DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. B7CH
	B7CH
Revision 1
AERONAUT INSTRUCTION
RESEARCH
Skysailor 90
Skysailor 105
                    February 29, 1996	

This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate No. B7CH, prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

Type Certificate Holder: 	Aeronaut Instruction Research
				2940 Grace Lane Unit A
				Costa Mesa, CA 92626

I - Model Skysailor 90, Hot Air Balloon, Approved April 21, 1995

	Envelope 		AIR envelope, Drawing 9200. Volume: 90,000 cu. ft.

	Air Heaters 		Mirage Burner Assembly, Balloon Works P/N B401.

	Basket 			AIR Basket Item No. 9400

	Fuel 			Commercial LPG

	Maximum Weight 	The gross weight limited to 1600 lbs. or to the weight requiring maximum continuous 				envelope temperature of 250° F., whichever is less. See Balloon Flight Manual.

	Allowable Envelope 	1. Never exceed: 300° F.
	Temperature 		2. For no longer than 10 minutes continuous or 10 minutes per 2 hours of flight:
				    250° F. to 300° F.
				3. Maximum continuous: 250° F.

	Minimum Crew 		One (1) Pilot.

	Maximum Passengers 	Five people, including pilot.

	Fuel Capacity 		One Balloon Works P/N 3661-1 Master fuel tank and one, two, or three Balloon 					Works P/N 3661-2 Slave fuel tanks. (15 gal. each).

	Serial Nos. Eligible 	SS90-001 and up.

II - Model Skysailor 105, Hot Air Balloon, Approved February 27, 1996

	Envelope 		AIR envelope, Drawing 105200. Volume: 105,000 cu. ft.

	Air Heaters 		Mirage Burner Assembly, Balloon Works P/N B401.

	Basket 			AIR Basket Item No. 9400

	Fuel 			Commercial LPG

	Maximum Weight 	The gross weight limited to 1600 lbs. or to the weight requiring maximum continuous 				envelope temperature of 250° F., whichever is less. See Balloon Flight Manual.

	Allowable Envelope
	Temperature 		1. Never exceed: 300° F.
				2. For no longer than 10 minutes continuous or 10 minutes per 2 hours of flight:
				    250° F. to 300° F.
				3. Maximum continuous: 250° F.

	Minimum Crew 		One (1) Pilot.

	Maximum Passengers 	Five people, including pilot.

	Fuel Capacity 		One Balloon Works P/N 3661-1 Master fuel tank and one, two, or three Balloon 					Works P/N 3661-2 Slave fuel tanks. (15 gal. each).

	Serial Nos. Eligible 	SS105-001 and up.

Data Pertinent to All Models
	Certification Basis 	Part 31 of the Federal Aviation Regulations dated July 1, 1964, as amended by 31-1 				and 31-5. Application for Type Certificate dated April 28, 1993. Type Certificate No. 				B7CH issued April 21, 1995.

	Production Basis 		None. Prior to original certification of each balloon, an FAA representative must 				perform a detailed inspection for workmanship, materials, conformity with the 					approved technical data, and a check of the flight characteristics.

	Equipment 		The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations 				(see Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification.

				In addition to the above required equipment, the following equipment is also required:

				Two sources of ignition (burner lighter-striker or equal).
				DOT Approved Helmets for pilot and passengers.
				FAA Approved Balloon Flight Manual dated April 21, 1995, or later approved 					revision.

	Maintenance and 		Maintenance and Inspection of this aircraft must be carried out according to the most 
	Inspection 		recent publication of the Aeronaut Instruction Research Instructions for Continued 				Airworthiness. The envelope fabric must withstand a 15 pound grab tensile test, with 				special attention given to lighter colors and upper portions. Vertical load tapes must 				withstand a 1,000 pound pull test.

NOTE 1. 	A current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in the certificated empty 			weight, and loading instructions when necessary must be provided for each aircraft at the time of 			original certification.

NOTE 2. 	Reserved.

NOTE 3. 	Reserved.

NOTE 4. 	Each hot air balloon envelope must have an individual registration number. An individual envelope is 		eligible for a Standard Airworthiness Certificate when mated with any approved combination of basket 		and burner assembly for that model balloon. Change to an eligible combination must be documented by 		making a logbook entry endorsed by pilot in command or certified mechanic.

NOTE 5. 	For VFR night flight, approved position lights must be installed.

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