1. Preventative Maintenance
15th Annual Balloon Safety Seminar
FAA Safety Center, Lakeland Florida
Speaker: Barbara Stokoe
Source:

2. Maintenance in ballooning can include:
Equipment maintenance
Balloon
Vehicle
Support equipment
Radios
Fan
Helium
Maps/Charts
Site maintenance Launch & Landing
Personnel maintenance Passengers
Crew Landowner General Public
Maintenance is a very broad subject….and can include:
Equipment maintenance
Balloon
Vehicle
Support equipment
Radios
Fan
Helium
Maps/Charts
Site maintenance Launch & Landing
Litter
Personnel maintenance Passengers
Crew Landowner General Public

3. Preventative Maintenance of your Hot Air Balloon
Of all of the types of maintenance in ballooning, the maintenance that is performed on your hot air balloon is the only maintenance regulated by the FAA.
Of all of the types of maintenance in ballooning, the maintenance that is performed on your hot air balloon is the only maintenance regulated by the FAA.

4. U. S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Today, we will be dealing with “preventative maintenance” as defined by the FAA

5. OBJECTIVE
This presentation is designed to provide aviators with information concerning aircraft maintenance and preventative maintenance. It will also cover the duties & responsibilities of the owner/operator as they pertain to both Maintenance & “Preventative Maintenance”.
This presentation is designed to provide aviators with information concerning aircraft maintenance and preventative maintenance. It will also cover the duties & responsibilities of the owner/operator as they pertain to both Maintenance & “Preventative Maintenance”.

6. Ensure the Airworthiness of the Aircraft
MAINTENANCE
Ensure the Airworthiness of the Aircraft
Preventive Maintenance is an essential component for ensuring the airworthiness of all aircraft.

7. Preventative Maintenance?
Preventative Maintenance? I think NOT!
But, we turn to the Federal Aviation Regulations, to define exactly what is “preventative maintenance” that can be performed by the Owner/Operator
Please Note:
Names have been deleted to protect the innocent…….

8. FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS (FAR’s)
FAR Part 1: Definitions & Abbreviations
FAR Part 43: Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding & Alterations
FAR Part 91: General Operating Rules
These are the FAR’s that define and govern both maintenance and “preventative maintenance”
FAR Part 1: Definitions & Abbreviations
FAR Part 43: Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding & Alterations
FAR Part 91: General Operating Rules

9. FAR Part 1 Definition of......
Preventive Maintenance: “simple or minor preservation operations and the replacement of small standard parts not involving complex assembly operations.”
You may have noticed I have been using both “Maintenance” and “Preventative Maintenance”. This is because by FAA definition, they are not the same!
“Preventative Maintenance” is defined as:“simple or minor preservation operations and the replacement of small standard parts not involving complex assembly operations.”
The Key Words in this definition are minor, small replacement parts and not involving complex assembly operation. An example would be the use of simple tools like a screw driver versus a drill and a rivet gun.

10. What is Maintenance? Maintenance is; Inspections Overhaul Repair
Preservation
Replacement of Parts
Maintenance is;
What is Maintenance?
Inspections are a form of scheduled maintenance.
Overhaul is performed by the Mfg.. or designee of the Mfg. at a specified time to a certification standards.
Repair is a form of unscheduled maintenance, may be result of an inspection.
Preservation should be done in accordance with mfg..'s instructions.
Replacement parts need to be FAA-PMA or TSO’d. Unlike the definition for preventive maintenance, maintenance includes replacing all parts not just small standard parts.

11. FAR Part 91, Subpart E General Operating and Flight Rules
Part 91 defines General Operating and Flight Rules
Balloon Band-aids

12. Maintenance Regulations in FAR Part 91
The 400 series of FAR Part 91 states the maintenance regulations for owners and operators.
The 400 series of FAR Part 91 states the maintenance regulations for owners and operators.

13. Part 91. 400 series § 91.401 Applicability.
(a) This subpart prescribes rules governing the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations of U.S.-registered civil aircraft operating within or outside of the United States.
(b) Sections , , , , and of this subpart do not apply to an aircraft maintained in accordance with a continuous airworthiness maintenance program as provided in part 121, 129, or §§ or (a)(2) of this chapter.
(c) Sections and of this part do not apply to an airplane inspected in accordance with part 125 of this chapter.
§ General.
(a) The owner or operator of an aircraft is primarily responsible for maintaining that aircraft in an airworthy condition, including compliance with part 39 of this chapter.
(b) No person may perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations on an aircraft other than as prescribed in this subpart and other applicable regulations, including part 43 of this chapter.
(c) No person may operate an aircraft for which a manufacturer's maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness has been issued that contains an airworthiness limitations section unless the mandatory replacement times, inspection intervals, and related procedures specified in that section or alternative inspection intervals and related procedures set forth in an operations specification approved by the Administrator under part 121 or 135 of this chapter or in accordance with an inspection program approved under § (e) have been complied with.
{New (d) added September 1, 2006, effective October 2, 2006}
(d) A person must not alter an aircraft based on a supplemental type certificate unless the owner or operator of the aircraft is the holder of the supplemental type certificate, or has written permission from the holder.
§ Maintenance required.
Each owner or operator of an aircraft -
(a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter;
(b) Shall ensure that maintenance personnel make appropriate entries in the aircraft maintenance records indicating the aircraft has been approved for return to service;
(c) Shall have any inoperative instrument or item of equipment, permitted to be inoperative by § (d)(2) of this part, repaired, replaced, removed, or inspected at the next required inspection; and
(d) When listed discrepancies include inoperative instruments or equipment, shall ensure that a placard has been installed as required by § of this chapter.
You all have copies of FAR , , and in your handouts, if you have any questions regarding these regulations

14. Airworthness
For FAR Part 91 General Aviation Operations, the Owner or Operator is Primarily Responsible
Balloons operate as Part 91 aircraft. This means that the responsibility for the airworthiness rests with the owner of the aircraft or the operator.

15. Part 91 continued
Specifically, FAR (a) states: owner or operator is primarily responsible for maintaining the aircraft in an airworthy condition.
This includes compliance with Part 39 which concerns Airworthiness Directives.
Specifically, FAR (a) states: owner or operator is primarily responsible for maintaining the aircraft in an airworthy condition.
This includes compliance with Part 39 which concerns Airworthiness Directives. Every aircraft owner should be receiving AD’s in the mail due to the fact that they are the registered owners. This is why it is important to keep your correct mailing address on file with both the FAA and the aircraft manufacturer.
As an owner, you need to get involved with the AD, i.e., read it & ask questions. These AD’s need to be read first by the owner and then taken to their maintenance personnel to be further digested. AD’s concern maintenance that directly relate to immediate safety concerns.

16. Part 91 continued
FAR (b) states: No person may perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations on an aircraft other than prescribed in this subpart, and other applicable regulations, including Part 43.
FAR (b) states: No person may perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations on an aircraft other than prescribed in this subpart, and other applicable regulations, including Part 43. This may be somewhat confusing FAR Part 91 Explains the required maintenance while part 43 prescribes what items are considered preventative maintenance
FAR 43 will be discussed later in the presentation, it is: “The Mother of all aircraft maintenance rules”.

17. Did you know
All U.S. registered aircraft are required to be maintained in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulation Part 43 except for one category of aircraft.
…………..Experimental Aircraft
All U.S. registered aircraft are required to be maintained in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulation Part 43 except for one category of aircraft.
…………..Experimental Aircraft

18. Part 91 continued
FAR Maintenance Required, paragraph (b) states:
Each owner of an aircraft shall ensure that maintenance personnel make appropriate entries in the aircraft maintenance records indicating the aircraft has been approved for return to service.
FAR Maintenance Required, paragraph (b) states:
The owner is required to ensure that a maintenance record entry is made whenever maintenance is performed.
In the case of owner performed maintenance, the owner becomes the maintenance personnel that is addressed in this rule & must make a maintenance record entry in the appropriate maintenance record.

19. Part 91 continued
FAR (a)(1) states: No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless it has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under Part and
the maintenance record entry required by
FAR 43.9 has been made.
FAR (a)(1) states: No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless it has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under Part and
the maintenance record entry required by FAR 43.9 has been made.
In other words: Part 43 includes a rule that specifically addresses the contents of a maintenance record entry & return to service.

20. FAR 91 requires maintenance to be performed in accordance with FAR 43
Part 91 continued
FAR 91 requires maintenance to be performed in accordance with FAR 43
Lets take a look at the requirements of FAR 43
Well….alrighty then….
If FAR 91 requires maintenance to be performed in accordance with FAR 43
Lets take a look at the requirements of FAR 43

21. FAR 43.3 Persons Authorized
Paragraph (g) states that a holder of a pilot certificate may perform preventive maintenance on any aircraft owned or operated by that pilot.
FAR 43.3, paragraph g authorizes an owner of an aircraft with at least a private pilot’s certificate to perform maintenance on aircraft they own or operate.

22. FAR 43.3 Persons Authorized continued
Provided the aircraft is not being used under FAR Part 121, 127, 129, or 135.
Provided the aircraft is not being used under FAR Part 121, 127, 129, or 135.
These particular FAR’s address regularly scheduled passenger carrying revenue operations.
As stated earlier, balloons operate under Part 91.

23. Remember what FAR 91.405 & 91.407 stated about maintenance records?

24. If maintenance is performed, it must be entered in a maintenance record and approved for return to service by a person authorized.
If maintenance is performed, it must be entered in a maintenance record and approved for return to service by a person authorized.

25. So,….Who is authorized?
FAR 43.7 Persons Authorized to Approve for Return to Service
Paragraph (f) states:
A person holding at least a private pilot certificate may approve an aircraft for return to service after performing preventive maintenance
So, who is authorized?
FAR 43.7 Persons Authorized to Approve for Return to Service
Paragraph (f) states:
A person holding at least a private pilot certificate may approve an aircraft for return to service after performing preventive maintenance
The rule allows for you to perform your own preventative maintenance.
If preventive maintenance is performed routinely, timely, and with safety as a prerequisite, it can save on the operating expense of the aircraft.

26. FAR 43.9 Content, Form and Disposition of Preventive Maintenance Records
Paragraphs (a)(1),(2) & (4), states each person who performs preventive maintenance shall make an entry in the maintenance record of that equipment containing the following:
A description of the work performed.
The date of completion
Total Aircraft Time = TT
Your signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate.
ie. Private Pilot =PP#
Commercial Pilot = CP#
FAR43.9 Addresses Content, Form and Disposition of Preventive Maintenance Records
Paragraphs (a)(1),(2) & (4), state each person who performs preventive maintenance shall make an entry in the maintenance record of that equipment containing the following:
A description of the work performed.
The date of completion
Total Aircraft Time = TT
Your signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate.

27. Aircraft Log Book . 02/10/07 Ima O.K. Pilot
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE RECORD
DATE
DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED
SIGNATURE
02/10/07
TT 102.5hr Replace batteries X two in Ball M55
Instrument serial # This aircraft is approved
for return to service Ima O.K.Pilot
Ima O.K. Pilot PP
Here we have a sample of a logbook entry made after replacing batteries in the instruments.
Note:
It Includes: The Date
Total Time on the Aircraft
A Description of the work performed
Signature, and
Pilot’s license number and type (private or commercial) 24

28. Lets take a look at what types of. preventive. maintenance. you are
Lets take a look at what types of preventive maintenance you are authorized to perform!
Lets take a look at what types of preventive maintenance you are authorized to perform!

29. Preventative Maintenance
43xA.c Preventive maintenance.
Preventive maintenance is limited to the following work, provided it does not involve complex assembly operations:
(1) Removal, installation, and repair of landing gear tires.
(2) Replacing elastic shock absorber cords on landing gear.
(3) Servicing landing gear shock struts by adding oil, air, or both.
(4) Servicing landing gear wheel bearings, such as cleaning and greasing.
(5) Replacing defective safety wiring or cotter keys.
(6) Lubrication not requiring disassembly other than removal of nonstructural items such as cover plates, cowlings, and fairings.
43xA.c Preventive maintenance.
Preventive maintenance is limited to the following work, provided it does not involve complex assembly operations:
(1) Removal, installation, and repair of landing gear tires.
(2) Replacing elastic shock absorber cords on landing gear.
(3) Servicing landing gear shock struts by adding oil, air, or both.
(4) Servicing landing gear wheel bearings, such as cleaning and greasing.
(5) Replacing defective safety wiring or cotter keys.
(6) Lubrication not requiring disassembly other than removal of nonstructural items such as cover plates, cowlings, and fairings.

30. Preventative Maintenance
7) Making simple fabric patches not requiring rib stitching or the removal of structural parts or control surfaces. In the case of balloons, the making of small fabric repairs to envelopes (as defined in, and in accordance with, the balloon manufacturers' instructions) not requiring load tape repair or replacement.
(8) Replenishing hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic reservoir.
(9) Refinishing decorative coating of fuselage, balloon baskets, wings tail group surfaces (excluding balanced control surfaces), fairings, cowlings, landing gear, cabin, or cockpit interior when removal or disassembly of any primary structure or operating system is not required.
(10) Applying preservative or protective material to components where no disassembly of any primary structure or operating system is involved and where such coating is not prohibited or is not contrary to good practices.
7) Making simple fabric patches not requiring rib stitching or the removal of structural parts or control surfaces. In the case of balloons, the making of small fabric repairs to envelopes (as defined in, and in accordance with, the balloon manufacturers' instructions) not requiring load tape repair or replacement.
(8) Replenishing hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic reservoir.
(9) Refinishing decorative coating of fuselage, balloon baskets, wings tail group surfaces (excluding balanced control surfaces), fairings, cowlings, landing gear, cabin, or cockpit interior when removal or disassembly of any primary structure or operating system is not required.
(10) Applying preservative or protective material to components where no disassembly of any primary structure or operating system is involved and where such coating is not prohibited or is not contrary to good practices.

31. Preventative Maintenance
(11) Repairing upholstery and decorative furnishings of the cabin, cockpit, or balloon basket interior when the repairing does not require disassembly of any primary structure or operating system or interfere with an operating system or affect the primary structure of the aircraft.
(12) Making small simple repairs to fairings, nonstructural cover plates, cowlings, and small patches and reinforcements not changing the contour so as to interfere with proper air flow.
(13) Replacing side windows where that work does not interfere with the structure or any operating system such as controls, electrical equipment, etc.
(14) Replacing safety belts.
(15) Replacing seats or seat parts with replacement parts approved for the aircraft, not involving disassembly of any primary structure or operating system.
(16) Trouble shooting and repairing broken circuits in landing light wiring circuits.
(11) Repairing upholstery and decorative furnishings of the cabin, cockpit, or balloon basket interior when the repairing does not require disassembly of any primary structure or operating system or interfere with an operating system or affect the primary structure of the aircraft.
(12) Making small simple repairs to fairings, nonstructural cover plates, cowlings, and small patches and reinforcements not changing the contour so as to interfere with proper air flow.
(13) Replacing side windows where that work does not interfere with the structure or any operating system such as controls, electrical equipment, etc.
(14) Replacing safety belts.
(15) Replacing seats or seat parts with replacement parts approved for the aircraft, not involving disassembly of any primary structure or operating system.
(16) Trouble shooting and repairing broken circuits in landing light wiring circuits.

32. Preventative Maintenance
(17) Replacing bulbs, reflectors, and lenses of position and landing lights.
(18) Replacing wheels and skis where no weight and balance computation is involved.
(19) Replacing any cowling not requiring removal of the propeller or disconnection of flight controls.
(20) Replacing or cleaning spark plugs and setting of spark plug gap clearance.
(21) Replacing any hose connection except hydraulic connections.
(22) Replacing prefabricated fuel lines
(23) Cleaning or replacing fuel and oil strainers or filter elements.
(24) Replacing and servicing batteries.
(25) Cleaning of balloon burner pilot and main nozzles in accordance with the balloon manufacturer's instructions.
(17) Replacing bulbs, reflectors, and lenses of position and landing lights.
(18) Replacing wheels and skis where no weight and balance computation is involved.
(19) Replacing any cowling not requiring removal of the propeller or disconnection of flight controls.
(20) Replacing or cleaning spark plugs and setting of spark plug gap clearance.
(21) Replacing any hose connection except hydraulic connections.
(22) Replacing prefabricated fuel lines
(23) Cleaning or replacing fuel and oil strainers or filter elements.
(24) Replacing and servicing batteries.
(25) Cleaning of balloon burner pilot and main nozzles in accordance with the balloon manufacturer's instructions.

33. Preventative Maintenance
(26) Replacement or adjustment of nonstructural standard fasteners incidental to operations.
(27) The interchange of balloon baskets and burners on envelopes when the basket or burner is designated as interchangeable in the balloon type certificate data and the baskets and burners are specifically designed for quick removal and installation.
(28) The installations of anti-mis-fueling devices to reduce the diameter of fuel tank filler openings provided the specific device has been made a part of the aircraft type certificate data by the aircraft manufacturer, the aircraft manufacturer has provided FAA approved instructions for installation of the specific device, and installation does not involve the disassembly of the existing tank filler opening.
(29) Removing, checking, and replacing magnetic chip detectors.
(26) Replacement or adjustment of nonstructural standard fasteners incidental to operations.
(27) The interchange of balloon baskets and burners on envelopes when the basket or burner is designated as interchangeable in the balloon type certificate data and the baskets and burners are specifically designed for quick removal and installation.
(28) The installations of anti-mis-fueling devices to reduce the diameter of fuel tank filler openings provided the specific device has been made a part of the aircraft type certificate data by the aircraft manufacturer, the aircraft manufacturer has provided FAA approved instructions for installation of the specific device, and installation does not involve the disassembly of the existing tank filler opening.
(29) Removing, checking, and replacing magnetic chip detectors.

34. Preventative Maintenance
(30) The inspection and maintenance tasks prescribed and specifically identified as preventive maintenance in a primary category aircraft type certificate or supplemental type certificate holder's approved special inspection and preventive maintenance program when accomplished on a primary category aircraft provided: (i) They are performed by the holder of at least a private pilot certificate issued under part 61 who is the registered owner (including co-owners) of the affected aircraft and who holds a certificate of competency for the affected aircraft (1) issued by a school approved under § (e) of this chapter; (2) issued by the holder of the production certificate for that primary category aircraft that has a special training program approved under § of this subchapter; or (3) issued by another entity that has a course approved by the Administrator; and (ii) The inspections and maintenance tasks are performed in accordance with instructions contained by the special inspection and preventive maintenance program approved as part of the aircraft's type design or supplemental type design.
(30) The inspection and maintenance tasks prescribed and specifically identified as preventive maintenance in a primary category aircraft type certificate or supplemental type certificate holder's approved special inspection and preventive maintenance program when accomplished on a primary category aircraft provided: (i) They are performed by the holder of at least a private pilot certificate issued under part 61 who is the registered owner (including co-owners) of the affected aircraft and who holds a certificate of competency for the affected aircraft (1) issued by a school approved under § (e) of this chapter; (2) issued by the holder of the production certificate for that primary category aircraft that has a special training program approved under § of this subchapter; or (3) issued by another entity that has a course approved by the Administrator; and (ii) The inspections and maintenance tasks are performed in accordance with instructions contained by the special inspection and preventive maintenance program approved as part of the aircraft's type design or supplemental type design.

35. Preventative Maintenance
(31) Removing and replacing self-contained, front instrument panel-mounted navigation and communication devices that employ tray-mounted connectors that connect the unit when the unit is installed into the instrument panel, (excluding automatic flight control systems, transponders, and microwave frequency distance measuring equipment (DME)). The approved unit must be designed to be readily and repeatedly removed and replaced, and pertinent instructions must be provided. Prior to the unit's intended use, and operational check must be performed in accordance with the applicable sections of part 91 of this chapter.
(32) Updating self-contained, front instrument panel-mounted Air Traffic Control (ATC) navigational software data bases (excluding those of automatic flight control systems, transponders, and microwave frequency distance measuring equipment (DME)) provided no disassembly of the unit is required and pertinent instructions are provided. Prior to the unit's intended use, an operational check must be performed in accordance with applicable sections of part 91 of this chapter.
(31) Removing and replacing self-contained, front instrument panel-mounted navigation and communication devices that employ tray-mounted connectors that connect the unit when the unit is installed into the instrument panel, (excluding automatic flight control systems, transponders, and microwave frequency distance measuring equipment (DME)). The approved unit must be designed to be readily and repeatedly removed and replaced, and pertinent instructions must be provided. Prior to the unit's intended use, and operational check must be performed in accordance with the applicable sections of part 91 of this chapter.
(32) Updating self-contained, front instrument panel-mounted Air Traffic Control (ATC) navigational software data bases (excluding those of automatic flight control systems, transponders, and microwave frequency distance measuring equipment (DME)) provided no disassembly of the unit is required and pertinent instructions are provided. Prior to the unit's intended use, an operational check must be performed in accordance with applicable sections of part 91 of this chapter.

36. Preventative Maintenance
Preventative Maintenance therefore is strictly defined in the FAR’s, and is further defined by each manufacturer.
Aerostar’s Instructions for Continued Airworthiness state:
The following items may be considered preventive maintenance:
(1) Removing dust, soot and debris from basket and/or burner that does not require disassembly of any basket primary structure or burner assembly components.
(2) Removing dirt and debris from hook and pile fastener tape.
(3) Moistening or applying protective materials to basket wicker. Also refinishing or applying protective material to decorative furnishings of the basket such as leather upholstery which does not require disassembly of any primary structure or interfere with the integrity of the fuel system.
Preventative Maintenance therefore is strictly defined in the FAR’s
It is further defined, by each manufacturer.
Aerostar’s Instructions for Continued Airworthiness state:
The following items may be considered preventive maintenance:
(1) Removing dust, soot and debris from basket and/or burner that does not require
disassembly of any basket primary structure or burner assembly components.
(2) Removing dirt and debris from hook and pile fastener tape.
(3) Moistening or applying protective materials to basket wicker. Also refinishing or applying protective material to decorative furnishings of the basket such as leather upholstery which does not require disassembly of any primary structure or interfere with the integrity of the fuel system.

37. Preventative Maintenance
(4) Patching small holes in the envelope, within allowable damage limits, utilizing approved
methods and materials. Patching holes or tears in the envelope skirt or dipper regardless of size, utilizing approved methods and materials.
(5) Replacing prefabricated fuel hoses. This constitutes only complete hose assemblies generally with POL or CGA-555 fitting type connectors and/or (JIC) flare fittings, not involving disassembly and re-assembly of threaded pipe fittings.
(6) Replacing or cleaning spark plugs or electrodes on electric ignition system. Piezo-electric igniter cleaning and adjustment are considered applicable here).
(4) Patching small holes in the envelope, within allowable damage limits, utilizing approved methods and materials. Patching holes or tears in the envelope skirt or dipper regardless of size, utilizing approved methods and materials.
(5) Replacing prefabricated fuel hoses. This constitutes only complete hose assemblies
generally with POL or CGA-555 fitting type connectors and/or (JIC) flare fittings, not
involving disassembly and re-assembly of threaded pipe fittings.
(6) Replacing or cleaning spark plugs or electrodes on electric ignition system. Piezo-electric igniter cleaning and adjustment are considered applicable here

38. Preventative Maintenance
(7) Replacing small standard parts, where disassembly of primary structures or components is not required in order to replace the part, such as quick release pins, instrument batteries, fuel line hand turn POL O-rings, external envelope handling lines and 4-pt burner block adjustment. Also, tightening nuts and bolts on the superstructure and burner frame.
(8) Installation of or removal of gondola seats designed for use with 20 and 25-gallon horizontal fuel cylinders, where disassembly of primary structures or components is not required for the installation or removal.
(7) Replacing small standard parts, where disassembly of primary structures or components is not required in order to replace the part, such as quick release pins, instrument batteries, fuel line hand turn POL O-rings, external envelope handling lines and 4-pt burner block adjustment. Also, tightening nuts and bolts on the superstructure and burner frame.
(8) Installation of or removal of gondola seats designed for use with 20 and 25-gallon horizontal fuel cylinders, where disassembly of primary structures or components is not required for the installation or removal.

39. Preventative Maintenance
(9) Lubricating quick release pins, Spring TopTM torsion springs and vent or deflation system pulleys. TRI-FLOW lubricant recommended.
(10) Interchanging balloon baskets, burners and cables that are specifically designed for quick removal and installation, when such removal/installation can be accomplished by the pilot; provided that baskets are interchanged as listed in the Flight Manual for that envelope.
(11) Cleaning and inspection of the envelope suspension cables, also the removal and installation of prefabricated suspension cables.
(12) Horizontal and vertical rattan repairs using approved materials and not requiring skid or floor disassembly or removal. Repairs not to exceed 8 adjacent horizontal or vertical reeds or combination thereof, except at skid line where repairs may not exceed 4 adjacent reeds.
(9) Lubricating quick release pins, Spring TopTM torsion springs and vent or deflation system pulleys. TRI-FLOW lubricant recommended.
(10) Interchanging balloon baskets, burners and cables that are specifically designed for quick removal and installation, when such removal/installation can be accomplished by the pilot; provided that baskets are interchanged as listed in the Flight Manual for that envelope.
(11) Cleaning and inspection of the envelope suspension cables, also the removal and installation of prefabricated suspension cables.
(12) Horizontal and vertical rattan repairs using approved materials and not requiring skid or floor disassembly or removal. Repairs not to exceed 8 adjacent horizontal or vertical reeds or combination thereof, except at skid line where repairs may not exceed 4 adjacent reeds.

40. Airworthiness Certificate.
VOID 6
Why is important to not only perform preventative maintenance, but to ensure that all maintenance performed on your aircraft is properly logged?
Let’s look at Section Six of your Airworthiness Certificate:

41. Airworthiness Certificate Block 6:
Unless sooner surrendered, suspended, revoked, or a termination date is otherwise established by the Administrator, this airworthiness certificate is effective as long as the maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alterations are performed in accordance with Parts 21, 43, and 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, as appropriate, and the aircraft is registered in the United States.
Block 6 of your airworthiness certificate states: Unless sooner surrendered, suspended, revoked, or a termination date is otherwise established by the Administrator, this airworthiness certificate is effective as long as the maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alterations are performed in accordance with Parts 21, 43, and 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, as appropriate, and the aircraft is registered in the United States.

42. Preventative Maintenance
1.) Contact Local FSDO For Questions About Or Interpretations Of Regulations 2.)Each Balloon Manufacturer addresses preventative maintenance independently. Also, Each Balloon Manufacturer Has Their Own Methods Of Preventative Maintenance Familiarize Yourself With Your Flight Manual and Contact Your Manufacturer’s Customer Service Dept. Concerning Your Equipment
Remember, there are two sources of answers for questions regarding preventative maintenance:
Contact your Local FSDO for questions about, or interpretations of regulations
and
Each Balloon Manufacturer addresses preventative maintenance independently. Also, Each Balloon Manufacturer Has Their Own Methods Of Preventative Maintenance
Familiarize Yourself With Your Flight Manual & Contact Your Manufacturer’s Customer Service Dept. For questions Concerning Your Equipment

43. “Good Practices” Envelope Make sure envelope is dry
Lubricate carabineers & pins
Basket
Moisten wicker
Apply Protective coating
Instruments: Change Batteries as needed
Burners
Clean regularly
Always Use caps & plugs on burners, hoses, & Re-fueling adaptors
Tanks
Take the time to unstrap them and clean behind them occasionally
Never over tighten valves
Having said that, Let’s review some common proactive steps you can take as a balloon owner/operator.
The following items can be considered “Good Practices“ when it comes to performing preventative maintenance on your balloon: Envelope
Make sure envelope is dry
Lubricate carabineers & pins
Basket
Moisten wicker
Apply Protective coating
Instruments: Change Batteries as needed
Burners
Clean regularly
Always Use caps & plugs on burners, hoses, & Re-fueling adaptors
Tanks
Take the time to unstrap them and clean behind them occasionally
Never over tighten valves

44. Preventative Maintenace
I hope that this has helped each of you understand the importance of maintaining your balloon, as well as the importance of keeping complete maintenance records.
Not only is it required by the FAR’s, performing and logging preventative maintenance will help in the following:
Keeping your balloon in better shape
Extend the life of the balloon
Reduce maintenance costs
Increase re-sale value
I hope that this has helped each of you understand the importance of maintaining your balloon, as well as the importance of keeping complete maintenance records.
Not only is it required by the FAR’s, performing and logging preventative maintenance will help in the following:
Keeping your balloon in better shape
Extend the life of the balloon
Reduce maintenance costs
Increase re-sale value

45. QUESTIONS??
Any Questions?
Thank you!