EASA Regulations for Balóny Kubíček BB hot air balloon

EASA AD 2018-0181

Fuselage — Envelope Vertical Load Tapes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0181 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Balóny Kubíček spol. s r.o. BB hot air balloons with serial numbers 1292, 1331, 1360, 1364, and 1397. The directive mandates inspection of the envelope vertical load tapes to detect weaving defects that could compromise balloon safety. It provides instructions based on Service Bulletin No. BB/52 for inspecting and repairing affected load tapes.