EASA Regulations for LINDSTRAND Hot Air Balloons

EASA SIB 2008-01

LINDSTRAND Hot Air Balloons (LHAB) - Replacement of defective fuel hoses.

EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-01 is a safety information notice regarding the replacement of defective fuel hoses on LINDSTRAND Hot Air Balloons (LHAB). It references the United Kingdom CAA Emergency Airworthiness Directive G-2008-0001, which applies to all LINDSTRAND hot air balloons equipped with burner hoses manufactured by Flexquip as identified in LHAB Service Bulletin No. 11. The notice highlights a serious safety issue related to defective burner hoses that may develop leaks.