What Action Did the LBA Take?
The LBA classified this service bulletin as mandatory and issued German AD Number 2000063, dated February 24, 2000, in order to ensure the continued airworthiness of these balloons in Germany. Was This in Accordance With the Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement? This balloon model is manufactured in Germany and is type certificated for operation in the United States under the provisions of section 21.29 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the applicable bilateral airworthiness agreement. Pursuant to this bilateral airworthiness agreement, the LBA has kept us informed of the situation described above. The FAA’s Determination and an Explanation of the Provisions of This AD What Has FAA Decided? The FAA has examined the findings of the LBA; reviewed all available information, including the service information referenced above; and determined that: The unsafe condition referenced in this document exists or could develop on other Ballonbau Model K630/1Stu manned free gas bal
