Fourth Implementing Regulation concerning the operating rules applicable to aeronautical equipment (equipment and operation of hot-air balloons and hot-air airships) (4). DV LuftBO)

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4. DV LuftBO

Date of completion: 15.04.1997

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" Fourth implementing regulation on the operating rules for aircraft equipment (equipment and operation of hot-air balloons and hot-air airships) of 15 April 1997 (BAnz. 1997 No 77 p. 5333), as defined by Article 1 of the Regulation of 16 July 2004 (BAnz. (2004) No 149, 17873)

Status:

Amended by Art. 1 V v. 16.7.2004 BAnz. Nr. 149, 17873

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(+ + + Text proof: 25.4.1997 + + +)
Overt: IdF d. Art. 1 No. 1 V v. 16.7.2004 BAnz. N ° 149, 17873 mWv 12.8.2004 Unofficial table of contents

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Pursuant to Section 32 (1), first sentence, No. 1 and Section 3 of the Air Transport Act, as amended by the Notice of 14 January 1981 (BGBl. 61), as last amended by Article 4 (6) of the Law of 17 December 1993 (BGBl I). 2123), in conjunction with Section 56 of the Operating Regulations for Aeronautical Equipment of 4 March 1970 (BGBl). 262) is assigned to the Federal Aviation Office: Unofficial table of contents

Content Summary

		1. Section-General provisions
§ 1	Scope
§ 1a	Definitions
		Section 2-General operating rules
§ 2	Bringing about simulated danger conditions
§ 3	Gas reserve
§ 4	Supplementary Equipment
§ 5	Baskets and airship gondolas
§ 6	Oxygen Equipment
§ 6a	Weighing
		Section-Operation in air carriers
§ 7	Purpose
§ 8	Operating restrictions
§ 9	(dropped)
§ 10	Baskets
§ 11	(dropped)
§ 12	Equipment at the starting point
§ 13	Manuals
§ 14	Composition of the crew
§ 15	Requirements for crew members
§ 16	Boarding of passengers
		Section 4-Penal and final provisions
§ 17	Irregularities
§ 18	entry into force

Section 1
General provisions

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§ 1 Scope

This Regulation shall apply to the equipment and operation of the hot-air balloons and hot-air airships approved for circulation in accordance with the provisions of the Air Transport Authorisation Order. Unofficial table of contents

§ 1a Definitions

(1) Hot-air balloons and hot-air airships shall be referred to hereinafter as balloons and as airships. (2) Operating materials shall be all the means required by operating instructions, such as fuel gas, fuel and, where appropriate, other necessary inputs. Medium. (3) A horizontal distance of 500 meters is considered as a direct proximity to the starting and landing site.

Section 2
General operating rules

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§ 2 Herceding simulated danger states (to § 3 LuftBO)

Simulated hazard conditions, that is to say any deliberate deviation from the normal operation of a balloon or airship, may only be brought about if, in addition to the required crew members or members of the crew, no passengers are involved. are on board. Unofficial table of contents

§ 3 Operating material reserve (to § 3 LuftBO)

Balloons and airships must carry a sufficient quantity of fuel, which is dimensioned in such a way that, taking into account wind speed, wind direction and terrain in the direction of travel, a safe passage of the journey is ensured. In addition, an operating material reserve must be carried for a journey time of at least 30 minutes. (2) For airships, an operating material reserve is sufficient for a journey time of at least 15 minutes if the journey is in the immediate vicinity of the Start and landing place is carried out. Unofficial table of contents

§ 4 Supplementary equipment (to § 19 LuftBO)

Supplementary equipment must at least consist of:

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1 VHF transmitter/receiver with a frequency range of 117.975 to 137,000 MHz

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1 altimeter

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1 Variometer

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1 manual fire extinguisher according to DIN EN 3 with an extinguishing agent quantity of at least 2 kg or in aircraft approved hand fire extinguishers with at least comparable extinguishing effect

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Fire extinguishing blanket according to DIN 14155

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1 compass

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1 envelope thermometer

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1 pressure gauge for each supply line

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1 First-aid kit according to DIN 13164 or DIN 13157

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1 Kappmesser

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1 alternative ignition source

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1 pair of fire-retardant gloves.

For baskets for 11 to 19 occupants and airship gondolas for 5 to 9 occupants

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another first-aid kit according to DIN 13164 or DIN 13157 and

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another pair of fire-retardant gloves.

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§ 5 Baskets and airship gondolas (to § 19 LuftBO)

(1) In the case of balloons for more than 6 occupants, the baskets must be provided with partition walls, which divide them into individual compartments for 6 persons or less. The partition walls must be designed in such a way that they can absorb the forces caused by the occupants in the event of landing. In the case of baskets which have been admitted to circulation as part of a balloon before the entry into force of this implementing regulation, the authorisation authority may grant derogations. (2) The ratio of basket width to the basket length is greater than 1: 1.3 and/or the basket is approved for more than 6 occupants, there must be a device which aligns the balloon for landing on the side of the largest dimension. (3) The occupants of airship gondolas have to be individually and per seat with Four-point buckles will be secured. Unofficial table of contents

§ 6 Oxygen equipment (to § 21 para. 2 LuftBO)

In addition to the oxygen installation required in accordance with Article 21 (2) of the Operating Regulations for aeronautical equipment and the breathing apparatus for passengers, a breathing mask must be provided for the aircraft driver, which shall be responsible for the operation of the radio communication and the Agreement with the occupants is guaranteed. Unofficial table of contents

§ 6a weightings (to § 10 LuftBO)

The weighing of a balloon or airship shall be carried out

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in connection with the first post-examination for the purpose of transport authorisation

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in the cases where the manufacturer prescries a weighing.

If the mass has been changed and the data can be determined computationally with sufficient accuracy, a weighing can be dispensed with.

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after a basic or partial overhaul,

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after a big change or a big repair.

Section 3
Operating in air carriers

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§ 7 Purposefully (to § 23 LuftBO)

Balloons and airships used for the commercial carriage of persons must be registered in the category "passenger transport 3". Unofficial table of contents

§ 8 Operating restrictions (to § 3 LuftBO)

(1) Ballone and airships may only be used on a day-to-day basis, except for the first 60 minutes after the start of the start. The landing must be carried out on the day. In addition to the provisions of § 3, the quantity of operating material shall be so dimensioned that the operating material reserve shall be sufficient for a journey time of at least 30 minutes after sunrise. (2) By way of derogation from paragraph 1, airships shall be permitted to: Weather conditions are also used at night, if they are approved for night flight. Unofficial table of contents

§ 9

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§ 10 balloon baskets and airship gondolas (to § 19 LuftBO)

(1) The height of the balloon shall be at least 1.10 m at the lowest point. (2) In the case of balloon baskets for 11 to 19 occupants, the division of the compartments shall be so provided that crew members are centrally located. In the case of balloon baskets which have been registered for the first time as part of a balloon for transport before the entry into force of this implementing regulation, the authorisation authority may grant exemptions. (3) The provisions of § 5 shall remain unaffected. (4) In For the purpose of protecting the occupants from inadvertent falling out, air-ship gondolas must be provided with a second safety device in addition to the safety belts. (5) Control devices for the control of the airship and of the entire burner, engine- and the fuel supply system shall be such that it shall be Uncontrolled passengers are protected. Unofficial table of contents

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§ 12 Equipment at the starting point (to § 24 LuftBO)

A wind meter and a thermometer must be present at the starting point. For each start, the current values for wind and temperature must be taken into account. Unofficial table of contents

§ 13 Handbooks (to § § 24, 27, 37 LuftBO)

(1) The necessary excerpts from the manufacturer's manual and the necessary clearlists must be carried on board the balloon or airship. (2) An issue of the Flight Operations Manual and the Technical Operations Manual must be published in the (3) The requirements for the ground staff required for commercial airship operation, as well as the corresponding air traffic control arrangements, shall be included in the documents referred to in paragraph 2. Unofficial table of contents

§ 14 Composition of the crew (to § 41 LuftBO)

(1) Ballone with baskets for 11 to 19 occupants shall be operated with an additional crew member if this is necessary for the support of the responsible aircraft driver, in particular for the supervision of the passengers. (2) The additional crew member referred to in paragraph 1 shall:

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be suitable for its tasks,

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have taken part in 5 upgrades with subsequent trips with balloons with baskets of 7 occupants, and

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Every 24 months the participation in a course in First Aid and the instruction in the practical use of the manual fire extinguisher.

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§ 15 Requirements for the members of the crew (to § 42 LuftBO)

(1) The trader may only use an aircraft driver if he has carried out the inspection trips in accordance with § 42 paragraph 3 LuftBO on the largest balloon or on the largest airship on which he is used in the company. If the supervisory authority transfers the inspection journey to an expert appointed by it, it must have demonstrated sufficient experience on the model. (2) The trader may only use an aircraft driver if: which has provided proof of participation in a course in First Aid and the instruction in the practical use of the manual fire-extinguisher every 24 months. Unofficial table of contents

Section 16 Subjection of passengers (to § 52 LuftBO)

The responsible aircraft operator must ensure that passengers are made familiar with the accommodation and use of the safety and rescue equipment.

Section 4
Fines and final provisions

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§ 17 Administrative Offences

Contrary to the provisions of Section 58 (1) (10) of the Air Traffic Act, who intentionally or negligently acts

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in the case of an aircraft driver, contrary to § 3, not to carry a sufficient reserve of operating materials;

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, as an aircraft driver, carry out journeys with balloons or airships and in § § § 4, 6 and 6, respectively 12 do not carry the required equipment;

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in the case of an aircraft driver, a holder or an operating manager, in accordance with § 8 journeys, in which the start takes place earlier than 90 minutes before the sunrise;

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as a holder or operating manager, a balloon or an airship, without which the flight is carried out in § § 4, 6 or 12 required equipment;

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as the responsible aircraft operator, contrary to § 16, it does not ensure that passengers are made familiar with the accommodation and use of the safety and rescue equipment.

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Section 18 Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day after the date of delivery.