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EASA AD 2021-0042

Hot Air Balloons — Burner Assembly and Hanger — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0042 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and modification of burner assemblies and hangers on hot air balloons, specifically those with Stratus double burner hangers Part Number CB8504 and burner assemblies Part Numbers CB8720 and CB8721. It applies to all balloon types and models listed in the referenced TCDS and Specific Airworthiness Specifications, covering multiple manufacturers including Cameron Balloons Ltd and others. The directive mandates inspections and replacements to prevent failures of burner hangers that could lead to unsafe conditions.