EASA AD G-2025-0004-E
Hot Air Balloons — Cylinders fitted with PRV adaptor CB8426— Inspect for Cracking and Replace
The Civil Aviation Authority Emergency Airworthiness Directive G-2025-0004-E addresses safety concerns for hot air balloons equipped with fuel cylinders fitted with Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) adaptor CB8426, including models such as Thunder & Colt, Sky Lindstrand, and various Cameron Balloons Limited cylinders. This directive mandates inspection for cracks in the CB8426 adaptors and replacement with the new CB7922 adaptor to prevent uncontrolled LPG fuel leaks.
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