Service Bulletins

In this section all valid bulletins are available for download.
There are two kinds of bulletins: Mandatory [M] and Informative [I].

Service Bulletins BB and BB-S

Bulletin No.	Date of Issue	Reason	Action	Files
BB/56-1	1.8.2022	Possible occurrence of improper and jagged operation of main blast valve lever	M	PDF [260 kB]
BB/55	17.6.2022	Possible occurrence of envelope tempilabel with wrong temperature range	M	PDF [260 kB]
BB/54-1	19.5.2022	Cracks in the weld of aluminium fuel cylinders CB2990	M	PDF [430 kB]
BB/53	5.2.2019	Introduction of check list covering all points of Annual/100 hrs inspection in the latest revision of Kubicek Maintenance Manual	M	PDF [117 kB]
BB/52	23.7.2018	Possible Occurrence of a Weaving Defect on a Load Tape	M	PDF [1 MB]
BB/51	31.5.2017	Weld Crack of Suspension of Ignis 2-units Burner	M	PDF [342 kB]
BB/50-1	12.5.2016	Replacement of Egeflex Hoses	M	PDF [1,53 MB]
BB/49	1.5.2016	Lack of S23 Cylinder Support	M	PDF [77 kB]
BB/48-1 BB-S/9-1	1.5.2016	Discolouration of deflation system control lines	M	PDF [127 kB]
BB/47	1.5.2016	Reduction of maximum occupancy of Kubicek open baskets	M	PDF [70 kB]
BB/46	---	Not issued	---	---
BB/45	30.4.2014	Possibility of damage to the envelope fabric in contact with window foil for early designs.	M	PDF [283 kB]
BB/44	9.10.2013	An information on obligation to report service difficulties, suggestions and comments introduced.	M	PDF [55 kB]
BB/43-1 BB-S/7-1	29.5.2012	Pilot flame check on Komet Plus burners	M	PDF [231 kB]
BB/42 BB-S/6	24.11.2011	Reduction of the maximum occupancy of the baskets K10 and K25P.	M	PDF [53 kB]
BB/41 BB-S/5	5.10.2011	A new revision of the Flight Manual - introduction of new baskets. Ban on use of leather fuel cylinder straps.	M	PDF [47 kB]
BB/40	2.5.2011	A new revision of the Flight Manual provides better instructions for balloon operation, mainly concerning tethered flights and operation in windy conditions. Applicable for hot-air balloons, type BB of serial numbers 640 and higher registered in the USA* only.*	I	PDF [47 kB]
BB/39 BB-S/4	18.11.2010	Detailed visual inspection of middle hinge of Ignis - 2 units burner	M	PDF [47 kB]
BB/38	29.10.2010	A new revision of the Flight Manual provides better instructions for operation in windy conditions.	I	PDF [51 kB]
BB/37 BB-S/3	11.5.2010	Renewal of the range of approved combinations of Kubicek envelopes with Aerotechnik bottom ends and Aerotechnik envelopes with Kubicek bottom ends.	I	PDF [54 kB]
BB/36 BB-S/2	2.3.2010	1) Enhanced description of the envelope fabric grab test 2) Enhanced information for maintenance of burners 3) Added description of operators' obligation to report troubles 4) Added description of adjusting the parachute centralising lines for envelopes BB17XR and BB20XR 5) Enhanced instructions and limitations for tethered flights and take-off with use of quick-release 6) Extension of range of the Loading Graph	M	PDF [77 kB]
BB/35	17.4.2009	EASA approval for installation of the door and passenger seats into K models of baskets	I	PDF [64 kB]
BB/34	2.3.2009	New rearranged edition of the Flight and Maintenance Manual	I	PDF [47 kB]
BB/33	29.9.2008	Modifications of some parts of specified Ignis burner units	M	PDF [40 kB]
BB-S/1	17.12.2007	Extension of BB-S type family	I	PDF [45 kB]
BB/32	30.7.2007	Transfer of balloon s/n 203, 207 and 400 to BB type family	I	PDF [51 kB]
BB/31	30.7.2007	MTOW change of all balloon models. Flight manual change No. 11.	I	PDF [40 kB]
BB/30	18.4.2007	Irregular inspection of 2-tank manifold (T-joints) in fuel system	M	PDF [354 kB]
BB/29	20.2.2006	Extension of BB type with the new BB60 Z Modification of content of Section 4 in Maitenance Manual	I	PDF [136 kB]
BB/28	25.8.2005	Extension of the BB type with the new BB85Z	I	PDF [56 kB]
BB/22b-1	23.12.2004	Requirements for the combination of BB balloon parts with the parts from other balloon manufacturers (Revisition No.1)	I	PDF [185 kB]
BB/27a	25.10.2004	1) Extension of the BB type to include the new envelope BB70Z 2) Extension of the BB type to include the new basket K32T	I	PDF [72 kB]
BB/26a	20.1.2004	1) Extension of the BB type to include the Komet Trio burner 2) Approval of the adjustable height burner frame with Komet Duo burner	I	PDF [147 kB]
BB/25b	28.4.2003	Tightness enhancement of the main flight and whisper valve. Komet Duo.	M	PDF [149 kB]
BB/24a	12.2.2003	1) Extension of the BB type to include the BB42Z envelope 2) Extension of the BB type to include the K22 basket 3) Approval of the design change on the KOMET DUO burners 4) Approval of the new Smart Vent + Deflation System 5) Type Approval No. S-145-02/127-92 for Cameron steel and titanium fuel cylinders 6) Change of operational limitations	M	PDF [144 kB]
BB/23a	26.11.2002	Burner faultes caused by main flight valve leak The AD No. CAA-AD-2-049/02 has been issued	M	PDF [142 kB]
BB/22b	30.9.2002	Requirements for the combination of BB balloon parts with the parts from other balloon manufacturers	I	PDF [156 kB]
BB/21a	1.7.2002	1) Extension of the BB type to include the BB20 GP envelope 2) Change of operational limitations	M	PDF [140 kB]
BB/20b	1.3.2002	Certification of BB balloons with older S/N than have been approved by the LBA according to Type Certificate No. 8069	I	PDF [153 kB]
BB/19a	1.2.2002	DS modification of BB FWEIN balloon	I	PDF [141 kB]
BB/18a	15.1.2002	1) Extension of the BB type to include the BB30Z envelope 2) Extension of the BB type to include the K25P basket 3) Extension of the BB type to include the KOMET DUO/K25 burner frame 4) Change of the inspection validity for Schroeder VA50 and VA70 fuel cylinders Concers the Maintenance Manual only	M	PDF [147 kB]
BB/17a	15.1.2002	1) Extension of the BB type to include the BB30Z envelope 2) Extension of the BB type to include the K25P basket 3) Extension of the BB type to include the KOMET DUO/K25 burner frame 4) Change of the inspection validity for Schroeder VA50 and VA70 fuel cylinders Concers the Flight Manual only	M	PDF [147 kB]
BB/16a	18.10.2001	Formal changes and unification of Flight Manuals	M	PDF [142 kB]
BB/15a	18.10.2001	Issue of a new Flight Manual (czech, english and german version)	M	PDF [143 kB]
BB/14a	18.10.2001	Issue of a new Maintenance Manual (czech and english version)	M	PDF [143 kB]
BB/13a	12.6.2001	Unification of inspections of BB FWEIN balloon Cancelled by the mandatory bulletin No. BB/19a	I	PDF [126 kB]
BB/12a	20.6.2000	Extension of the BB type to include the K40Y basket	M	PDF [153 kB]
BB/11b	1.2.2000	Extension of the BB balloons to include a Nitrogen technical gas set	I	not available
BB/10b	16.6.1999	Extension of the BB type with the new KOMET DUO burner	I	not available
BB/9a	1.3.1999	1) Deletion of the DTR BB thermometers 2) Type Approval No. S-103-98 for the combi instrument FLYTEC 3040 The AD No. CAA-AD-2-049/98 has been issued	M	not available
BB/8b	13.10.1998	Replacing Quality certificates with the JAA FORM ONE	I	not available
BB/7b	25.8.1998	Max. take-off weight by the BB LIAZ balloon	I	not available
BB/6a	13.5.1998	Prohibition from opening the Smart Vent higher than 2 m above ground	M	not available
BB/5b	12.3.1998	1) Type Approval No. S-119-97 for the M1electronic thermometer 2) Type Approval No. S-1-98 for the Piccolo Plus combined instrument 3) Extension of the BB type to include the K12 and K12A baskets 4) Change of the basket name from K VS to K12 5) Formal changes	I	not available
BB/4b	8.10.1996	1) Type Approval No. S-93-96 for the Schroeder VA70 fuel cylinder 2) Formal changes	I	not available
BB/3a	2.10.1995	Burner faultes caused by main flight valve loosness	M	not available
BB/2a	3.6.1993	Change of the duralumin carabiners	I	not available
BB/1a	-	Bulletin has not been isued	-	-

Service Bulletins AB

Bulletins Compliance Record

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