Download all valid Mandatory (M) and Informative (I) bulletins here.
Service bulletins |
Date of issue |
Reason |
Action |
Files |
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BB/57
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22.1.2024 | Lite Vent deflation system requires excessive force for operation of control lines | M |
pdf
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BB/56-1
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1.8.2022 | Possible occurrence of improper and jagged operation of main blast valve lever | M |
pdf
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BB/55
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17.6.2022 | Possible occurrence of envelope tempilabel with wrong temperature range | M |
pdf
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BB/54-2
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15.8.2023 | Cracks in the weld of aluminium fuel cylinders CB2990 Issue A | M |
pdf
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BB/53
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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
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BB/52
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23.7.2018 | Possible Occurrence of a Weaving Defect on a Load Tape | M |
pdf
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BB/51
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31.5.2017 | Weld Crack of Suspension of Ignis 2-units Burner | M |
pdf
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BB/50-1
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12.5.2016 | Replacement of Egeflex Hoses | M |
pdf
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BB/49
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1.5.2016 | Lack of S23 Cylinder Support | M |
pdf
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BB/48-1 BB-S/9-1
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1.5.2016 | Discolouration of deflation system control lines | M |
pdf
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BB/47
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1.5.2016 | Reduction of maximum occupancy of Kubicek open baskets | M |
pdf
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BB/45
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30.4.2014 | Possibility of damage to the envelope fabric in contact with window foil for early designs. | M |
pdf
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BB/44
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9.10.2013 | An information on obligation to report service difficulties, suggestions and comments introduced. | M |
pdf
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BB/43-1 BB-S/7-1
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29.5.2012 | Pilot flame check on Komet Plus burners | M |
pdf
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BB/42 BB-S/6
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24.11.2011 | Reduction of the maximum occupancy of the baskets K10 and K25P. | M |
pdf
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BB/41 BB-S/5
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5.10.2011 | A new revision of the Flight Manual - introduction of new baskets. Ban on use of leather fuel cylinder straps. |
M |
pdf
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BB/40
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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
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BB/39 BB-S/4
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18.11.2010 | Detailed visual inspection of middle hinge of Ignis - 2 units burner | M |
pdf
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BB/38
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29.10.2010 | A new revision of the Flight Manual provides better instructions for operation in windy conditions. | I |
pdf
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BB/37 BB-S/3
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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
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BB/36 BB-S/2
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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
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BB/35
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17.4.2009 | EASA approval for installation of the door and passenger seats into K models of baskets | I |
pdf
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BB/34
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2.3.2009 | New rearranged edition of the Flight and Maintenance Manual | I |
pdf
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BB/33
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29.9.2008 | Modifications of some parts of specified Ignis burner units | M |
pdf
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BB-S/1
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17.12.2007 | Extension of BB-S type family | I |
pdf
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BB/32
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30.7.2007 | Transfer of balloon s/n 203, 207 and 400 to BB type family | I |
pdf
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BB/31
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30.7.2007 | MTOW change of all balloon models. Flight manual change No. 11. |
I |
pdf
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BB/30
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18.4.2007 | Irregular inspection of 2-tank manifold (T-joints) in fuel system | M |
pdf
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BB/29
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20.2.2006 | Extension of BB type with the new BB60 Z Modification of content of Section 4 in Maitenance Manual |
I |
pdf
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BB/28
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25.8.2005 | Extension of the BB type with the new BB85Z | I |
pdf
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BB/22b-1
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23.12.2004 | Requirements for the combination of BB balloon parts with the parts from other balloon manufacturers (Revisition No.1) | I |
pdf
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BB/27a
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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
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BB/26a
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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
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BB/25b
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28.4.2003 | Tightness enhancement of the main flight and whisper valve. Komet Duo. | M |
pdf
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BB/24a
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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
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BB/23a
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26.11.2002 | Burner faultes caused by main flight valve leak The AD No. CAA-AD-2-049/02 has been issued |
M |
pdf
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BB/22b
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30.9.2002 | Requirements for the combination of BB balloon parts with the parts from other balloon manufacturers | I |
pdf
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BB/21a
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1.7.2002 | 1) Extension of the BB type to include the BB20 GP envelope 2) Change of operational limitations |
M |
pdf
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BB/20b
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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
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BB/19a
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1.2.2002 | DS modification of BB FWEIN balloon | I |
pdf
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BB/18a
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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
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BB/17a
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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
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BB/16a
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18.10.2001 | Formal changes and unification of Flight Manuals | M |
pdf
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BB/15a
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18.10.2001 | Issue of a new Flight Manual (czech, english and german version) | M |
pdf
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BB/14a
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18.10.2001 | Issue of a new Maintenance Manual (czech and english version) | M |
pdf
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BB/13a
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12.6.2001 | Unification of inspections of BB FWEIN balloon Cancelled by the mandatory bulletin No. BB/19a |
I |
pdf
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BB/12a
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20.6.2000 | Extension of the BB type to include the K40Y basket | M |
pdf
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