 1000-101 and up.
Data Pertinent to all Models
Certification Basis Part 31 of the FAR dated July 1, 1964, as amended by 31-1 through 31-4.
Application for type certificate dated June 24, 1980.
Type Certificate No. B2RM issued September 30, 1981.
Production Basis Production Certificate No. 3 GL

B2RM 2
Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations
(see certification basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification, except for safety
belts.
In addition to the above required equipment, the following equipment is also required:
1. FAA Approved Balloon Flight Manual dated September 30, 1981 or Later
Approved Revision.
2. Knife with 2 1/2 in. blade minimum.
3. Protective headgear
4. For VFR Night operations, an approved position light position light system.
Maintenance and Inspection
a. The following maintenance must be performed at each annual or 300 hour
inspection.
1. Replace the filter at top of gas valve cylinder.
b. Annual or 300 hour inspections must include inspection of fabric condition.
c. The hook and pile fastener on the safety pull patch should be inspected as outlined
in the FAA Approved MG-Series Gas Balloon Maintenance Manual, Instructions
for Continued Airworthiness, Approved September 30, 1981, or later FAA
Approved revisions.
NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report, including list of equipment included in certificated empty weight and
loading instructions, when necessary, must be provided for each balloon at the time of original certification.
NOTE 2. Each balloon envelope must have an individual registration number.  An individual envelope is eligible for a
Standard Airworthiness Certificate when mated with any approved gondola for that model balloon.  Change
to an eligible combination must be documented by making a logbook entry endorsed by Pilot-In-Command
or certified mechanic.
NOTE 3. For the purpose of maintenance and inspection, operation records (logbooks) must be maintained with each
balloon envelope.
...END...
```

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## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Aerostar International MG-1000](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-international-mg-1000): 0 aircraft (registry code 7487710)
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